Mayor Malik D. Evans announced today that the City has selected VenuWorks, a facility management company based in Ames, Iowa, to operate and manage the Blue Cross Arena at the War Memorial. This new arrangement will commence after the conclusion of the 2024-25 American Hockey League season.
Mayor Malik D. Evans announced the launch of a new community engagement program, Neighbors In Action (NIA), aimed at empowering residents to strengthen and improve their neighborhoods.
The City of Rochester Public Market has extended an invitation to local nonprofit organizations and agencies focused on children and families to participate in this year's Halloween at the Market. This event, sponsored by Fidelis Care, is set to take place from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 27, at 280 N. Union St.
Mayor Malik D. Evans has announced the establishment of a "Special Event Zone" on Saturday nights in Rochester's East End district. This initiative, developed by the City of Rochester Law Department in collaboration with the Rochester Police Department and local business owners, is part of the Mayor’s Gun Violence State of Emergency to enhance safety for bar and restaurant patrons.
The International Plaza Market will host Latin American Day celebrations this Sunday, featuring food, live music from Franco “El Matatan,” a talent show, and activities. The event will run from 12 to 5 p.m. at 828 N. Clinton Ave on September 29, 2024. This celebration is part of the City’s Hispanic Heritage Month and is sponsored by Bank of America.
Mayor Malik D. Evans announced today that gun violence in Rochester has significantly declined, with the number of shootings returning to pre-pandemic levels.
The final ROC the Block Community Employment Fair will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 25 at Parcel 5, located at 285 E. Main St.
The City has reiterated its stance that the Police Accountability Board (PAB) lacks the authority to publish internal investigative reports. According to the City, such publication violates local law, an automatic stay of a Fourth Department decision in the NYCLU matter, and the City's Code of Ethics.
Mayor Malik D. Evans has demanded that Walgreens halt its planned closure of the store at 792 W. Main St. in Rochester's Bulls Head area. In an open letter to Tim Wentworth, CEO of Walgreens Boots Alliance, Mayor Evans expressed strong opposition to the closure, which follows the shutdown of another Walgreens store at 670 Thurston Road less than two years ago.
The final opportunity of the year to celebrate Rochester’s mobile cuisine, local beer, and live music scene at the City of Rochester’s Public Market Food Truck Rodeos is set for Wednesday. Bill Schmitt and the Blues Masters will close out the season series from 5 to 9 p.m., on September 25, at 280 N. Union St.
Mayor Malik D. Evans announced the return of ROC the Riverway Weekend, celebrating the revitalization of Rochester’s Genesee River waterfront with three days of events from Oct. 4–6 at various locations on and near the river.
This week’s International Plaza Market Sunday will feature ROC the Plaza: The Music Tribute to Fatman Scoop from 1 to 5 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, at 828 N. Clinton Ave.
The second annual Oktoberfest at the Rochester Public Market will be held from 5 to 10 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 20, at the City of Rochester Public Market, located at 280 Union St. The event will feature German music, dancing, and cultural offerings from the Federation of German Societies of Rochester. Rohrbach’s Brewing Company will provide seasonal beers, and Swan Market will serve German cuisine.
The City of Rochester has been awarded $3 million through the USDA Urban and Community Forestry Inflation Reduction Act to support Mayor Malik D. Evans’ Tree Expansion and Beautification Initiative. The funding will significantly advance the city’s goal to plant an additional 6,000 new trees across Rochester by 2025, focusing on disadvantaged communities and ensuring a more equitable distribution of the urban tree canopy.
The penultimate Greatest Community Garage Sales and Super Fleas at the City of Rochester Public Market for 2024 will take place from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 22, at 280 N. Union St. The final sale date is set for Oct. 13.
Today, Mayor Malik D. Evans announced that several Frederick Douglass statues are being returned to public display after extensive repair and refurbishment.