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 March 24, 2023 News Release - Mayor Evans, City Council Call on Public Service Commission to Investigate RG&E Mayor Malik D. Evans and Rochester City Council have called on the N.Y. State Public Service Commission (PSC) to investigate Rochester Gas & Electric Corporation, questioning their commitment to Rochester. The Mayor and City Council are requesting that the PSC fund a study to evaluate a municipal takeover of the internationally owned utility’s regional operations. March 23, 2023 News Release - ROC My Brother’s Keeper to Host Youth Peace Summit The City of Rochester and Rochester City School District’s ROC MBK Program will host a Youth Summit. Categories: Community and Youth Programs, Downtown, Things To Do, and Projects and Initiatives March 22, 2023 News Release - City R-Centers Ready to Engage Youth Over Spring Recess with Innovative Programs, Workday Hours The City’s R-Centers will shift their operating hours and offer innovative programs over the annual Spring Recess from school. Categories: Community and Youth Programs, Crime Prevention, Downtown, Recreation Centers, Things To Do, and Projects and Initiatives March 21, 2023 News Release - Statement by Mayor Malik D. Evans on Officer Involved Shooting (Monday, March 20, 2023) – Today’s officer-involved shooting in the South East area of our city was a tragic incident that ended in the loss of one life and other lives changed forever. Categories: Crime Prevention March 17, 2023 News Release - Public Meeting Notice for March 27-31 (Friday, March 17, 2023) – Public Meeting Notice for March 27-31 Rochester’s High Grade Bond Rating Affirmed By Fitch Ratings Agency City of Rochester News Release (Friday, March 17, 2023) – Mayor Malik D. Evans today announced that Fitch Ratings Agency has affirmed the City of Rochester’s high grade ‘AA ’ credit rating with a stable outlook. Categories: Budget and Finance March 14, 2023 News Release - Otis Street Fire Update The City of Rochester is working closely with the residents impacted by last night’s five-alarm fire at 301 Otis St. News Release - City of Rochester Financial Empowerment Center Receives $100,000 Grant from KeyBank Mayor Malik D. Evans today announced the receipt of a $100,000 grant from KeyBank to support the City’s Office of Financial Empowerment’s FEC (“Financial Empowerment Center”) program. March 13, 2023 News Release - Public Meeting Notice for March 20-27 (Monday, Mar. 13, 2023) – Public Meeting Notice for March 20-24 March 08, 2023 News Release - Department of Recreation and Human Services to Host Youth Community Resource & Employment Fair The City’s Department of Recreation and Human Services is hosting the ROC Youth Community Resource and Employment Fair, 1 to 4 p.m., Saturday, March 11 at the Monroe Community College Downtown Campus, 321 State St. Categories: Community and Youth Programs, Downtown, and Jobs Motorist Advisory - St. Patrick's Day Race and Parade to Affect Downtown Traffic this Weekend (Wednesday, March 8, 2023) – The TOPS St. Patrick’s Day Parade and the Runnin’ of the Green Road Race will affect Downtown traffic, parking, and transit service in the City of Rochester on Saturday, March 11. March 06, 2023 News Release - Black Heritage Committee’s Women’s Recognition Ceremony Postponed The Women’s Recognition event scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Wednesday March 8, 2023, in the City Hall Atrium, 30 Church St. has been postponed. The event will be rescheduled. Categories: Downtown, and Things To Do March 03, 2023 N. Water Street Downtown to Close on Saturday, March 4, 2023 N. Water Street — from Cumberland Street to Andrews Street — will be closed to traffic on Saturday, March 4, 2023, for crane placement to deliver materials to the rooftop of 175 N. Water Street. Motorist Advisory - Forecasted Snowfall May Impact Evening Commute (Friday, March 3, 2023) – Mayor Malik D. Evans is asking motorists to use extra caution during this evening’s commute. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect from 5 p.m. this afternoon until 10 a.m., Saturday, March 4. Categories: Streets, Sidewalks and Infrastructure News Release - Public Meeting Notice for March 13-17 (Friday, Mar. 3, 2023) – Public Meeting Notice for March 13-17 < Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Next >