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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.
 

February 14, 2023

Rochester Mayor Malik D. Evans Announces Next Steps in Public Arts Initiatives

Mayor Malik D. Evans was joined today by City officials and members of the City’s Arts and Creative Community Committee (AC3) to announce several opportunities for artists and other community members to engage in public arts initiatives.

February 10, 2023

Rochester Bond Ratings Stable, Updated by Standard & Poor’s Global Ratings

Mayor Malik D. Evans announced today that Standard & Poor’s Global Ratings (S&P) agency has assigned the City SP-1+ short term and AA- long term bond ratings. 
Categories: Budget and Finance

News Release - Public Meeting Notice for Feb. 20 – 24

(Friday, Feb. 9, 2023) – Public Meeting Notice for Feb. 20 – 24

February 09, 2023

News Release - City Hall and Other Administrative Offices to Close Monday, Feb. 13 in Observance of Lincoln’s Birthday

(Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023) – Rochester City Hall, Neighborhood Service Centers, R-Centers, and the Department of Recreation and Human Services administration office at 57 St. Paul St. will be closed on Monday, Feb. 13 in observance of Lincoln’s birthday.

February 07, 2023

Notice of Upcoming Public Hearings and Solicitation of Input 2023-24 Annual Action Plan

 In accordance with the federal regulations at 24 CFR § 91.320, the City of Rochester is in the process of preparing an Annual Action Plan to guide its use of funds for the 2023 program year from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development and Planning Program.   

News Release — City to Waive Pet Adoption Fees Saturday, Feb. 11

Rochester Animal Services will host a free pet adoption event, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023, at the City’s animal shelter at 184 Verona St.
Categories: Police, Recreation and Youth Services, and Pets and Animals

February 03, 2023

News Release - Public Meeting Notice for Feb 13-17, 2023

(Friday, Feb. 3, 2023) – Public Meeting Notice for Feb 13-17, 2023 

News Release - “R-Connect” Community Resource and Employment Fairs

(Friday, Feb. 3, 2023) – Mayor Malik D. Evans today announced that starting Wednesday, Feb. 8, the City’s Department of Recreation and Human Services will conduct a series of community resource and employment fairs at which residents can connect with local health care and community organizations to learn about their resources and job opportunities.


Categories: Community and Youth Programs, Jobs, Things To Do, and Equity

News Release — City Offers Morning R-Center and Library Hours Due to Extreme Cold

As city residents deal with the extreme cold and the closing of the Rochester City School District today, the City of Rochester offers several warming-center and youth activities.

February 02, 2023

Public Meeting Notice for Feb. 2, 2023

(Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023) – Public Meeting for the Rochester Environmental Commission Cancelled.

Rochester Mayor Malik D. Evans Announces Search for New Fire Chief

(Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023) – Rochester Fire Department Chief Felipe Hernandez has announced his retirement, effective Feb. 10, 2023. Chief Hernandez has served 23 years with the department, climbing the ranks to Interim Chief in March 2021 and to Chief in January 2022.
Categories: Fire Safety, and Jobs

News Release - Total Health & Wellness Pop-Up Event to Connect Residents with Resources

(Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023) – The City of Rochester and Rochester City Council welcome citizens to a Total Health & Wellness Pop-Up event on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023 from 11 a.m.–1 p.m. at the David F. Gantt R-Center, 700 North St.


Categories: Community and Youth Programs, and Equity

News Release - Statement of Mayor Malik D. Evans on the Passing of Minister Franklin D. Florence

(Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023) – When we use the expression “standing on the shoulders of giants,” we are talking about men like Minister Franklin D. Florence, bar none.

News Release - Statement of Mayor Malik D. Evans on the Passing of Minister Franklin D. Florence

(Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023) – When we use the expression “standing on the shoulders of giants,” we are talking about men like Minister Franklin D. Florence, bar none.


Minister Florence was a giant among giants in Rochester’s proud legacy of social justice and civil rights. Fittingly, his name and image are now embedded into the city landscape: On a mural on the outer wall of East High School alongside Malcolm X and Connie Mitchell; and as the namesake of the Minister Franklin D. Florence Civil Rights Heritage Site at Baden Park.

News Release - Black History Month Celebrations

(Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023) – The City of Rochester’s slate of Black History Month celebrations kicks off tomorrow with An Evening of Art and Jazz, 5:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 2 in the City Hall atrium, 30 Church St. Presented by the City’s Black Heritage Committee, An Evening of Art and Jazz features an art exhibit opening in the City Hall Link Gallery; delicious African American dishes provided by the Sisters Together Achieving Results, Inc. organization; and live jazz performances.
Categories: Things To Do
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