City of Rochester
Recent News About City of Rochester
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Rochester Lilac Festival announces headliners for its upcoming spring event
The Rochester Lilac Festival is set to return from May 9-18, 2025, at Highland Park.
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Rochester plans new community responder team for non-urgent emergency calls
Mayor Malik D. Evans has announced plans to establish a community responder team in Rochester, known as the ACTION Team.
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Rochester seeks employer partners for summer youth internship programs
The City of Rochester and Monroe County are calling on local employers to join their summer internship programs.
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Rochester Reporter Publication Area: How many H-1B petitions were made by employers classified under the Health Care and Social Assistance industry during 2024?
In 2024, 97 H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Health Care and Social Assistance industry located within the Rochester Reporter publication area, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
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Rochester city offices close for Presidents Day; refuse collection remains unchanged
Rochester City Hall and several other city offices will be closed on Monday, February 17, in observance of Presidents Day.
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Rochester prepares for continued snowfall with updated winter weather operations
The City of Rochester is actively engaged in snow-clearing operations as more snowfall is expected this week.
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Biz Kid$ Camp offers leadership skills for aspiring young CEOs
Are you a teen with big ideas and dreams of becoming your own boss?
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Rochester Reporter Publication Area: How many H-1B petitions were made by employers classified under the Manufacturing industry during 2024?
Employers classified under the Manufacturing industry based in the Rochester Reporter publication area submitted 18 H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
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Rochester's R-Centers extend hours during February school recess
Mayor Malik D. Evans has announced that the City of Rochester R-Centers will operate during daytime hours while schools are closed for the February recess.
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Nurse Navigator Program marks three years of enhancing emergency services
Mayor Malik D. Evans and Monroe County Executive Adam J. Bello have announced the third anniversary of the Nurse Navigation program, which aims to enhance emergency services in Rochester and Monroe County.
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Rochester maintains strong credit rating from S&P Global Ratings
Mayor Malik D. Evans announced that S&P Global Ratings has assigned its SP-1+ short-term rating to Rochester’s $27 million general obligation bond anticipation notes.
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Rochester Lilac Festival seeks votes for best U.S. flower festival award
The Rochester Lilac Festival has been nominated for USA Today's 10 Best Readers’ Choice Award for Best Flower Festival in the USA.
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Applications open for Rochester's summer youth employment programs
The City of Rochester and Monroe County have announced the opening of applications for their summer youth employment programs.
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Rochester opens applications for summer youth employment programs
The City of Rochester and Monroe County have announced the opening of applications for their Summer of Opportunity Program (SOOP) and the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP).
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Rochester receives awards for public work projects at annual banquet
The City of Rochester has been honored with three Project of the Year Awards by the Genesee Valley Branch of the American Public Works Association.
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Rochester receives public works awards from American Public Works Association
The City of Rochester has been honored with three Project of the Year Awards by the Genesee Valley Branch of the American Public Works Association.
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I-490 East off-ramp closed due to water main break
The I-490 East off-ramp at South Avenue is currently closed following a water main break.
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Chestnut Street closed for water main repairs in Rochester
Chestnut Street, located between Broad Street and East Avenue, is currently closed to traffic in both directions.
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Mayor Evans addresses concerns over pause in federal funding
I have been in regular communication with our local, state and federal partners in government as well as community leaders over the past week, working together in response to recent developments at the federal level."
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Mayor Evans addresses ICE presence in Rochester
Federal immigration officials were reportedly present in the Rochester region over the weekend, according to Mayor Evans.