Over 2,100 City-owned vacant lots are maintained by City crews from the Department of Environmental Services. Between May and September, vacant lots are cleaned by cutting tall grass and removing debris. Adjacent sidewalks and curb lanes are swept clean.
The City of Rochester presents RPO Under the Stars, an evening of music conducted by the RPO's Jherrard Hardeman, showcasing songs from iconic films spanning various genres, including thrillers, romance, action, comedy, and outer space.
This project included pavement milling and resurfacing of five streets in the City of Rochester:
A downtown Rochester summer traditi
The City of Rochester is proud to supply its residents with clean, high-quality water. The Bureau of Water annually produces a Water Quality Report that provides residents with information on the quality of drinking water, news on the water system, details on the source of drinking water, and its treatment and test results.
As required by New York State law since 1919, the City Historian is responsible for preserving and interpreting the city’s past. Duties fall into four categories: 1) research and writing, 2) teaching and public presentations, 3) historical preservation (documents, artifacts, and buildings), and 4) organization, advocacy, and tourism promotion.
Public Work Contractor and Subcontractor Registry
Effective 1/1/2025, all companies bidding or contracting to do business in New York State.
The City of Rochester’s Office of Energy and Sustainability has created a handbook entitled, “Sustainable Practices for Building Owners and Occupants,” which provides guidance on practical solutions and informative resources for all members of the Rochester community to incorporate sustainable planning and design practices into one’s h