Mayor Malik D. Evans and Monroe County Executive Adam J. Bello are working together to develop an Arts & Culture Plan designed to shape the region’s cultural landscape for years to come. City and County teams are creating a collaborative vision for the region’s creative future and are now seeking input from community members, arts organizations, civic leaders, and stakeholders in Rochester’s arts ecosystem.
Mayor Malik D. Evans and Monroe County Executive Adam J. Bello are working together to develop an Arts & Culture Plan designed to shape the region’s cultural landscape for years to come. City and County teams are creating a collaborative vision for the region’s creative future and are now seeking input from community members, arts organizations, civic leaders, and stakeholders in Rochester’s arts ecosystem.
ROC the Block is a community-based hiring initiative that brings businesses and recruiters to the city's four quadrants throughout the summer and early fall. With this fun, local, block-party styled event, Rochester employers and residents can meet to discover employment opportunities.
The Blue Cross Arena at the War Memorial in downtown Rochester, New York, is a premier multi-purpose venue hosting a wide range of events, including professional hockey, lacrosse, concerts, and family shows.
Home to the Rochester Americans (AHL) and Rochester Knighthawks (NLL), the arena offers modern amenities and can accommodate up to 13,000 guests.
Located along the Genesee River, it is a hub for sports and entertainment, serving as a central destination for fans and visitors alike.
In 2021, Gov. Kathy Hochul awarded the City of Rochester $10 million in funding through the State’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) designed to revitalize communities and grow the economy.
This five-member commission is responsible for the administration of the Civil Service Law, and prescribes rules and implements them by classifying employment positions, establishing list of eligible job applicants and hearing appeals.
**Special Meeting**
2025 Preventative Maintenance Project
Culver Road from Monroe Avenue to Atlantic Avenue
University Avenue from N Goodman Street to Culver Road
Monroe Avenue at Werner Park
A new annual event in the Market's special event lineup (2024 is the second year), Oktoberfest is a shout-out to the German autumn advent tradition of food, beer, live music, cultural performances, games, and more.
While Oktoberfest may be more of an adult celebration in most places, at the Market we emphasize family-friendliness-- so while brews are certainly part of our Oktoberfest, there is much more fun available for the whole family!
The City of Rochester is applying for Round 8 of New York State’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) for up to $10 million in grant funding and will hold an open house seeking input from residents, developers, and business and property owners to inform the application. The meeting will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024, in the lobby of First Federal Plaza, located at 28 E. Main St.