Gun Violence State of Emergency Proclamation
Local State of Emergency
Mayor Malik D. Evans declared a Gun Violence State of Emergency in the City of Rochester in response to a surge in shootings and deadly shootings.
Pursuant to N.Y. State Executive Law Section 24 (1) and (2) the Mayor of Rochester has issued a Proclamation of a Local State of Emergency, due to a gun violence emergency.
The Proclamation gives the Mayor broad powers to protect life and property and to bring the emergency under control.
Gun Violence State of Emergency Proclamation