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Welcome to Rochester, NY

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. 

Sunday, Jun 30
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July 4th fireworks in Downtown Rochester
Photo of the mayor on a Mayor on the Block walk through Rochester's 19th Ward.

Mayor Evans commits additional resources to keeping public spaces safe

After multiple people were injured in a shooting incident at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park at Manhattan Square (MLK Park) overnight, Mayor Malik D. Evans has announced numerous actions the City of Rochester is taking to address illegal gatherings.
Photo of Durand Eastman Beach at sunset during summer 2024.

Genesee Valley Park Pool, Durand Eastman Beach open for season

Starting Monday, June 24, area residents will have more options to cool off as the City’s Genesee Valley Park (GVP) Sports Complex Outdoor Pool, 131 Elmwood Ave., and the Durand Eastman Beach, 1250 Lakeshore Blvd. open for summer. 
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Special Events at the Public Market

The Market hosts over 40 free-admission special events every year! Garage Sales and Super Fleas, Flower City Days, Bands on the Bricks, Food Truck Rodeos, Gospel Jubilee, Artist Row, Halloween at the Market, Holidays at the Market .. these and more events add to the Market's variety and offerings to the community!

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Rochester 2034

Meet the Mayor

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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.

Learn more: 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. 

Learn more: About City Council

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By the Numbers

Rochester is Growing

88
Parks
209,352
City Residents
37.1
Square Miles
589,973
Regional Employees

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