Monroe County Top Stories

Brooks Directs 120 Local Workers To Start Vital Projects and Avoid Loss of Federal Funds

Tue, 21 May 2013 07:00:00 EDT

County Executive takes action in hopes of saving 120 jobs & protecting public safety, calls on Democrats to fully-fund road projects to completion

Brooks Unveils 2013 Monroe County Prom Safety Campaign

Fri, 10 May 2013 07:00:00 EDT

Parents and high school students encouraged to sign “Prom Pledge”

Download: 2013monroecountyguidetopromsafety.pdf

Brooks Selects Former City Police Chief to Serve as Public Safety Director

Thu, 09 May 2013 15:50:00 EDT

Monroe County Executive Maggie Brooks announced her appointment of David T. Moore to the position of Monroe County Public Safety Director. Moore is best known locally for his service as Rochester Police Chief under former Mayor Bob Duffy, as well as his tenure as Director of the City’s Office of Public Integrity. His appointment follows the retirement of Steve Bowman, who had served as Monroe County Public Safety Director since 2004.

Brooks Calls on Congress to Protect Local Travelers and Jobs

Mon, 06 May 2013 07:00:00 EDT

County Executive traveling to Washington to address potential consequences of sequester fix; FAA funding shift could impact ROC, aviation safety, and local jobs.

Brooks Announces Birth of Two Lion Cubs At Seneca Park Zoo

Thu, 25 April 2013 16:00:00 EDT

Monroe County Executive Maggie Brooks welcomed two lion cubs born on March 7 at the Seneca Park Zoo and will soon reside in the A Step Into Africa Exhibit. The cubs, one male and one female, born to first-time parents Asha and Chester who have lived at the Zoo since the lion exhibit opened last year. Their initial litter numbered four cubs, two of which failed to thrive and did not live past the first two weeks.

Brooks Kicks-Off Monroe County’s 2013 United Way Campaign

Wed, 13 March 2013 07:00:00 EDT

County ExecutiveMaggie Brooks,joined by United Way President and Chief Executive Officer Peter Carpino, kicked-off the 2013 United Way of Greater Rochester Campaign for Monroe County employees.

Brooks Hosts Inaugural Intergenerational Women's Professional Brunch

Sat, 09 March 2013 07:00:00 EDT

County Executive Maggie Brooks hosted the first-ever Intergenerational Women’s Professional Brunch. Special guests included some of the area’s most prominent women leaders and the event provided an unparalleled mentoring opportunity for local female high school students.

Brooks Unveils 2013 Budget

Wed, 14 November 2012 08:51:38 EDT

Maintaining a steadfast commitment to protect local taxpayers, County Executive Maggie Brooks presented her proposed Budget for 2013.