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Monroe County has unveiled a new online Youth Services Directory to help families find afterschool, summer, and wellness programs for children. County Executive Adam Bello, Mayor Malik Evans, and Goodwill of the Finger Lakes partnered to modernize and replace the outdated Youth Services Yellow Pages, discontinued in 2011. The updated tool provides real-time listings for […]
Monroe County officials and community leaders broke ground on a new 9/11 memorial at Gary Beikirch Park in Rochester. The monument aims to honor lives lost and celebrate first responders’ bravery while educating future generations. County Executive Adam Bello and Sheriff Todd Baxter emphasized the importance of memory, especially as younger generations grow up without […]
Goodwill of the Finger Lakes 211 Lifeline has launched an online youth services directory to connect families in Monroe County with essential programs. The platform helps caregivers, educators, and young people access opportunities in areas such as sports, education, employment, and wellness. County Executive Adam Bello encouraged local organizations to list their programs, ensuring families […]
Local officials in Monroe County are raising concerns about rising gun thefts, especially from unlocked cars and unsecured homes. On average, 43 guns are stolen from vehicles and 58 from homes each year—most due to improper storage. Rochester Police Chief Dave Smith and Deputy Eric Perkins urge gun owners to use safes and secure storage, […]
Monroe County First Assistant District Attorney Perry Duckles is set to serve as the county’s interim district attorney following Sandra Doorley’s retirement Sunday, according to a spokesperson for the DA’s office. The first assistant automatically takes on the responsibilities of the DA during a vacancy and stays in the role until a successor is elected […]
Peter Tonery, 74, of Hamlin, Monroe County, has been charged with possession of a sexual performance by a child after over 820,000 files depicting children in sexually explicit conduct were discovered on his electronic devices during an August 2023 home search. He was arrested and issued a court appearance ticket for September 15. The investigation, […]
Governor Hochul announced that over $4 million had been awarded to Monroe County for Youth Employment Programs to support the state’s fight against gun violence. Studies show that at-risk youth are less likely to engage in violence if they have a job. With this in mind, Hochul announced her plan to combat gun violence among youth. […]
Monroe County has become the first in New York state to launch a custom Alexa skill for recycling questions. This initiative is one of the few in the country. The Alexa skill is free to enable through the Alexa Skill Store on an Amazon smart device or by downloading the app on a smartphone. Residents can […]
Authorities in Rochester and Monroe County are warning the public about 29-year-old Oleksandr Levytskyy of Irondequoit, who is accused of stalking and harassing multiple women. He was recently arrested for following a woman to work and making sexual comments, then released due to state law. He had also been arrested in July for similar behavior. […]
Emergency crews responded to a construction site accident on Rush Henrietta Town Line Road in Monroe County after a dump truck tipped over on August 6. The crash occurred around 3 p.m., trapping the driver inside the cab. Firefighters from the Henrietta Fire District were able to extricate the individual, who suffered non-life-threatening injuries. The […]
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