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March 17, 2023

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Livingston County Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation Receives $653,600 In State Grant Funding


The Livingston County Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation was included among 127 award recipients to receive grant funding through the Statewide Health Care Facility Transformation Program after New York State Governor Kathy Hochul announced more than $658 million to strengthen and transform how healthcare is delivered across the state. 


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County Finalizes New Contract with Livingston County Deputy Sheriff’s Coalition


The contract, which runs through December 31, 2025 and is applicable to corrections officers, civilian dispatchers, clerical staff members and cooks (corrections), has several new provisions within the agreement designed to retain and attract employees from across the region.


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Board of Supervisors Declares March as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month


First celebrated in 1987, Developmental Disability Awareness Month has increased the public’s knowledge of the needs and the potential of those with disabilities. It has provided encouragement and opportunities for the developmentally disabled to lead productive lives.


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Department of Health Announces Upcoming Rabies Vaccination Clinics


The Livingston County Department of Health has announced a series of upcoming rabies clinics that are free and open to the public.


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Livingston County Historian’s Office Receives Grant to Aid in Digitization Efforts


The Livingston County Historian’s Office was recently awarded a Collection and Access Grant through the Rochester Regional Library Council that will be used to help with its archival and digitalization-related projects.


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Board of Supervisors Declares Month of March as March for Meals in Livingston County


The Livingston County Board of Supervisors has proclaimed the month of March as March for Meals in celebration of the County’s efforts to address food insecurity, loneliness and malnutrition in residents aged 60 and over.


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County Urges Eligible Residents to Sign Up for Federal Affordable Connectivity Program


The ACP, which is sponsored by the Federal Communications Commission, is designed to help ensure that households can afford the broadband services they need for work, school, healthcare, entertainment and more and provides an array of benefits for those who qualify.


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Timothy Cornell Recognized by Board of Supervisors as Veteran of the Month


Seaman Timothy Scott Cornell has been named the Livingston County Veteran of the Month in March and will be formally recognized at the Board of Supervisors Meeting on Wednesday, March 8, 2023.


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Department of Health Encouraging Screens for Kidney Issues as Part of National Kidney Month


March is National Kidney Month and the Livingston County Department of Health is encouraging residents to take steps to understand their kidney health and to schedule a routine screen to detect kidney disease.


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Board of Supervisors Proclaims March 3, 2023 as Employee Appreciation Day in Livingston County


The Livingston County Board of Supervisors has proclaimed March 3, 2023 to be Employee Appreciation Day in Livingston County. Additionally, the County plans to celebrate the dedication and passion of its workforce throughout the week of March 6th.


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March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month


March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month and Livingston County is reminding residents between the ages of 45-75 to talk their primary care physician about scheduling a routine screening. The County is also encouraging residents to wear blue on Friday in support of those who have been afflicted with the disease.


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Kelly Burns Named New Director of Tourism in Livingston County


Following a national search, Kelly Burns has been named Director of Tourism in Livingston County. Burns is scheduled to begin her new role in April.


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County Requests Proposals for Youth Sports and Education Opportunity Funding


The Livingston County Youth Bureau is currently seeking Requests for Proposals for the County’s Youth Sports and Education Opportunity Funding program. The deadline to submit a proposal is 4 p.m. on Friday, March 31, 2023.


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Livingston County Reaches New Collective Bargaining Agreement with CSEA


Livingston County is pleased to announce that it has agreed to a new contract with the Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) effective immediately.


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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.


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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. 


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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.


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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.



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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.


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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.



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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.


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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.


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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.


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