The Frederick Douglass Observatory at the Airport

What a powerful way to welcome visitors to Rochester! This special area at the Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport serves as a reminder that airports do more than connect people to their destinations—they also connect us to our past and our heritage.

RTS Shuttle to the VA Clinic

To help veterans in need of transportation to the VA Clinic on Calkins Road, we worked with RTS - Regional Transit Service & RTS Transit Center to launch a shuttle service that will run on a continuous loop every 20 minutes between the VA Clinic and Marketplace Mall.

AIRA ASL Smartphone App

Communication should never be a barrier to travel. The Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport now offers live, on-demand ASL interpretation through the AIRA ASL app — ensuring that deaf and hard-of-hearing travelers can get the support they need. 

Expanding Language Access in County Buildings

Monroe County is investing $200,000 in ARPA funds to provide iPads with access to over 350 languages, ensuring residents can communicate clearly and in real time at county facilities. These iPads will be available in public-facing offices, including the County Clerk’s Office, the DMV, the Veterans Service Agency, and more.

Increasing Digital Training and Home Wifi Access  

Internet access isn’t a luxury — it’s a necessity! That’s why we invested ARPA funding for the Monroe County Library System’s Wired for Opportunity program to expand free Wi-Fi, MiFi devices, tech training, and added new solar-powered Wi-Fi and charging stations in public spaces across Monroe County.

Monroe County Sheriff's Marine Unit 

From patrolling busy boating areas to responding to emergencies and enforcing safety regulations, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Marine Unit works tirelessly to protect everyone on our waterways. It was incredible to see their professionalism, precision, and preparedness firsthand during a ride along on Lake Ontario.

NYS Dept of Veteran's Services Commissioner Visit

Monroe County has invested in innovative programming that connects our local veterans with career training, mental health care, and peer support – just to name a few – ensuring no one is left behind. We were pleased to welcome Viviana DeCohen, NYS Commissioner of Veterans’ Services, to Monroe County to showcase the services we offer.

Celebrating PRIDE!

We celebrated Pride here in Monroe County during July and enthusiastically flew the Pride Progress flag to show our support of and commitment to our LGBTQIA+ friends and neighbors.

Wegmans Concerts by the Shore Series

RPO Conductor Jherrard Hardeman delivered a remarkable performance as part of the 37th season of the Concerts by the Shore series at Ontario Beach Park. The summer concert series continues every Wednesday through August, featuring a dynamic lineup that includes Magnetic Flow, The Dukes, Allegro, and Ruby Shooz.

Monroe Community Hospital Hospice & Palliative Care Center

Everyone deserves quality and compassionate care during life’s most difficult moments. The new Palliative Care and Hospice Unit at Monroe Community Hospital provides specialized care for patients that allow them to be surrounded by the comfort and support of their loved ones.

George Eastman Museum's 75th Anniversary

The George Eastman Museum commemorated their 75th year as the world’s oldest photography museum and a leading research and teaching institution. Their legacy has made a significant impact on the local economy and with the global photography community.

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