Standing Tall...Standing Strong is the theme of the City's Black Heritage Committee's celebration of Black History Month. Enjoy all of these exciting events honoring the significant contributions to society made by people with African heritage. Click here to see the flyer.
The Midtown Rising project partners -- the State of New York, the City of Rochester and PAETEC Holding Corp.. -- unveiled the development plans for the nearly 9-acre Midtown site in the core of downtown Rochester. The 40-day period for public review has commenced and will conclude on Friday, December 19. Click here to visit MidtownRochesterRising.comClick here to read the news release
With an eye toward improving customer service, the City’s six NET offices have been consolidated into four quadrant Neighborhood Service Centers (NSC). This “team-based” approach will coordinate City services to neighborhood areas.
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What are your plans for the future? Whatever they are, you’ll never make it by skipping school or staying out late.
Mayor Bob Duffy and the City of Rochester are reminding you to be in your seats and not on the streets. Rochester Police Department Officers will pick up students they see on the street during school or after curfew hours. Call the Truancy Curfew information line at 311.
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Close to 50% of people who die in home fires were trying to escape when they died.
A developed exit plan, and practice of a home fire drill, might have saved their lives.
This 15-minute video was created in collaboration by Prevention 1st Foundation, Monroe County, and the City of Rochester, New York.
Home Fire Drill: Does Your Family Know What to Do?
The 911 Center would like to announce that the residents of the City of Rochester and Monroe County can now be notified by cell phone call or text message of major incidents in their area. By registering your cell phone when Police or Fire Officals need to notify residents in an emergency 911 will already call your home phone. With this service you will also get either a call to your cell phone or a text message with the information about the incident. If you have any questions please contact the 911 Center (585) 528-2200, Monday - Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. or sign up here.
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311 311, One Call to City Hall is based on the very simple concept of providing excellent customer service. More...
City Hall on the Road
Meet with Mayor Duffy to make a suggestion or talk about
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Customer Satisfaction Survey:
The City’s Customer Satisfaction Survey reveals that 84% of residents think Rochester is improving
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Learn about our Lead Law, the ways to prevent lead poisoning and the resources available in our community. Apply for the City Lead Program, which provides federal and City dollars to make your property lead-safe. More...
Meet your City Councilmembers, learn about Council's duties, when meetings are, what's on the agenda, and read the legislation adopted. More...
Neighborhoods & Houses
Visit Rochester's neighborhoods and find the best of urban living! Click here to see more on the Rochester Housing Study.
Click here to see the draft Housing Policy. More...
Rochester, N.Y. Water Reservoir Study
Clean, pure, safe water in for the city More...
Your New Home
A new show on City 12 focusing on completely rehabilitated city homes... More...
Rochester's 100 year old Public Market
Bargains, fresh foods, special events and... More...
City-owned real estate for sale!
Browse our online property listings to see what's available. More...
Americorps: The mission of the City's AmeriCorps VISTA program is to create neighborhood literacy networks surrounding and supporting the work of the city's 10 branch libraries.
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The Historic Broad Street Corridor and Erie Canal Master Plan will serve as a catalyst for reinvestment and development in the west side of downtown.
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Calendars! Find out "What’s happening" in Rochester. View on-line calendars of special events, festivals, concerts, parades, recreation activities & More...
Downtown Parking Study The results of this study will help Rochester design a creative menu of parking solutions for center city commuters. NOTE: This link opens a 25 megabyte pdf file.More...
GIS Property Information
View & create maps of city parcels, with info on tax bills, water bills & more!
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