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Mayor Evans expresses sorrow over passing of union leader Daniel DiClemente

By Rochester Reporter | Jun 25, 2024

City of Rochester News Release -- Statement from Mayor Malik D. Evans on the Passing of Daniel DiClemente

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Mayor Malik D. Evans comments on the passing of Daniel DiClemente

By Rochester Reporter | Jun 25, 2024

Rochester Mayor Malik D. Evans released a statement on Tuesday regarding the passing of Daniel DiClemente.

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Rochester enhances security measures after shooting incident at MLK Park

By Rochester Reporter | Jun 23, 2024

After multiple people were injured in a shooting incident at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park at Manhattan Square (MLK Park) overnight, Mayor Malik D. Evans has announced several actions the City of Rochester is taking to address illegal gatherings.

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Mayor Evans announces measures following shooting incident at MLK Park

By Rochester Reporter | Jun 23, 2024

After multiple people were injured in a shooting incident at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park at Manhattan Square (MLK Park) overnight, Mayor Malik D. Evans has announced several actions the City of Rochester is taking to address illegal gatherings.

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Rochester Reporter area weekly mass times

By Rochester Reporter | Jun 22, 2024

The following parishes in the Rochester Reporter coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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City releases summer aquatics schedule with free swim lessons

By Rochester Reporter | Jun 21, 2024

Starting Monday, June 24, area residents will have more options to cool off as the City’s Genesee Valley Park (GVP) Sports Complex Outdoor Pool, located at 131 Elmwood Ave., and Durand Eastman Beach, situated at 1250 Lakeshore Blvd., open for summer activities.

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Common Ground Health to discuss generational trauma at Thursday Thinkers Forum

By Rochester Reporter | Jun 18, 2024

Representatives from Common Ground Health will present on generational trauma at the City of Rochester's Thursday Thinkers: Insights into Rochester discussion forum. The event, in recognition of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month, is scheduled for Thursday, June 20, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Trenton and Pamela Jackson R-Center, located at 485 N. Clinton Ave.

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Common Ground Health to discuss generational trauma at Thursday Thinkers forum

By Rochester Reporter | Jun 18, 2024

Representatives from Common Ground Health will deliver a presentation on generational trauma at the Thursday Thinkers: Insights into Rochester discussion forum. This event, in recognition of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month, is scheduled for Thursday, June 20, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Trenton and Pamela Jackson R-Center, located at 485 N. Clinton Ave.

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Mayor Malik Evans declares Parcel 5 as permanent green space

By Rochester Reporter | Jun 18, 2024

Mayor Malik Evans, joined by city leaders and community stakeholders, announced today that Parcel 5 will remain a permanent greenspace in downtown Rochester. The decision marks another milestone in the city's ongoing efforts to invigorate downtown and foster a vibrant community.

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City expands Cool Sweep operation amid high temperatures

By Rochester Reporter | Jun 18, 2024

In response to high temperatures, Mayor Malik D. Evans announced today that the City will expand the Cool Sweep operation in effect from Monday, June 17 through Friday, June 21 to include the Rochester Community Sports Center. City R-Centers, the Sports Center, some library branches, and spray parks and features will be open for extended hours so residents can remain safe and comfortable.

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Mayor Evans announces summer recreation season kickoff with Humboldt Spray Park reopening

By Rochester Reporter | Jun 17, 2024

Mayor Malik D. Evans announced the start of summer schedules and programs at City of Rochester R-Centers and recreation facilities during a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of the newly renovated Humboldt Spray Park.

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Public meeting schedule announced for June by City of Rochester

By Rochester Reporter | Jun 17, 2024

The City of Rochester has announced the schedule for public meetings taking place from June 24 to June 28, 2024.

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Mayor Evans announces extended Cool Sweep amid heat advisory

By Rochester Reporter | Jun 16, 2024

In anticipation of forecasted high temperatures, Mayor Malik D. Evans announced that the City will conduct a Cool Sweep operation this coming week. City R-Centers, some library branches, and spray parks and features will be open for extended hours to ensure residents can remain safe and comfortable.

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Rochester Reporter area weekly mass times

By Rochester Reporter | Jun 15, 2024

The following parishes in the Rochester Reporter coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Rochester City Hall to close on June 19 in observance of Juneteenth

By Rochester Reporter | Jun 13, 2024

Rochester City Hall, Neighborhood Service Centers, R-Centers, Rochester Animal Services, Rochester Public Library branches, and the Honorable Loretta C. Scott Center for Human Services administrative office building at 57 St. Paul St. will be closed on Wednesday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth.

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Rochester announces public meetings schedule for June

By Rochester Reporter | Jun 12, 2024

The City of Rochester has announced the schedule for public meetings to be held from June 10 to June 14, 2024. The meetings will cover various topics and are open to the public.

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Rochester mayor launches online tool for estimating residential property taxes

By Rochester Reporter | Jun 12, 2024

Mayor Malik D. Evans has launched an online tool enabling residents to estimate their property tax bills for the 2024-25 fiscal year. The tool, available at www.cityofrochester.gov/taxestimate, allows users to enter an address and receive a comparison of their net property tax burden from 2023-24 with the estimated burden for 2024-25. The platform also displays homestead tax rates, assessed values, portions of the tax bills attributable to property taxes, applicable exemptions, and their totals.

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Rochester awards $170K to support local artists through ArtsBloom initiative

By Rochester Reporter | Jun 10, 2024

The City of Rochester has announced that $170,000 has been awarded to local artists and arts organizations through ArtsBloom, an initiative under the City's Percent for the Arts program. Mayor Malik D. Evans revealed that this year's ArtsBloom-funded projects will benefit over 600 children and 400 adults in the city, as well as more than 100 local dancers, teaching artists, and educators.

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Rochester Reporter area weekly mass times

By Rochester Reporter | Jun 8, 2024

The following parishes in the Rochester Reporter coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Rochester adopts Vision Zero initiative to enhance roadway safety

By Rochester Reporter | Jun 6, 2024

On Thursday, June 6, 2024, Mayor Malik D. Evans announced that Rochester has adopted the Vision Zero initiative to eliminate traffic fatalities and severe injuries among all road users while promoting safe, healthy, and equitable mobility. The announcement was made in the presence of Rochester City Council members, officials from Monroe County, the Regional Transit Service (RTS), Reconnect Rochester, and Black Girls Do Bike.