For years, workers and advocates at some area homeless shelters have said that the county has been too harsh with its sanctions, stripping housing, utility, and emergency food benefits from public-assistance recipients. The county can sanction recipients for any number of reasons. Sometimes it’s because they don’t meet work requirements or because they fail drug […]
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Crossdale selected as new human services commissioner
Monroe County Executive Cheryl Dinolfo has tapped the director of the New York State Office of the Aging, Corinda Crossdale, to serve as Monroe County’s new human services commissioner. Crossdale must be confirmed by the Legislature, but Republicans control the chamber and it’s unlikely they’ll reject Dinolfo’s choice. Crossdale served as the county’s Office for […]
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Truancy crackdown gaining steam
Rochester Mayor Tom Richards is proposing that the city kick-in $15,000 to support the school district’s new initiative to battle chronic truancy. That would be matched by $15,000 from the school district, and $10,000 from United Way. City Council will begin vetting the proposal next week. Poor attendance and high truancy rates are widely believed […]
