In an unprecedented upward trend, local governments are making more resources available to artists and arts organizations.
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Homeless advocates worried by new security plan at Civic Center garage
Monroe County Executive Adam Bello announced increased security at the Civic Center garage, where many of Rochester’s homeless seek refuge during cold weather.
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Monroe County Legislature easily passes 2022 budget
The 2022 county budget, totaling $1.28 billion, reduces property taxes, provides additional public safety funding, and bolsters smaller arts organizations.
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Monroe County issues state of emergency after rise in COVID-19 hospitalizations
Monroe County Executive Adam Bello has issued new safety measures, effective Dec. 1, after an increase of COVID-related hospitalizations,
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Monroe County to offer more federally funded grants for small business
Monroe County Executive Adam Bello is announcing more help for small businesses still coping with the impact of COVID-19 on their operations.
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Bello touts record, renews calls for bipartisanship
Monroe County Executive Adam Bello delivered his first State of the County address on Monday.
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Pfizer vaccine available this week; COVID infection surge persists
Monroe County is experiencing a surge in cases, particularly among those who are 30 and younger. The Pfizer vaccine is approved for ages 16 and older.
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County Republican legislators seek oversight of county-forced business closures
The “Business Closure Transparency Act,” proposed by Joe Carbone, would enable the Monroe County Legislature to review and reverse closings.
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Monroe County launches COVID-19 Vaccination Task Force
Monroe County officials have formed a COVID-19 Vaccination Task Force to oversee the coordination and distribution of the novel coronavirus vaccine within the community.
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Amazon to add new local distribution facility
Online retail giant Amazon is going to be adding to its operations in Monroe County with a new warehouse and distribution facility in Greece.
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Hundreds of Monroe County contractors get conflicting letters from county leaders
County Executive Bello says contracts could be affected by a county Legislature power grab. Legislative leaders accuse him of “gaslighting.”
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Monroe County officials say local COVID-19 infection rate remains low
Monroe County has the lowest COVID-19 infection rate for communities with over 500,000 people in the United States.
