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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.
 

May 11, 2021

News Release - Phase 2 of Main Street Streetscape Project to Begin This Week

(Tuesday, May 11, 2021) – Construction on the second phase of Main Street Streetscape project is set to begin Wednesday, May 12 on the stretch of East Main Street from the corners of South Avenue/St. Paul St. to Exchange Street/State Street. This phase of the project is scheduled to be completed by the summer of 2022.

Categories: Streets, Sidewalks and Infrastructure

May 10, 2021

News Release - City to Conduct Virtual Town Hall Meeting for Restaurant Owners

(Monday, May 10, 2021) – Mayor Lovely A. Warren today announced that the City’s Jumpstarting ROC pandemic recovery team will conduct a virtual town hall webinar for city restaurant owners and managers at 2 p.m., Monday, May 17 on the Zoom platform.
Categories: Business Assistance

May 06, 2021

News Release - “At the 5” Construction Completed, Now Accepting Reservations for Community Programming & Events; Residents Asked to Avoid New Sod

Mayor Lovely A. Warren today announced the completion of “@the5”, a transitional community entertainment space located on Parcel 5 of the Midtown Redevelopment site on E. Main St. Downtown.

News Release - City Obtains New Fire/Rescue Boat

(Thursday, May 6, 2021) — Rochester Fire Department Chief Felipe Hernandez Jr. announced today that Marine 1, a new fire/rescue boat, has been delivered to the Port of Rochester.
Categories: Fire Safety, Waterways: River/Lake/Canal, and Emergency Management

May 05, 2021

News Release - City Offers Pet Safety Net Program

(Wednesday, May 5, 2021) – The City’s Rochester Animal Services Bureau has implemented a Pet Safety Net Program to offer temporary boarding for pets of people facing housing insecurity, hospitalization, domestic violence or other crises.


Categories: Community and Youth Programs, and Pets and Animals

News Release - Flower City Days at Public Market Begin May 9

(Wednesday, May 5, 2021) – The annual Flower City Days will return to the City of Rochester Public Market, 280 N. Union St., on Sunday, May 9. These horticultural sales feature dozens of vendors specializing in bedding plants, shrubs, vegetable plants, cacti, hanging baskets, perennials and annuals, gardening accessories, and much more.
Categories: Public Market, and Things To Do

News Release - City Unveils New Extension of the Downtown Play Walk

(Wednesday, May 5, 2021) – Officials from the City of Rochester and the Healthi Kids Coalition were joined by teens and community members today to cut the ribbon on the newest addition to the City’s Play Walk sidewalk trail.
Categories: Community and Youth Programs, Parks, Playgrounds, and Things To Do

May 04, 2021

News Release -- City Adopts Children’s Outdoor Bill of Rights to Guarantee Every Child Equal Access to Nature


(Tuesday, April 27, 2021) – Mayor Lovely A. Warren today announced that the City has adopted a Children’s Bill of Rights to guarantee every child’s right to play outside and enjoy nature regardless of race or social class.
Categories: Community and Youth Programs, Education, Parks, and Refuse and Recycling

News Release -- Mayor Warren Launches Office of Neighborhood Safety to Coordinate Community Violence Reduction Efforts

(Tuesday, May 4, 2021) – Mayor Lovely A. Warren and City Council Vice President Willie Lightfoot announced today that the City has built the framework for an Office of Neighborhood Safety to coordinate the missions of civilian violence-reduction organizations to give the community a greater role public safety with a unified strategy.
Categories: Community and Youth Programs, and Crime Prevention

April 30, 2021

City Council News Release - City Council Special Meeting Announcement(1)

For Immediate Release Friday, April 30, 2021 City Council Special Meeting Announcement The City Council will hold a Special Meeting on Thursday, May 6, 2021 at 4 00 p.m. to consider legislation
Categories: City Council and Legislation

News Release - Flower City Days at the Public Market Begin May 9

(Friday, April 30, 2021) –The annual Flower City Days will return to the City of Rochester Public Market, 280 N. Union St., on Sunday, May 9. 
Categories: Public Market, and Things To Do

News Release - Garage Sale and Superflea Sunday at Public Market

(Friday, April 30, 2021) – The 2021 Community Garage Sales and Superfleas event series continues at the Rochester Public Market this Sunday, May 2. The Community Garage Sales and Superfleas sales will run from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sundays throughout the spring, summer and fall. Shoppers will discover bargains on a wide variety of items from clothing to tools; home décor to sporting goods; vintage collectibles to artwork. Many unique businesses in the surrounding market district will be open for business as well. Facial coverings and social distancing will be required by all attendees.
Categories: Public Market, and Things To Do

News Release - City/County Announce RASE Report Implementation Update

(Friday, April 30, 2021) – Dr. Cephas Archie, Chief Equity Officer for the City of Rochester and officials for Monroe County, today announced that the City and County have completed their initial analysis of the recommendations brought forth in the Commission on Racial and Structural Equity (RASE) report. 
Categories: Reports and Studies

April 29, 2021

News Release - This Evening's Market Day at International Plaza Cancelled

(Thursday, April 29, 2021) -- Due to the inclement weather, this evening’s Market Day at the International Plaza is cancelled. The next Market Day will be held 1 to 5 p.m., Sunday, May 2. For more information, visit www.cityofrochester.gov/internationalplaza.


Categories: Public Market, and Things To Do

News Release - No Appointment Needed at R-Center Vaccination Clinics This Weekend

(Thursday, April 29, 2021) - The vaccination clinics at the City’s Ryan and Edgerton R-Centers will accept walk-ins this weekend for all people 18 years of age or over. No appointment is required. Residents are asked to bring ID.
Categories: Community and Youth Programs
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