Events eligible to rent/use City-owned equipment must meet both of the following two parameters:

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.

A "brownfield" or "brownfield site" is defined in New York State Environmental Conservation Law Article 27, Title 14, as any real property, the redevelopment or reuse of which may be complicated by the presence or potential presence of a contaminant.

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This project included pavement milling and resurfacing of five streets in the City of Rochester:

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A downtown Rochester summer trad

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. 

Preserving and Interpreting Rochester's past

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.