Did you know that in 2010, Rochester was rated the third best place in the country to raise a family by Forbes magazine? There are a diverse number of reasons that people move to or live in Rochester. Here are four interesting facts about the Rochester NY county area that you might not be familiar with, from local sources. 1. Did you know that one of the leaders of the Battle of Gettysburg, a colonel named Patrick O’Rorke, came from Rochester? Although he was killed in battle, Colonel O’Rorke played an important role in preventing the enemy advance. Rochester News 10 reported that members of the Rochester community gathered this…

Are you visiting Rochester NY for the first time? Or have you lived here your whole life? Whichever category you fall into, it never hurts to explore your surroundings. Visitors can get their bearings, and lifelong residents can reacquaint themselves with the town they love. And the Internet makes it all easier than ever. A quick search for news can bring you the latest Rochester NY county happenings as well as up to the minute Rochester NY local news. And Rochester news outlets always have their fingers on the pulse of national issues as well as global happenings. Wondering about the demographic future of our fair city? Check out the…