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Youth Voice One Vision: The Mayor's Youth Advisory Council
Learn about the Youth Voice One Vision program, including application forms to get involved.
July 4th Celebration in Downtown Rochester
The classic downtown fireworks extravaganza is back!
City Hall and other administrative offices to close Thursday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day
Refuse and Recycling Delayed by One Day/Fourth of July Fireworks Affect Downtown Traffic
City of Rochester offering ‘Your Ultimate Sports Experience’ program for all ages
Hosted at the Thomas P. Ryan R-Center, located at 530 Webster Ave., Rochester, NY, this engaging lineup includes activities such as soccer basics, pickleball, skateboarding, volleyball, basketball, girls basketball, and even soul line dance and fitness.
The Market in Many Media
The City of Rochester Public Market, 280 North Union Street in the heart of the City,is a magnet for creatives -- photographers, videographers, filmmakers, musicians, myriad other artists... Here's a sampling of their Market-related work! Be sure to start your browse here with the City of Rochester
City, RCSD to host mental health and substance abuse youth forum April 12 at School of the Arts
The City of Rochester and Rochester City School District invite youth ages 12 to 21 and their parents or guardians to a forum on mental health and substance abuse at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 12, at the School of the Arts, 45 Prince St. RSVP for the free event at CityofRochester.gov/YouthForum.
Lilac Festival announces exciting new features for 2025
The 127th Rochester Lilac Festival, one of the largest free festivals in the nation, is expanding its offerings to delight even more visitors this year. In addition to its renowned activities during the 10-day event, festival-goers can now enjoy free guided walking tours, a local farmers market and a first-of-its...
Mayor Evans opens R-Centers during school closures
The National Weather Service has issued a Cold Weather Advisory for the area that calls for bitterly cold wind chills of 15 to 20 degrees below zero.
Mayor Evans unveils RPL-GO, Rochester’s new mobile library
The custom converted and wrapped sprinter van will provide on-site, pop-up library services such as computer classes and story times to locations that can’t easily provide customers with transportation to a library.
Rochester Public Library, Monroe County Library System name new Library Director
The Rochester Public Library (RPL) and Monroe County Library System (MCLS) Boards of Trustees today announced the appointment of Emily Clasper as the new Director of the Rochester Public Library effective Jan. 13, 2025. Current Rochester Public Library Director Patricia Uttaro will retire from the helm of the RPL...
Plans announced to revitalize the former Rochester Riverside Hotel
Governor Kathy Hochul and Empire State Development (ESD) today announced the final plans for an adaptive reuse project that will breathe new life into the vacant Rochester Riverside Hotel in downtown Rochester now known as “120 East Main.”
Mayor Evans introduces partners in City’s Neighbors In Action (NIA) effort
Grant announcements will be made on Mar. 31
Mayor Evans to celebrate Black Heritage with slate of programming
The annual celebration, serves as the culminating event of the Committee’s Black History celebrations, highlighting the year’s theme, African Americans and Labor.
Roc’n Ritmo returns to downtown with a new date and Caña Brava
Mayor Malik D. Evans, and the City of Rochester’s Hispanic Heritage Committee today announced the return of Roc’n Ritmo, an electrifying celebration of Latin music and culture. This year’s event will take place 5 to 11 p.m., Saturday, June 7, 2025, at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park, 353 Court St.
City seeks public input for Highland Reservoir Improvements Project
The City of Rochester is entering the planning phase for improvements to the Highland Reservoir. Residents can learn more about the project and provide their input to City officials at 6 p.m., Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at the Olmsted Lodge in Highland Park, 171 Reservoir Ave.