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 July 23, 2019 News Release -- Tickets Now on Sale for Roc’n Ritmo, New Salsa Concert at MLK Park Downtown (Tuesday, July 23, 2019) – Mayor Lovely Warren announced today that tickets are now on sale for Roc’n Ritmo, the City’s newest Downtown concert at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park, 353 Court St. Taking place on Sept. 21 from 5 to 10 p.m. to coincide with Hispanic Heritage Month—celebrated Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. Roc’n’ Ritmo” will feature international Salsa artist Tito Rojas. Categories: Downtown, and Things To Do July 18, 2019 News Release -- Mayor Warren Declares Heat Emergency for Friday and Saturday (Thursday, July 18, 2019) – The City of Rochester’s Cool Sweep Heat Emergency operations will be in effect tomorrow, Friday, July 19, Mayor Lovely A. Warren announced, in anticipation of forecasted temperatures exceeding 90 degrees. Cool Sweep — presented by Avangrid Foundation and RG&E — is the City’s annual public safety and customer service program that is triggered when the forecast calls for excessive heat. Motorist Advisory - Downtown Street Closures for Saturday’s Pride Parade: July 20, 2019 The annual ROC Pride Parade, sponsored by the Gay Alliance of the Genesee Valley, will affect traffic in Rochester on Saturday, July 20. Categories: Downtown, and Streets, Sidewalks and Infrastructure July 17, 2019 News Release - Deadline for Public Comment on Rochester 2034 Comprehensive Plan is Aug. 16 (Wednesday, July 17, 2019) - City residents and stakeholders have about one more month to submit comments on the public draft of “Rochester 2034,” the City’s 15-year Comprehensive Plan to guide development and policy decisions leading to the City’s bicentennial year in 2034. The public comment deadline is Aug. 16. News Release - Middays at Midtown Cancelled Today Due to Weather (Wednesday, July 17, 2019) – Middays at Midtown, the City’s summertime workday concert series at Midtown Commons, is cancelled today due to the forecast of inclement weather. The series will resume next Wednesday, July 24 from noon to 2 p.m. and continue each Wednesday in July and August. July 16, 2019 City of Rochester News Release - Free ''Around the Town'' Neighborhood Ensemble Concerts Continue Tonight (Tuesday, July 16, 2019) – Week 2 of the City’s “Around the Town” concert series continues this evening with the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra’s (RPO) Wind Quintet at Susan B. Anthony Square, 31 Madison St. Categories: Community and Youth Programs, and Things To Do July 15, 2019 News Release -- City Tax Bills Due July 31 Property Owners Advised Not To Risk Late Penalties (Monday, July 15, 2019) –The City has completed mailing its 2019-2020 property tax bills to property owners who do not have escrow arrangements with their mortgagee. Residential property owners who have not received their tax bill are urged to contact the City’s Tax Information Office at 428-6940, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday. Categories: Taxes and Assessments July 12, 2019 News Release - Mayor Warren, Community Leaders Call on Community to Help End Violence City of Rochester News Release (Friday, July 12, 2019) – Mayor Lovely A. Warren, City Council Vice President Willie J. Lightfoot and Police Chief La’Ron Singletary today joined members of the local clergy and representatives of the ROC Against Gun Categories: Crime Prevention News Release - City Welcomes International Community Services (Thursday, July 11, 2019) - Mayor Lovely A. Warren is pleased to welcome International Community Services (ICS) to Downtown Rochester. Categories: Business Assistance July 11, 2019 Dynamic Staffing Agreement News Release - Mayor Warren Calls on IAFF Local 1071 Union President Eddie Santiago to Sign Agreement Ending Dynamic Staffing at Night (Thursday, July 11, 2019) - Rochester Mayor Lovely A. Warren today called on Eddie Santiago, President of IAFF Local 1071, to sign an agreement ending extended dynamic staffing as instituted on July 1, 2019. The deal would not reduce any salary, overtime or benefits for the City’s Firefighters. The agreement, already signed by Mayor Warren, would also not increase costs for city taxpayers. Categories: Fire Safety July 09, 2019 News Release - Free Downtown Lunchtime Concert Series Begins This Week and Adds More Performances! Mayor Lovely A. Warren announced today that the City’s summertime workday concert series will repeat this year at Midtown Commons (the corner of Cortland and Elm Streets). Beginning tomorrow, the concerts will be held from noon to 2 p.m. each Wednesday in July and August. Categories: Things To Do News Release - Mayor Warren and the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra Invite Community to Free “Around the Town” Neighborhood Ensemble Concerts Mayor Lovely Warren and the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra invite residents to a series of free, Around the Town Neighborhood Ensemble Concerts scheduled throughout the city this summer. Categories: Things To Do News Release - Five Star Bank Party in the Park Back after Holiday Break This Thursday: Lettuce Headlining; The Medicinals, Jack West Opening Acts We're back from the holiday break and didn't want you to forget about your weekly trip to MLK Park! Did you miss them at the Lilac Fest in 2017? Wait no more, Lettuce fans! This 6-man funk band doesn't disappoint. Direct support are local reggae pop The Medicinals and 14-year old guitar phenom, Jack West. Categories: Things To Do July 05, 2019 News Release - Public Meeting Notice for Week of July 15 - 19 The following public meetings are scheduled for July 15 through July 19, 2019. Categories: Boards & Commissions < Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Next >