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Dr. Michael Mendoza, the former Monroe County Commissioner of Public Health, signed a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) upon his sudden resignation, prohibiting any discussion regarding the specifics of his departure. Serving since 2016, including through the COVID-19 pandemic, Mendoza resigned in March 2024, shortly after his reappointment in August 2022. The terms of the NDA prevent […]
Rochester, NY, is currently under a flood watch as a result of heavy rainfall, with temperatures staying in the 40s. The flood watch encompasses areas from Rochester to Buffalo, including Monroe, Livingston, Wyoming, Genesee, Orleans, and Erie counties, and is expected to remain in place through Thursday afternoon. Forecasters predict over an inch of rain […]
Monroe County is moving closer to considering a $1 million study on the feasibility of replacing Rochester Gas and Electric (RG&E) with a public utility, amid community complaints about the energy company’s billing practices and customer service. The county’s environment and public works committee voted 4-3 in favor of a referral, setting the stage for […]
Monroe County Executive Adam Bello provided an update on the forensic review concerning the Community Resource Collaborative (CRC)’s handling of funds allocated for the Neighborhood Collaborative Project. The CRC, designated as the fiduciary for the project, was responsible for distributing $7.1 million from the American Rescue Plan Act funds to enhance residents’ quality of life […]
Monroe County executive’s plans to address the Rochester’s housing crisis with a four-pronged plan. Monroe County is using $7.8 million from the American Rescue Plan to fund it. During a the press conference, Monroe County Executive Adam Bello’s plan has the following four programs: The housing search navigator and after care program. These navigators will help […]
Monroe County is expanding its bus safety initiative by introducing stop-arm cameras on school buses within the Greece Central School District. The move aims to deter drivers from illegally passing buses when their lights are flashing, a common and hazardous issue according to the district’s superintendent, Kathleen Graupman. The program, which commenced in Hilton last […]
Toyota Material Handling North America (TMHNA) is set to launch an advanced energy storage solutions development and test center in Henrietta, Monroe County. This initiative aims to bolster the ‘Finger Lakes Forward’ movement, which is focused on economic growth in the region. The new Toyota facility will enhance the company’s efforts in developing advanced energy […]
Danielle Ponder, an international R&B/soul artist, has been chosen to create and perform the theme song for the new Apple TV+ series “Manhunt.” Announced via X (previously Twitter), the series is a conspiracy thriller that delves into the pursuit of John Wilkes Booth following the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, aiming to illuminate aspects of this […]
Monroe County Executive Adam Bello temporarily suspended American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to the Community Resource Collaborative (CRC), which managed millions of federal dollars for community outreach. This decision came after the CRC reported financial mismanagement that led to an employee’s termination. The CRC was responsible for distributing nearly $7.2 million over four years […]
Monroe County Executive Adam Bello just announced the county will put a hold on the American Rescue Plan Act funding for a program due to funds being mishandled by a local organization The Community Resource Collaborative. After reviewing the money errors, the organization contacted Monroe County to report the mishap and dismissed an employee. The […]