The proposed $1.34 billion budget by Monroe County Executive Adam Bello calls for increased investment in public safety, public health, and economic and workforce development programs while calling for the largest cut in the full value property tax rate in 30 years.

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Moody's said the upgrade in issuer rating and general obligation limited tax rating (GOLT) reflect "the significantly improved financial position over the past three years."

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"This project demonstrates how public entities can help lead the way," Monroe County Executive Adam Bello said. "The future generations are looking at the actions we're taking now."

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The new programs are intended to help fill the void in the trades industries, where a shortage of skilled workers continues to grow as the current workforce ages out and fewer workers enter the fields.

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The county of Monroe and city of Rochester have launched an updated website for the Commission on Racial and Structural Equity (RASE) ahead of the Community Leadership phase of its implementation plan. “The work of the Commission on Racial and ...

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Hundreds of veterans could benefit from a new partnership between Jordan Health Center and the County of Monroe. The partnership is designed to help local veterans access Veterans Affairs benefits. There are currently hundreds of veterans or spouses of veterans ...

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The Rochester Museum & Science Center has been awarded funding from the Monroe County Industrial Development Corp. board to expand its Career Ladder workforce development program.

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The New York State Association of Counties, with the New York State County Executives’ Association, has published an account of the pandemic and how local, state and federal agencies handled themselves throughout. The book, titled “Our Darkest Hours: New York ...

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IEC Electronics Corp. will expand its operations through its purchase and renovation of an 86,000-square-foot facility at 50 Jetview Drive in the town of Chili. The move is expected to create 150 new full-time jobs. IEC recently received approval for ...

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The Finger Lakes Regional Economic Development Council has tapped SUNY College at Geneseo president Denise Battles as its next co-chair. Battles succeeds former Monroe Community College president Anne Kress, who served in the role from 2016 until December 2019. Battles ...

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Rochester’s Regional Transit Service on Thursday said it would waive all bus fares and enact a new procedure for entering and exiting buses through April 19 or until the current State of Emergency is lifted. The new procedures will begin ...

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A much-anticipated ROC the Riverway project broke ground this week. The new Rundel Library North Terrace in the city of Rochester is one of a series of riverside projects which, when complete, will create a seamless connection along the banks ...

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