MicroAdvantage Loan Program

Small businesses are the backbone of our economy. Halligan Creative Arts Therapy utilized Monroe County’s MicroAdvantage Loan Program to acquire a new building and grow their team, allowing them to support even more individuals! Discover how we can help your small business thrive - MonroeCountyBusiness.org

School Food Waste Diversion Pilot Program

Many young people want to know what they can do to reduce their carbon footprint. Monroe School districts can now apply for the School Food Waste Diversion Pilot Program and have their students take an active role in reducing cafeteria food waste. 

Monroe County To Honor Fallen Officer Jamieson Ritter

Renaming the lodge in Webster Park in honor of Officer Jamieson Ritter is a tribute to the selflessness he exhibited when serving his community and our nation. Jamieson’s heroic actions and ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty will be remembered by the people he served and by the residents of Monroe County. 

Announcing the Creation of Monroe County's Deaf Equity Council

Monroe County is committed to inclusion. The new Deaf Equity Council (DEC) will advocate for Deaf, DeafBlind & Hard of Hearing residents. This community-led initiative will break barriers, improve language access & ensure equal opportunities. 

Centralized Arraignment Court (CAP) Opens

The Centralized Arraignment Part (CAP) Court is now in session! This new central arraignment process, included in my 2025 budget, allows police officers to return to duty faster, defendants quicker access to legal representation, and court operations to run more efficiently throughout the County.

Red Wings Performance Center

We recently unveiled the @RocRedWings Performance Center, a new batting practice and workout facility - the final piece of multi-year improvement projects at Innovative Field to ensure that families will be able to enjoy Red Wings baseball for years to come!

Monroe Community Hospital’s Simulation Center Wins Prestigious Award

Monroe County is investing in health workers who care for our community's most vulnerable citizens. Kudos to our Monroe Community Hospital for winning the 2024 Innovation of the Year Award from LeadingAge New York for its Simulation Center that has transformed medical training at MCH!

Irish Heritage Celebrations

Our community came together to celebrate the rich and vibrant Irish heritage through several events, including the annual Tops St. Patrick’s Day Parade, which honored the Irish immigrants who played a crucial role in building the Erie Canal. We also enjoyed a special concert by East Rochester High School’s Roisin Dubh on St. Patrick’s Day 🍀

Clock of Nations Returns to Downtown

Rochester’s beloved Clock of Nations has returned to public display in the heart of downtown at Tower 280! Thanks to Ken Glazer and his team at Buckingham Properties for meticulously restoring this extraordinary piece of art – and our city’s heritage - for all to enjoy

Construction is in Full Swing at the fairlife Project in Webster

Thanks to our historic COMIDA investment, this economic development project is set to become the largest dairy production plant in the Northeastern U.S. It’s great to see the progress and we can’t wait to cut the ribbon!

Genesee Brewing Company - Innovation and Jobs

The Genesee Brewery has been a Rochester staple for nearly 150 years and today it’s stronger than ever. They recently held a ribbon cutting for their new canning line that will transform the brewery into a world-class beverage packaging facility and adds 57 new jobs at the brewery.

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