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Mayor Evans comments on President Biden's withdrawal from national race

By Rochester Reporter | Jul 21, 2024

Mayor Malik D. Evans issued a statement on July 21, 2024, regarding President Biden's decision to withdraw from the national race.

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Rochester Reporter area weekly mass times

By Rochester Reporter | Jul 20, 2024

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

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Rochester city services disrupted by global software outage

By Rochester Reporter | Jul 19, 2024

The City of Rochester has been impacted by the CrowdStrike software update, but most systems remain functional and most offices remain open.

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Rochester Pride Parade to cause temporary street closures this weekend

By Rochester Reporter | Jul 19, 2024

The 2024 Rochester Pride Parade will commence at the corner of South Avenue and Science Parkway at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 20, resulting in temporary street closures.

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International Plaza hosts Market Sundays featuring vendors and live music

By Rochester Reporter | Jul 18, 2024

This week’s International Plaza Market Sunday will feature vendors, cultural foods, and live music by DJ Latin from 1 to 5 p.m. on July 21, 2024, at 828 N. Clinton Ave.

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Rochester invites public input on Durand Eastman Beach House plans

By Rochester Reporter | Jul 18, 2024

The City of Rochester will hold a public meeting to discuss designs for a potential Beach House and an update to the Master Plan for Durand Eastman Park. The session is scheduled from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at Camp Eastman Kusak Lodge, located at 21 Camp Eastman Way. Participants may also join virtually via Zoom using the link provided by the city.

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Road work on Exchange Boulevard to cause traffic delays

By Rochester Reporter | Jul 17, 2024

Exchange Boulevard, spanning from Plymouth Avenue to Court Street, is scheduled for milling and resurfacing starting tomorrow, Thursday, July 18, and continuing through Monday, July 22, weather permitting.

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Rochester completes Urban Forest Master Plan aiming for sustainable future

By Rochester Reporter | Jul 17, 2024

Mayor Malik D. Evans announced today that the City has completed its Urban Forest Master Plan, a comprehensive document outlining policies for managing the care and maintenance of approximately 67,000 trees located along city streets, and in parks and cemeteries.

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Rochester's Bands on the Bricks concert series continues with Dirty Work

By Rochester Reporter | Jul 16, 2024

The Bands on the Bricks summer live music series, presented by the IDE Family of Dealerships, continues at 5:30 p.m., Friday, July 19 with Dirty Work, featuring members of Aqueous with guest Peter Griffith Group and Brian Griffith Band as the opener.

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Second ROC the Block community employment fair set for Wednesday

By Rochester Reporter | Jul 16, 2024

The second in the series of four ROC the Block Community Employment Fairs will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 17, at Franklin High School, located at 950 Norton Street.

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Rochester receives top credit score from Wall Street analyst

By Rochester Reporter | Jul 15, 2024

A leading financial-analytics firm closely watched by Wall Street investors awarded its highest credit rating on short-term bonds to the City of Rochester, citing the strong financial management practices of the Evans Administration, Rochester’s growing and vibrant economy, School District rightsizing, robust private-sector development, and rising property values.

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Concert series continues with tribute bands performing Thursday

By Rochester Reporter | Jul 15, 2024

The Seven Wonders and the Zac Brown Tribute Band are set to perform on Thursday at Dr. Martin Luther King Park as part of the annual Party in the Park concert series. The event will begin at 7 p.m. on July 18.

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Mayor Evans declares Cool Sweep heat emergency for July

By Rochester Reporter | Jul 15, 2024

In anticipation of forecasted high temperatures, Mayor Malik D. Evans announced today that the City will conduct a Cool Sweep operation from Monday, July 15, through Tuesday, July 16. City R-Centers, pools, Durand Eastman Beach, some library branches, and spray parks and features will be available so residents can remain safe and comfortable. Some locations will also have extended hours.

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Rochester Reporter area weekly mass times

By Rochester Reporter | Jul 13, 2024

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

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The Art of Studio 8' exhibit opens at Link Gallery

By Rochester Reporter | Jul 12, 2024

An artist reception will take place at 5:30 p.m. today, Friday, July 12, at the City Hall Link Gallery, 30 Church St. “The Art of Studio 8” exhibit showcases the diverse talents and rich artistic expressions of local creators at the Studio 8 Art Partnership and can be viewed through Wednesday, July 31.

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Public meetings scheduled for July in Rochester

By Rochester Reporter | Jul 12, 2024

The following public meetings have been scheduled for July 22 – 26:

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I-490 East on-ramp at South Avenue to close for maintenance

By Rochester Reporter | Jul 11, 2024

One of the two on-ramps to Interstate 490 East from South Avenue in Downtown and the ramp that carries South Avenue beneath the highway structure will be closed starting Friday, July 12 to approximately Wednesday, July 17 to accommodate water-main maintenance operations.

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Rochester Public Market hosts summer garage sales starting July

By Rochester Reporter | Jul 11, 2024

The Greatest Community Garage Sales and Super Fleas at the City of Rochester Public Market will occur from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, July 14, 2024, at 280 N. Union St., continuing for six additional Sundays throughout the summer and fall.

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International Plaza hosts Market Sundays featuring vendors and live music

By Rochester Reporter | Jul 10, 2024

This week’s International Plaza Market Sunday will feature vendors, cultural foods, and live music by Grupo Los Infieles from 1 to 5 p.m. on July 14, 2024, at 828 N. Clinton Ave.

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Mayor Evans meets participants from new entrepreneurship training program

By Rochester Reporter | Jul 10, 2024

Mayor Malik D. Evans met today with 50 city entrepreneurs representing various industries—the first cohort of the City’s Prepare to Prosper Entrepreneurship Training Program. An initiative of the Mayor’s Office of Financial Empowerment, the program aims to narrow the racial wealth gap in Rochester by utilizing an innovative business education model focused on fostering sustainable and profitable growth for start-up, existing, and expanding small businesses.