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NOAA Predicts Active 2025 Hurricane Season: Eversource Urges Customers to Prepare

As the ocean waters churn along the East Coast and another hurricane season begins, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is predicting above-normal activity for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season. Between June 1 and November 30, NOAA is forecasting a 60% chance of...

Extreme heat, first potential heat wave of 2025 in the forecast; Eversource is ready to respond if needed

With the first heat wave of the year in the forecast—bringing temperatures well into the 90s and high humidity later this weekend and into next week—air conditioners and fans will be working overtime in many homes and businesses. During the summer months, Eversource customers in...

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Police: Columbus Ave. reopened after fatal accident, still under investigation

At approximately 1:55pm on December 30th, emergency personnel temporarily closed Columbus Avenue, near Kentucky...

Public Works: Forecast calls for heavy rain, sustained high winds, and icy roads

The Department of Public Works is actively tracking and preparing for a major storm that...

Eversource readying equipment and crews in advance of forecasted heavy rains and high winds

With heavy rain and high winds expected to impact New Hampshire leading into the...

Downtown Parking Ban in effect until 7am on Tuesday, December 20, 2022

A downtown parking ban for snow removal is in effect as of: 11pm on Monday,...

Citywide Parking Ban in effect until 8am 12/17

A citywide parking ban is in effect as of 10pm on Friday, December 16,...

Police investigating fatal crash on Estes Road

Rochester Police are investigating a fatal motor vehicle accident that occurred on Thursday, December...

FYI: Winter Weather Advisories and Reminders

Snow and ice can create difficulties for residents, businesses, and travelers. Keep in mind...

Police host ‘Project Good Morning’ breakfast at Granite Steak and Grill

On Wednesday, December 14th, participants from the Rochester Police Department’s Project Good Morning (PGM)...

Fire Department responds to apartment fire on North Main Street, cause under investigation

On Saturday, December 3rd at 8:23 AM, Rochester Fire Department was dispatched to 132...

Keeping kids out of the court system through accountability and restorative justice

The number of children arrested and incarcerated in the United States (U.S.) has declined over...

Police remind motorists to clear snow and ice off vehicles before driving

On Wednesday, November 16th, Rochester residents woke up to a thin layer of snow...

Police Department offering a warm space to help people escape the cold

City Manager Blaine Cox is pleased to announce that the Rochester Police Department will...

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Live the Dream: Win a Harley or $10K at the 2025 Chamber Raffle

Tickets are now on sale for the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce’s annual Chamber...

Public Transit Changes Ahead: COAST Balances Budget, Rider Needs

COAST Announces Changes to Services: Underutilized fixed routes to be discontinued or service hours...

Azarloza Signs Settlement Agreement with Rochester School District

The Rochester School District and Superintendent Annie Azarloza have agreed to part ways, effective...

REMINDER: Municipal Offices CLOSED on 7/4 for Independence Day, Trash Pick-Up Delayed

In observance of Independence Day, Municipal Offices will be closed on Friday, July 4,...