City of Rochester
Recent News About City of Rochester
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J.U.S.T. L.A.W. Initiative Student Essay Winners to be Recognized at Awards Ceremony
J.U.S.T. L.A.W., an initiative designed to promote better understanding between court officials and city youth, will hold its fifth annual awards ceremony at noon on Wednesday, June 7 at the Hall of Justice, 99 Exchange Blvd. 12 students will be recognized for their outstanding 2022-2023 essay submissions.
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Community Invited to Help Plan and Take Part in 2023 Día Dominicano Event at International Plaza
Community Invited to Help Plan and Take Part in 2023 Día Dominicano Event at International Plaza
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Flower City Days Horticultural Sales at the City of Rochester Public Market Continue Sunday, June 4
Discover a springtime paradise at the City of Rochester Public Market with the legendary Flower City Days, continuing Sunday, June 4.
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Motorist Advisory – The Fast & The Furriest Walk & Run to Affect Traffic Saturday
The Fast & The Furriest® event will take place this Saturday, June 3, causing temporary street closings.
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Mayor Evans, County Executive Bello Proclaim June 2-4 Gun Violence Awareness Day and Wear Orange Weekend
Mayor Malik D. Evans and County Executive Adam Bello proclaimed today through Sunday as Gun Violence Awareness Day and Wear Orange Weekend in Rochester and Monroe County, joining a national movement to associate gun violence with the color hunters wear to protect human life.
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Food Truck Rodeos at the City of Rochester Public Market Continue Throughout the Summer
The Food Truck Rodeo event series continues today with more food, drinks, live music and fun for the whole family at the City of Rochester Public Market, 280 N. Union St.
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Motorist Advisory - Portion of Cairn Street to Close Today to Friday, June 9
A portion of Cairn Street – at the railroad crossing – will be closed to traffic for road repair, starting today, Wednesday, May 31 to Friday, June 9, 2023.
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Mayor Evans to Increase Pay for City Lifeguards, Calls for Certified Lifeguards and Advanced Swimmers
In an effort to attract lifeguard applicants, Mayor Malik D. Evans today announced an increase in the pay scale for City lifeguards to preserve the Aquatics services that would otherwise be limited by the national shortage of lifeguards.
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Mayor Malik D. Evans Launches “Get the Lead Out Together” Campaign
Mayor Malik D. Evans launched the “Get the Lead Out Together” campaign today asking city residents to play a part in the City’s plan to identify water service lines that may be composed of lead-containing materials.
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Mayor Evans Provides City Employees One-Time Retention Payment
Mayor Malik D. Evans today announced that he will provide one-time retention payments to most full- and part-time City employees to express his appreciation for their continued efforts in serving the Rochester community.
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Motorist Advisory - Memorial Day Parade to Affect Traffic Monday
Rochester’s Memorial Day Parade will step off at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, May 29, at the intersection of East Avenue and Alexander Street, proceed westbound on East Avenue to Main Street, then westbound on Main Street to St. Paul Street where the parade will disband.
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Mayor Evans Announces Expanded Summer Programming and Evening Hours at City R-Centers
New Pilot Program to Provide Free Social-Emotional Health and Wellness Services at R-Centers This Summer
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City Seeks Input on Active Transportation Plan
The City of Rochester is asking residents to review and give feedback on the final draft of its Active Transportation Plan that kicked off last summer.
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Motorist Advisory - J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge to Affect Downtown Traffic on Thursday
The J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge will take place this Thursday, May 25, causing temporary street closings.
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Flower City Days Horticultural Sales at the City of Rochester Public Market Continue Sunday, May 21
Discover a springtime paradise at the City of Rochester Public Market with the legendary Flower City Days, continuing Sunday, May 21.
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City Seeking Artists and Small Arts Organizations to Provide Arts Programming Across Rochester
As part of the City’s Percent for the Arts program, Mayor Malik D. Evans announced that $100,000 is available for ArtsBloom, an initiative to fund arts education, performing arts and temporary art programming across Rochester.
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Mayor Evans Presents City Budget that Inspires Hope, Delivers Opportunity for Everyone
Proposed FY 2023-24 Operating Budget Holds Tax Levy Flat, Funds Transformative Investments
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City Partners with Community Agencies to Host Workforce Development Fairs and Expos
Mayor Malik D. Evans announced today that the City of Rochester is partnering with a broad assortment of community agencies to host three workforce development resource fairs and expos next week.
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Mayor Evans Celebrates Progress on ROC the Riverway Initiatives
Dual Ribbon Cutting and Groundbreaking Ceremony Takes Place
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Mayor Evans Announces Grant Funding to Help Increase Access to Healthy Foods in Rochester
The City of Rochester will invest $5 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to increase the availability of healthy foods to city residents.