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Est. 1834
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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.
Rochester came together yesterday at the Memorial Art Gallery for Aging INSPIRED! — a celebration of creativity and healthy aging.
Mayor Evans joined partners from the UR Aging Institute to highlight how the arts help us stay connected, vibrant, and inspired.
Mayor Evans joined partners from the UR Aging Institute to highlight how the arts help us stay connected, vibrant, and inspired.
November 19, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Rochester came together yesterday at the Memorial Art Gallery for Aging INSPIRED! — a celebration of creativity and healthy aging.
Mayor Evans joined partners from the UR Aging Institute to highlight how the arts help us stay connected, vibrant, and inspired.
Mayor Evans joined partners from the UR Aging Institute to highlight how the arts help us stay connected, vibrant, and inspired.
Mayor Evans recognized eight volunteers who stepped up at Wheatley Branch Library, helping hundreds during a recent Social Care Network screening.
Their dedication kept the event running smoothly and supported neighbors in need — thank you for showing the power of community!
Their dedication kept the event running smoothly and supported neighbors in need — thank you for showing the power of community!
November 18, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Mayor Evans recognized eight volunteers who stepped up at Wheatley Branch Library, helping hundreds during a recent Social Care Network screening.
Their dedication kept the event running smoothly and supported neighbors in need — thank you for showing the power of community!
Their dedication kept the event running smoothly and supported neighbors in need — thank you for showing the power of community!
Thank you to everyone who joined us Saturday for the Office of Financial Empowerment’s Generational Wealth Summit!
It was a great event to learn about homeownership, estate planning, saving for kids, scam prevention, and more.
When Rochester’s people succeed, our city does too.
It was a great event to learn about homeownership, estate planning, saving for kids, scam prevention, and more.
When Rochester’s people succeed, our city does too.
November 17, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Thank you to everyone who joined us Saturday for the Office of Financial Empowerment’s Generational Wealth Summit!
It was a great event to learn about homeownership, estate planning, saving for kids, scam prevention, and more.
When Rochester’s people succeed, our city does too.
It was a great event to learn about homeownership, estate planning, saving for kids, scam prevention, and more.
When Rochester’s people succeed, our city does too.
It’s time to dust off your rolling pin and warm up the oven — the Holidays at the Market cookie contest is here!
Bring your best recipe, share the joy, and let’s celebrate community, creativity, and delicious treats.
Learn more: cityofrochester.gov/holidaysatmarket
Bring your best recipe, share the joy, and let’s celebrate community, creativity, and delicious treats.
Learn more: cityofrochester.gov/holidaysatmarket
November 17, 2025 at 4:28 PM
It’s time to dust off your rolling pin and warm up the oven — the Holidays at the Market cookie contest is here!
Bring your best recipe, share the joy, and let’s celebrate community, creativity, and delicious treats.
Learn more: cityofrochester.gov/holidaysatmarket
Bring your best recipe, share the joy, and let’s celebrate community, creativity, and delicious treats.
Learn more: cityofrochester.gov/holidaysatmarket
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.