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Rochester Main Street Launches New Contributing Partner Program to Support Downtown Revitalization Efforts

Rochester Main Street is proud to announce the launch of its new Contributing Partner Program, providing an exciting opportunity for individuals, businesses, and community organizations to invest directly in the future of Downtown Rochester. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Rochester Main Street has long been dedicated...

Downtown Parking Ban Starts Friday, February 21, 2025, from 1:00 am to 7:00 am

A Downtown Parking Ban will be in effect from Friday, February 21, 2025, from 1:00 am to 7:00 am. During this time, no vehicles without an exemption permit may be parked on City streets or in municipal parking lots. For general inquiries and concerns, contact...

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Rochester Main Street to host ‘Festival of Trees’ and ‘Elf Off the Shelf’ events

The volunteers of Rochester Main Street are pleased to announce the return of the...

DPW: Mike Ferullo to donate 2021 Downtown Christmas Tree

The Department of Public Works for the City of Rochester is pleased to announce...

Trick-or-Treat moved to 10/31 due to weather

Due to inclement weather, the City of Rochester is rescheduling the city-wide Trick-or-Treat to...

Used To Be Yours Consignment opens in downtown Rochester

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

Rochester Halloween Activities: Trick-or-Treat, Zombie Walk

Mayor Elaine Lauterborn is pleased to announce that the city-wide Trick-or-Treat will take place...

Sprinkles & Smiles holds soft opening at 16 North Main Street

Sprinkles & Smiles is the latest business to open on North Main Street in...

Rochester Pride Rally planned for 8/28

Rochester Main Street organizers are pleased to announce that Rochester Pride will return on...

Rochester Free Comic Book Day to return on 8/14

Jetpack Comics & Games will be hosting Free Comic Book Day, in downtown Rochester,...

Downtown business registration now open for Free Comic Book Day

Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) is the biggest event in the comic book industry...

Downtown Eats: A new way to dine outdoors

The City of Rochester is introducing a new program called Downtown Eats, a unique...

Volunteers paint outdoor dining barriers on North Main Street

Volunteers from the Rochester Museum of Fine Arts worked over the weekend to paint...

February Vacation Scavenger Hunt hailed “a huge success!”  

The Children’s Room, at the Rochester Public Library, recently held a February Vacation Scavenger...

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Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce Presents 2025 “Derby Dinner: Celebrating Our Community Champions” Annual Awards Celebration

The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce will present its “Derby Dinner: Celebrating Our Community’s...

The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce Welcomes The Brunch Club to Rochester

The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce was pleased to hold a ribbon cutting for...

Watch: City Council Budget Retreat p 2 – 5/9/25

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

Watch: FY26 Budget Retreat p1 – 5/09/25

Click here to watch Click here for a link to the agenda Click here for a...