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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.

By Rochester Reporter | Jan 28, 2025

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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.

By Rochester Reporter | Jan 28, 2025

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Mayor Evans addresses concerns over pause in federal funding

By Rochester Reporter | Jan 28, 2025

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

By Rochester Reporter | Jan 27, 2025

Federal immigration officials were reportedly present in the Rochester region over the weekend, according to Mayor Evans.

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City announces lineup for annual black heritage celebrations

By Rochester Reporter | Jan 22, 2025

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

By Rochester Reporter | Jan 22, 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

By Rochester Reporter | Jan 21, 2025

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

By Rochester Reporter | Jan 21, 2025

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

By Rochester Reporter | Jan 21, 2025

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

By Rochester Reporter | Jan 20, 2025

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

By Rochester Reporter | Jan 20, 2025

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

By Rochester Reporter | Jan 20, 2025

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

By Rochester Reporter | Jan 17, 2025

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

By Rochester Reporter | Jan 17, 2025

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

By Rochester Reporter | Jan 16, 2025

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

By Rochester Reporter | Jan 15, 2025

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

By Rochester Reporter | Jan 15, 2025

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

By Rochester Reporter | Jan 15, 2025

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.