Effective May 19th, 2021, New York State has adopted the CDC's guidelines on mask use and social distancing for fully vaccinated individuals. For more information, click here.
Preserving and promoting community vitality during this unprecedented crisis
Rochester's Recovery
Meals Served by the Rochester Meal
Grab & Go
23,764
Meals Served through the Free Restaurant
Delivery for Seniors
CARES Act Funded
975
Applications for the City's Business Retention Grant
CARES Act Funded
$2,668,836
Grant funds paid out to local businesses through the Business Retention Grant
CARES Act Funded
Stay Up-To-Date
Look up any address on the New York State website to see if it falls in or near a COVID zone
Check out the City's latest response to State restrictions & the impact on Rochester.
Track the COVID-19 cases in Monroe County on the Monroe County COVID-19 Dashboard
Our Plan For Recovery
& Building Strength
We want to help you be informed as we respond to and recover from the effects of this pandemic, and become a more resilient community. In harmony with the Vision and Guiding Principles of Rochester 2034, we have constructed a plan that does just that as we Respond, Recover, and build Resilience.
What we have been doing to provide immediate support.
The City's response to an unprecedented time & an urgent need in the community
How we plan to provide a near-term boost.
New programs and initiatives to support businesses and residents
What we’re doing to work toward long-term health, adaptability, and responsiveness
Strategies from Rochester 2034 that are specifically relevant to strengthening Rochester's resiliency against future health crises
A Message From
Mayor Lovely Warren
Welcome to Jumpstarting ROC! This site will keep you up-to-date on the many actions that the City of Rochester is taking to respond to impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic – our immediate Response, how we will contribute to Recovery, and strategies to ensure our community’s long-term Resiliency. You’ll also find valuable Resources for businesses and links to information for residents.
While the Federal, State, and County governments have a substantial role to play to assist businesses during this crisis, I want you to have full confidence that the City of Rochester is also rising to the occasion and coordinating daily with those partners. And that we’re taking additional steps to add to their support. My administration, in solidarity with City Council, commits to you that through compassion, diligence, and innovative solutions, we will emerge from this crisis as a more connected and resilient community. Together, we will get through this pandemic, protect our circles, and Jumpstart Rochester!
