News Room News releases from the City are listed here in chronological order, starting with the most recent release. Releases can be searched by topic or date. Releases reflect current events at the time they were published. Some information may have changed. Results RSS Feed May 26, 2023 News Release - Mayor Evans to Increase Pay for City Lifeguards, Calls for Certified Lifeguards and Advanced Swimmers In an effort to attract lifeguard applicants, Mayor Malik D. Evans today announced an increase in the pay scale for City lifeguards to preserve the Aquatics services that would otherwise be limited by the national shortage of lifeguards. Categories: Aquatics, and Jobs May 25, 2023 Motorist Advisory - Memorial Day Parade to Affect Traffic Monday (Thursday, May 25, 2023) – Rochester’s Memorial Day Parade will step off at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, May 29, at the intersection of East Avenue and Alexander Street, proceed westbound on East Avenue to Main Street, then westbound on Main Street to St. Paul Street where the parade will disband. News Release - City Hall and Other Administrative Offices to Close Monday, May 29 in Observance of Memorial Day (Thursday, May 25, 2025) – Rochester City Hall, Rochester Public Libraries, Neighborhood Service Centers, R-Centers, and the Honorable Loretta C. Scott for Human Services administrative office building at 57 St. Paul St. will be closed on Monday, May 29 in observance of Memorial Day. News Release - Mayor Malik D. Evans Launches “Get the Lead Out Together” Campaign Mayor Malik D. Evans launched the “Get the Lead Out Together” campaign today asking city residents to play a part in the City’s plan to identify water service lines that may be composed of lead-containing materials. Categories: Water Supply, Projects and Initiatives, and Equity May 24, 2023 News Release - City Seeks Input on Active Transportation Plan The City of Rochester is asking residents to review and give feedback on the final draft of its Active Transportation Plan that kicked off last summer. Categories: Streets, Sidewalks and Infrastructure, Projects and Initiatives, and Equity News Release – Flower City Days Horticultural Sales at the City of Rochester Public Market Continue Friday, May 26 Discover a springtime paradise at the City of Rochester Public Market with the legendary Flower City Days, continuing Friday, May 26. These horticultural sales feature hundreds of vendors with all your gardening essentials. Browse perennials and annual plants, hanging baskets, succulents, herb and vegetable plants, garden accessories, and much more. Categories: Public Market, and Things To Do News Release – Mayor Evans Announces Expanded Summer Programming and Evening Hours at City R-Centers Young people in the City of Rochester will have a wide variety of opportunities to stay busy and have fun this summer. Today the City of Rochester launched its 2023 Summer Rec Guide, featuring nearly 200 different activities, camps, sporting events, educational programs and workshops. The guide is available now at www.CityOfRochester.gov/Recreation. Categories: Aquatics, Recreation Centers, and Things To Do May 23, 2023 Motorist Advisory - J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge to Affect Downtown Traffic on Thursday (Tuesday, May 23, 2023) – The J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge will take place this Thursday, May 25, causing temporary street closings. The event begins at 7 p.m. at Innovative Field. News Release - Mayor Evans Provides City Employees One-Time Retention Payment (Tuesday, May 23, 2023) – Mayor Malik D. Evans today announced that he will provide one-time retention payments to most full- and part-time City employees to express his appreciation for their continued efforts in serving the Rochester community. Categories: Jobs, and Customer Satisfaction May 19, 2023 News Release - Public Meeting Notice for May 29 – June 2 (Friday, May 19, 2023) – Public Meeting Notice for May 29 – June 2 Categories: Boards & Commissions May 18, 2023 News Release – Flower City Days Horticultural Sales at the City of Rochester Public Market Continue Sunday, May 21 Discover a springtime paradise at the City of Rochester Public Market with the legendary Flower City Days, continuing Sunday, May 21. These horticultural sales feature hundreds of vendors with all your gardening essentials. Browse perennials and annual plants, hanging baskets, succulents, herb and vegetable plants, garden accessories, and much more. Categories: Downtown, Public Market, and Things To Do May 17, 2023 News Release - City Seeking Artists and Small Arts Organizations to Provide Arts Programming Across Rochester As part of the City’s Percent for the Arts program, Mayor Malik D. Evans announced that $100,000 is available for ArtsBloom, an initiative to fund arts education, performing arts and temporary art programming across Rochester. The City has issued a Request For Proposals (RFP) to facilitate selection of projects that will receive funding. Categories: Arts May 12, 2023 News Release - Public Meeting Notice for May 22 – 26 (Friday, May 12, 2023) – Public Meeting Notice for May 22 – 26 Categories: Boards & Commissions News Release - City Partners with Community Agencies to Host Workforce Development Fairs and Expos (Friday, May 12, 2023) – Mayor Malik D. Evans announced today that the City of Rochester is partnering with a broad assortment of community agencies to host three workforce development resource fairs and expos next week. Categories: Community and Youth Programs, Projects and Initiatives, and Equity News Release --Mayor Evans Presents City Budget that Inspires Hope, Delivers Opportunity for Everyone (Friday, May 12, 2023) – Mayor Malik D. Evans today presented a proposed fiscal year 2023-2024 City of Rochester operating budget that supports his vision to create a safe, equitable, and prosperous Rochester by inspiring hope and delivering opportunity for everyone. Categories: Budget and Finance < Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Next >