About the Bureau of Communications and Special Events
Communications provides information about City government to the public and enhances the community's quality of life by producing and supporting special events.
The Bureau is responsible for City’s marketing, promotion, and advertising activities and provides graphics, photo, video and writing services for City departments and conducts promotional campaigns, news conferences and performs media relations. It oversees the content on the City's website and social media pages.
Events
For questions relating to the Office of Special Events, click the button below.
Newsroom
Members of the press are encourgaed to visit our online Newsroom for resources and information.
Press Contacts
- Barbara Pierce, Communications Director
- Carlet Cleare, Press Officer
- Lt. Gregory Bello, Rochester Police Department Public Information Officer
- Lt. Jackeline Vazquez Sierra, Rochester Fire Department Public Information Officer
- Aidan Pollard, City Council Communications Coordinator
Spotlight
What's Good
What’s Good Rochester is the City of Rochester’s social media partnership with WXXI Public Broadcasting Council in a fresh, one-of-a-kind opportunity that redefines how Rochester’s stories are told.
News
Spotlight on Rochester
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ROC The Riverway
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Pet & Animal Services
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Public Safety
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State of the City 2024
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International Plaza
The International Plaza is an exciting, Latin-themed event space and...
Downtown Revitalization Initiative
Five Downtown Core projects were chosen out of fourteen proposals...
Recreation
The City offers an abundance of year-round social, cultural and...