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Livingston County's Bi-Weekly e-Newsletter
February 17, 2023
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Village of Geneseo to Receive $4.5 Million Through NY Forward Initiative
New York State Governor Kathy Hochul demonstrated her commitment to revitalizing New York’s downtowns and furthering economic development on Monday after announcing that the Village of Geneseo is one of two municipalities within the Finger Lakes region to be awarded $4.5 million in funding through the New York Forward initiative.
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Livingston County Urges Governor's Office to Raise Daily Medicaid Rate
With a number of nursing homes and rehabilitation centers closing across New York State due to rising costs and financial struggles along with increased governmental regulations caused by COVID-19, the need to be reimbursed a percentage based on today’s rates has become imperative to being able to provide critical, high-quality care.
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE COUNTY'S REQUEST!
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County Celebrates National Entrepreneurship Week
February 11-18 marks National Entrepreneurship Week and Livingston County is proud to recognize those that have turned their ideas into reality throughout our communities.
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SNAP Emergency Allotments Ending in February
The Livingston County Department of Social Services has an important update concerning Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Emergency Allotments, which are scheduled to end this month.
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County Joins with Other Municipalities in Voicing Concerns Related to Medical Assistance Percentage
Livingston County is joining with a growing chorus that includes the New York State Association of Counties in calling on the State of New York to continue providing pass-through assistance from Affordable Care Act Enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage funds
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Environmental Management Council Seek to Recognize Contributions to Livingston County Environment
This year marks the 53rd Anniversary of Earth Day. The Livingston County Environmental Management Council (EMC) is seeking nominations for its 25th Annual Earth Day Award.
NOMINATE HERE!
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Livingston County Water and Sewer Authority Launches New Website
The Livingston County Water & Sewer Authority (LCWSA) has today unveiled a newly redesigned website at www.lcwsa.us.
VISIT THE NEWLY DESIGNED SITE HERE!
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County Connections - Tracy Byrd
In the latest round of County Connections, we check in with Tracy Byrd who works in Workforce Development.
LEARN MORE ABOUT TRACY HERE!
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In honor of Black History Month during February, the County Historian’s Office recognizes Sgt. Adeline Cox.
Adeline L. (Noakes) Cox (1920-1980) grew up in York and Avon. In December 1942, when she enlisted for service during World War II, she was among the first African American women from the area to join the Women’s Army Corps (WAC).
In early 1943, Cox arrived in Fort Des Moines, Iowa, with a contingent of Black women. The group completed five-week basic training, where enlistees were segregated. Cox was then stationed at Camp Breckinridge, Kentucky, for several months and was promoted to mess sergeant. As an officer in the cooking division, Cox was responsible for five cooks and seven kitchen police and planned meals for 100 women. Like all other Black WACs, Adeline Cox was not able to serve overseas. White WACs began entering the war theater in 1943, but this opportunity was not possible for Black units until January 1945.
After being honorably discharged in late 1943, Adeline Cox went to work at Bausch and Lomb in Rochester. She married and relocated to Washington, D.C., in the early 1950s and passed away in 1980.
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February is American Heart Month
February is American Heart Month and Livingston County is encouraging residents to focus on their cardiovascular health and talk to a primary care provider for more information.
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Avon CSD Raises Funds for County Veteran's Services Dept.
The Avon Central School District (CSD) recently donated more than $1,000 to the Livingston County Veteran’s Services Department to help support local veterans throughout the County.
MORE INFORMATION AVAILABLE HERE!
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Board of Supervisors Approves Legislative Agenda
The Livingston County Board of Supervisors was unanimous in its approval of the County’s legislative priorities at its latest public meeting and will now share those goals with New York State for consideration when crafting its own Legislative Agenda.
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Dow Road Bridge Rehabilitation Wins American Public Works Association Project of the Year Award
The Genesee Valley Branch of the American Public Works Association (APWA) has awarded Livingston County with the Project of the Year Award for its work on the Dow Road Bridge Rehabilitation Project in the Town of York.
LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS ACCOMPLISHMENT HERE!
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County Proclaims February 3, 2023 as Four Chaplains Day
The Livingston County Board of Supervisors has proclaimed February 3, 2023 to be Four Chaplains Day across the County.
On February 3, 1943, the United States Army Transport Dorchester was one of three ships en route to an American base in Greenland carrying 902 servicemen, merchant seaman and civilian workers. While nearing its destination, the Dorchester was suddenly attacked by a German submarine, which fired a torpedo that instantly killed scores and injured many more.
READ MORE ABOUT THEIR HEROICS HERE
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Livingston County Names Kristen Fisher Director of Community Mental Health Services
The Livingston County Board of Supervisors has named Kristen Fisher as the County’s Director of Community Mental Health Services, effective February 6, 2023.
LEARN MORE ABOUT KRISTEN HERE!
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Catholic Charities Steuben/Livingston is First to Sign Healthy Meeting Policy
Be Well in Livingston is a community-led effort of the Genesee Valley Health Partnership. This is also a vital initiative of the Livingston County Community Health Improvement Plan. The objective of this initiative is to reduce obesity in children and adults by coming together to create healthier places to live, work and play. The focus is to eat better, move more and stress less.
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County Historian’s Office Touts Newly Designed Record Index
The Livingston County Historian’s Office has an improved tool designed to assist the public with research-related needs after recently making significant upgrades to its Record Index.
The database, which is at the core of the office’s public offerings, now holds over 388,000 entries including names from school records, newspapers, naturalizations, church records, veteran files and more. The bulk of the references date from the early 1800s through the early 1900s and offer an exceptional starting point for local history researchers. The database is also completely free to use and is available at all times to anyone with an internet connection.
CHECK IT OUT HERE!
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County Supports CCE Livingston with $542.5K Budget Allocation
Livingston County is proud to help support the work of Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) Livingston through a $542,500 funding allocation included in the County’s 2023 budget.
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Livingston County Board of Supervisors Announces ARPA Allocations
The Livingston County Board of Supervisors recently announced the allocation of nearly $2.9 million as part of its multi-year spending plan of one-time federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) stimulus funds.
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The American Heart Association says that the terms "cardiac arrest" and "heart attack" are often used interchangeably, but they are not the same. Cardiac arrest occurs when the heart malfunctions & stops beating unexpectedly. Call 911 & push hard & fast in the center of the chest until help arrives.
A heart attack occurs when blood flow to the heart is blocked. Call 911 at the first sign.
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County Receives $500,000 in Federal Funding to Support Small Business Growth
Livingston County’s economic development goals will take a big step forward in 2023 and beyond after U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand secured $500,000 in federal funding to support a County-led initiative focused on the creation, growth and advocacy for small businesses.
FIND THE FULL RELEASE HERE!
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Veterans in Suicide Crisis can go to VA or Non-VA Healthcare Facility for Free Emergency Care
Veterans in acute suicidal crisis can now go to any VA or non-VA health care facility for emergency health care at no cost – including inpatient or crisis residential care for up to 30 days and outpatient care for up to 90 days. Veterans do not need to be enrolled in the VA system to use this benefit.
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Livingston County Invests in Local OWWL Libraries with $100K Budget Allocation
Livingston County is proud to help support the OWWL Library System through a $100,000 funding allocation included in the County’s 2023 budget.
READ MORE HERE!
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Soil and Water Conservation District Accepting Order Forms for Tree and Shrub Seedling Program
Now in its 81st year, the Livingston County Soil and Water Conservation District is accepting orders as part of its Conservation Tree and Shrub Seedling Program.
PLACE YOUR ORDER HERE!
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Department of Homeland Security Extends Deadline to Obtain REAL ID
Passed by Congress in 2005 following a 9/11 Commission recommendation, the REAL ID Act establishes minimum security standards for state-issued driver’s licenses and identification cards.
Read on to Find Out When the New Deadline is!
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