Rochester Seeks Community Input On New HUD Funding For Coronavirus Response

The City is slated to receive approximately $2.4 million in additional HUD funding to prevent, prepare for and respond to the pandemic.

Rochester City Emergency Communications Department Awarded National Accreditation

the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA) awarded its national accreditation to the 911 Center.

Rochester Vice President Lightfoot Calls On Governor Cuomo To Reopen Appearance Enhancement Industry In The Orange Zone

Lightfoot who also serves as President of the United Professional Barbers and Cosmetologists Association (UPBCA) sent the attached letter.

Rochester City Council Announces December Meetings For The Police Accountability Board

The Police Accountability Board is releasing an updated list of its regular Board Meetings that will be held in December.

Rochester Announces Asymptomatic COVID-19 Testing Sites

Pre-registration is highly encouraged. City residents can register online at: www.monroecounty.gov/healthcalls/register.

Rochester’s Department Of Recreation & Human Services To Host Virtual Screening Of Documentary Exploring Solutions To Mental Health Crisis

The City’s Department of Recreation & Human Services (DHRS) will host a virtual screening of a trailblazing documentary.

Rochester Releases List Of City Council Meetings December 2020

The following is a list of meetings to be held by the Rochester City Council for the month of December 2020.

Rochester Public Libraries Temporarily Reducing Hours Due To COVID Surge

The Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County and all branches of the Rochester Public Library are reducing hours.

City Of Rochester Public Market Announces 2020 Holidays At The Market Series With COVID-19 Precautions

The seasonal shopping favorite, Holidays at the Market, returns to the Rochester Public Market this year for three consecutive Sundays.

Rochester City Clerk’s Office To Hold Virtual Vending Lottery

The City Clerk’s Office has scheduled a virtual Vending Lottery for all solicitors who are interested in operating food carts.

Rochester Public Libraries Will Offer Curbside Pickup In Response To Governor’s Orange Zone Cluster Designation

The Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County, along with all branches of the Rochester Public Library, will close.

Rochester Public Market Has New Hand Sanitizing Stations Thanks To Sponsorship With Molina Healthcare

A total of 15 new hand sanitizing stations have been installed throughout the City of Rochester Public Market.

JPMorgan Chase Awards Rochester Economic Development Corporation $180K To Support Local Small Business

JPMorgan Chase has awarded Rochester Economic Development Corporation (REDCO) with $180,000 to expand capabilities of NexusI90.

Rochester’s Department Of Recreation And Human Services Issues RFP Seeking Creative Arts Consultants

While youth ages 6 through 18 are the primary customers, some services may also be appropriate for adults.

Rochester Christmas Tree Shopping Guide For 2020

Despite the pandemic, it might still be possible to safely find your ideal Christmas tree this year in the Rochester area.

Rochester City Offices To Close For Thanksgiving

Refuse and recycling collection delayed by one day; 311 call center closed Thursday.

City Of Rochester Responds To Governor’s Orange Cluster Designation

Mayor Lovely Warren today announced the following changes to City operations as a result of Governor Andrew Cuomo’s announcement.

Rochester’s Fall Loose Leaf Collection Continues

Residents must place loose leaves between the sidewalk and the curb in order to have them picked up.

City Of Rochester To Reduce Staffing Levels, City Hall Hours During Coronavirus Surge

The operating hours of Rochester City Hall, 30 Church St., will be reduced beginning Monday, Nov. 23.

Rochester Police Department To Provide Virtual Community Update Thursday

They will introduce the Chief’s Command Staff, discuss the Chief’s 90-day Plan as well as provide a crime overview.

Rochester Mayor Warren’s Office Of Community Wealth Building To Launch Entrepreneur Resource Partner Enhancement Program

The virtual event for public viewing will take place from 10 - 11 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 19 at youtube.com/c/CityofRochesterVideos.

Rochester City Council Confirms Conor Dwyer Reynolds As Inaugural Executive Director Of The Police Accountability Board

Tonight, the Rochester City Council voted unanimously in favor of confirming Conor Dwyer Reynolds

Rochester Seeking Restaurants For Second Phase Of Senior Meal Program

To learn about the grant or to obtain an application, visit www.cityofrochester.gov/restaurantgrant/.

Rochester Community Power To Hold Public Meetings On City Community Choice Aggregation Program

The City’s community choice aggregation (CCA) program, operating as Rochester Community Power, are ready to help residents.

Rochester's Mayor Warren Officially Opens ROC City Skatepark

“The opening of ROC City Skatepark brings a new vitality and sense of energy to Downtown Rochester,” said Mayor Warren.

Rochester Announces Certain Online Services To Be Affected For System Maintenance

The City will perform upgrades to various computer systems from Thursday, Nov. 5 through Monday, Nov. 9.

City Releases “Policing In Rochester” Survey Results

The City of Rochester today released the results of its Policing in Rochester Survey conducted over the last two weeks.

Rochester To Hold Police Accountability Board Meeting November 4 2020

The Police Accountability Board will hold a just-scheduled Board Meeting tonight at 6:30 PM.

Rochester Updates List Of City Council Meetings For November 2020

The following is an updated list of meetings to be held by the Rochester City Council for the month of November 2020.

Rochester City Transportation Planners Seek Public Input On Bicycle Boulevard Network Expansion

City transportation planners are seeking public input to help guide the next steps to expanding Rochester’s network of bicycle boulevards.

Rochester Releases List Of Council Meetings For November 2020

The following is a list of meetings to be held by the Rochester City Council for the month of November 2020.

Rochester To Implement Pedestrian Safety Action Plan

A Public Meeting will be held on November 17, 2020 at 5 pm, via Zoom.

Rochester Police Accountability Board Meetings October And November 2020

The following is a list of meetings to be held by the Police Accountability Board (PAB) for the remainder of October and November.

Rochester Charter School Expands In-Person Learning to Serve More

The Expansion will help Kindergarteners and Second Graders in the Region. You can learn more at emhcharter.org

Rochester Fall Loose Leaf Collection Program Runs Nov. 2 Through Nov. 20

The City of Rochester’s Department of Environmental Services’ (DES) annual Fall Loose Leaf Collection Program will begin Monday, Nov. 2.

Rochester Highlighted In City Accelerator Guide For Racial Equity In Economic Development

Mayor Lovely A. Warren announced today that Rochester is highlighted in a Living Cities/Citi Foundation guide.

Rochester Commission To Host Virtual Community Forum On Business Development

"It is my heart’s desire to capture as much community input as possible,” said RASE Business Development Commissioner Willie Lightfoot.

Rochester Councilmember Harris To Participate In Panel Discussing Women's Role In Politics

The event: Women in Politics: Continuing the Work, will consist of a screening and panel discussion of Election Day 2016.

Virtual Community Update To Feature Work Of Rochester Environmental Services

Residents can watch the presentation and ask questions by joining a Zoom webinar.

Weekend Fun: Find A Pumpkin Patch Near Rochester

Looking for a Rochester-area pumpkin patch before Halloween? Check out the Patch list.