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 September 09, 2019 Motorist Advisory - 2019 Fringe Festival to Close Streets The 2019 Rochester Fringe Festival will begin on Tuesday, Sept. 10 and run through Saturday, Sept. 21. Traffic in the East End and Main Street area will be affected. Categories: Streets, Sidewalks and Infrastructure September 08, 2019 News Release -Mayor Warren Celebrates Grand Opening of Morgan’s Cereal Bar on East Avenue (Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019) – Mayor Lovely A. Warren joined with business owner Cheria Anderson and other community leaders to celebrate the opening of Rochester’s first ever full-service cereal bar and restaurant. Categories: Business Assistance September 06, 2019 News Release - Public Meeting Notice for the Week of Sept. 16 - 20 The following public meetings are scheduled for Sept. 16 through Sept. 20, 2019. Categories: Boards & Commissions September 03, 2019 Motorist Advisory -- Construction Projects on St. Paul Street and Elmwood Avenue to Cause Traffic Delays (Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2019) – Portions of St. Paul Street, from Lowell Street to the Genesee Brew House, will be paved tomorrow, Wednesday Sept. 4, through Friday, Sept. 6., between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Motorists can expect delays, and should plan their commutes accordingly. August 29, 2019 Motorist Advisory - Labor Day Parade to Affect Downtown Traffic on Monday The annual Labor Day Parade will step off at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, September 2 and will affect traffic on East Avenue and Main Street. Categories: Streets, Sidewalks and Infrastructure News Release - Public Meeting Notice for the Week of Sept. 9 -13 The following public meetings are scheduled for September 9 through September 13, 2019. Categories: Boards & Commissions August 28, 2019 News Release - City Offices to Close Monday for Labor Day: Monday, Sept. 2, 2019 City Hall, Neighborhood Service Centers, administrative offices, City branch libraries and R-Centers will be closed on Monday, Sept. 2 in observance of Labor Day. Categories: Downtown August 21, 2019 News Release - Free Pet Adoption Event at Animal Services Center: Saturday, Aug. 24 Rochester Animal Services will host a one-day, free pet adoption event from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, August 24 at Rochester Animal Services Center, 184 Verona St. Categories: Pets and Animals August 20, 2019 West River Wall Improvement - Phase I (Corn Hill Segment) In collaboration with the New York State Canal Corporation (NYSCC), the New York State Department of State, the Corn Hill Neighborhood and the Plymouth Exchange Neighborhood (PLEX), the City of Rochester is leading a project on the west side of the Genesee River to rebuild the west river wall, enhance the area along the river and provide connections to the waterfront area for the adjacent community areas. Categories: Green Initiatives, Streets, Sidewalks and Infrastructure, Waterways: River/Lake/Canal, and Projects and Initiatives August 16, 2019 News Release - Public Meeting Notice for the week of Aug. 26 - 30 The following public meetings are scheduled for August 26 through August 30, 2019. Categories: Boards & Commissions Motorist Advisory - St. Paul Street to be Affected by Paving Operations Beginning Monday, Aug. 19, traffic on St. Paul Street between Upper Falls Boulevard and Cataract Street will be affected due to milling and paving operations. This activity will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and two-way traffic will be maintained. Motorists should expect delays during this time. The project is expected to last several weeks. Categories: Streets, Sidewalks and Infrastructure City of Rochester Motorist Advisory - Street Closures, Restrictions for 8/17 and 8/18 Street Closures, Restrictions for 8/17 and 8/18 Categories: Streets, Sidewalks and Infrastructure August 15, 2019 News Release - Mayor Warren Welcomes Community Story Walk at Ryan R-Center (Thursday, Aug. 15, 2019) – Mayor Lovely A. Warren is proud to welcome the Community Story Walk at Ryan, an interactive and visual literary journey of play, to the Thomas P. Ryan R-Center and Sully Branch Library. Categories: Recreation Centers Motorist Advisory - Street Closures, Restrictions for Saturday, August 17 and Sunday, August 18 Street Closures, Restrictions for Saturday, August 17 and Sunday, August 18 Categories: Downtown, and Streets, Sidewalks and Infrastructure August 14, 2019 News Release - Statement from City Communications Director Justin Roj on Graduation Rates Released by the Rochester City School District (Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019) — While we welcome any sign of slight progress in the Rochester City School District, it is disturbing that over the past five years the increase in graduation rates are almost exclusively attributed to local diplomas, which the State has been asking districts to phase out. We know that many of our children are not leaving the District ready for college or a career, and it is incumbent upon all of us to fight for true change on their behalf. Categories: Education < Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Next >