News Room News releases from the City are listed here in chronological order, starting with the most recent release. Releases can be searched by topic or date. Releases reflect current events at the time they were published. Some information may have changed. Results RSS Feed June 05, 2023 News Release – ROC the Block Community Employment Fairs Kick Off on June 14 The ROC the Block series of employment fairs kicks off next week from 11 to 2 p.m., Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at the International Plaza, 828 N. Clinton Ave. Categories: Jobs, Public Market, and Recreation Centers June 02, 2023 News Release -- Mayor Evans, County Executive Bello Proclaim June 2-4 Gun Violence Awareness Day and Wear Orange Weekend (Friday, June 2, 2023) – 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. Categories: Crime Prevention News Release - Public Meeting Notice For June 12-16 (Friday, June 2, 2023) – Public Meeting Notice For June 12-16 Categories: Boards & Commissions News Release - Lyell Branch Library Resumes Saturday Hours The Lyell Branch Library, 956 Lyell Ave., will resume Saturday operations beginning June 3. Patrons can visit the library on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Categories: Community and Youth Programs, Library, and Things To Do June 01, 2023 Community Invited to Help Plan and Take Part in 2023 Día Dominicano Event at International Plaza Community Invited to Help Plan and Take Part in2023 Día Dominicano Event at International PlazaPublic Invited to June 7 Meeting to Learn More(Thursday, June 1, 2023) – The Día Domincano planning committee is inviting community partners, businesses and individuals interested Categories: Community and Youth Programs, Parks, Public Market, Things To Do, and Volunteer and Giving Opportunities News Release – 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. These horticultural sales feature hundreds of vendors with all your gardening essentials. Browse perennials and annual plants, hanging baskets, succulents, herb and vegetable plants, garden accessories, and much more. Categories: Public Market, and Things To Do May 31, 2023 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 Wednesday, May 31 to Friday, June 9, 2023. News Release – 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. Categories: Public Market 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. The races begin at 8 a.m. at 184 Verona St. Categories: Downtown, and Streets, Sidewalks and Infrastructure May 26, 2023 News Release - Public Meeting Notice for June 5 – 9 (Friday, May 26, 2023) – Public Meeting Notice for June 5 – 9 Categories: Boards & Commissions News Release - 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. Categories: Aquatics, and Jobs May 25, 2023 Motorist Advisory - Memorial Day Parade to Affect Traffic Monday (Thursday, May 25, 2023) – 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. News Release - City Hall and Other Administrative Offices to Close Monday, May 29 in Observance of Memorial Day (Thursday, May 25, 2025) – Rochester City Hall, Rochester Public Libraries, Neighborhood Service Centers, R-Centers, and the Honorable Loretta C. Scott for Human Services administrative office building at 57 St. Paul St. will be closed on Monday, May 29 in observance of Memorial Day. News Release - 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. Categories: Water Supply, Projects and Initiatives, and Equity May 24, 2023 News Release - 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. Categories: Streets, Sidewalks and Infrastructure, Projects and Initiatives, and Equity < Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Next >