About Rochester, NY
Rochester is the primary city of the Rochester metro area of New York known for its world-class optical science research and its high-quality public schools. Major attractions include the Eastman Theatre and the Strasenburgh Planetarium. Every weekend after Independence Day the Corn Hill Art Festival is held. Among the biggest companies in Rochester are Eastman Kodak, and Xerox. The biggest schools here are the Rochester Institute of Technology, and the University of Rochester. One of the best places to visit when you are in Rochester is the Rochester Contemporary Art Center. Famous persons from Rochester include suffragists Susan B. Anthony and Frances Willard.