Coverage dated October 6, 2026

Rochester approves $1.15M for new Peace Village plan

Headline from Rochester First

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Rochester City Council approved funding Tuesday night to move forward with a new version of Peace Village, advancing plans to provide low-barrier shelter and support services for people experiencing homelessness.

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  1. WHEC Rochester

    Rochester City Council approves reopening of Peace Village (opens WHEC Rochester)

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    ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Rochester City Council voted to approve reinstating Peace Village, the city’s only sanctioned homelessness encampment. The council voted Tuesday evening. One member abstained, while the rest voted to approve the proposal and reopen Peace Village.

  2. Rochester First

    Rochester approves $1.15M for new Peace Village plan (opens Rochester First)

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    ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Rochester City Council approved funding Tuesday night to move forward with a new version of Peace Village, advancing plans to provide low-barrier shelter and support services for people experiencing homelessness.

  3. WHEC Rochester

    What’s changing: Rochester leaders say Peace Village will have more structure and services (opens WHEC Rochester)

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    ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The Peace Village, Rochester’s only city-sanctioned homeless encampment, received the funding it needs to reopen. City Council unanimously voted to approve more than $1 million for the project, which will now have permanent 2-person shelters for people to stay in.