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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 16

Featured Stories

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

Join us for the 127th Rochester Lilac Festival
Homepage web graphic for Flower City Days at the Market

Flower City Days at the Public Market each Sunday through June 1

These legendary horticultural sales are Market and community favorites.
Photo of the mayor standing with two young men at the 2024 Mayor's Mentor Up Gala.

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. 
Photo of Mayor Evans presenting the proposed 2025-26 budget.

Mayor Evans presents Proposed 2025-26 Budget

The budget proposal continues the momentum that is improving public safety, creating opportunities for all city residents and generating prosperity.

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Upcoming

May
16
May 16
6:00 p.m.

2025 Plant Share at the Public Market
May
16
May 16
6:30 p.m.

Family Open Gym at Adams Street R-Center
May
17
May 17
2:00 p.m.

Family Open Gym at Adams Street R-Center
May
18
May 18
8:00 a.m.

Flower City Days at the Market 2025
Saturdays at the City of Rochester Public Market can attract tens of thousands of patrons
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May
19
May 19
3 - 4 p.m.

Rochester Land Bank Corporation – Monthly Board Meeting

Rochester Land Bank Corporation – Monthly Board Meeting

NBD Commissioner's Conference Room 30 Church St. Room 223B Rochester, NY 14614 United States
Rochester Land Bank Corporation
May
19
May 19
5 - 6:30 p.m.

Monroe County Library System Board Meeting

Meeting of the Monroe County Library System (MCLS) Board of Trustees.

Board Room, Rundel Memorial Building, Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County Third Floor 115 South Ave Rochester, NY 14604 United States
Monroe County Library System Board
May
19
May 19
6 - 9 p.m.

City Planning Commission Public Meeting

This seven-member citizen commission has jurisdiction and authority in the issuance of Special Permits, subdivision approvals, and a wide range of other matters. The Planning Commission also makes recommendations to City Council regarding Zoning Text and Map amendments.

Commissioners Conference Room (NBD) City Hall, Room 223B 30 Church Street Rochester, NY 14614 United States
City Planning Commission
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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

City Council Chambers
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