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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. 

Wednesday, Apr 02

Featured Stories

Homepage web graphic for Clean Sweep 2025.

Join us for Clean Sweep 2025!
Homepage web graphic for Garage Sales and Super Fleas.

Garage Sales & Super Fleas at the Public Market

Enjoy bargains on all sorts of goods, all in one location!
Social graphic for RFD recruitment.

Join Rochester Fire: Application deadline is May 27

Be part of a courageous team dedicated to saving lives, homes and businesses. Get training, secure good pay & benefits and build a career. 
Photo of a Buy The Block home.

Buy The Block: Apply today for new homes

Buy The Block builds new single-family, high-quality homes that are then sold to qualified first-time homebuyers.

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Resolving Your Traffic Violation
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SNAP Benefits At The Market
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Rochester 2034
Community Videos

Upcoming

Apr
02
April 02
5:00 p.m.

Learn To Skateboard
Apr
02
April 02
5:30 p.m.

Study Wise Tutoring

Apr
03
April 03
2:00 p.m.

Walk-In English Language Help for Adults
Apr
03
April 03
4:30 p.m.

Much Ado About Yarn
Photo of a girl shooting a bow and arrow.
See more events
Apr
02
April 02
9:15 - 11 a.m.

Traffic Control Board (TCB)

The Traffic Control Board regulates matters relating to traffic within the City of Rochester.

Department of Environmental Services Board Room 300B 30 Church Street Room 300B Rochester, NY 14614 United States
Traffic Control Board
Apr
02
April 02
6 - 9 p.m.

Rochester Preservation Board Public Meeting

This seven-member citizen board reviews applications for Certificates of Appropriateness required for alterations to landmarks and properties located in the City’s eight preservation districts.

City Council Chambers Room 302-A 30 Church Street Rochester, NY 14614 United States
Rochester Preservation Board
Agenda
Meeting Agenda
Apr
07
April 07
6 - 9 p.m.

Stationary Engineer/Refrigeration Operator Board Meeting - April 2025

Stationary Engineer/Refrigeration Operator Board meeting.

City Council Chambers Room 302-A 30 Church Street Rochester, NY 14614 United States
Stationary Engineer/Refrigeration Operator Board
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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