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 June 12, 2023 News Release – City Celebrates Juneteenth with Block Party and Flag Raising Mayor Malik D. Evans invites the community to join in the City’s Juneteenth celebrations 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Friday, June 16, 2023, at City Hall, 30 Church St. Festivities will take place along Church Street between State and Fitzhugh Streets, which will be closed to traffic during the event, and will include food trucks, music and a ceremonial flag raising. Categories: Downtown, and Things To Do News Release - Statement by Mayor Evans Regarding Plans for Casino in City of Rochester The Administration of Mayor Malik D. Evans strives to create a safe, equitable and prosperous Rochester by inspiring hope and delivering opportunity for everyone. Guided by the Administration’s Mission, Vision and Values and the principles of the “Rochester 2034” comprehensive plan, City employees are committed to providing exceptional customer service, transparent stewardship, and collaborative leadership to foster a vibrant community that empowers personal, professional and generational growth for all who live, work or play in the city of Rochester. Categories: Downtown, Real Estate/Housing/City Property, and Projects and Initiatives June 09, 2023 Motorist Advisory - CGI Rochester International Jazz Festival to Impact Traffic Starting Tuesday (Friday, June 9, 2023) – The CGI Rochester International Jazz Festival will affect traffic in the East End, Main Street, and Midtown area from Tuesday, June 13 through Tuesday, July 4. City of Rochester Motorist Advisory - Roadwork to Begin on University and East Avenue University Avenue, (from Culver Road to Blossom Road) and East Avenue (from Culver Road to Probert Street) will undergo construction rehabilitation of the roadway (milling) beginning Tuesday, June 13 and Wednesday, June 14, 2023 respectively. News Release - Mayor Evans Shares Gun Trace Data Report As a part of multi-faceted and continued efforts to address gun violence, Mayor Malik D. Evans today released a Gun Trace Data Report compiled by Brady. Categories: Crime Prevention June 08, 2023 News Release – Final Flower City Days Horticultural Sales at the City of Rochester Public Market on Sunday, June 11 Discover a springtime paradise at the City of Rochester Public Market with the final legendary Flower City Day from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 11. 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 June 07, 2023 News Release - Mayor Evans Encourages Residents to Heed Monroe County Department of Health Advisories Mayor Malik D. Evans has asked that all R-Center, sports fields, Sports Complex, Rochester Animal Services, and City Library activities take place inside in response to the significant decline in air quality in Rochester caused by Canadian wildfires. Any outdoor events that cannot be moved inside will be canceled. Categories: Fire Safety, Parks, Playgrounds, Recreation Centers, Things To Do, Trails, and Emergency Management June 06, 2023 News Release - Mayor Evans Announces 2023 Party in the Park Concerts (Tuesday, June 6, 2023) – Celebrating 26 years, the Party in the Park concert series returns to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park starting Thursday, July 13 with headliner Andy Frasco & the U.N., and opening band, Ripe. The Party in the Park concert series features a wide variety of popular national acts and some of the best local and regional talent. News Release - City Partners with “Report It” App to Provide Anonymous Crime-Tip Hotline Mayor Malik D. Evans announced today that the City of Rochester has added a new public-engagement tool to provide citizens an anonymous means to report non-emergency crime tips. Categories: Crime Prevention June 05, 2023 News Release - J.U.S.T. L.A.W. Initiative Student Essay Winners to be Recognized at Awards Ceremony (Monday, June 5. 2023) – J.U.S.T. L.A.W., an initiative designed to promote better understanding between court officials and city youth, will hold its fifth annual awards ceremony at noon on Wednesday, June 7 at the Hall of Justice, 99 Exchange Blvd. 12 students will be recognized for their outstanding 2022-2023 essay submissions. Categories: Community and Youth Programs, Education, and Projects and Initiatives News Release – ROC the Block Community Employment Fairs Kick Off on June 14 The ROC the Block series of employment fairs kicks off next week from 11 to 2 p.m., Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at the International Plaza, 828 N. Clinton Ave. Categories: Jobs, Public Market, and Recreation Centers June 02, 2023 News Release -- Mayor Evans, County Executive Bello Proclaim June 2-4 Gun Violence Awareness Day and Wear Orange Weekend (Friday, June 2, 2023) – Mayor Malik D. Evans and County Executive Adam Bello proclaimed today through Sunday as Gun Violence Awareness Day and Wear Orange Weekend in Rochester and Monroe County, joining a national movement to associate gun violence with the color hunters wear to protect human life. Categories: Crime Prevention News Release - Public Meeting Notice For June 12-16 (Friday, June 2, 2023) – Public Meeting Notice For June 12-16 Categories: Boards & Commissions News Release - Lyell Branch Library Resumes Saturday Hours The Lyell Branch Library, 956 Lyell Ave., will resume Saturday operations beginning June 3. Patrons can visit the library on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Categories: Community and Youth Programs, Library, and Things To Do June 01, 2023 Community Invited to Help Plan and Take Part in 2023 Día Dominicano Event at International Plaza Community Invited to Help Plan and Take Part in2023 Día Dominicano Event at International PlazaPublic Invited to June 7 Meeting to Learn More(Thursday, June 1, 2023) – The Día Domincano planning committee is inviting community partners, businesses and individuals interested Categories: Community and Youth Programs, Parks, Public Market, Things To Do, and Volunteer and Giving Opportunities < Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Next >