Mayor Malik Evans
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) presence has been confirmed in Rochester, NY, amid a nationwide immigration crackdown under the Trump administration. Here’s what you need to know: ICE Operations in Rochester: Rochester Mayor Malik Evans confirmed that ICE agents were active in the area, but the city was not notified or involved in their […]
Rochester City Councilmember Mary Lupien is set to challenge Mayor Malik Evans in the upcoming mayoral election. Though not yet officially announced, her campaign manager, Dylan Dailor, confirmed her candidacy. Lupien, a Democrat representing the East District, believes Evans has focused too heavily on infrastructure projects, such as the ROC The Riverway initiative, instead of […]
Project Exile, a program aimed at reducing gun violence and illegal weapon use in Rochester, has removed thousands of illegal firearms from the streets over its 25-year span. Law enforcement leaders and community members gathered in Fairport to discuss the initiative’s progress and its impact on public safety. Founded with the support of Gary Mervis, […]
Rochester’s “Buy the Block” program has reopened applications, offering first-time homebuyers an opportunity to purchase affordable homes in under-invested areas of the city. The initiative aims to revitalize neighborhoods by building new homes and ensuring buyers spend no more than 30% of their income on housing. Mayor Malik Evans highlighted the program’s focus on energy […]
In light of the recent closure of the Walgreens pharmacy location on West Main Street, near Genesee Street, Mayor Malik Evans has mobilized some of the city’s most dedicated healthcare partners: Rochester Regional Health, University of Rochester Medical Center, Jordan Health Center, and Trillium Health in a united effort to ensure residents continue to have […]
Rochester’s Norton Village Park Playground unveiled its $500,000 renovation with a ribbon-cutting ceremony led by Mayor Malik Evans. Emphasizing the importance of quality play spaces, Evans highlighted that the improvements make the park safer and more enjoyable for children. The nearly year-long project introduced slip-resistant surfaces, additional shade, and new swings, relocating the playground for […]
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)
Mayor Malik Evans and the City of Rochester just announced a new tool for people to look up and see the estimated cost they’re going to pay in property taxes. The online tool lets you see and compare property taxes from the previous bill. https://www.cityofrochester.gov/taxestimate/ https://www.whec.com/top-news/citys-new-online-tool-lets-you-estimate-your-tax-bill/
Over the weekend, Rochester, New York, experienced a surge in violent crime resulting in six homicides, as reported by Mayor Evans and the Rochester Police Department (RPD). The violence began on Friday night when 54-year-old Jose Caraballo was fatally shot during a domestic altercation on Avenue D. The following day, a shooting on Lyell Avenue […]
Mayor Malik Evans declared April 23rd Dyaisha Fair Day in Rochester. Dyaisha Fair was recently drafted to the WNBA after ending with a fantastic college basketball career at Syracuse University Dyaisha also is an Edison Tech alumnus. Mayor will declare April 23 as Dyaisha Fair Day in Rochester – WHEC.com
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