Mayor Malik Evans
Rochester Mayor Malik Evans has extended the city’s nighttime gathering restriction for another five days. Groups of 10 or more cannot gather in public streets between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. without permission. Exceptions include protests, religious gatherings, permitted events, and certain work-related gatherings. The city’s Gun Violence Emergency Proclamation was also extended for 30 […]
City of Rochester leaders are scheduled to give an update on public safety initiatives on Thursday, weeks after proposing a curfew for children under 18. Mayor Malik Evans announced plans to create a curfew following a mass shooting on the East End over the Fourth of July weekend. Seven people were shot and one person was stabbed […]
A Rochester man has been charged with allegedly making online threats against Donald Trump Jr., according to federal prosecutors. Authorities say the threats were made during a live chat for Trump Jr.’s podcast and repeated during a livestream. The complaint also alleges the man previously threatened Rochester Mayor Malik Evans and State Sen. Samra Brouk. […]
Governor Hochul: “Think about this, the average cost of childcare in the Rochester area is $18,000 per child per year. If you’re making minimum wage, it doesn’t work. So we are going to provide universal, full day childcare for every child, we’re on a path to get to that. ” Hochul: “I want to support […]
On June 18, 2025, the Rochester City Council approved Mayor Malik Evans’ $680 million budget for the 2025–26 fiscal year in a 6–3 vote. Council President Miguel Meléndez, Vice President LaShay Harris, and Councilmembers Mitch Gruber, Willie Lightfoot, Stanley Martin Monroe, and Michael Patterson supported the budget. Key highlights of the budget: Total Budget: $680,455,000 […]
Rochester leaders met Monday to oppose federal threats to sanctuary cities like theirs. At the meeting, they said it’s unfair for the government to cut funding or ask cities to enforce federal laws. Mayor Evans said Rochester will join a lawsuit with other cities to fight back. They also discussed how possible cuts to Medicaid […]
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 […]
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