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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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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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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...