Ordinance 2022-145 was passed unanimously by the members of City Council on May 19, 2022, authorizing an agreement with Constangy Brooks, Smith and Prophete, LLP to investigate personnel complaints at the Police Accountability Board. The resulting report - including findings and recommendations - can be downloaded here. Any confidential information has been redacted by Constangy Brooks, Smith and Prophete, LLP.
The Written Examination is the first step in the process of becoming a Rochester Police Officer. Your ultimate success in the examination is critical to continuing in the hiring process. The Rochester Police Department (RPD) Recruitment Unit has provided the NYS Police Officer Study Guide to help candidates prepare for the upcoming Written Examination.
Department of Recreation and Human Services Commissioner, Dr. Shirley Green, and Deputy Commissioner, Sarah Fletcher, hosted a town hall to update the community about the status of Animal Services, and work being done to improve the shelter.
View the presentation and Q&A below.
December 27, 2022
Mayor Malik D. Evans announced a first-of-its-kind snow-removal partnership with Regional Transit Service and Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO), which will clear snow from 85 prioritized bus stop and shelter locations in the city of Rochester.
Under the Zoning Code, a nonconformity is an existing use, structure, lot, or sign that does not conform to the requirements of the Zoning Code. They are often referred to as 'grandfathered' uses.
All incoming 'roofing permits' must now be submitted using our online permitting system.
Click below for a step-by-step guide on how to submit a roofing application.
Roof Manual and login information
Plumbing and electrical permits are now accepted online only.
Career Pathways to Public Safety is a partnership between the Rochester City School District (RCSD) and the City of Rochester designed to increase career awareness and employment opportunities in the uniformed positions in public safety. The three-year program provides youth residing in the City of Rochester with the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to meet the high demand for diverse and local candidates in the following public safety fields:
