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.
Quick 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