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Last night we welcomed partners, volunteers, and international guests to the Sister Cities Reception at City Hall.
Thank you to all the delegations, volunteers, and students who continue to help connect Rochester to the world.
Learn more: CityofRochester.gov/sistercities
Thank you to all the delegations, volunteers, and students who continue to help connect Rochester to the world.
Learn more: CityofRochester.gov/sistercities
November 14, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Last night we welcomed partners, volunteers, and international guests to the Sister Cities Reception at City Hall.
Thank you to all the delegations, volunteers, and students who continue to help connect Rochester to the world.
Learn more: CityofRochester.gov/sistercities
Thank you to all the delegations, volunteers, and students who continue to help connect Rochester to the world.
Learn more: CityofRochester.gov/sistercities
Honored to welcome a delegation from Mali as we celebrate 50 years of the Bamako–Rochester Sister Cities partnership.
We are grateful for their visit and excited to continue strengthening this connection!
We are grateful for their visit and excited to continue strengthening this connection!
November 14, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Honored to welcome a delegation from Mali as we celebrate 50 years of the Bamako–Rochester Sister Cities partnership.
We are grateful for their visit and excited to continue strengthening this connection!
We are grateful for their visit and excited to continue strengthening this connection!
Honoring those who serve our nation and our city!
Yesterday at City Hall, we celebrated City of Rochester employees who continued their commitment to service beyond the military. Thank you for helping make our community and country stronger.
Learn more: cityofrochester.gov/veterans
Yesterday at City Hall, we celebrated City of Rochester employees who continued their commitment to service beyond the military. Thank you for helping make our community and country stronger.
Learn more: cityofrochester.gov/veterans
November 13, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Honoring those who serve our nation and our city!
Yesterday at City Hall, we celebrated City of Rochester employees who continued their commitment to service beyond the military. Thank you for helping make our community and country stronger.
Learn more: cityofrochester.gov/veterans
Yesterday at City Hall, we celebrated City of Rochester employees who continued their commitment to service beyond the military. Thank you for helping make our community and country stronger.
Learn more: cityofrochester.gov/veterans
We want your input on the Highland & Cobbs Hill Reservoir LT2 Compliance project!
Join us for an in-person meeting tomorrow at 5:30 p.m. at Lake Riley Lodge, and/or virtually on Friday at 12 p.m. on Zoom to share your thoughts.
Learn more: cityofrochester.gov/LT2compliance
Join us for an in-person meeting tomorrow at 5:30 p.m. at Lake Riley Lodge, and/or virtually on Friday at 12 p.m. on Zoom to share your thoughts.
Learn more: cityofrochester.gov/LT2compliance
November 12, 2025 at 6:22 PM
We want your input on the Highland & Cobbs Hill Reservoir LT2 Compliance project!
Join us for an in-person meeting tomorrow at 5:30 p.m. at Lake Riley Lodge, and/or virtually on Friday at 12 p.m. on Zoom to share your thoughts.
Learn more: cityofrochester.gov/LT2compliance
Join us for an in-person meeting tomorrow at 5:30 p.m. at Lake Riley Lodge, and/or virtually on Friday at 12 p.m. on Zoom to share your thoughts.
Learn more: cityofrochester.gov/LT2compliance
Big moves for better mobility!
Mayor Evans joined the Reconnect Rochester team to celebrate the grand opening of their new office at the Harro East building. Since 2009, Reconnect Rochester has been making city streets safer, greener, and more accessible for everyone.
Mayor Evans joined the Reconnect Rochester team to celebrate the grand opening of their new office at the Harro East building. Since 2009, Reconnect Rochester has been making city streets safer, greener, and more accessible for everyone.
November 12, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Big moves for better mobility!
Mayor Evans joined the Reconnect Rochester team to celebrate the grand opening of their new office at the Harro East building. Since 2009, Reconnect Rochester has been making city streets safer, greener, and more accessible for everyone.
Mayor Evans joined the Reconnect Rochester team to celebrate the grand opening of their new office at the Harro East building. Since 2009, Reconnect Rochester has been making city streets safer, greener, and more accessible for everyone.
Mayor Evans joined community partners to break ground on the First Genesis Single Family Homes — a development bringing up to 22 new affordable, all-electric homes to Edward St.
This project will help more families achieve the dream of homeownership while strengthening the neighborhood’s future.
This project will help more families achieve the dream of homeownership while strengthening the neighborhood’s future.
November 12, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Mayor Evans joined community partners to break ground on the First Genesis Single Family Homes — a development bringing up to 22 new affordable, all-electric homes to Edward St.
This project will help more families achieve the dream of homeownership while strengthening the neighborhood’s future.
This project will help more families achieve the dream of homeownership while strengthening the neighborhood’s future.
Mayor Evans joined community partners to unveil a new plaque at the Blue Cross Arena’s War Memorial honoring 74 World War II veterans whose names were missing for more than 80 years.
Thank you to all who helped ensure every Rochester service member’s sacrifice is remembered.
Thank you to all who helped ensure every Rochester service member’s sacrifice is remembered.
November 11, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Mayor Evans joined community partners to unveil a new plaque at the Blue Cross Arena’s War Memorial honoring 74 World War II veterans whose names were missing for more than 80 years.
Thank you to all who helped ensure every Rochester service member’s sacrifice is remembered.
Thank you to all who helped ensure every Rochester service member’s sacrifice is remembered.
A new flavor of downtown fine dining!
Mayor Evans joined Chef Cruz Nieves and co-owner Tim Tompkins to celebrate the grand opening of Shell Restaurant, a new dining destination serving reimagined New American cuisine.
Visit 50 Pleasant St. and see what’s cooking downtown!
Mayor Evans joined Chef Cruz Nieves and co-owner Tim Tompkins to celebrate the grand opening of Shell Restaurant, a new dining destination serving reimagined New American cuisine.
Visit 50 Pleasant St. and see what’s cooking downtown!
November 11, 2025 at 2:19 PM
A new flavor of downtown fine dining!
Mayor Evans joined Chef Cruz Nieves and co-owner Tim Tompkins to celebrate the grand opening of Shell Restaurant, a new dining destination serving reimagined New American cuisine.
Visit 50 Pleasant St. and see what’s cooking downtown!
Mayor Evans joined Chef Cruz Nieves and co-owner Tim Tompkins to celebrate the grand opening of Shell Restaurant, a new dining destination serving reimagined New American cuisine.
Visit 50 Pleasant St. and see what’s cooking downtown!
Happy Veterans Day, Rochester!
Today, we honor those who have served our nation with courage and dedication. Your service and sacrifice protect the freedoms we cherish every day.
Thank you, Veterans — from all of us here in the City of Rochester.
Today, we honor those who have served our nation with courage and dedication. Your service and sacrifice protect the freedoms we cherish every day.
Thank you, Veterans — from all of us here in the City of Rochester.
November 11, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Happy Veterans Day, Rochester!
Today, we honor those who have served our nation with courage and dedication. Your service and sacrifice protect the freedoms we cherish every day.
Thank you, Veterans — from all of us here in the City of Rochester.
Today, we honor those who have served our nation with courage and dedication. Your service and sacrifice protect the freedoms we cherish every day.
Thank you, Veterans — from all of us here in the City of Rochester.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the annual Veterans Day Parade on Saturday! It was a proud day to celebrate the service, courage, and sacrifice of our veterans.
We’re grateful to all who marched, cheered, and showed support along the route — your presence made it a truly special tribute.
We’re grateful to all who marched, cheered, and showed support along the route — your presence made it a truly special tribute.
November 10, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the annual Veterans Day Parade on Saturday! It was a proud day to celebrate the service, courage, and sacrifice of our veterans.
We’re grateful to all who marched, cheered, and showed support along the route — your presence made it a truly special tribute.
We’re grateful to all who marched, cheered, and showed support along the route — your presence made it a truly special tribute.
A local family turned a library sticker collection into a real book!
With help from the Rochester Public Library, their imaginative game became "Color Our World: A Collector’s Book," now shelved at the Winton Branch and available for checkout.
With help from the Rochester Public Library, their imaginative game became "Color Our World: A Collector’s Book," now shelved at the Winton Branch and available for checkout.
Rochester family turns library sticker collection into a bublished book!
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November 10, 2025 at 1:27 PM
A local family turned a library sticker collection into a real book!
With help from the Rochester Public Library, their imaginative game became "Color Our World: A Collector’s Book," now shelved at the Winton Branch and available for checkout.
With help from the Rochester Public Library, their imaginative game became "Color Our World: A Collector’s Book," now shelved at the Winton Branch and available for checkout.
Gun violence continues to fall in Rochester. Mayor Evans announced shootings are down 57% and shots fired are down 52% compared to four years ago.
Learn more: cityofrochester.gov/news/mayor-evans-announces-continued-fall-gun-violence-latest-public-safety-update-senior-managers
Learn more: cityofrochester.gov/news/mayor-evans-announces-continued-fall-gun-violence-latest-public-safety-update-senior-managers
November 7, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Gun violence continues to fall in Rochester. Mayor Evans announced shootings are down 57% and shots fired are down 52% compared to four years ago.
Learn more: cityofrochester.gov/news/mayor-evans-announces-continued-fall-gun-violence-latest-public-safety-update-senior-managers
Learn more: cityofrochester.gov/news/mayor-evans-announces-continued-fall-gun-violence-latest-public-safety-update-senior-managers
Veo season is wrapping up, but not before setting a new micromobility record!
Residents took more than 565K rides on shared bikes and scooters in 2025, a 33% jump from last year.
Learn more: cityofrochester.gov/news/city-sets-new-micromobility-record-more-565000-rides-2025-season
Residents took more than 565K rides on shared bikes and scooters in 2025, a 33% jump from last year.
Learn more: cityofrochester.gov/news/city-sets-new-micromobility-record-more-565000-rides-2025-season
November 7, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Veo season is wrapping up, but not before setting a new micromobility record!
Residents took more than 565K rides on shared bikes and scooters in 2025, a 33% jump from last year.
Learn more: cityofrochester.gov/news/city-sets-new-micromobility-record-more-565000-rides-2025-season
Residents took more than 565K rides on shared bikes and scooters in 2025, a 33% jump from last year.
Learn more: cityofrochester.gov/news/city-sets-new-micromobility-record-more-565000-rides-2025-season
Help make sure every neighbor has enough to eat.
Join us tomorrow for a community food donation drive at Innovative Field, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Drop off nonperishable items and help fight hunger across our region.
Learn more: cityofrochester.gov/events/community-food-donation-drive
Join us tomorrow for a community food donation drive at Innovative Field, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Drop off nonperishable items and help fight hunger across our region.
Learn more: cityofrochester.gov/events/community-food-donation-drive
November 7, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Help make sure every neighbor has enough to eat.
Join us tomorrow for a community food donation drive at Innovative Field, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Drop off nonperishable items and help fight hunger across our region.
Learn more: cityofrochester.gov/events/community-food-donation-drive
Join us tomorrow for a community food donation drive at Innovative Field, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Drop off nonperishable items and help fight hunger across our region.
Learn more: cityofrochester.gov/events/community-food-donation-drive
Rochester’s entertainment scene just got even brighter!
Mayor Evans joined local owners to cut the ribbon on The Carlson, a stunning new event venue next door to the beloved Comedy at the Carlson that revives a historic space for weddings, galas, and community gatherings.
Mayor Evans joined local owners to cut the ribbon on The Carlson, a stunning new event venue next door to the beloved Comedy at the Carlson that revives a historic space for weddings, galas, and community gatherings.
November 6, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Rochester’s entertainment scene just got even brighter!
Mayor Evans joined local owners to cut the ribbon on The Carlson, a stunning new event venue next door to the beloved Comedy at the Carlson that revives a historic space for weddings, galas, and community gatherings.
Mayor Evans joined local owners to cut the ribbon on The Carlson, a stunning new event venue next door to the beloved Comedy at the Carlson that revives a historic space for weddings, galas, and community gatherings.
Join us this Saturday for the Veterans Day Parade!
We will gather at 10:30 a.m. as the march steps off at the corner of South Goodman and Highland and proceeds to the Vietnam Memorial in Highland Park.
Learn more: cityofrochester.gov/veteransparade
We will gather at 10:30 a.m. as the march steps off at the corner of South Goodman and Highland and proceeds to the Vietnam Memorial in Highland Park.
Learn more: cityofrochester.gov/veteransparade
November 6, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Join us this Saturday for the Veterans Day Parade!
We will gather at 10:30 a.m. as the march steps off at the corner of South Goodman and Highland and proceeds to the Vietnam Memorial in Highland Park.
Learn more: cityofrochester.gov/veteransparade
We will gather at 10:30 a.m. as the march steps off at the corner of South Goodman and Highland and proceeds to the Vietnam Memorial in Highland Park.
Learn more: cityofrochester.gov/veteransparade
Safety first, Rochester!
Hundreds of cameras are being added to school buses to catch drivers who illegally pass when the stop-arm is out and red lights are flashing.
Learn more: cityofrochester.gov/news/mayor-evans-launches-warning-period-rochesters-new-school-bus-stop-arm-camera-enforcement
Hundreds of cameras are being added to school buses to catch drivers who illegally pass when the stop-arm is out and red lights are flashing.
Learn more: cityofrochester.gov/news/mayor-evans-launches-warning-period-rochesters-new-school-bus-stop-arm-camera-enforcement
November 6, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Safety first, Rochester!
Hundreds of cameras are being added to school buses to catch drivers who illegally pass when the stop-arm is out and red lights are flashing.
Learn more: cityofrochester.gov/news/mayor-evans-launches-warning-period-rochesters-new-school-bus-stop-arm-camera-enforcement
Hundreds of cameras are being added to school buses to catch drivers who illegally pass when the stop-arm is out and red lights are flashing.
Learn more: cityofrochester.gov/news/mayor-evans-launches-warning-period-rochesters-new-school-bus-stop-arm-camera-enforcement
A warm Rochester welcome to Howard Hanna Real Estate Services at their new home on University Avenue!
Mayor Evans joined the team today to celebrate the grand opening of their newly renovated office at the University Business Center — a vibrant hub in the Neighborhood of the Arts.
Mayor Evans joined the team today to celebrate the grand opening of their newly renovated office at the University Business Center — a vibrant hub in the Neighborhood of the Arts.
November 5, 2025 at 8:48 PM
A warm Rochester welcome to Howard Hanna Real Estate Services at their new home on University Avenue!
Mayor Evans joined the team today to celebrate the grand opening of their newly renovated office at the University Business Center — a vibrant hub in the Neighborhood of the Arts.
Mayor Evans joined the team today to celebrate the grand opening of their newly renovated office at the University Business Center — a vibrant hub in the Neighborhood of the Arts.
Rochester youth voices shine at Ceilings of Culture!
Students and the 9th Floor Artists Collective created a vibrant new art installation at the Central Library, showing how our young artists are shaping Rochester’s story.
Students and the 9th Floor Artists Collective created a vibrant new art installation at the Central Library, showing how our young artists are shaping Rochester’s story.
November 4, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Rochester youth voices shine at Ceilings of Culture!
Students and the 9th Floor Artists Collective created a vibrant new art installation at the Central Library, showing how our young artists are shaping Rochester’s story.
Students and the 9th Floor Artists Collective created a vibrant new art installation at the Central Library, showing how our young artists are shaping Rochester’s story.
Mayor Evans joined the Rochester Americans at the Arnett Branch Library to kick off the 20th season of the Amerks Reading Power Play — a program that has inspired thousands of young readers across the city and county.
November 4, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Mayor Evans joined the Rochester Americans at the Arnett Branch Library to kick off the 20th season of the Amerks Reading Power Play — a program that has inspired thousands of young readers across the city and county.
It’s Election Day, Rochester!
Mayor Evans has cast his ballot — have you? Make your voice heard and help shape our community’s future. Polls are open until 9 p.m.
Mayor Evans has cast his ballot — have you? Make your voice heard and help shape our community’s future. Polls are open until 9 p.m.
November 4, 2025 at 3:00 PM
It’s Election Day, Rochester!
Mayor Evans has cast his ballot — have you? Make your voice heard and help shape our community’s future. Polls are open until 9 p.m.
Mayor Evans has cast his ballot — have you? Make your voice heard and help shape our community’s future. Polls are open until 9 p.m.
Mayor Evans announced a warning period for Rochester’s new school bus stop-arm camera program. Drivers who pass a stopped bus will get a warning now through Jan. 3.
Learn more: cityofrochester.gov/news/mayor-evans-launches-warning-period-rochesters-new-school-bus-stop-arm-camera-enforcement
Learn more: cityofrochester.gov/news/mayor-evans-launches-warning-period-rochesters-new-school-bus-stop-arm-camera-enforcement
November 3, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Mayor Evans announced a warning period for Rochester’s new school bus stop-arm camera program. Drivers who pass a stopped bus will get a warning now through Jan. 3.
Learn more: cityofrochester.gov/news/mayor-evans-launches-warning-period-rochesters-new-school-bus-stop-arm-camera-enforcement
Learn more: cityofrochester.gov/news/mayor-evans-launches-warning-period-rochesters-new-school-bus-stop-arm-camera-enforcement
Welcome to College Town, Mocha House!
This new café brings a taste of coffee’s rich global history to Mt. Hope Avenue — and another great local spot to gather, connect, and recharge.
This new café brings a taste of coffee’s rich global history to Mt. Hope Avenue — and another great local spot to gather, connect, and recharge.
November 3, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Welcome to College Town, Mocha House!
This new café brings a taste of coffee’s rich global history to Mt. Hope Avenue — and another great local spot to gather, connect, and recharge.
This new café brings a taste of coffee’s rich global history to Mt. Hope Avenue — and another great local spot to gather, connect, and recharge.
Don’t forget, Rochester — Daylight Saving Time ends this weekend!
Set your clocks back one hour before you go to bed Saturday night, and enjoy that extra hour of sleep.
It’s also a great time to check your smoke and carbon monoxide detector batteries to keep your home safe.
Set your clocks back one hour before you go to bed Saturday night, and enjoy that extra hour of sleep.
It’s also a great time to check your smoke and carbon monoxide detector batteries to keep your home safe.
November 1, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Don’t forget, Rochester — Daylight Saving Time ends this weekend!
Set your clocks back one hour before you go to bed Saturday night, and enjoy that extra hour of sleep.
It’s also a great time to check your smoke and carbon monoxide detector batteries to keep your home safe.
Set your clocks back one hour before you go to bed Saturday night, and enjoy that extra hour of sleep.
It’s also a great time to check your smoke and carbon monoxide detector batteries to keep your home safe.
75 years ago today, Rochester made basketball history!
Earl Lloyd, the first African American to play an NBA game, made his debut in Rochester's Edgerton Park Sports Arena when the Washington Capitols took on the Rochester Royals on Oct. 31, 1950.
Earl Lloyd, the first African American to play an NBA game, made his debut in Rochester's Edgerton Park Sports Arena when the Washington Capitols took on the Rochester Royals on Oct. 31, 1950.
October 31, 2025 at 8:27 PM
75 years ago today, Rochester made basketball history!
Earl Lloyd, the first African American to play an NBA game, made his debut in Rochester's Edgerton Park Sports Arena when the Washington Capitols took on the Rochester Royals on Oct. 31, 1950.
Earl Lloyd, the first African American to play an NBA game, made his debut in Rochester's Edgerton Park Sports Arena when the Washington Capitols took on the Rochester Royals on Oct. 31, 1950.