Rochester, New York
One of America's
most underrated cities.
Adam Stetzer is a semi-retired tech executive who's convinced Rochester is one of America's most underrated cities. He writes about the people, places, and stories that prove it.
Adam Stetzer in real-life
Adam Stetzer as a cartoon narrator — Why not?
Rochester Sees No Gun Deaths in Q1 2026 — A City's Long Road Back
Rochester recorded zero gun deaths through Q1 2026 — a striking milestone for a city that hit 85 homicides in 2021 and has seen measurable progress every year since.
6 min read
How to Get Around Rochester on a Veo E-Bike or Scooter
A practical guide to using Veo e-bikes and scooters in Rochester — how to start, what to ride, where to go, and how the program works for everyone.
7 min read
ESL Ballpark and the Bet Rochester Is Making on Itself
Rochester's ESL Ballpark opens the 2026 season with a $65M renovation plan and a bigger vision for downtown. Here's what's at stake — and what the ballpark has always meant.
6 min read
Bull's Head Rochester: The 200-Year History Behind the City's Biggest Neighborhood Comeback
From a cattle tavern in 1808 to a $350 million revitalization breaking ground in 2026 — the full story of Rochester's most historic neighborhood comeback.
11 min read
Jines Restaurant on Park Avenue: Rochester's Most Beloved Breakfast Table
Jines Restaurant on Park Avenue has been a Rochester breakfast institution since 1971. Here's why I've been eating here with my dad every week for 15 years.
11 min read
The Ultimate Guide to Rochester, NY Neighborhoods
A deeply researched, insider's guide to every Rochester NY neighborhood and suburb — city character, history, stats, and honest local perspective.
49 min read
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