Willie J. Lightfoot
Willie J. Lightfoot, son of Theresa Thompson and the late Honorable Willie Walker Lightfoot, is a lifelong resident of the city of Rochester and refers to himself as "homegrown". A 12-year veteran of the United States Air Force, Lightfoot was deployed to Desert Storm and Enduring Freedom operations while serving in the armed forces. He is a retired City of Rochester firefighter.
RFP: Bull’s Head BOA Predevelopment Activities
The City of Rochester is seeking to engage qualified consultant services to assist in predevelopment activities within the Bull’s Head Brownfield Opportunity Area (BHBOA) provided for under the New York State Department of State’s Brownfield Opportunity Area (BOA) program.
Mitch Gruber
Mitch Gruber was born and raised in Rochester, New York. He holds a B.A. from Binghamton University and a Ph.D. in history from the University of Rochester.
Food Truck Rodeo
It’s fabulous fun: food on four wheels featuring the community's creative mobile cuisine! Just about everything and anything that could be served from a truck can be found at Food Truck Rodeos!
While you experience Rochester's best food trucks at Rodeos, you'll also enjoy local music, dancing and entertainment. See you at the Rodeos!
2024 Lineup
April 24 with Unstruck
May 29 with Miller and Other Sinners
June 26 with Cool Club & the Lipker Sisters
Black Culture Festival
The Black Culture Festival is committed to presenting and acknowledging the wide-ranging beauty and accomplishments of black individuals in the United States. Through a variety of captivating events and activities, our primary goal is to educate, motivate, and commemorate the profound cultural heritage of black people in America.
Corn Hill Arts Festival
This two-day Festival has become a fabric of the Rochester community over the years. The Festival, which takes place over nine streets, will showcase hundreds of artists from across the country, as well as talented musicians from near and far. We encourage you to mark your calendars and invite your family and friends because you won’t want to miss the return of this beloved Festival!