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Rochester Main Street to host Festival of Trees on December 6 and 7 at Studley’s

Rochester Main Street is pleased to announce the return of Festival of Trees at Studley's Flower Gardens on Friday, December 6 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm and Saturday, December 7 from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Enjoy caroling, refreshments, and a visit from Santa while...

City Opens New Public Parking Lot at 60 Wakefield Street, former Ben Franklin Property

The City of Rochester is pleased to announce that the parking lot at the former Ben Franklin property, located at 60 Wakefield Street, is open and available for public use. The lot features new night sky-compliant lighting and more than 100 parking spaces, including...

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Rochester Main Street is back and better than ever

Rochester Main Street is a volunteer organization that focuses on the revitalization, vibrancy, and...

Mysterious family of Bigfoot spotted in downtown Rochester

The Rochester Police Department has received several reports of Bigfoot sightings in the downtown...

Long vacant former Hoffman Building demolished for new development

On Tuesday, August 2nd, the building located at 55 North Main Street was demolished...

Rochester Main Street to host Annual Meeting and BBQ for downtown business owners

The volunteers of Rochester Main Street, in partnership with Rochester's Economic Development Department, are...

Rochester Main Street volunteers work to beautify Central Square

On the afternoon of Friday, May 27th, volunteers for Rochester Main Street worked to...

Rochester Main Street to host volunteer planting in Central Square on 5/27

Rochester Main Street is seeking volunteers for a flower planting, in Central Square, on...

38 Hanson Street demolished to make way for mixed-use building

On Wednesday, April 13, The building located at 38 Hanson Street, formerly known as...

Rochester Main Street to add tables to the Riverwalk

Rochester Main Street is planning to add several bistro tables to the Riverwalk on...

Rochester Cares: Rochester Main Street to host Downtown Clean Up Day on 4/23

Rochester Main Street will be hosting Rochester Cares on Saturday, April 23, starting at 9am,...

Several small trees removed on North Main Street, City Manager explains

On March 18, the City of Rochester removed several small trees on North Main...

Public Library hosts another successful ‘StoryWalk® Plus’ in Downtown

The Children’s Room, at Rochester Public Library, recently partnered with the Rochester Main Street...

Generations Arcade to open at 39 South Main Street on 2/19

The City of Rochester welcomes Generations Arcade to the city.  Located at 39 South...

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Library Partners With AARP Tax-Aide to Provide Free Tax Assistance

The Rochester Public Library, through a partnership with AARP Tax-Aide, is offering free federal...

Watch: Zoning Board of Adjustment – 1/8/25

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

City of Rochester Announces Significant Valuation Increases Following 2024 Revaluation

The Assessing Department for the City of Rochester has completed its 2024 city-wide property...

Beating the Winter Blues: Free Workshop on Coping with Seasonal Depression

The Rochester Public Library will host “Beating the Winter Blues,” an event focused on...