Monroe County Top Stories

MONROE COUNTY EXECUTIVE ADAM BELLO ANNOUNCES SOME COUNTY FACILITIES TO CLOSE ON FRIDAY, JUNE 5

Thu, 04 June 2020 15:40:10 EDT

Monroe County Executive Adam Bello today announced the following closures of County facilities on Friday, June 5: Monroe County Office Building (39 W. Main St., Rochester) & CityPlace (50 W. Main St., Rochester)

MONROE COUNTY EXECUTIVE ADAM BELLO ISSUES VETO OF COUNTY LEGISLATURE MEASURE

Wed, 03 June 2020 20:41:07 EDT

Legislation Would Have Created Patronage Positions at the Monroe County Board of Elections. (Updated with statement regarding veto override)

MONROE COUNTY EXECUTIVE ADAM BELLO AND MAYOR LOVELY WARREN ANNOUNCE UPDATE TO ROC COVID SYMPTOM TRACKER

Wed, 03 June 2020 10:50:12 EDT

Monroe County Executive Adam Bello and Rochester Mayor Lovely Warren joined Common Ground Health CEO Wade Norwood today to announce an update to the region’s ROC COVID screening tool.

COUNTY EXECUTIVE ADAM BELLO ANNOUNCES COUNTY WILL PROVIDE FACE SHIELDS TO BARBERS, HAIR STYLISTS & COLORISTS

Fri, 29 May 2020 13:45:18 EDT

County Executive Adam Bello announced today that Monroe County is distributing face shields to licensed barbers, hair stylists & colorists, who are now eligible to return to work as part of Phase 2 of Gov. Cuomo’s plan to reopen NY.

MONROE COUNTY EXECUTIVE ADAM BELLO ANNOUNCES REOPENING OF ECOPARK

Wed, 27 May 2020 17:08:11 EDT

Monroe County Executive Adam Bello announced today, May 27, 2020 that Ecopark, the county’s recycling facility at 10 Avion Drive in Chili will reopen on June 3, with some new restrictions.

MONROE COUNTY EXECUTIVE ADAM BELLO ADDRESSES 2020-21 COUNTY BUDGET

Fri, 22 May 2020 14:17:29 EDT

Today, Monroe County Executive Adam Bello unveiled proactive actions to close the County’s projected budget deficit as a result of revenue shortfalls from the COVID-19 pandemic and the shuttered regional economy.

MONROE COUNTY TO PARTICIPATE IN STATEWIDE STOP-DWI MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND CRACKDOWN ENFORCEMENT EFFORT

Fri, 22 May 2020 14:17:17 EDT

Monroe County Executive Adam Bello announced today that Monroe County police agencies will participate in a special enforcement effort to crack down on impaired driving. STOP-DWI Impaired Driving Crackdown runs May 22-26, 2020.

MONROE COUNTY EXECUTIVE ADAM BELLO TO HOST VIRTUAL GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY FOR WAR ON TERROR MEMORIAL

Fri, 22 May 2020 11:23:05 EDT

Monroe County Executive Adam Bello, along with several local elected officials and representatives from the veterans community, will break ground on the War on Terror Memorial at Highland Park during a virtual ceremony on Monday, May 25.

MONROE COUNTY DRIVING RANGES, DOG PARKS TO REOPEN WITH NEW SOCIAL DISTANCING RESTRICTIONS

Wed, 20 May 2020 16:29:19 EDT

Monroe County Department of Parks Director Patrick Meredith announced today that that pro shops and driving ranges at the county’s golf courses will open, with restrictions, beginning today, May 20, 2020.

MONROE COUNTY EXECUTIVE ADAM BELLO AND LOCAL LEADERS CALL FOR FEDERAL AID TO LOCALITIES AMID COVID-19 PANDEMIC

Tue, 19 May 2020 16:29:19 EDT

Measures, Sponsored by Congressman Joe Morelle, Would Help to Offset Projected Budget Deficits for State, Local and Municipal Governments Across the Country

COUNTY EXECUTIVE BELLO REMINDS RESIDENTS PROPERTY TAX DUE DATE HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO MAY 31

Tue, 19 May 2020 09:03:40 EDT

In-person payment of the 3rd and 4th installments at town and county offices continues to be prohibited through that date; payments still accepted by mail, online and via dropbox at County Office Building

MONROE COUNTY PARKS’ BUILDINGS, LODGES, SHELTERS AND RESTROOMS REMAIN CLOSED THROUGH JUNE 15

Mon, 18 May 2020 09:03:39 EDT

Monroe County Department of Parks Director Patrick Meredith today announced the County is canceling all reservations for lodges and shelters in Monroe County Parks until at least June 15. Anyone whose reservations are cancelled by the County during this period will receive a full refund.

MONROE COUNTY EXECUTIVE ADAM BELLO ANNOUNCES ROBERT FRANKLIN AS CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Fri, 15 May 2020 16:17:44 EDT

Monroe County Executive Adam Bello today announced Robert Franklin as the County’s new Chief Financial Officer. Franklin, who previously held this position for nearly seven years (January 2013 – December 2019), has 17 years of experience in County government and administration and 28 years of experience in fiscal operations and accounting.

ADAM BELLO ANNOUNCES OPENING OF RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES IN MONROE COUNTY PARKS, WITH RESTRICTIONS

Fri, 15 May 2020 16:17:44 EDT

Monroe County Executive Adam Bello today announced a series of low-risk recreational opportunities in County parks are now available to the public in accordance with guidance from the Monroe County Department of Public Health and New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's New York Forward plan.

MONROE COUNTY EMPLOYMENT PORTAL AIMS TO HELP LONG TERM CARE FACILITIES RECRUIT STAFF

Fri, 15 May 2020 13:08:25 EDT

Monroe County Executive Adam Bello today announced the creation of a new employment portal to help the county’s long term care facilities recruit staff.

BELLO ANNOUNCES “WHISKEY 7” FLYOVER MAY 16TH HONORING CORONAVIRUS FIRST RESPONDERS, HEALTHCARE & ESSENTIAL WORKERS

Wed, 13 May 2020 12:06:49 EDT

Monroe County Executive Adam Bello announced today that the National Warplane Museum located in Geneseo, NY will be conducting a flyover May 16th to honor first responders, healthcare and essential workers.

NEW HEALTH SCREENING TOOL UNVEILED TO HELP PREVENT FURTHER SPREAD OF COVID-19

Thu, 07 May 2020 14:21:59 EDT

County Executive Adam Bello was joined by Rochester Mayor Lovely Warren, Common Ground Health CEO Wade Norwood and County Public Health Commissioner Dr. Michael Mendoza today to urge residents to sign up for ROC COVID, a health screening tool that could help prevent further spread of COVID-19.

COUNTY EXECUTIVE ADAM BELLO LAUNCHES "TAKE 5 MONROE"

Fri, 24 April 2020 14:53:17 EDT

Monroe County Executive Adam Bello today launched "Take 5 Monroe," a new county-wide campaign encouraging us all to take five (5) minutes out of each day to care for ourselves, our neighbors, colleagues and loved ones, during this period of continued social distancing.

MONROE COUNTY GOLF COURSES TO OPEN FRIDAY WITH NEW SOCIAL DISTANCING RESTRICTIONS

Thu, 23 April 2020 12:40:49 EDT

Monroe County Executive Adam Bello and Department of Parks Director Patrick Meredith on Thursday announced that the county’s golf courses at Durand Eastman, Genesee Valley and Churchville parks will open Friday in accordance with an Executive Order signed this week by Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

COUNTY EXECUTIVE ADAM BELLO CONTINUES DUE DATE EXTENSION FOR REAL PROPERTY TAXES

Wed, 22 April 2020 16:09:28 EDT

Monroe County Executive Adam Bello will sign an Executive Order on Friday continuing the due date extension for the third and fourth installments of Town and County real property taxes from April 30, 2020 to May 31, 2020.

INITIATIVE AIMED AT REDUCING RACIAL & ETHNIC DISPARITIES RELATED TO COVID-19 LAUNCHED WITH TRILLIUM HEALTH, JORDAN HEALTH, URMC

Tue, 21 April 2020 19:27:20 EDT

County Executive Adam Bello and Public Health Commissioner Dr. Michael Mendoza were joined by Rochester Mayor Lovely Warren to announce a new initiative aimed at reducing racial and ethnic disparities related to COVID-19.

ADAM BELLO ANNOUNCES MONROE COUNTY AND PARTNERS RAMPING UP “SIX FEET SAVES” PUBLIC HEALTH CAMPAIGN AT CRITICAL TIME

Fri, 10 April 2020 16:53:33 EDT

County Executive Adam Bello unveiled a “Six Feet Saves” public service announcement “Domino” video today, as part of an expanding effort to engage the entire community in slowing the spread of COVID-19. Watch Video

MONROE COUNTY VETERANS SERVICE AGENCY OFFERS HELP FOR VETERANS STRUGGLING THROUGH COVID-19 CRISIS

Thu, 09 April 2020 11:54:17 EDT

Over the past two weeks, local American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars posts and individuals have donated well over $3,000 in non-perishable food and supplies and more than $1,500 in grocery gift cards to the effort.
Watch Video

ADAM BELLO AND LOVELY WARREN LAUNCH “SIX FEET SAVES” PUBLIC HEALTH CAMPAIGN TO HELP SLOW SPREAD OF COVID-19

Fri, 03 April 2020 17:12:19 EDT

Monroe County Executive Adam Bello and Rochester Mayor Lovely Warren today unveiled a new public health campaign designed to engage the entire community in slowing the spread of COVID-19.

MONROE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH ANNOUNCES PLAN TO PROVIDE SAFE HOUSING OPTION

Sat, 28 March 2020 15:59:53 EDT

The Monroe County Department of Public Health is pleased to announce the Clarion Pointe Rochester hotel, 2729 Monroe Ave., will serve as a safe housing option for people in mandatory quarantine or isolation.

COUNTY EXECUTIVE, OFFICIALS FROM URMC & ROCHESTER REGIONAL HEALTH, ANNOUNCE COLLABORATIVE COVID-19 SURGE CAPACITY PLAN

Fri, 27 March 2020 12:38:35 EDT

The Plan details a phased approach to increasing capacity within the community’s two major health systems, as well as efforts to create a field hospital to meet additional needs if necessary.

MONROE COUNTY EXECUTIVE ADAM BELLO ANNOUNCES JOB PORTAL FOR ESSENTIAL BUSINESSES AND JOB SEEKERS

Wed, 25 March 2020 14:46:05 EDT

Monroe County Executive Adam Bello this morning announced a job portal that will connect essential businesses who are looking to expand their workforce during the COVID-19 crisis and individuals across the community who are healthy and looking for work.

COUNTY EXECUTIVE ADAM J. BELLO LAUNCHES MONROE COUNTY COVID-19 INFORMATION PAGE

Thu, 27 February 2020 18:55:35 EDT

With all the community concern and ongoing news about the international outbreak of Novel COVID-19, I’m launching this web page to make sure the residents of Monroe County have the most up-to-date and comprehensive information possible about this dynamic situation.