Public Safety
COAST Bus: Service Curtailment Notice for Tuesday, March 14, 2023
Due to the winter storm that will arrive overnight and result in a high rate of accumulating snow, wind, and…
Police investigating hit-and-run incident, pedestrian struck on South Main Street
At approximately 6:30 pm on March 9th, 2023, the Rochester Police Department began investigating a reported hit-and-run incident involving a…
Rochester Police Department accepting applications for 9th annual Citizen’s Police Academy
The Rochester Police Department will be holding its 9th annual Citizen’s Police Academy starting in April of 2023. Citizens who…
Citywide Parking Ban starts at 11 pm on Monday, March 13, 2023
A Citywide Parking Ban is in effect from 11 pm on Monday, March 13, 2023, until 7 am on Tuesday,…
Downtown Parking Ban starts MIDNIGHT 3/9
A Downtown Parking Ban is in effect from 12 am on Thursday, March 9, 2023, to Thursday, March 9, 2023,…
Bridge on Green Hill Road to receive maintenance, detours planned
Starting March 20th, the bridge on Green Hill Road will be temporarily closed for tree trimming. The maintenance is expected…
Medal For Bravery and Distinguished Unit Award presented during Police Commission Meeting
During the Police Commission meeting on March 1, 2023, one officer and two dispatchers were recognized for their outstanding work…
Downtown Parking Ban Starts at 11 pm on Monday, March 6, 2023
A Downtown Parking Ban is in effect from 11 pm on March 6, 2023, to Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at…
Citywide Parking Ban Starts at 11 pm on Friday, March 3, 2023
A Citywide Parking Ban is in effect from 11 pm on Friday, March 3, 2023, until 9 am on Saturday,…
Fire Department responds to house fire on Old Wakefield Street
On February 28, 2023, the Rochester Fire Department responded to a report of a structure fire at 8 Old Wakefield…
Citywide Parking Ban starts 11:00 pm on Tuesday, February 28, 2023
A citywide parking ban is in effect from 11:00 pm on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, through 8:00 am on Wednesday,…
Gonic Post Office struck by motorist, closed until further notice
On February 24th, the Gonic Post Office, located at 49 Pickering Road, was struck by a motorist. There were no…