City of Rochester
Clifford Florence Sr., son of the late civil rights leader Rev. Franklin Florence, has announced his candidacy for mayor of Rochester. He plans to file his papers with the Monroe County Board of Elections on Thursday, aiming to bring about positive change like his father did. His son, Clifford Florence Jr., is also running for […]
Starting May 1, VenuWorks will take over operations at Blue Cross Arena at the War Memorial. The city-owned arena’s previous management, Rochester Arena LLC, chose to exit its contract, leading the Rochester City Council to approve VenuWorks as the new operator. VenuWorks to start as Blue Cross Arena operators May 1
The City of Rochester is continuing its efforts to disperse a massive crow roost, estimated at 20,000 to 30,000 birds, using pyrotechnics, spotlights, lasers, and distress call recordings. The program, led by biologists from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, follows a previous attempt in January, which faced backlash from animal advocates who argued the methods […]
City leaders in Rochester announced the launch of the ACTION team, a new community responder initiative aimed at handling low-risk 911 calls and alleviating pressure on police. Set to roll out this fall, the team has been three years in the making and will consist of full-time employees trained in de-escalation and conflict resolution. Unlike […]
The City of Rochester’s Summer of Opportunity Program and Monroe County’s Summer Youth Employment Program are inviting community partners to help provide local youth with valuable summer internships. Over six weeks, hundreds of young people will gain meaningful work experiences across various sectors, including government, nonprofits, and private businesses. Interns will work 20 hours per […]
The Rochester Police Department is seeking assistance in identifying two individuals connected to multiple incidents of criminal mischief and larceny involving vehicles in the city. Police released four photos of the suspects but did not provide additional details about the incidents. Anyone with information is urged to call 911 or email rpdtipline@cityofrochester.gov. Rochester police ask […]
Monroe County and the City of Rochester have implemented a nurse navigator program to address the healthcare crisis. Launched in January 2022, the program allows 911 callers with non-life-threatening issues to speak with a nurse navigator instead of automatically receiving an ambulance. This optional service aims to optimize emergency response resources. While the program is […]
Mayor Malik Evans has earned the endorsement of the Monroe County Democratic Committee, which announced the designation on Saturday. The committee highlighted Evans as the “top vote-getter” among Democrats in Rochester. While expressing gratitude for the endorsement, Evans emphasized his continued focus on addressing key issues like violence, youth outreach, housing, and economics. He is […]
New York State has awarded $775,000 to the Rochester Housing Authority for a mixed-use development on Fernwood Avenue, as part of its Pro-Housing Communities initiative. The $4 million project will include 65 housing units and a small branch of the Rochester Public Library within an 80,000 sq. ft. space. Brownfield remediation will take place on-site, […]
The Rochester Police Department is ramping up patrols following a recent wave of vehicle break-ins, with 15 vehicles damaged in the 100 block of University Avenue and the 1600 block of East Avenue. Some incidents have yet to be reported, and it’s unclear if any items were stolen. Authorities aim to deter further incidents, and […]
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