Welcome to beautiful Rome, New York. The City of Rome has incredible assets that make it a unique and wonderful place to live, work, play, and raise a family. Wonderful schools, safe streets, a great labor force, countless outdoor recreational activities, amazing arts and entertainment events, and an abundance of historical treasures can all be found here. The quality of life in Rome is unmatched, offering magnificent opportunities for continued growth and prosperity.

Mayor’s Office Contact Information:

Mayor Jeffrey M. Lanigan

Jeffrey Lanigan
Mayor
(315) 339-7677
Email: Jeffrey Lanigan

Kimberly Rogers
Chief of Staff
(315) 838-1720
Email: Kimberly Rogers

Judy Zawisza-Kessler
Mayor’s Secretary
(315) 339-7676
Email: Judy Zawisza-Kessler

Water Main Break

March 26, 2026|Comments Off on Water Main Break

The City of Rome Water Department is currently responding to a water main break on NYS Rt 69 -Rome Taberg Road. The break was probably caused by the temperature differences the area has been experiencing. [...]

We’re Hiring LifeGuards – YMCA Recertification

March 25, 2026|Comments Off on We’re Hiring LifeGuards – YMCA Recertification

We are currently hiring for lifeguards for our pools this summer! The YMCA of the Greater Tri-Valley is holding full and recertification courses at the Rome YMCA. For more information, please reach out to Amy Otero at (315) 336-3500.

City of Rome Fire Chief David Gratch Announces Retirement After 36 Years of Service

February 11, 2026|Comments Off on City of Rome Fire Chief David Gratch Announces Retirement After 36 Years of Service

ROME, NY – Fire Chief David Gratch has announced his retirement from the City of Rome Fire Department, effective April 3, 2026, concluding a distinguished career spanning more than three decades of dedicated service to [...]

City of Rome Opens Applications for 2026 Parks and Recreation Jobs

February 2, 2026|Comments Off on City of Rome Opens Applications for 2026 Parks and Recreation Jobs

The City of Rome Department of Parks & Recreation is now accepting applications for Summer 2026 Positions in our Parks & Pools. Positions include: Parks & Grounds: Mowing, Main Streets, Garbage Detail, Paint Crew Pool [...]

City of Rome Tree Request

September 25, 2025|Comments Off on City of Rome Tree Request

The City of Rome is actively working to expand tree plantings citywide, while placing a strong emphasis on replacing the many trees lost during the devastating July 16, 2024 tornado. That storm destroyed hundreds [...]

Mayor Lanigan Announces Early Successes of Community Court in Rome City Court

June 13, 2025|Comments Off on Mayor Lanigan Announces Early Successes of Community Court in Rome City Court

Mayor Jeffrey M. Lanigan is proud to announce that Community Court is now active in Rome City Court and is already seeing encouraging early results. The court, launched as part of a broader initiative [...]