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(Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023) – Mayor Malik D. Evans was joined today by state and local leaders to celebrate a ribbon cutting for the Genesee Gateway Park. The park improvements and upgrades to one of the busiest parts of the Genesee Riverway Trail include refurbished railing along the river; park paths, trail, and plaza paving; a unique, custom-designed playground; basketball court; enhanced user amenities such as picnic tables, grills, trash receptacles, seating, bike racks and bike repair stations; and new lighting utilizing the latest and most efficient LED lighting standards. A hand-carried boat launch for canoes and kayaks to access the river will open in the spring.
ROCHESTER, NY – Mayor Malik D. Evans will be joined by N.Y. State Senator Jeremy Cooney, N.Y. State Assemblyman Demond Meeks, Deputy Director of Community Libraries Melanie Lewis, Arnett Branch Library Manager Bruce Tehan, Rochester Public Library Board members, library staff, and patrons to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Arnett Branch Library, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Monday, Sept. 18, 2023 at the Arnett Branch Library, 310 Arnett Blvd.