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REMINDER: Union Street Parking Lot Project to Begin 6/23

On Monday, June 9, 2025, the Department of Economic Development hosted an informational meeting regarding the upcoming refurbishment and upgrade of the municipal parking lot on Union Street. The session provided details about the construction process and timeline, including a presentation by SUR Construction. Municipal...

City of Rochester: Union Street Parking Lot Project to Begin 6/23

On Monday, June 9, 2025, the Department of Economic Development hosted an informational meeting regarding the upcoming refurbishment and upgrade of the municipal parking lot on Union Street. The session provided details about the construction process and timeline, including a presentation by SUR Construction. Municipal...

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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...

Once a Ranger, always a Ranger… Jetpack Comics to host original Power Ranger 3/9

On Wednesday, March 9 (4pm), Power Rangers alumni Jason David Frank will be at...

Rochester Public Library presents StoryWalk Plus

The Children’s Room, at the Rochester Public Library, presents StoryWalk® Plus, to be held during February...

Former Ainslie’s Drug Store restored for commercial and residential use

The Department of Economic Development for the City of Rochester is pleased to announce...

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Calling All Poets: What Does Pride Mean to You? Celebrate Through Poetry

Rochester Pride is holding a poetry contest. The theme is “What does Pride mean...

Watch: School Board – 7/10/25

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

Carnival Ride Setup for Lilac Family Fun Festival to Impact Parking and Traffic Friday 7/11

The City of Rochester, in collaboration with the School Department, is preparing the grounds...