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Beloved Family Tree to Brighten the Holiday Season, Huston Family Donates Rochester’s 2025 Christmas Tree

The Department of Public Works (DPW) has selected the 2025 Christmas tree for the Downtown Holiday display. This year, the tree was donated by Diane and Eben Huston of 22 Skyline Drive. The Hustons have lived on this property for over 30 years. The...

City of Rochester Issues Reminder About Snow Emergency Parking Rules

The City of Rochester reminds residents about parking regulations during Snow Emergencies. Snow Emergency parking bans may be declared periodically throughout the winter season. During a Snow Emergency, no on-street parking is allowed for the duration of the ban. Parking will also be restricted in...

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RPL presents Holiday Activities for Children and Families

The Children’s Room at the Rochester Public Library would like to announce a variety...

Tanya Lee Hervey Photography expands above Chamber

Tanya Lee Hervey Photography has expanded and relocated to 18 South Main Street.   Originally...

Main Street celebrates Small Business Saturday 11/28

Rochester Main Street lends its support to Small Business Saturday and drives commerce to...

Hair Studio 71 opens in Downtown Rochester

Hair Studio 71 is now open for business at 71 North Main Street in...

City kicks off holiday season in downtown

The Department of Public Works for the City of Rochester worked with Urban Tree...

Porter’s Pub opens in Downtown Rochester

Porter’s Pub is now open for business at 19 Hanson Street, in the former...

Rochester Rise Up Works to Beautify Neighborhood Playground

On Saturday, August 22nd, Rochester Rise Up volunteers teamed up with the City of...

Transfurmations Dog Spa opens in Downtown Rochester

Transfurmations Dog Spa is the latest shop to open in downtown Rochester. Transfurmations offers a...

Smitten Yarn Co. comes to Downtown Rochester

Victorian yarn emporium, Smitten Yarn Co., is set to open in the historic and...

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Knights of Columbus Donate $2,400 to Support Meals at Monarch School of New England

The Knights of Columbus, Fr. McDonald Council 2048, are proud to announce a $2,400...

Cornerstone VNA Announces 39th Annual Jane Cooper Fall Lights of Love Celebration

Cornerstone VNA, a local nonprofit provider of high-quality, skilled care at home, is pleased...

Watch: Public Works Committee – 11/20/25

Click here to watch Public Meetings are broadcast live on Comcast Channel 22 and Breezeline...

Rochester Trustees, Rotary Club, Spaulding High School Students Volunteer to Cleanup Old Rochester Cemetery

Last weekend, the City of Rochester Trustees of the Trust Fund worked with volunteers...