City of Rochester, New York
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Est. 1834
Visit our website to learn more about our great city: cityofrochester.gov
Visit our website to learn more about our great city: cityofrochester.gov
Rochester history on the gridiron!
Congratulations to the Monroe Red Jackets — the first RCSD team to win a state football championship.
The team capped off an incredible season with a 34-0 victory in Saturday’s title game. Your hard work paid off, and you made Rochester proud.
Congratulations to the Monroe Red Jackets — the first RCSD team to win a state football championship.
The team capped off an incredible season with a 34-0 victory in Saturday’s title game. Your hard work paid off, and you made Rochester proud.
December 8, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Rochester history on the gridiron!
Congratulations to the Monroe Red Jackets — the first RCSD team to win a state football championship.
The team capped off an incredible season with a 34-0 victory in Saturday’s title game. Your hard work paid off, and you made Rochester proud.
Congratulations to the Monroe Red Jackets — the first RCSD team to win a state football championship.
The team capped off an incredible season with a 34-0 victory in Saturday’s title game. Your hard work paid off, and you made Rochester proud.
Thank you to all who joined us for the Lighting of the Liberty Pole and Parade to ROC Holiday Village!
The streets were full of music, energy, and holiday spirit — and the fun is just getting started as ROC Holiday Village continues all month long!
Learn more: rocholidayvillage.com
The streets were full of music, energy, and holiday spirit — and the fun is just getting started as ROC Holiday Village continues all month long!
Learn more: rocholidayvillage.com
December 8, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Thank you to all who joined us for the Lighting of the Liberty Pole and Parade to ROC Holiday Village!
The streets were full of music, energy, and holiday spirit — and the fun is just getting started as ROC Holiday Village continues all month long!
Learn more: rocholidayvillage.com
The streets were full of music, energy, and holiday spirit — and the fun is just getting started as ROC Holiday Village continues all month long!
Learn more: rocholidayvillage.com
We kicked off International Human Rights Week this morning at City Hall alongside the Greater Rochester Community of Churches’ Faith in Action Network.
Mayor Evans and County Executive Bello issued a joint proclamation reaffirming our community’s commitment to fairness, dignity, and equity for all.
Mayor Evans and County Executive Bello issued a joint proclamation reaffirming our community’s commitment to fairness, dignity, and equity for all.
December 5, 2025 at 8:03 PM
We kicked off International Human Rights Week this morning at City Hall alongside the Greater Rochester Community of Churches’ Faith in Action Network.
Mayor Evans and County Executive Bello issued a joint proclamation reaffirming our community’s commitment to fairness, dignity, and equity for all.
Mayor Evans and County Executive Bello issued a joint proclamation reaffirming our community’s commitment to fairness, dignity, and equity for all.
The Park Avenue neighborhood embraced the spirit of the season last night at the annual Holiday Open House!
More than 100 businesses opened their doors for a community celebration featuring a choir performance, tree and menorah lighting, a visit from Santa, and more!
More than 100 businesses opened their doors for a community celebration featuring a choir performance, tree and menorah lighting, a visit from Santa, and more!
December 5, 2025 at 5:49 PM
The Park Avenue neighborhood embraced the spirit of the season last night at the annual Holiday Open House!
More than 100 businesses opened their doors for a community celebration featuring a choir performance, tree and menorah lighting, a visit from Santa, and more!
More than 100 businesses opened their doors for a community celebration featuring a choir performance, tree and menorah lighting, a visit from Santa, and more!
Nutcrackers at the Rundel Memorial Library!
This holiday exhibit features more than 100 nutcrackers collected across 30 years by longtime RPL leader Ana Suro, who retires this month after 23 years of dedicated service.
Free and open during library hours through Jan. 24 — come check it out!
This holiday exhibit features more than 100 nutcrackers collected across 30 years by longtime RPL leader Ana Suro, who retires this month after 23 years of dedicated service.
Free and open during library hours through Jan. 24 — come check it out!
December 5, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Nutcrackers at the Rundel Memorial Library!
This holiday exhibit features more than 100 nutcrackers collected across 30 years by longtime RPL leader Ana Suro, who retires this month after 23 years of dedicated service.
Free and open during library hours through Jan. 24 — come check it out!
This holiday exhibit features more than 100 nutcrackers collected across 30 years by longtime RPL leader Ana Suro, who retires this month after 23 years of dedicated service.
Free and open during library hours through Jan. 24 — come check it out!
Mayor Evans joined UCLM and community partners today to announce a new public dashboard tracking Rochester Police body-worn camera usage.
This collaborative effort strengthens transparency and helps build trust between RPD and our residents.
Learn more: cityofrochester.gov/rpd-bwc-dashboard
This collaborative effort strengthens transparency and helps build trust between RPD and our residents.
Learn more: cityofrochester.gov/rpd-bwc-dashboard
December 4, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Mayor Evans joined UCLM and community partners today to announce a new public dashboard tracking Rochester Police body-worn camera usage.
This collaborative effort strengthens transparency and helps build trust between RPD and our residents.
Learn more: cityofrochester.gov/rpd-bwc-dashboard
This collaborative effort strengthens transparency and helps build trust between RPD and our residents.
Learn more: cityofrochester.gov/rpd-bwc-dashboard
Cleanup is moving forward at the former Vacuum Oil site on the Genesee River!
The next phase of remediation is underway as we work to restore the area, support future riverfront redevelopment, and improve connections for nearby neighborhoods.
Learn more: www.cityofrochester.gov/news/city-ro...
The next phase of remediation is underway as we work to restore the area, support future riverfront redevelopment, and improve connections for nearby neighborhoods.
Learn more: www.cityofrochester.gov/news/city-ro...
December 4, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Cleanup is moving forward at the former Vacuum Oil site on the Genesee River!
The next phase of remediation is underway as we work to restore the area, support future riverfront redevelopment, and improve connections for nearby neighborhoods.
Learn more: www.cityofrochester.gov/news/city-ro...
The next phase of remediation is underway as we work to restore the area, support future riverfront redevelopment, and improve connections for nearby neighborhoods.
Learn more: www.cityofrochester.gov/news/city-ro...
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