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Est. 1834
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Visit our website to learn more about our great city: cityofrochester.gov
We celebrated our fall ROC City Fellows at City Hall!
More than two dozen interns contributed across departments and shared their work during a poster session with staff and community members. Thank you for your dedication to Rochester!
Learn more: cityofrochester.gov/roccityfellows
More than two dozen interns contributed across departments and shared their work during a poster session with staff and community members. Thank you for your dedication to Rochester!
Learn more: cityofrochester.gov/roccityfellows
December 4, 2025 at 1:56 PM
We celebrated our fall ROC City Fellows at City Hall!
More than two dozen interns contributed across departments and shared their work during a poster session with staff and community members. Thank you for your dedication to Rochester!
Learn more: cityofrochester.gov/roccityfellows
More than two dozen interns contributed across departments and shared their work during a poster session with staff and community members. Thank you for your dedication to Rochester!
Learn more: cityofrochester.gov/roccityfellows
Emergency food checks will be available at the Rochester Public Market on Saturday.
Eligible shoppers can receive $20 FreshConnect coupons to use on SNAP-eligible items at the Market.
Learn more: cityofrochester.gov/freshconnect
Eligible shoppers can receive $20 FreshConnect coupons to use on SNAP-eligible items at the Market.
Learn more: cityofrochester.gov/freshconnect
December 3, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Emergency food checks will be available at the Rochester Public Market on Saturday.
Eligible shoppers can receive $20 FreshConnect coupons to use on SNAP-eligible items at the Market.
Learn more: cityofrochester.gov/freshconnect
Eligible shoppers can receive $20 FreshConnect coupons to use on SNAP-eligible items at the Market.
Learn more: cityofrochester.gov/freshconnect
Help shape Rochester’s new civil rights heritage park!
Join us tonight at 6 p.m. for a virtual meeting to learn about and share input on the future Minister Franklin D. Florence Civil Rights Heritage Site at Baden Park. Let’s build this together!
Learn more: cityofrochester.gov/civilrightspark
Join us tonight at 6 p.m. for a virtual meeting to learn about and share input on the future Minister Franklin D. Florence Civil Rights Heritage Site at Baden Park. Let’s build this together!
Learn more: cityofrochester.gov/civilrightspark
December 3, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Help shape Rochester’s new civil rights heritage park!
Join us tonight at 6 p.m. for a virtual meeting to learn about and share input on the future Minister Franklin D. Florence Civil Rights Heritage Site at Baden Park. Let’s build this together!
Learn more: cityofrochester.gov/civilrightspark
Join us tonight at 6 p.m. for a virtual meeting to learn about and share input on the future Minister Franklin D. Florence Civil Rights Heritage Site at Baden Park. Let’s build this together!
Learn more: cityofrochester.gov/civilrightspark
Think you bake the best holiday cookies in Rochester? Prove it!
Enter the Holidays at the Market Cookie Contest and drop off a dozen of your favorites at the Public Market this weekend. Winners will walk away with bragging rights — and cash prizes!
Learn more: cityofrochester.gov/cookiecontest
Enter the Holidays at the Market Cookie Contest and drop off a dozen of your favorites at the Public Market this weekend. Winners will walk away with bragging rights — and cash prizes!
Learn more: cityofrochester.gov/cookiecontest
Market Flavors - Holiday Cookie Contest Edition
YouTube video by What's Good Rochester
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December 3, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Think you bake the best holiday cookies in Rochester? Prove it!
Enter the Holidays at the Market Cookie Contest and drop off a dozen of your favorites at the Public Market this weekend. Winners will walk away with bragging rights — and cash prizes!
Learn more: cityofrochester.gov/cookiecontest
Enter the Holidays at the Market Cookie Contest and drop off a dozen of your favorites at the Public Market this weekend. Winners will walk away with bragging rights — and cash prizes!
Learn more: cityofrochester.gov/cookiecontest
The tree is lit!
We kicked off the holiday season in the City Hall atrium this morning with music from the School of the Arts choir and orchestra — and a special visit from Santa.
The celebrations continue all month long. Happy holidays, Rochester!
We kicked off the holiday season in the City Hall atrium this morning with music from the School of the Arts choir and orchestra — and a special visit from Santa.
The celebrations continue all month long. Happy holidays, Rochester!
December 3, 2025 at 5:03 PM
The tree is lit!
We kicked off the holiday season in the City Hall atrium this morning with music from the School of the Arts choir and orchestra — and a special visit from Santa.
The celebrations continue all month long. Happy holidays, Rochester!
We kicked off the holiday season in the City Hall atrium this morning with music from the School of the Arts choir and orchestra — and a special visit from Santa.
The celebrations continue all month long. Happy holidays, Rochester!
COMING UP: The annual City Hall tree lighting, featuring musical performances by the School of the Arts orchestra and choir and some very special guests!
Streaming live at 10:30 a.m. here: cityofrochester.gov/treelighting2025
Streaming live at 10:30 a.m. here: cityofrochester.gov/treelighting2025
December 3, 2025 at 3:08 PM
COMING UP: The annual City Hall tree lighting, featuring musical performances by the School of the Arts orchestra and choir and some very special guests!
Streaming live at 10:30 a.m. here: cityofrochester.gov/treelighting2025
Streaming live at 10:30 a.m. here: cityofrochester.gov/treelighting2025
Mayor Evans and County Executive Bello today celebrated the 10th anniversary of Poder 97.1 FM, the Ibero-American Action League's radio station.
They issued a joint proclamation honoring Poder’s decade of service and Ibero's community advocacy during the ROC the Day telethon.
They issued a joint proclamation honoring Poder’s decade of service and Ibero's community advocacy during the ROC the Day telethon.
December 2, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Mayor Evans and County Executive Bello today celebrated the 10th anniversary of Poder 97.1 FM, the Ibero-American Action League's radio station.
They issued a joint proclamation honoring Poder’s decade of service and Ibero's community advocacy during the ROC the Day telethon.
They issued a joint proclamation honoring Poder’s decade of service and Ibero's community advocacy during the ROC the Day telethon.
Join the celebration!
Watch the annual City Hall Tree Lighting tomorrow at 10:30 a.m., featuring performances by the School of the Arts band and orchestra. Let’s share some joy — wherever you are.
Live stream: cityofrochester.gov/treelighting2025
Watch the annual City Hall Tree Lighting tomorrow at 10:30 a.m., featuring performances by the School of the Arts band and orchestra. Let’s share some joy — wherever you are.
Live stream: cityofrochester.gov/treelighting2025
December 2, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Join the celebration!
Watch the annual City Hall Tree Lighting tomorrow at 10:30 a.m., featuring performances by the School of the Arts band and orchestra. Let’s share some joy — wherever you are.
Live stream: cityofrochester.gov/treelighting2025
Watch the annual City Hall Tree Lighting tomorrow at 10:30 a.m., featuring performances by the School of the Arts band and orchestra. Let’s share some joy — wherever you are.
Live stream: cityofrochester.gov/treelighting2025
Check out what happened this week in the City of Rochester.
November 29, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Check out what happened this week in the City of Rochester.
Small Business Saturday is tomorrow!
Explore local shops, restaurants, and makers, and support the people who help our neighborhoods thrive. Shop local this holiday season and help our community flourish!
Explore local shops, restaurants, and makers, and support the people who help our neighborhoods thrive. Shop local this holiday season and help our community flourish!
Small Business Saturday: Shop local this holiday season
YouTube video by City of Rochester
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November 28, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Small Business Saturday is tomorrow!
Explore local shops, restaurants, and makers, and support the people who help our neighborhoods thrive. Shop local this holiday season and help our community flourish!
Explore local shops, restaurants, and makers, and support the people who help our neighborhoods thrive. Shop local this holiday season and help our community flourish!
Happy Thanksgiving, Rochester!
Today we’re grateful for you — the people, families, neighborhoods, and businesses that make our city special. However you’re celebrating, we wish you a safe and joyful holiday.
Today we’re grateful for you — the people, families, neighborhoods, and businesses that make our city special. However you’re celebrating, we wish you a safe and joyful holiday.
November 27, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Happy Thanksgiving, Rochester!
Today we’re grateful for you — the people, families, neighborhoods, and businesses that make our city special. However you’re celebrating, we wish you a safe and joyful holiday.
Today we’re grateful for you — the people, families, neighborhoods, and businesses that make our city special. However you’re celebrating, we wish you a safe and joyful holiday.
America’s favorite Christmas tree is in Rochester!
Congrats to Genny's iconic Keg Tree, voted Best Christmas Tree by Newsweek readers. Hundreds of kegs, thousands of lights, and a whole lot of Rochester spirit. Cheers!
Learn more: newsweek.com/readerschoic...
📷: Genesee Brewery
Congrats to Genny's iconic Keg Tree, voted Best Christmas Tree by Newsweek readers. Hundreds of kegs, thousands of lights, and a whole lot of Rochester spirit. Cheers!
Learn more: newsweek.com/readerschoic...
📷: Genesee Brewery
November 26, 2025 at 4:41 PM
America’s favorite Christmas tree is in Rochester!
Congrats to Genny's iconic Keg Tree, voted Best Christmas Tree by Newsweek readers. Hundreds of kegs, thousands of lights, and a whole lot of Rochester spirit. Cheers!
Learn more: newsweek.com/readerschoic...
📷: Genesee Brewery
Congrats to Genny's iconic Keg Tree, voted Best Christmas Tree by Newsweek readers. Hundreds of kegs, thousands of lights, and a whole lot of Rochester spirit. Cheers!
Learn more: newsweek.com/readerschoic...
📷: Genesee Brewery
This month’s Mayor on the Block brought us to the Lyell Avenue neighborhood — listening, learning, and connecting with residents.
These walk-and-talk visits give neighbors a chance to share concerns, celebrate progress, and talk about what matters most in their community.
These walk-and-talk visits give neighbors a chance to share concerns, celebrate progress, and talk about what matters most in their community.
November 25, 2025 at 9:38 PM
This month’s Mayor on the Block brought us to the Lyell Avenue neighborhood — listening, learning, and connecting with residents.
These walk-and-talk visits give neighbors a chance to share concerns, celebrate progress, and talk about what matters most in their community.
These walk-and-talk visits give neighbors a chance to share concerns, celebrate progress, and talk about what matters most in their community.
Behind the scenes: City Hall's holiday tree is up!
Don’t miss the annual tree-lighting ceremony with School of the Arts choir & orchestra, Wednesday, Dec 3 at 10:30 a.m.
Watch live: cityofrochester.gov/treelighting2025
Don’t miss the annual tree-lighting ceremony with School of the Arts choir & orchestra, Wednesday, Dec 3 at 10:30 a.m.
Watch live: cityofrochester.gov/treelighting2025
November 25, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Behind the scenes: City Hall's holiday tree is up!
Don’t miss the annual tree-lighting ceremony with School of the Arts choir & orchestra, Wednesday, Dec 3 at 10:30 a.m.
Watch live: cityofrochester.gov/treelighting2025
Don’t miss the annual tree-lighting ceremony with School of the Arts choir & orchestra, Wednesday, Dec 3 at 10:30 a.m.
Watch live: cityofrochester.gov/treelighting2025
Join us Saturday, Dec. 6, as we kick off this year’s holiday season with the annual Liberty Pole Lighting & Parade to ROC Holiday Village!
Spread the word, bring your festive spirit, and we’ll see you downtown!
Learn more: cityofrochester.gov/libertypolelighting2025
Spread the word, bring your festive spirit, and we’ll see you downtown!
Learn more: cityofrochester.gov/libertypolelighting2025
November 25, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Join us Saturday, Dec. 6, as we kick off this year’s holiday season with the annual Liberty Pole Lighting & Parade to ROC Holiday Village!
Spread the word, bring your festive spirit, and we’ll see you downtown!
Learn more: cityofrochester.gov/libertypolelighting2025
Spread the word, bring your festive spirit, and we’ll see you downtown!
Learn more: cityofrochester.gov/libertypolelighting2025
Congrats to the Frederick Douglass R-Center’s Rhythm Robotics team — winners of the Program of Merit Award from the NY State Recreation & Parks Society, a statewide honor celebrating innovative and creative youth programs.
We’re proud of these innovators representing Rochester on the state stage!
We’re proud of these innovators representing Rochester on the state stage!
November 25, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Congrats to the Frederick Douglass R-Center’s Rhythm Robotics team — winners of the Program of Merit Award from the NY State Recreation & Parks Society, a statewide honor celebrating innovative and creative youth programs.
We’re proud of these innovators representing Rochester on the state stage!
We’re proud of these innovators representing Rochester on the state stage!
We joined Miss Julie’s School of Beauty to celebrate the grand opening of the nation’s first trauma-informed cosmetology school — right here in Downtown Rochester.
Congratulations to Julie Chapus and the entire team on this incredible milestone!
Congratulations to Julie Chapus and the entire team on this incredible milestone!
November 24, 2025 at 9:29 PM
We joined Miss Julie’s School of Beauty to celebrate the grand opening of the nation’s first trauma-informed cosmetology school — right here in Downtown Rochester.
Congratulations to Julie Chapus and the entire team on this incredible milestone!
Congratulations to Julie Chapus and the entire team on this incredible milestone!
We’re celebrating 50 years of our iconic City Mark in 2026!
To kick off the yearlong celebration, Mayor Evans announced plans this morning to officially update the City flag — a fresh look for Rochester’s symbol of pride.
Learn more: cityofrochester.gov/newflag
To kick off the yearlong celebration, Mayor Evans announced plans this morning to officially update the City flag — a fresh look for Rochester’s symbol of pride.
Learn more: cityofrochester.gov/newflag
November 24, 2025 at 3:51 PM
We’re celebrating 50 years of our iconic City Mark in 2026!
To kick off the yearlong celebration, Mayor Evans announced plans this morning to officially update the City flag — a fresh look for Rochester’s symbol of pride.
Learn more: cityofrochester.gov/newflag
To kick off the yearlong celebration, Mayor Evans announced plans this morning to officially update the City flag — a fresh look for Rochester’s symbol of pride.
Learn more: cityofrochester.gov/newflag
Small Business Saturday is this week!
Support the shops, restaurants, and makers that keep Rochester vibrant. When you shop local, you help strengthen our neighborhoods and lift the people who make our city shine.
Support the shops, restaurants, and makers that keep Rochester vibrant. When you shop local, you help strengthen our neighborhoods and lift the people who make our city shine.
November 24, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Small Business Saturday is this week!
Support the shops, restaurants, and makers that keep Rochester vibrant. When you shop local, you help strengthen our neighborhoods and lift the people who make our city shine.
Support the shops, restaurants, and makers that keep Rochester vibrant. When you shop local, you help strengthen our neighborhoods and lift the people who make our city shine.
To support city families facing food insecurity during the holiday season, Fresh Connect Emergency Checks from the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets will be distributed at the Public Market.
Learn more: cityofrochester.gov/freshconnect
Learn more: cityofrochester.gov/freshconnect
November 21, 2025 at 9:27 PM
To support city families facing food insecurity during the holiday season, Fresh Connect Emergency Checks from the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets will be distributed at the Public Market.
Learn more: cityofrochester.gov/freshconnect
Learn more: cityofrochester.gov/freshconnect
The outdoor rink at MLK Park opens Monday for the season through March 8!
You’ll find open skate sessions all week — including special hours during ROC Holiday Village when admission & rentals are free.
Learn more: cityofrochester.gov/mlkpark
You’ll find open skate sessions all week — including special hours during ROC Holiday Village when admission & rentals are free.
Learn more: cityofrochester.gov/mlkpark
November 21, 2025 at 7:01 PM
The outdoor rink at MLK Park opens Monday for the season through March 8!
You’ll find open skate sessions all week — including special hours during ROC Holiday Village when admission & rentals are free.
Learn more: cityofrochester.gov/mlkpark
You’ll find open skate sessions all week — including special hours during ROC Holiday Village when admission & rentals are free.
Learn more: cityofrochester.gov/mlkpark
We join our community in mourning the passing of Sister Grace Miller. Her decades of unwavering service and advocacy for Rochester’s most vulnerable made our city kinder and stronger. Our thoughts are with all who knew and loved her.
November 21, 2025 at 12:52 AM
We join our community in mourning the passing of Sister Grace Miller. Her decades of unwavering service and advocacy for Rochester’s most vulnerable made our city kinder and stronger. Our thoughts are with all who knew and loved her.
Commissioner Dr. Shirley Green helped kick off Rochester’s Red Kettle season today. Every dollar raised supports food, shelter, and services for families right here at home.
Thank you to The Salvation Army and all who give to support our neighbors and community.
Thank you to The Salvation Army and all who give to support our neighbors and community.
November 20, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Commissioner Dr. Shirley Green helped kick off Rochester’s Red Kettle season today. Every dollar raised supports food, shelter, and services for families right here at home.
Thank you to The Salvation Army and all who give to support our neighbors and community.
Thank you to The Salvation Army and all who give to support our neighbors and community.
Please keep leaves out of the street!
Just a reminder that leaves can clog storm drains and create slick, unsafe roads. Rake leaves to the area between the sidewalk and curb so City crews can pick them up quickly and safely.
Learn more: cityofrochester.gov/leaf
Just a reminder that leaves can clog storm drains and create slick, unsafe roads. Rake leaves to the area between the sidewalk and curb so City crews can pick them up quickly and safely.
Learn more: cityofrochester.gov/leaf
November 20, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Please keep leaves out of the street!
Just a reminder that leaves can clog storm drains and create slick, unsafe roads. Rake leaves to the area between the sidewalk and curb so City crews can pick them up quickly and safely.
Learn more: cityofrochester.gov/leaf
Just a reminder that leaves can clog storm drains and create slick, unsafe roads. Rake leaves to the area between the sidewalk and curb so City crews can pick them up quickly and safely.
Learn more: cityofrochester.gov/leaf
Mayor Evans joined West Herr and community partners today as 300 turkeys and thousands of non-perishable food items were donated to support Rochester families this Thanksgiving.
We’re grateful for the teamwork that lifts our community during the holiday season.
We’re grateful for the teamwork that lifts our community during the holiday season.
November 19, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Mayor Evans joined West Herr and community partners today as 300 turkeys and thousands of non-perishable food items were donated to support Rochester families this Thanksgiving.
We’re grateful for the teamwork that lifts our community during the holiday season.
We’re grateful for the teamwork that lifts our community during the holiday season.