City Of Rochester

Rochester, N.Y. is located on the southern shore of Lake Ontario. The City government provides services to over 210,000 residents. Over time, Rochester has collected many nicknames such as “the Flour City,” “the Flower City,” “the World’s Image Center,” and most recently “the Photonics Capital of the World.” As a city, Rochester is globally identified as the home of innovation. The city hosts industries in many areas, including and medical-research and imaging. The area is popular for numerous outstanding universities such as the University of Rochester (UR) and the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT). Both universities are known for their incredible research programs. Well known employers including Paychex, Inc. and Wegmans Food Market Inc. are headquartered in the greater Rochester area. To learn more, please call (585-428-5990) or visit www.cityofrochester.gov.