Mayor Malik Evans
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
Rochester residents are encouraged to attend a Disaster Preparation Training Course aimed at equipping them with the necessary skills and knowledge to respond to and recover from disasters. The training, provided by the New York State Citizen Preparedness Corps, will cover essential steps and supplies needed for both natural and man-made disasters. Mayor Malik Evans […]
Mayor Malik Evans discussed the issue of violence in the city, and touching on several key components that lead to crime in the State of the City Address Wednesday night. As he honed in on the social behavior aspect, he shared that the Rochester Police Department is the first municipal police agency in America with […]
A boil water advisory was issued for parts of the city following the discovery of a body in the Highland Park Reservoir on the morning of March 19, 2024. The water was promptly shut off and rerouted, with police and water bureau officials responding to the scene. Initial tests indicated the water was clear of […]
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