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In a move to address the complexities of housing stability, the Rochester City Council is hosting a series of public hearings on the topic of Good Cause Eviction. These hearings aim to discuss and evaluate potential changes to eviction policies that could significantly impact renters throughout the city. Dates and Locations: Tuesday, August 13 at 6 […]
Mayor Malik Evans submitted a new contract proposal to continue emergency service in the City of Rochester with AMR. The current contract is set to expire at the end of November. The new contract submitted has some recommendations. City proposes new contract for AMR (rochesterfirst.com)
The University of Rochester is expanding a program for its employees that provides grants to first-time homebuyers. The University Home Ownership Incentive Program was initially launched in 2017 and would provide $9,000 to its participants. In its start, the program had just two financial lenders and seven local banks/credit unions participating. As of this summer, the […]
A recent study highlights Rochester, NY, as having one of the largest disparities between rent and wage increases in the nation. From 2022 to 2023, Rochester saw a 5.73% rise in median rent, while wages only grew by 3.17%. This imbalance places Rochester fifth on the list of cities where rent outpaced wage growth the […]
Members of the City of Rochester’s Pathways to Peace outreach team are firing up the grill in several city neighborhoods this summer. The Pathways to Peace Barbeques aim to build positive relationships, strengthen neighborhoods, and reduce youth violence. This week’s free Peace Barbeque will take place, 5 to 7 p.m., today, Wednesday, July 24 at Manhattan […]
The city of Rochester is initiating a three-part project to enhance Durand Eastman Beach Park, starting with significant upgrades to the beach house. The planned improvements will include lifeguard facilities, first aid stations, changing rooms, and showers, as the beach house has not been updated since the 2007 Master Plan. Senior landscape architect Jeff Mroczek […]
In anticipation of forecasted high temperatures, Mayor Malik D. Evans announced that the City will conduct a Cool Sweep operation from Monday, July 15, through Tuesday, July 16. City R-Centers, pools, Durand Eastman Beach, some library branches, and spray parks and features will be available so residents can remain safe and comfortable. Some locations will […]
One of the on-ramps to I-490 East from South Avenue in Rochester will close Friday, July 12 through Wednesday, July 17. The ramp carrying South Avenue under the highway will also be closed during that time. The closures are due to water main maintenance, according to the City of Rochester. They could be extended depending […]
A Rochester firefighter and the City of Rochester reached a settlement of $150,000. 2 years ago, Jerrod Jones a black firefighter, was forced to attend a racist party by his captain. The incident happened back in July 2022 during his shift at a mansion on East Ave where there were Juneteenth flags and buckets of […]
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