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Monroe County Executive Adam Bello Proclaims Week of Sept. 19-25 as "Sheriffs' Week"

Monroe County Executive Adam Bello today proclaimed the upcoming week of September 19-25 as Sheriffs’ Week, to highlight and thank the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office for its work to keep the community safe.

County Executive Bello Proposes Trust Fund for Monroe County's Share of Opioid Settlement

Legislation submitted today urges the Monroe County Legislature to accept the funds and ensure the money is spent on addiction services

Monroe County Executive Adam Bello Unveils War On Terror Memorial

Monroe County Executive Adam Bello today cut the ribbon on of Monroe County’s War on Terror Memorial, which honors the sacrifices made by local fallen service members.

Attorney General James and Monroe County Executive Bello Discuss Opioids Crisis in Monroe County

Leaders Discuss Funds Going to Monroe County from AG’s Lawsuits, Challenges Monroe County Continues to Face.

Monroe County Executive Adam Bello Announces The Launch of Fast Forward Monroe 2.0

Monroe County Executive Adam Bello today announced the launch of Fast Forward Monroe 2.0, an expansion of the successful Fast Forward Monroe Small Business Grant Assistance initiative.

Monroe County to Assist Afghan Interpreters and Their Families

Monroe County Executive Adam Bello today directed the Monroe County Veterans Service Agency (VSA) to offer certain veterans benefits to Afghan interpreters and their families who we are welcoming to our area.

Monroe County Executive Bello Announces Bicentennial Celebration With the Rochester Red Wings

Friday's game will feature fireworks and demonstrations by reenactors from the Genesee Country Village & Museum of how baseball was played in the 19th Century.

County/City Emergency Rental Assistance Program EPPI 2.0 Has So Far Provided More Than $16 Million in Help to County Residents

Since its inception in late March, the joint Monroe County/City of Rochester Emergency Rental Assistance Program (EPPI 2.0) has provided nearly $16 million in funding to help keep county residents in their homes, Monroe County Executive Adam Bello and Mayor Lovely Warren announced today.

Recommendations from the Commission on Racial and Structural Equity (RASE) added to Commission Website

Monroe County Executive Adam Bello and Rochester Mayor Lovely Warren are pleased to announce the launch of the updated website for the Commission on Racial and Structural Equity (RASE). This comes as the Commission moves into the Community Leadership phase of its implementation plan.

Statement from Monroe County Executive Adam Bello on Governor Kathy Hochul

History was made this morning as Kathy Hochul was sworn in as New York’s first female Governor. Governor Hochul is no stranger to Monroe County and has always been responsive and ready to help during her service as Lt. Governor...

Joint Statement from Monroe County Executive Adam Bello and Public Health Commissioner Dr. Michael Mendoza on FDA approval of Pfizer Vaccine

"Full FDA approval means this vaccine has undergone intense scrutiny by world class scientists, and the vaccine has proven to be safe and effective..."

Monroe County Executive Adam Bello Vetoes Republican County Legislature Majority Referral That Handcuffs County Pandemic Response

Monroe County Executive Adam J. Bello today vetoed a Republican Legislature Majority referral that requires any purchase, of any size, made from the Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), to be approved by the Legislature beforehand.

County Executive Bello makes Communications and Aviation Appointments

County Executive Adam Bello announced today that he has appointed Director of Communications and Special Events Steve Barz to serve as Assistant Director of Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport. Gary Walker will succeed Barz as Monroe County’s new Director of Communications and Special Events and Tanner Jubenville will also join the communications team.

Statement From Monroe County Executive Adam Bello on Andrew Cuomo

"Andrew Cuomo’s decision to step down is the right thing to do given the seriousness of the findings in the Attorney General’s report..."

Bello Announces Frontier Airlines Starting Nonstop Service to Miami International Airport (MIA)

Monroe County Executive Adam Bello is pleased to announce that Frontier Airlines will add a new destination from the Frederick Douglass - Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) on November 4, 2021 to Miami International Airport (MIA).

Unvaccinated County Health Workers, Health System Employees Will Be Required To Undergo Regular COVID Testing After Sept. 8

Employees of Monroe Community Hospital, the Monroe County Department of Public Health, Rochester Regional Health, URMC, the University of Rochester and UR Medicine affiliates will need to be vaccinated by Wednesday, Sept. 8, or undergo frequent regular COVID testing.

Monroe County Recommends Masking in all Public Indoor Facilities, Requiring Masking of All County Employees in County-operated Facilities

In response to the CDC adding Monroe County to the “substantial transmission” of COVID-19 category over the weekend, Monroe County Executive Adam Bello and Commissioner of Public Health Dr. Michael Mendoza are recommending masking of all residents in all indoor facilities.

County/City Emergency Rental Assistance Program EPPI 2.0 Has So Far Provided More Than $10 Million in Help to County Residents

Since its inception in late March, the joint Monroe County/City of Rochester Emergency Rental Assistance Program (EPPI 2.0) has provided more than $10 million in funding to help keep county residents in their homes.

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Democratic members of the Monroe County Legislature will meet at 4:30 p.m. September 9 to select a representative to serve on the Legislative District Revision Commission.
Members of the public may view the livestream here.