There is a city that is rich in history, which has a lot of culture, an impressive variety of live entertainment and has been on the cutting edge of many technological discovery and advancements. This place has friendly people, beautiful parks, world famous museums and a great lake. Where is it? The surprising answer is Rochester New York.

If you were to pick up a copy of a Rochester NY newspaper during the winter months you are likely to see a headline about the weather. Located less than 100 miles from Niagara Falls (both the Canadian and U.S. sides), Rochester is famous for having cold winters. The city borders Lake Ontario and often gets lake effect snow. It is not unusual for Rochester newspapers to feature more weather than anything else for a few months each year.

No matter what time of year it is, Rochester ny newspapers are not all about the weather. In addition to the news stories, there are many events, festivals, live performances and many opportunities and venues for those looking for entertainment. Most of the Rochester ny newspapers contain listings of activities. The listings are grouped by the dates and types of events and activities. There are usually several choices for children and for the entire family as well as some that are specifically for crowds of 18 or 21 years of age or older. Rochester is a place that has something to offer for everyone.