Mayor Evans celebrates completion of renovations at Norton Village Park Playground
Mayor Malik D. Evans held a ribbon cutting ceremony today to celebrate the completion of a nearly year-long renovation project at the Norton Village Park playground.
City Council Work Session: Neighbors in Action (NIA)
The City Council usually holds work sessions several times each month. These sessions provide an opportunity for Councilmembers to gain additional information and insight on a variety of topics and projects that impact the city of Rochester and its citizens.
The October 30th work session will focus on specific issues pertaining to the new Neighbors in Action (NIA) initiative, a reimagining of the City's former Neighbors Building Neighborhoods (NBN) initiative.
Trick-or-treaters invited to Halloween at the Market
Dare to scare or be scared — and share in some family fun — at the annual Halloween at the Market, 4:30 to 7 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 27, at the City of Rochester Public Market, 280 N. Union St.
Inner Loop North Mobility and Development Strategy public open house
A public open house for the Inner Loop North Mobility and Development Strategy will be held Thursday, November 7, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the World of Inquiry School No. 58 gymnasium, 200 University Avenue.
Inner Loop North Mobility and Development Study Public Open House
Join us for an informal and interactive open house focused on the Inner Loop North Mobility and Development Study, where you can share your thoughts on future land use, open space, appearance, and mobility improvements.
Enjoy a brief presentation to learn about the study's progress and discover how you can stay involved in shaping the future of the Inner Loop North project area!
Genesee River Focus Forum
Join Genesee Land Trust and the City of Rochester for a light lunch and presentations about various river projects in progress or under consideration. Ask questions. Share your feedback. Learn how your river is improving, and be part of the planning process.
You’ll also learn about community organizations and resources serving riverside residents and ways to enjoy the river year-round.
Click here for more information, full agenda, and to register.
Mayor Evans announces launch of Crisis Intervention Services mobile-response vehicle
Mayor Malik D. Evans announced today the launch of the City’s new Crisis Intervention Services (CIS) mobile-response vehicle that will enable City staff from the Department of Recreation and Human Services Crisis Intervention Services team to respond directly to crime scenes to offer comforting care and support victims and their family members in a space that is private and safe. Additionally, the mobile response vehicle will provide a space where investigators and the Medical Examiner’s Office can share vital information and answer questions.
Water main break on Reynolds Street to cause closure of Dr. Charles T. Lunsford School No. 19 and Willie Walker Lightfoot R- Center
A water main break has occurred on Reynolds Street that is impacting water service to School No. 19 and approximately 30 adjacent properties. Classes at the school are canceled on Thursday. The Willie Walker Lightfoot R-Center, 271 Flint St. will also be closed for the day.
Reynolds Street, between Flint Street and Seward Street, will be closed to traffic in both directions while repairs are being made. Flint Street will remain open to traffic in both directions.
Repairs are expected to be completed by the end of the day.
Get ready for frights and fun at Edgerton R-Center’s Spooktacular Haunted House!
Calling on Rochester’s children and families! Test your nerve against the chilling, thrilling, extravaganza of fright and fun that will descend upon the shadowy corners of Edgerton R-Center’s Spooktackular Haunted House!
From witches' dens to Dr. Frankenstein's lab, to eerie ghosts and goblins, this phantasmic fun will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 28 and Tuesday, Oct 29.