The City of Rochester’s Department of Recreation and Human Services invites city youth and families to take part in a week of exciting, enriching activities during April Recess, April 14–18, 2025.

Mayor Malik D. Evans was joined today by Simeon Banister, President and CEO of Rochester Area Community Foundation, and John Paul Perez, Executive Director of Community Impact at ESL Federal Credit Union, to announce the inaugural group of recipients of the City’s Neighbors In Action (NIA) grants...

“These projects align perfectly with our goals to upgrade Rochester’s transportation infrastructure to be multimodal."

Mayor Malik Evans today announced that the Party in the Park concert series will return to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park on Thursday, July 10. Celebrating 28 years, the Party in the Park concert series kicks off with headliner Seven Wonders and opening act Highway Boys, a Zac Bryan tribute band.

The City of Rochester Public Market kicks off its iconic Community Garage Sales and Super Fleas event series, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sunday, April 13, at 280 N. Union St. Bargain shoppers, collectors, “vintage” enthusiasts, and all other attendees will find dozens of vendors selling a huge array of items...

Mayor Malik D. Evans today announced the details of more than $2.6 million in capital investments in Rochester Animal Services (RAS) that are completed, in progress, and planned.

Residents, community groups, sports teams, businesses, churches, and youth groups from across Monroe County are encouraged to form teams, and individuals are welcome too.

The City of Rochester and Rochester City School District invite youth ages 12 to 21 and their parents or guardians to a forum on mental health and substance abuse at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 12, at the School of the Arts, 45 Prince St. RSVP for the free event at CityofRochester.gov/YouthForum.

Area youth between the ages of 14 and 21 are invited to attend the 4th Annual ROC Youth Community Resource & Employment Fair from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 29 at East High School, 1801 E. Main St.

Mayor Malik D. Evans, and the City of Rochester’s Hispanic Heritage Committee today announced the return of Roc’n Ritmo, an electrifying celebration of Latin music and culture. This year’s event will take place 5 to 11 p.m., Saturday, June 7, 2025, at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park, 353 Court St.

"I was very sorry to learn about the tragedy involving a 15-year-old Rochester student yesterday. My heart goes out to her family and friends, and community members who were affected.

Enjoy food vendors and entertainment throughout the day and hear a special proclamation from Mayor Malik Evans and Monroe County Executive Adam Bello.