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The Loss of a Queen—Iris Banister
The passing of Iris Banister, known as the "Queen Mother" of Rochester, has left a void in the hearts of many in the community. Her...
Mar 15, 20242 min read


Local Church-Affiliated Community Assistance Organization Receives $1.4 Million to Help Workers with Transportation Challenges
On Jan. 8, 2024, County Executive Adam Bello announced a $1.4 million allocation of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to Beyond the...
Jan 9, 20244 min read


The 2023 County Executive Holiday Concert Series Kicks Off December 4
Monroe County will kick off the 2023 County Executive Holiday Concert Series with a tree-lighting ceremony featuring the Wheatland-Chili...
Dec 2, 20231 min read


County Executive Announces Clearance of EBT Card Skimming Case Backlog
Monroe County Executive Adam Bello announced on Tue., Oct. 31, 2023 that the Monroe County Department of Human Services (DHS) has...
Nov 1, 20231 min read


Monroe County Announces New Paid Parental Leave for County Employees
Monroe County has established a new paid parental leave policy for full-time county employees. The new benefit will provide up to 4...
Oct 4, 20231 min read


NYS DOH Promotes Donorship in Diverse Communities During National Minority Awareness Month
In recognition of National Minority Donor Awareness Month, the New York State Department of Health encourages organ, eye and tissue...
Sep 1, 20232 min read


Mayor Malik Evans, Advisor Vic Saunders Work Hard to Prevent Crime after the Deadly Weekend
The city of Rochester is no stranger to violence. The mayor declared a Gun Violence State of Emergency in 2022. The Proclamation gives...
Jul 31, 20232 min read


$9 Million Lump Sum Disability Payments Obtained by Service Agency for Local Veterans
Monroe County Executive Adam Bello announced that the Veterans Service Agency (VSA) helped to obtain $9 million in retroactive disability...
Jul 12, 20233 min read


Dr. Michael Mendoza, Monroe County Commissioner of Public Health's Statement on Air Quality
For Immediate Release: The wildfire smoke is creating a public health hazard in Monroe County, and conditions may deteriorate before they...
Jun 7, 20231 min read


Concerts by the Shore Returns to Ontario Beach Park this Wednesday, June 7th
Monroe County Executive Adam Bello, along with the Ontario Beach Program Committee on June 1, announced the 2023 return of the popular...
Jun 5, 20232 min read


Monroe County Hosts Small Business Open House
The Monroe County Division of Economic and Workforce Development will host an open house for area Small Businesses on May 31 from 10:30...
May 29, 20232 min read


Spirit Airlines Continues to Grow in Monroe County, Now Nonstop from ROC to Myrtle Beach!
Nonstop flights to the beaches of Myrtle Beach have officially arrived at the Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport...
May 24, 20232 min read
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