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Rochester is a city where world-changing breakthroughs meet genuine, hardworking people connected by the traditions we share, the opportunities we embrace, and the progress we seek. 

Friday, May 09

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Photo of blooming lilacs at Highland Park in Rochester, New York.

Join us for the 127th Rochester Lilac Festival
Homepage graphic for City of Rochester 2025-2026 budget planning.

Mayor Evans presents 2025-26 budget

The Mayor is scheduled to present the Proposed 2025-26 Budget on Friday, May 9 at 11 a.m.
A group photo from Mentor Up Summer Soiree July 2024

Applications open for Mayor's Mentor Up Summer Soirée

The event strives to facilitate natural mentor-mentee pairings that can lead to internships and job prospects for local high school students. 
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Rochester’s water quality update: Corrosion control and compliance

The New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) and US Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) recently completed an administrative review of the City of Rochester’s compliance with the Lead and Copper Rule. 

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Upcoming

May
09
May 09
6:30 p.m.

Family Open Gym at Adams Street R-Center
May
10
May 10
11:00 a.m.

Safe Summer Kickoff
May
10
May 10
2:00 p.m.

Family Open Gym at Adams Street R-Center
May
11
May 11
8:00 a.m.

Flower City Days at the Market 2025
Photo of a girl shooting a bow and arrow.
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May
13
May 13
3 - 5 p.m.

Examining Board of Plumbers - May 2025

Examining Board of Plumbers monthly meeting.

Rochester Water Bureau Water Bureau 10 Felix St Rochester, NY 14608 United States
Examining Board of Plumbers
May
13
May 13
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Board of Ethics meeting: May 13, 2025

The Board of Ethics is a seven-member board established by Section 2-18 of the City Charter and appointed by the City Council. The board renders written advisory opinions to City officers and employees with respect to the City’s Code of Ethics and Article 18 of the General Municipal Law.

Board of Ethics
May
15
May 15
6 - 8 p.m.

Public Hearings and Speak to Council Session

The City Council holds public hearings as required by law for specific legislative items on the agenda, as well as a monthly Speak to Council session.  These meetings are open to the public in order to allow an opportunity for constituents to voice their opinions, ideas, concerns or support for either legislation that the Council will be voting on that month, or any other issue that may...

City Council Chambers Room 302-A 30 Church Street Rochester, NY 14614 United States
City Council
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Meet the Mayor

Formal headshot of Mayor Malik Evans

Mayor Malik D. Evans

Malik D. Evans is the 71st Mayor of Rochester. As the leader of the City’s executive branch, Mayor Evans is committed to promoting positive, systemic and structural change by providing transparent and collaborative leadership, offering equitable access to essential municipal services, enabling productive intergovernmental, private, and non-profit partnerships, and promoting increased quality of life through investments that create vibrant neighborhoods and employment opportunities, making Rochester a hope-filled city with an exciting future. He was inaugurated on Jan. 1, 2022.

About the Mayor

City Council

Meet Your Councilmembers

City Council is comprised of five at-large members who represent the entire city and four district members who are the voice for the South, Northwest, East, and Northeast sections of the city.  All Councilmembers serve a four year term in office. 

About City Council

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By the Numbers

Rochester is Growing

88
Parks
209,352
City Residents
400+
Events Per Year
589,973
Regional Employees

Data courtesy: U.S. Census, NYS DOL, and City of Rochester