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 January 21, 2019 News Release -- Mayor Warren Asks Residents to Look Out for Each Other as Temperatures Drop (Monday, January 21, 2019) – With freezing temperatures and a wind chill advisory in effect, Mayor Lovely Warren is asking residents to protect themselves, and look out for one another, through the extreme cold. Categories: Streets, Sidewalks and Infrastructure January 20, 2019 News Release -- Statement from Mayor Lovely Warren on Snow Removal Efforts (Sunday, January 20, 2019) – Mayor Lovely Warren has issued the following statement commending the City’s crews amidst the 17 inches of snow that fell overnight. Categories: Streets, Sidewalks and Infrastructure January 18, 2019 News Release -- Motorists Advised to Strictly Observe Parking Regulations for Snow Removal: Jan. 28, 2019 (Friday, Jan. 18, 2019) – Mayor Lovely Warren is urging motorists to strictly adhere to alternate side parking regulations this weekend so that plows can efficiently clear streets. In anticipation of forecasted heavy snow, the City’s R-Centers will close early Saturday and hours will be extended at the 311 Call Center. Categories: Streets, Sidewalks and Infrastructure, and Emergency Mangement January 17, 2019 News Release - City Offices to Close in Observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Monday, Jan. 21 Rochester City Hall, Neighborhood Service Centers, City branch libraries, R-Centers and other administrative offices will be closed on Monday, Jan. 21, in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Categories: Downtown January 15, 2019 News Release - Mayor Welcomes MamaJuanaROC to Rochester (Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019) – Mayor Lovely A. Warren is proud to celebrate the grand opening of MamaJuanaROC Restaurant and Lounge, which will feature Latin fusion cuisine in an upscale setting. Categories: Business Assistance, and Jobs January 08, 2019 News Release - City Sets Application Deadline for National Search for Rochester Police Chief (Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019) – Mayor Lovely A. Warren announced today that the national search for a permanent Chief of the Rochester Police Department (RPD) is formally underway with an application deadline of Jan. 27. Internal and external candidates are welcome to apply Categories: Crime Prevention News Release - City to Kick Off Sustainable Homes Rochester Campaign Mayor Lovely A. Warren will kick off the “Sustainable Homes Rochester” campaign on Jan. 14 to encourage residents to install clean heating and cooling technologies and improve home energy efficiency. Categories: Green Initiatives, Real Estate/Housing/City Property, and Projects and Initiatives January 07, 2019 News Release - Statement by Mayor Lovely A. Warren Urging Passage of New York Reproductive Health Act (Monday, Jan. 7, 2019) – I want to applaud Governor Cuomo for putting the Reproductive Health Act at the forefront of his 2019 legislative agenda and I urge the men and women of the New York legislature to pass this bill within the first 30 days of the new session. As Trump works to roll back women’s rights at the federal level, New York must take the lead in the fight to advance and protect the rights of the women at the state level. Rochester has a national reputation as the city from which both Frederick Douglass and Susan B. Anthony waged their battles for equal rights and social justice, so I am proud to support legislation that carries these ideals into the 21st century Categories: City Council and Legislation, and Community and Youth Programs News Release - Mayor Warren Celebrates Grand Opening of ShiftDiff (Monday, Jan. 7, 2019) -- Mayor Lovely A. Warren and local leaders joined business owners Amorette and Raheem Miller today to celebrate the grand opening of ShiftDiff LLC, a job-search engine that specializes in connecting local applicants to local employers. Categories: Business Assistance, and Jobs News Release - Statement from Mayor Lovely A. Warren, Council President Loretta C. Scott and the Rochester City Council Regarding the Racial Slur Broadcast by WHEC Channel 10 (Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019) -- It is wrong, hurtful and infuriating that WHEC Channel 10 broadcast a racial slur in reference to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. during its Friday News broadcast. It is beyond unacceptable that this occurred. There must be real consequences for the news personality involved and also for the management team that failed to immediately apologize and address the slur. Categories: Community and Youth Programs December 31, 2018 News Release -- Fireworks Cancelled Due to Weather (Monday, Dec. 31, 2018) – Due to inclement weather, including forecasted high winds, and safety concerns, Young Explosives has informed the City that tonight’s fireworks will be cancelled. News Release -- Region Under High Wind Warning (Monday, Dec. 31, 2018) – Residents are urged to prepare for forecasted high winds by bringing in loose objects, signing up for emergency alerts, and preparing their homes and families for potential power outages. Categories: Emergency Mangement December 28, 2018 News Release - Rochester Animal Services Selected for Nationally Renowned Pet Owner Support Program Mayor Lovely A. Warren is proud to announce that Rochester Animal Services has been chosen to be an official Pets for Life (PFL) Mentorship Program and will begin providing free veterinary resources and supplies to pet owners in zip code 14605 through door-to-door community outreach. Categories: Pets and Animals News Release - City Offices to Close Tuesday in Observance of New Year’s Day: Tuesday, Jan. 1 City Hall, Neighborhood Service Centers, City Branch Libraries, Animal Services, 311 Call Center, R-Centers and other City administrative offices will be closed on Tuesday, Jan. 1 in observance of the New Year’s Day holiday. Categories: Downtown December 27, 2018 News Release - Public Meetings for Jan. 7-11, 2019 (Thursday, December 27, 2018) - The following public meetings are scheduled for the week of January 7 through January 11, 2019. Categories: Boards & Commissions < Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Next >