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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.
 

February 03, 2023

News Release — City Offers Morning R-Center and Library Hours Due to Extreme Cold

As city residents deal with the extreme cold and the closing of the Rochester City School District today, the City of Rochester offers several warming-center and youth activities.

February 02, 2023

Public Meeting Notice for Feb. 2, 2023

(Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023) – Public Meeting for the Rochester Environmental Commission Cancelled.

Rochester Mayor Malik D. Evans Announces Search for New Fire Chief

(Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023) – Rochester Fire Department Chief Felipe Hernandez has announced his retirement, effective Feb. 10, 2023. Chief Hernandez has served 23 years with the department, climbing the ranks to Interim Chief in March 2021 and to Chief in January 2022.
Categories: Fire Safety, and Jobs

News Release - Total Health & Wellness Pop-Up Event to Connect Residents with Resources

(Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023) – The City of Rochester and Rochester City Council welcome citizens to a Total Health & Wellness Pop-Up event on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023 from 11 a.m.–1 p.m. at the David F. Gantt R-Center, 700 North St.


Categories: Community and Youth Programs, and Equity

News Release - Statement of Mayor Malik D. Evans on the Passing of Minister Franklin D. Florence

(Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023) – When we use the expression “standing on the shoulders of giants,” we are talking about men like Minister Franklin D. Florence, bar none.

News Release - Statement of Mayor Malik D. Evans on the Passing of Minister Franklin D. Florence

(Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023) – When we use the expression “standing on the shoulders of giants,” we are talking about men like Minister Franklin D. Florence, bar none.


Minister Florence was a giant among giants in Rochester’s proud legacy of social justice and civil rights. Fittingly, his name and image are now embedded into the city landscape: On a mural on the outer wall of East High School alongside Malcolm X and Connie Mitchell; and as the namesake of the Minister Franklin D. Florence Civil Rights Heritage Site at Baden Park.

News Release - Black History Month Celebrations

(Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023) – The City of Rochester’s slate of Black History Month celebrations kicks off tomorrow with An Evening of Art and Jazz, 5:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 2 in the City Hall atrium, 30 Church St. Presented by the City’s Black Heritage Committee, An Evening of Art and Jazz features an art exhibit opening in the City Hall Link Gallery; delicious African American dishes provided by the Sisters Together Achieving Results, Inc. organization; and live jazz performances.
Categories: Things To Do

January 28, 2023

News Release - Statement from Mayor Malik D. Evans and Police Chief David Smith Regarding Body Worn Camera Footage from Memphis, Tenn.

Statement from Mayor Malik D. Evans and Police Chief David Smith Regarding Body Worn Camera Footage from Memphis, Tenn.

January 27, 2023

News Release - Public Meeting Notice for Feb. 6-10, 2023

(Friday, Jan. 27, 2023) – Public Meeting Notice for Feb. 6-10, 2023 

January 26, 2023

Motorist Advisory - Corinthian St. Downtown to Close Saturday and Sunday

(Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023) – Corinthian Street will be closed to all traffic starting Saturday, Jan. 28, and remain closed through Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023 for building maintenance work involving an on-street crane. This street will re-open Monday, Jan. 30. Motorists are asked to obey all temporary signage, flaggers, and detours during this time.
Categories: Streets, Sidewalks and Infrastructure

January 25, 2023

Mayor, Police Chief Detail 2022 Crime Stats, Discuss Safety Strategies

Mayor Malik Evans and Police Chief David Smith held a press conference Wednesday morning to outline some of last year's crime statistics for the City of Rochester and discuss ongoing police strategies going forward. You can see the full press conference video here:


Categories: Crime Prevention

January 20, 2023

News Release -- City, RPD Locust Club Reach Five-Year Labor Agreement

(Friday, Jan. 20, 2023) – Mayor Malik D. Evans announced today that the City of Rochester and the Rochester Police Locust Club have reached a new labor agreement, resolving a more than three-year impasse.
Categories: Contracts, Bids and RFPs, and Crime Prevention

News Release - Public Meeting Notice for Jan. 23 – Feb. 3, 2023

(Friday, Jan. 20, 2023) – Public Meeting Notice for Jan. 23 – Feb. 3, 2023 

News Release - Statement From Mayor Malik D. Evans on GM Announcement

(Friday, Jan. 20, 2023) – Today’s announcement from General Motors to invest $68 million in its Rochester manufacturing plant is fantastic news for our region. GM’s continued commitment to Rochester keeps jobs in our city and strengthens our position as a nexus of innovation.
Categories: Business Assistance, and Jobs

January 17, 2023

News Release - Mayor Evans Extends Gun Violence State of Emergency

(Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023) – Editors: Attached, please find an extension of the City of Rochester’s Gun Violence Emergency Proclamation for another 30 days.
Categories: Crime Prevention
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