In Rochester NY news has been good lately. The central New York city has always had a lot to offer, and keeps getting better and better. Rochester is home to well known museums and prestigious musical schools, and is rich in natural scenery and history.

In Rochester new york news often centers around the weather, especially during the winter months. In January and February it is not unusual for the temperatures to be in the single digits. Sometimes it dips below zero degrees (Fahrenheit). One of the Great Lakes, Lake Ontario, borders Rochester to the north, creating lake effect snow for lake shore area residents.

The Rochester NY news is not all about the weather. There are new companies moving into the city, new jobs being created and new development projects bringing more large retailers into the area. In addition to the permanent residents, the area has a large college population. Rochester is home to many popular private and public colleges and universities.

The area is rich in culture, and the entertainment scene is constantly growing. For entertainment the recent Rochester news is the addition of the Fringe Festival. Fringe Festivals feature performing artists of all kinds, and much of the talent is local. There are over 200 world wide, and it was big Rochester NY news when the city hosted one for the first time in 2012 and now Rochester will be hosting its second Fringe in 2013.

The Fringe is not the only festival in town. In fact Rochester NY news in the spring, summer and fall is not complete without mention of at least one festival. One of the most well known, and most anticipated every year, is the Lilac Festival. Usually in May, and sometimes late April, the festival coincides with the lilacs blooming all over the city and surrounding areas. Rochester was originally known as the Flour City, but the abundance of lilacs, roses and other beautiful blooms all over the area has caused it to become known as the Flower City.