Sister Cities: International Sister Cities of Rochester
A Global Bond The Sister Cities Program was developed in 1956 to enlist hundreds of thousands of volunteer citizen-diplomats in a quest for world peace.
A Global Bond The Sister Cities Program was developed in 1956 to enlist hundreds of thousands of volunteer citizen-diplomats in a quest for world peace.
Safety is among the most basic human needs. We must be safe – and feel safe – before we can begin to pursue bigger goals. Everyone in the Rochester deserves to dream big, and to have their hopes fulfilled.
Learn about the Mayor's Office and other officials.
The Deputy Mayor, as the highest appointed official of the Administration, acts on the Mayor’s behalf in his absence; assists the Mayor in day-to-day operations; and has direct oversight of all City Departments.
City of Rochester departments.
The work of the City relies heavily on the authorization of City Council. The annual Budget, prepared by the Mayor, and reviewed and approved by City Council, represents the broadest oversight Council has of City operations.
The Healthy ROC Grocer Program makes it easy for you to find stores conveniently located in your neighborhood or near your workplace to quickly fill your shopping basket with nutritious, wholesome foods that support well-being for you and your family.
Learn about the Youth Voice One Vision program, including application forms to get involved.
The Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA) was signed into law on March 31, 2021 legalizing adult use of cannabis in the State of New York. Under this State law it is legal for adults 21 years of age and older statewide to obtain and possess cannabis for personal use.
Mayor Malik Evans announced the creation of the City of Rochester Housing Quality Task Force on February 15, 2022. The group of housing advocates, providers, City officials, and government and nonprofit leaders was co-chaired by Aqua Porter, Executive Director of the Rochester-Monroe Anti-Poverty Initiative and...
Learn about the City's various arts initiatives, including the Percent for the Arts program, as well as funding opportunities for artists and arts organizations.
The Office of Special Projects and Education Initiatives oversees the development and implementation of projects as requested by the Mayor.
City leaders are inspiring hope and delivering opportunity to all, with a goal of loosening the grip of poverty on Rochester’s most challenged neighborhoods and cultivating prosperity, Mayor Malik D. Evans said in his first State of the City Address.
Alytus, Lithuania - Rochester, NY's Sister City Since 2009
Hamamatsu, Japan - Rochester, NY's Sister City Since 1996
Bamako, Mali - Rochester, NY's Sister City Since 1975
Krakow, Poland - Rochester, NY's Sister City Since 1973
Rehovot, Israel - Sister City Since 1972 ברוך הבא Fast Facts Currency: Shekel Sister City Since: 1972 Language: Hebrew, Arabic Population: 112,700 Visa Requirements: None Polish Jews founded Rehovot, one of Israel's oldest communities, in 1890, about 20 kilometers southeast of modern Tel Av
Xianyang, China -Rochester, NY's Sister City Since 2007
The Electrical Examining Board of the City is responsible for investigating and examining the knowledge and technical ability of each applicant for a license to engage in electrical work in the City of Rochester.