The Rochester Post Podcast

In this episode, Marie and Katherine update listeners on their New Year's resolutions. They also talk about their favorite (and not-so-favorite) romance novels.

In this episode, Marie and Katherine talk to Amy Lemelin about the Teen Room at the Rochester Public Library. The Teen Room has experienced major upgrades over the past year or so, including a larger space with new furniture, fresh paint, fun and engaging programming, art from the Rochester Museum of Fine Arts, and much more.

In this episode, Matt talks to Michael Scala, Economic Development Director for the City of Rochester, about downtown housing and commercial development.

In this episode, Matt talks to Director of Recreation Lauren Krans about the Lilac Family Fun Festival, Summer Camp, Senior Activity Center, Public Pools, and much more. Visit  rec.rochesternh.gov  to see a list of upcoming programs and events. 

In this episode, Matt talks to licensed social worker and clinical coordinator Ramsey Dean about the Partial Hospitalization Program at Frisbie Memorial Hospital. Ramsey is also a native of Rochester and a 2009 Spaulding High School graduate. 

Celebrate the New Year with Off The Shelf! In this episode, Marie and Katherine talk about the new year, trying new things, annual resolutions, and much more.

In this episode, Marie and Katherine talk about their favorite Christmas movies, whether or not you can read a book before gifting it to someone else, Christmas Carol at the Rochester Opera House, Icelandic holiday traditions, and much more.

In this episode, Matt talks to Dr. Christopher Lawson (Frisbie Memorial Hospital) about interventional cardiology, heart disease, and identifiable signs and symptoms worth noting. Dr. Lawson also provides tips and tricks for keeping your heart healthy so you can live a long life.

In this episode, we play the audio from the Mayoral and City Council Candidate Forum that occurred on October 30th. Hosted by the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce, the forum provided an opportunity for candidates to introduce themselves, discuss their positions on the issues, and answer questions from the public. We encourage you to listen so you can make an informed decision when participati...

In this episode, we play the audio from the School Board Candidate Forum that occurred on October 25th. Hosted by Rochester Listens, the forum provided an opportunity for candidates to introduce themselves, discuss their positions on the issues, and answer questions from the public. We encourage you to listen so you can make an informed decision when participating in the Municipal Election. If you...

In this episode, Marie and Katherine reunite after a brief hiatus to talk about their favorite books and movies that involve music in one way or another. Does Katherine mention Love Boat again? You'll have to listen to find out. 

In this episode, Matt talks to Lisa Gautreau, president of Granite State Choral Society. GSCS is a nonprofit organization that has shared its joy of singing and love of music with friends and neighbors since 1974. Its members come from every walk of life with a wide variety of backgrounds and include experienced singers and musicians to novices who are just discovering the joys of choral singing.

In this episode, Matt talks to Amy Lester, Director of Volunteer Services at Frisbie Memorial Hospital. Amy talks about her role, the wide variety of volunteer opportunities available at the hospital, and the impact this kind of volunteerism has on people of all ages and abilities. Amy also talks about what she thinks the community should know about Frisbie and the programs she's managing.

In this episode, Marie and Katherine chat about the success of the Summer Reading programs; the refreshed Teen Room and new programming for teens; the reorganization of books, media, and furniture around the building; and new art from the Rochester Museum of Fine Arts. Have no fear, there's at least one 'Love Boat' reference in the episode.

In this episode, Matt talks to the organizers of the Lila Dance Festival happening on Saturday, August 26 at the Rochester Common. Visit www.liladancefestival.com to learn more.

In this episode, Marie and Katherine chat with Katie Ambrose about her career before becoming Rochester's new City Manager, her background in science, and what she's been reading.

In this episode, Matt talks to Dr. Benedetto, Chief of Surgery of the Bariatric Clinic, about surgical and non-surgical weight loss options available to patients at Frisbie Memorial Hospital. Dr. Benedetto discusses qualifying for surgery, recovery time, and maintaining long-term weight loss. He also talks about why he enjoys the work he does every day.

In this episode, Matt talks to Jackie Firmin (NH ECI Policy & Advocacy Director and Cora-Lynn Hoppe (Executive Director, Rochester Childcare Center) about regional childcare deserts, long waiting lists to enroll, rising costs, underpaid teachers and providers, and what childcare advocates are doing around the state to address the problems.

In this episode, Matt talks to Dr. Khushboo Munot, from Frisbie Memorial Hospital, about gastroenterology and what types of procedures they perform, important things they want patients and future patients to know (ie screenings), what makes Frisbie different from some of the larger hospitals, and what brought Munot to Frisbie.

In this episode, Matt talks to Jackie Fitzpatrick who was recently named Citizen of the Year by the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce. Jackie is involved with several charitable initiatives and community groups, including the Rochester Rotary Club and End 68 Hours of Hunger.

In this episode, Marie and Katherine recommend several books, movies, and audiobooks that are more under the radar, most of which are readily available at the Rochester Public Library or through one of the free online services.

In this episode, Matt talks to End 68 Hours of Hunger founder and volunteer Executive Director Claire Bloom. End 68 Hours of Hunger is a public not-for-profit effort to confront the approximately 68 hours of hunger that some school children experience between the free lunch they receive at school on Friday afternoon and the free breakfast they receive at school on Monday morning.

In this episode, Marie and Katherine talk with outgoing IT Director Sonja Gonzalez about what she likes to read, how she went from being a mechanical engineer to CIO for the City of Rochester, her stint as interim library director, and what's ahead for when she leaves Rochester next week.

In this episode, Matt talks to Deputy City Manager and Finance Director Katie Ambrose about the City Manager's proposed budget, what it means for taxpayers, and how residents can make their voices heard during the budget process.

In this episode, Matt talks to Shanna B. Saunders, Director of Planning and Development for the City of Rochester, Senior Planner Ryan O'Connor, and Tom Morgan, about updating the Natural Resource and Cultural & Historic Resource Chapters of the Master Plan. At this point in the process, public input is imperative. Visit www.rochesternh.gov/planning-development/master-plan-updates to take...