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Recent News About City of Rochester
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City announces lineup for annual black heritage celebrations
Mayor Malik D. Evans, in collaboration with the City of Rochester's Black Heritage Committee, has announced the sale of early bird tickets for the 2025 City of Rochester Black Heritage Gala.
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Rochester Lilac Festival adds walking tours and farmers market for 2025
The Rochester Lilac Festival, a major annual event, is set to introduce several new features for its 127th edition in 2025.
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Rochester opens centers amid school closures due to extreme cold
Mayor Malik D. Evans has announced the opening of all City R-Centers on Wednesday, January 22, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., providing an afternoon snack and dinner for students during the closure of Rochester City Schools.
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Rochester partners join forces for neighborhood improvement grants
Mayor Malik D. Evans has announced two new partners in the City of Rochester's Neighbors In Action (NIA) initiative, which aims to support city residents in improving their neighborhoods.
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Rochester opens centers amid school closures due to extreme cold
Mayor Malik D. Evans has announced that all City R-Centers will be open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, January 22, to provide support for students during the ongoing school closures in Rochester.
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Rochester hosts town hall meetings on youth policy
The City of Rochester is set to host a series of town hall meetings focused on youth policy.
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Rochester announces youth policy task force town hall meetings
The City of Rochester is organizing a series of Youth Policy Task Force Town Hall Meetings.
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Rochester opens R-Centers amid school closures due to extreme cold
Mayor Malik D. Evans has announced that all City R-Centers will be open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, January 21, as Rochester City Schools remain closed.
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City Hall closes for MLK Day; refuse collection delayed
Rochester City Hall and various administrative offices will close on Monday, January 20, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr.
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Rochester seeks tenant for lake view space at port terminal building
The City of Rochester is inviting applications for a new tenant to occupy space on the second floor of the William A. Johnson Port of Rochester Terminal Building, located at 1000 N. River St. Mayor Malik D. Evans stated, “We are looking for...
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R-Center Boxing Club athletes achieve national recognition
Five athletes from the Trenton and Pamela Jackson R-Center Boxing Club recently participated in the USA Boxing National Tournament held in Richmond, Virginia.
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Rochester sees over fifty percent drop in gun violence since pandemic peak
Today, Rochester Mayor Malik D. Evans shared promising news in his first Public Safety Briefing of 2025, announcing a significant decrease in firearm violence throughout the city.
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Avenue D neighborhood invites residents for crime prevention discussion
Avenue D residents are invited to participate in a neighborhood crime prevention roundtable aimed at enhancing local safety.
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Concert features music by young Rochester composers
We Write Classical Music is set to present a family-friendly concert featuring music composed by young Rochester talents Alyssa Rodriguez and Kevin Leysath II.
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Parenting support network offers weekly sessions starting January
Positive Pathways Parent Support Network is offering a platform for parents to engage with one another and exchange experiences.
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Rochester opens applications for fire department civil service exam
Applications are now being accepted for the Rochester Fire Department civil service exam, scheduled for Saturday, June 28, 2025.
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Mayor Evans reflects on Jimmy Carter's legacy on National Day of Mourning
On January 9, 2025, a National Day of Mourning was observed to honor former President Jimmy Carter.
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Free concert features works by young Rochester composers
You’re invited!
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Federal funds boost Rochester's Inner Loop North transformation
U.S. Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand, along with Congressman Joe Morelle, have announced a $100 million federal grant for Rochester's Inner Loop North Transformation Project.
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Micro Soccer program provides structured introduction to soccer for children
The Micro Soccer program offers a welcoming environment for families wanting to introduce their children to soccer.