Brooks Announces Diamond Packaging is Business of the Month

Fri, Nov 20 2009

Monroe County Executive Maggie Brooks announced that Diamond Packaging, an industry leading high-end printing and packaging company, has been named Monroe County’s “Business of the Month.”

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Brooks Announces Schedule for Free H1N1 Vaccine Clinics

Tue, Nov 10 2009

Monroe County Executive Maggie Brooks was joined by County Public Health Director Dr. Andrew Doniger and Nancy Adams, Executive Director of the Monroe County Medical Society, to announce ten H1N1 Flu Clinics over a two-day period this month. 

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Brooks Breaks Ground on County's New Pediatrics and Visitation Center

Fri, Nov 06 2009

County Executive Maggie Brooks was joined by the County’s Human Services Commissioner Kelly Reed and Director of Public Health Dr. Andrew Doniger as the County broke ground on the Monroe County Pediatrics and Visitation Center.

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Monroe County Cuts the Ribbon on its First Dog Park

Thu, Nov 05 2009

Monroe County Executive Maggie Brooks cut the ribbon as Monroe County opened its first Dog Park at Greece Canal Park. Funding for the Dog Park was raised from non-County government partners by the Friends of the Monroe County Dog Parks.

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Sheriff's Office Collecting Pharmaceutical Waste at B-Zone Substation on Tuesdays

Mon, Nov 02 2009

The Monroe County Sheriff's Office and DES is partnering so that residents can drop off their unused, unwanted and/or expired medications to the Sheriff’s B-Zone Substation at 245 Summit Point Drive on Tuesdays only from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Brooks Announces National Senior Games Awarded to Monroe County

Fri, Oct 30 2009

Monroe County Executive Maggie Brooks announced that Monroe County will host the National Senior Games Championship and Euflexxa Hockey Championship in 2010, 2011, and 2012.

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Monroe County and Wegmans to Hold Pharmaceutical Collection Saturday

Mon, Oct 26 2009

In an effort to expand Monroe County’s award-winning pharmaceutical waste collection program, County Executive Maggie Brooks today announced that the County Department of Environmental Services (DES) is partnering with Wegmans to hold a free pharmaceutical waste collection on Saturday, October 31

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County Executive Brooks and Mayor Duffy Offer "Democracy Rides" To Disabled Voters

Mon, Oct 26 2009

County Executive Maggie Brooks and Mayor Robert J. Duffy announced today the creation of “Democracy Rides,” a volunteer effort to provide free rides to the polls for people with disabilities. The program is sponsored by the Monroe County-City of Rochester Council for People with Disabilities (COPD), an advisory board to the officials.

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Brooks Presents 2010 Budget: Stable Taxes, Spending Frozen, No Cuts To Services

Tue, Oct 20 2009

Emphasizing a focus on responsible, forward-thinking financial management, County Executive Maggie Brooks outlined her proposed budget for 2010.

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Brooks Announces Household Hazardous Waste Collection in Irondequoit

Fri, Oct 09 2009

Monroe County Executive Maggie Brooks announced that the County’s Department of Environmental (DES) services has partnered with the Town of Irondequoit to hold a free, appointment-only Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection at the town’s Department of Public Works on 25 Kings Highway, on Saturday, October 17^th, 2009 from 8 a.m. to 12 noon.

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Monroe County Recycling Education Campaign Concludes Public Outreach in Hilton

Thu, Oct 08 2009

The Monroe County Recycling Education Campaign concluded its outreach to area festival-goers at the Hilton Apple Festival. 

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Monroe County Hosts Inaugural Knowledge Bowl

Mon, Oct 05 2009

In an effort to promote reading to students throughout the area, Monroe County Executive Maggie Brooks and several County Legislators announced the conclusion of the Monroe County Summer Reading Program with the 2009 Knowledge Bowl. 

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County Educates Thousands About Recycling at Clothesline Arts Fest

Thu, Sep 17 2009

County Executive Maggie Brooks announced that Monroe County’s Recycling Education Campaign reached out to thousands of festival-goers at the Clothesline Arts Festival in Rochester last weekend. 

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Monroe County to Host Chili-Gates Household Hazardous Waste Collection

Wed, Sep 16 2009

Monroe County Executive Maggie Brooks announced that the County’s Department of Environmental Services (DES) has partnered up with the Towns of Chili, Gates, Wheatland, Riga, and the Villages of Scottsville and Churchville to hold an appointment-only Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection at the Town of Chili Highway Garage, 3235 Chili Avenue, on Saturday, September 19^th, 2009 from 8 a.m. to 12 noon.

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Brooks Announces LiDestri Foods is Business of the Month

Wed, Sep 02 2009

Monroe County Executive Maggie Brooks announced that LiDestri Foods Inc., a full-service contract manufacturer and private labeler of pasta, sauces, dips, and salsas, has been named Monroe County’s “Business of the Month."

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Monroe County and Town of Sweden DPW Partner for Free Pharmaceutical Waste Collection

Mon, Aug 24 2009

Monroe County Executive Maggie Brooks announced that the County is partnering with the Town of Sweden Department of Public Works to hold a free pharmaceutical waste collection on Saturday, September 12^th, 2009. 

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County and Waste Management to Hold Pharmaceutical Collection Saturday

Thu, Aug 20 2009

Monroe County Executive Maggie Brooks today announced that the County is partnering with Waste Management to hold a free pharmaceutical waste collection on Saturday, August 22^nd, 2009 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Mill Seat Landfill in Riga.

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Monroe County Unveils First LEED Silver Certified "Green" Project

Tue, Aug 18 2009

Monroe County Executive Maggie Brooks and Monroe Community College (MCC) President Anne M. Kress unveiled the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) plaque at MCC’s Louis S. and Molly B. Wolk Center for Excellence in Nursing.

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Monroe County and Wegmans Partner for Pharmaceutical Collections

Mon, Aug 10 2009

Monroe County Executive Maggie Brooks announced that the County Department of Environmental Services (DES) and Wegmans are partnering to expand the County’s award-winning pharmaceutical collection program. 

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County Unveils Program Which Offers Emergency Service to Special Needs Residents

Thu, Aug 06 2009

Monroe County Executive Maggie Brooks and 911 Director John Merklinger announced that the County’s Emergency Communications Department has unveiled its Special People in Need 911 (SPIN 911) initiative. 

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Brooks, Legislators Encourage Students to Participate in Summer Reading Program

Wed, Aug 05 2009

Monroe County Executive Maggie Brooks and several County Legislators rallied young readers across the County to promote participation in the inaugural Monroe County Summer Reading Program. 

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Brooks Announces Post Central is Business of the Month

Wed, Jul 29 2009

Monroe County Executive Maggie Brooks announced that Post Central, a Creative Communications Company, has been named Monroe County’s “Business of the Month.”

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Monroe County Recycling Education Program Gets Message Out to Crowds

Thu, Jul 16 2009

County Executive Maggie Brooks unveiled Monroe County’s new Recycling Education Campaign, which aims to inform consumers on the wide variety of paper products that can be recycled. The campaign includes television advertisements and recycling education outreach at local public events.

Recycling at Corn Hill Arts Festival (ppt, 2747.5k)

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Brooks Announces $50,000 Grant for Mercier Literacy Program

Tue, Jul 14 2009

Monroe County Executive Maggie Brooks joined Mercier Literacy Program founder George Mercier to announce that Monroe County will award funding to the non-profit for the continued expansion of its literacy program that helps Rochester City School children learn to read. 

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County Announces Participation in Community Asset Mapping Project

Fri, Jul 10 2009

Monroe County Executive Maggie Brooks today announced the Rochester-Monroe County Youth Bureau is among the partnership of agencies participating in the Rochester Community Asset Mapping Project (RCAMP). Asset Mapping enhances and increases connections between people and organizations so that they each best benefit from each other’s services.

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Monroe County Announces Free Document Shredding Day

Tue, Jul 07 2009

County Executive Maggie Brooks announced that Monroe County will be partnering with Metro Waste Paper Recovery U.S., Inc. and its subcontractor Nova Records Management for a Community Document Shred Day on Saturday, July 11^th, 2009 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Monroe County Transfer Station in Rochester.

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Brooks Unveils Monroe County's New Recycling Education Program

Mon, Jul 06 2009

County Executive Maggie Brooks unveiled Monroe County’s new Recycling Education Campaign, which aims to inform consumers on the wide variety of paper products that can be recycled. The campaign includes television advertisements and recycling education outreach at local public events.

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Brooks Announces Seneca Park Zoo Discount for Active Military Members

Tue, Jun 30 2009

Monroe County Executive Maggie Brooks announced that the Seneca Park Zoo is offering a $2 discount on general admission fees for Active Duty Military personnel and their immediate family members. 

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Brooks Launches Monroe County Summer Reading Program

Tue, Jun 23 2009

County Executive Maggie Brooks unveiled the inaugural Monroe County Summer Reading Program at the Strong National Museum of Play’s “Reading Adventureland.” The program is free and open to all children ages 5-14. 

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Free Outdoor "Movies in the Parks" Return for the 2009 Summer Season

Wed, Jun 17 2009

County Executive Maggie Brooks announced that the County’s “Movies in the Parks” series will return for the 2009 season this summer.

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Monroe County Applauds US Sled Hockey Team on its First World Title

Thu, Jun 11 2009

Monroe County Executive Maggie Brooks, Legislature President Wayne Zyra, and Legislators Jack Driscoll and Jose Cruz honored the USA National Sled Hockey Team for its gold medal win at the 2009 International Paralympic Committee Ice Sledge Hockey World Championship Games. 

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Brooks Announces Northwest Regional Household Hazardous Waste Collection

Tue, Jun 09 2009

County Executive Maggie Brooks announced the Monroe County Department of Environmental Services (DES) has partnered up with the towns of Sweden, Hamlin, Clarkson, Ogden and Parma and the villages of Brockport, Hilton and Spencerport to hold a household hazardous waste (HHW) collection on Saturday, June 13^th, 2009 from 8 a.m. to 12 noon at the Sweden Highway Garage on 40 White Road in Brockport.

 

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Brooks Announces Television Recycling and Reuse Options

Fri, Jun 05 2009

Monroe County Executive Maggie Brooks announced recycling and reuse options for residents who have televisions that may be affected by next week’s DTV digital conversion. On Friday, June 12^th, 2009, federal law requires that all full-power TV broadcast stations halt broadcasting in analog format and switch to digital format. This change will cause certain older TVs to no longer function.

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Brooks Announces Winners of Monroe County's 2009 Wellness Program

Thu, Jun 04 2009

County Executive Maggie Brooks announced the winners of the 2009 Monroe County “Get Real Fit” contest and “Eat Well, Live Well” challenge. The competitions are part of the County’s Employee Wellness Program, which promotes healthier lifestyles while protecting taxpayers through decreased health care costs and increased workforce productivity.

Cups winner Dick Marthaller, Steps winner Mike Read (jpg, 1678.9k)

Eat Well, Live Well Winners - Jail Bureau (jpg, 1817.3k)

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Brooks Announces 2009 STOP DWI Poster Contest Winners

Fri, May 22 2009

Monroe County Executive Maggie Brooks recognized eight local high school students as winners of the 21^st Annual Monroe County STOP DWI Poster Contest.

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Brooks Announces Fieldtex Products, Inc. is Business of the Month

Mon, May 18 2009

Monroe County Executive Maggie Brooks announced that Fieldtex Products, Inc., a leading textile and medical products manufacturer and distributor has been named Monroe County’s “Business of the Month."

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Brooks Joins ConServe For Major Job Announcement

Mon, May 11 2009

County Executive Maggie Brooks joined ConServe President, Mark E. Davitt, to announce that ConServe has been awarded a position on an elite student loan collection contract from the U.S. Department of Education.

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Brooks Expands Day Care Program

Thu, May 07 2009

County Executive Maggie Brooks announced that Monroe County will expand its subsidized day care program by returning the eligibility rate to 165% of the poverty level.

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Brooks Unveils New "Monroe County Guide to Prom Safety"

Thu, Apr 30 2009

Monroe County Executive Maggie Brooks unveiled the new “Monroe County Guide to Prom Safety” at Gates Chili High School.

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Monroe County H1N1 Influenza Update

Thu, Apr 30 2009

Monroe County Executive Maggie Brooks and the County Department of Public Health are closely monitoring the current outbreak of H1N1 Influenza or "Swine Flu." There have been 19 confirmed cases in Monroe County. Click to Receive the Latest Public Health Alerts on Twitter

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Brooks Announces County DES Receives Prestigious EPA Award

Wed, Apr 22 2009

County Executive Maggie Brooks announced that the Monroe County Department of Environmental Services has received a 2009 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Environmental Quality Award. 

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County, Webster & Penfield Host Free Household Hazardous Waste Collection

Tue, Apr 21 2009

Monroe County Executive Maggie Brooks announced that the County Department of Environmental Services has teamed up with the towns of Webster and Penfield for a free, appointment only household hazardous waste collection on Saturday, April 25, 2009 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Webster Highway Garage at 1005 Picture Parkway.

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Video of Legislature Meetings Available on County Website

Mon, Apr 20 2009

Majority Leader Dan Quatro announced that video of the most recent Legislature meeting is now available on MonroeCounty.gov.  The online broadcasting of the full legislature meetings as well as the committee meetings is the product of a new media system the Monroe County Legislature approved purchasing earlier this year. 

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Brooks, Legislators Welcome Taiwan Ambassador

Wed, Apr 15 2009

Monroe County Executive Maggie Brooks, President of the Monroe County Legislature Wayne Zyra and Legislator Anthony Daniele (R-East Rochester, Pittsford) welcomed Ambassador Kenneth Liao of the Taipei Economics and Culture Office to Monroe County.

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Brooks Announces Plan for Green Energy at Airport

Tue, Apr 14 2009

Monroe County Executive Maggie Brooks introduced a referral to the Monroe County Legislature that would amend the 2009 operating budget for the County Department of Aviation.  The revision would provide funding for a Green Energy Initiatives Project, which will place wind turbines and solar panels on the roof of the Greater Rochester International Airport (GRIA).  The project will be completed at no cost to County taxpayers.

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Brooks, Daniele, Town of Pittsford Unveil New Bus for Senior Nutrition Program

Tue, Apr 07 2009

County Executive Maggie Brooks joined Town of Pittsford Deputy Supervisor Sandra Zutes and Monroe County Legislator Anthony Daniele (Pittsford, East Rochester) in unveiling a new bus that will help improve access to the Town of Pittsford’s senior nutrition program.

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Brooks Re-Opens Historic Glass Dome of Lamberton Conservatory

Fri, Apr 03 2009

Culminating a 10-month long reconstruction, County Executive Maggie Brooks cut the ribbon to re-open the iconic glass dome of Monroe County’s Lamberton Conservatory.

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Brooks Announces ELO Touchsystems is Business of the Month

Thu, Apr 02 2009

Monroe County Executive Maggie Brooks announced that ELO TouchSystems, a global leader in touch screen technology, has been named Monroe County’s “Business of the Month”.

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Brooks Announces Projects Approved by COMIDA

Wed, Mar 18 2009

Monroe County Executive Maggie Brooks announced that the County of Monroe Industrial Development Agency (COMIDA) approved assistance for four local economic development projects.

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Brooks Announces 2009 Air Show Will Be Held At Ontario Beach

Tue, Mar 17 2009

Monroe County Executive Maggie Brooks announced that the 2009 ESL International Air and Water Show will showcase one our area’s most popular summer-time destinations and serve as an official kick-off for the summer event season in Monroe County.

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Brooks Announces Federal Stimulus Package Will Assist Local Taxpayers

Thu, Mar 05 2009

County Executive Maggie Brooks announced that Monroe County will receive an estimated $66 million in Federal Medicaid Assistance Percentage (FMAP) funding as a result of the recently passed federal economic stimulus package.

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Brooks Announces White Tigers To Visit Zoo

Wed, Feb 25 2009

County Executive Maggie Brooks announced that Monroe County’s Seneca Park Zoo will be the temporary home for two White Tigers, throughout the summer of 2009.

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Brooks Announces Sendec Corporation Is Business Of The Month

Tue, Feb 24 2009

Monroe County Executive Maggie Brooks announced that SenDEC Corporation, a comprehensive electronic manufacturing services company, has been named Monroe County’s “Business of the Month”.

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Monroe County Cracks Down On Improper Medicaid Practices at Local Pharmacy

Mon, Feb 23 2009

Monroe County Executive Maggie Brooks and Medicaid Inspector General James G. Sheehan announced that the County and the Inspector General’s Office have identified more than $3.3 million in Medicaid claim overpayments made to Saratoga Pharmacy in Rochester.

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Brooks Dedicates Park in Honor of President Lincoln's 200th Birthday

Thu, Feb 12 2009

In recognition of the 200th anniversary of President Abraham Lincoln’s birth, Monroe County Executive Maggie Brooks announced that the County has renamed Irondequoit Bay Park East in his honor.

Press Release (pdf, 103.9k)

Abraham Lincoln Park Map (pdf, 149.2k)

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Brooks, Majority Caucus Propose Adding School District Representation to Council of Governments

Thu, Feb 12 2009

Expanding upon Monroe County’s efforts to promote cooperation and collaboration amongst local governments, County Executive Maggie Brooks and the County Legislature's Republican Caucus have proposed adding representation for local school districts to the Monroe County Council of Governments.

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Brooks Announces Achieve Results Corp. is Business of the Month

Mon, Feb 02 2009

Monroe County Executive Maggie Brooks announced that Achieve Results Corp., an innovative leader in the field of speech recognition software training has been named Monroe County’s “Business of the Month”.

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Brooks Announces New Services To County's Human Resources Website

Thu, Jan 01 2009

Monroe County Executive Maggie Brooks announced several upgrades to the Monroe County Human Resources Civil Service website. These enhancements allow users to apply online for Civil Service examinations throughout Monroe County.

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Brooks Announces Pharmaceutical Waste Collection

Wed, Apr 15 2009

County Executive Maggie Brooks announced that the Monroe County Department of Environmental Services, Sheriff’s Office, Wegmans Food Markets, Covanta Niagara and the Center for Environmental Information have partnered to hold “Check, Collect, Control” - a free pharmaceutical waste collection.

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