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Rochester is a city where world-changing breakthroughs meet genuine, hardworking people connected by the traditions we share, the opportunities we embrace, and the progress we seek. 

Wednesday, Nov 20

Featured Stories

Photo of the 2023 Liberty Pole Lighting.

Liberty Pole Lighting & Parade to Roc Holiday Village
Web graphic for the City of Rochester 2024 leaf collection schedule.

2024 fall leaf collection schedule

Leaf the work to us!
Artist rendering of a newly renovated Rochester Riverside Hotel.

Plans announced to revitalize the former Rochester Riverside Hotel

An adaptive reuse project that will breathe new life into the vacant Rochester Riverside Hotel.
A photo of a completed Buy the Block house.

Buy the Block: Strengthening neighborhoods

Attend an upcoming Information session to learn more about program guidelines and the application process.

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Resolving Your Traffic Violation
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SNAP Benefits At The Market
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Community Videos

Upcoming

Nov
20
November 20
7:00 p.m.

Empower Her: Creations & Conversations
Nov
21
November 21
2:00 p.m.

Walk-In English Language Help for Adults
Nov
21
November 21
4:00 p.m.

Comic Club (for kids 9+)
Nov
21
November 21
4:30 p.m.

Much Ado About Yarn
Photo of a girl shooting a bow and arrow.
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Oct
08
October 08
3 - 5:30 p.m.

Examining Board of Plumbers

Monthly Examining Board of Plumbers public meeting.

City Council Chambers City Hall, Room 302A 30 Church Street Rochester, NY 14614 United States
Examining Board of Plumbers
Nov
20
November 20
9:15 - 10:30 a.m.

Traffic Control Board (TCB)

The Traffic Control Board regulates matters relating to traffic within the City of Rochester.

Department of Environmental Services Board Room 300B 30 Church Street Room 300B Rochester, NY 14614 United States
Traffic Control Board
Nov
21
November 21
2 - 5 p.m.

Civil Service Commission Meeting: November 21, 2024

This five-member commission is responsible for the administration of the Civil Service Law, and prescribes rules and implements them by classifying employment positions, establishing list of eligible job applicants and hearing appeals.

Rochester City Hall 30 Church Street Rochester, NY 14614 United States
Civil Service Commission
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Meet the Mayor

Formal headshot of Mayor Malik Evans

Mayor Malik D. Evans

Malik D. Evans is the 71st Mayor of Rochester. As the leader of the City’s executive branch, Mayor Evans is committed to promoting positive, systemic and structural change by providing transparent and collaborative leadership, offering equitable access to essential municipal services, enabling productive intergovernmental, private, and non-profit partnerships, and promoting increased quality of life through investments that create vibrant neighborhoods and employment opportunities, making Rochester a hope-filled city with an exciting future. He was inaugurated on Jan. 1, 2022.

About the Mayor

City Council

Meet Your Councilmembers

City Council is comprised of five at-large members who represent the entire city and four district members who are the voice for the South, Northwest, East, and Northeast sections of the city.  All Councilmembers serve a four year term in office. 

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By the Numbers

Rochester is Growing

88
Parks
209,352
City Residents
400+
Events Per Year
589,973
Regional Employees

Data courtesy: U.S. Census, NYS DOL, and City of Rochester