News Flash

News Flash

News Flash

News Flash

Home

104 Stories
Posted on: March 29, 2023

Livingston County Actively Recruiting for Summer Youth Employment Program

3Crop

GENESEO, N.Y., Mar. 29, 2023 – The Livingston County Office of Workforce Development is currently seeking to fill numerous vacancies as part of its Summer Youth Employment Program.

The program is open to anyone between the ages of 14-20 that live within Li...

Read on...

Home
Posted on: March 28, 2023

Livingston County Appoints New Republican Election Commissioner

Nageldinger Hire

GENESEO, N.Y., March. 28, 2023 — The Livingston County Board of Supervisors has appointed Gary Nageldinger as the County’s new Republican Commissioner of Elections. 

 

He was recommended to the Board by Livingston County Republica...

Read on...

Home
Posted on: March 27, 2023

Livingston County Department of Health Receives State Grant to Support Critical Nutrition Programs

DOH-Exterior

MOUNT MORRIS, N.Y., Mar. 27, 2023 – The Livingston County Department of Health has been awarded a prestigious grant by the New York State Department of Health through its Special Supplemental Nutrition for Women, Infants and Children program.  

The County ...

Read on...

Home
Posted on: March 24, 2023

Livingston County Announces Recipients of 2023 Teen Recognition Award

Teen-Recognition-Award-2022

GENESEO, N.Y., Mar. 24, 2023 – The Livingston County Youth Board is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2023 Teen Recognition Award, which recognizes individuals from throughout the County based on community involvement, leadership and being a posit...

Read on...

Home
Posted on: March 22, 2023

Livingston County Proclaims March 24, 2023, as Women in Agriculture Day

Women-in-Ag

GENESEO, N.Y., MARCH. 22, 2023 — The Livingston County Board of Supervisors has declared March 24, 2023, as Women in Agriculture Day throughout Livingston County. 

 

The Board’s proclamation recognizes the impo...

Read on...

Home
Posted on: March 16, 2023

Livingston County Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation Receives $653,600 In State Grant Funding

Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation

MOUNT MORRIS, N.Y., Mar. 16, 2023 – The Livingston County Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation was included among 127 award recipients to receive grant funding through the Statewide Health Care Facility Transformation Program after New York Sta...

Read on...

Home
Posted on: March 15, 2023

Livingston County Finalizes New Contract with Livingston County Deputy Sheriff’s Coalition

LCDSC

GENESEO, N.Y., Mar. 15, 2023 – Livingston County has announced that it has reached a new contract with the Livingston County Deputy Sheriff’s Coalition (LCDSC) effective immediately.

“I’m grateful that the County and LCDSC were able to agree on a new three...

Read on...

Home
Posted on: March 15, 2023

Livingston County Board of Supervisors Declares March as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month

Disability-Awareness-Month

GENESEO, N.Y., Mar. 15, 2023 – The Livingston County Board of Supervisors has proclaimed March to be Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month across the County.

Developmental disabilities affect more than seven million Americans and their families and is...

Read on...

Home
Posted on: March 14, 2023

Livingston County Historian’s Office Receives Grant to Aid in Digitization Efforts

Historian

GENESEO, N.Y., Mar. 14, 2023 – The Livingston County Historian’s Office was recently awarded a Collection and Access Grant through the Rochester Regional Library Council that will be used to help with its archival and digitalization-related projects.&...

Read on...

Home
Posted on: March 13, 2023

Department of Health Recognizes March as Sleep Awareness Month

Sleep-Awareness-Month_1920

GENESEO, N.Y., Mar. 13, 2023 – The health benefits associated with restful sleep have been well documented and Livingston County is recognizing March as Sleep Awareness Month.

Sleep plays a pivotal role in overall good health and an individual&am...

Read on...

Home
Posted on: March 13, 2023

Department of Health Announces Upcoming Rabies Vaccination Clinics

Rabies

GENESEO, N.Y., Mar. 13, 2023 – The Livingston County Department of Health has announced a series of upcoming rabies clinics that are free and open to the public.  

It’s important to note that registration for each clinic is req...

Read on...

Home
Posted on: March 9, 2023

Board of Supervisors Declares Month of March as March for Meals in Livingston County

Meals-on-Wheels

GENESEO, N.Y., Mar. 9, 2023 – The Livingston County Board of Supervisors has proclaimed the month of March as March for Meals in celebration of the County’s efforts to address food insecurity, loneliness and malnutrition in residents a...

Read on...

Home
Posted on: March 8, 2023

Livingston County Urges Eligible Residents to Sign Up for Federal Affordable Connectivity Program

ACP-Graphic

GENESEO, N.Y., Mar. 8, 2023 – Livingston County is urging residents to check their eligibility and sign-up for the Affordable Connectivity Program to potentially lower their monthly internet bill.   

The program, which is sponso...

Read on...

Home
Posted on: March 7, 2023

Timothy Cornell Recognized by Board of Supervisors as Veteran of the Month

Veteran-of-the-Month-Template

GENESEO, N.Y., Mar. 7, 2023 – Seaman Timothy Scott Cornell has been named the Livingston County Veteran of the Month in March and will be formally recognized at the Board of Supervisors Meeting on Wednesday, March 8, 2023.

Seaman Timothy Scott Cornell enro...

Read on...

Home
Posted on: March 6, 2023

County Department of Health Encouraging Screens for Kidney Issues as Part of National Kidney Month

Kidney

GENESEO, N.Y., Mar. 6, 2023 – March is National Kidney Month and the Livingston County Department of Health is encouraging residents to take steps to understand their kidney health and to schedule a routine screen to detect kidney disease.

One of the leadi...

Read on...

Home
Posted on: March 3, 2023

Board of Supervisors Proclaims March 3, 2023 as Employee Appreciation Day in Livingston County

Employee-Apprecaition-Week_LeFeber

GENESEO, N.Y., Mar. 3, 2023 – The Livingston County Board of Supervisors has proclaimed March 3, 2023 to be Employee Appreciation Day in Livingston County.  Additionally, the County plans to celebrate the dedication and passion of its workforce t...

Read on...

Home
Posted on: March 2, 2023

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

Colorectal-Cancer-Awareness-Month

GENESEO, N.Y., Mar. 2, 2023 – March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month and Livingston County is reminding residents between the ages of 45-75 to talk their primary care physician about scheduling a routine screening.  The County is al...

Read on...

Home
Posted on: March 1, 2023

Livingston County Requesting Proposals for Youth Sports and Education Opportunity Funding

RFP

GENESEO, N.Y., Mar. 1 2023 — The Livingston County Youth Bureau is currently seeking Requests for Proposals for the County’s Youth Sports and Education Opportunity Funding program.  The deadline to submit a proposal is 4 p.m. on Friday, ...

Read on...

Home
Posted on: March 1, 2023

Kelly Burns Named New Director of Tourism in Livingston County

Staff Addition singleweb

GENESEO, N.Y., Mar. 1, 2023 – Following a national search, Kelly Burns has been named Director of Tourism in Livingston County.  Burns is scheduled to begin her new role in April.

Burns brings nearly two decades of high-level experience ...

Read on...

Home
Posted on: February 24, 2023

Livingston County Reaches New Collective Bargaining Agreement with CSEA

DSC_1709

GENESEO, N.Y., Feb. 24, 2023 – Livingston County is pleased to announce that it has agreed to a new contract with the Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) effective immediately. 

“I’m pleased that the County and...

Read on...

Home
Posted on: February 17, 2023

Livingston County Urges Governor's Office to Raise Daily Medicaid Rate

CourtHouse-Gold-Top

GENESEO, N.Y., Feb. 17, 2023 – Livingston County is urging New York State Governor Kathy Hochul to raise the daily Medicaid rate paid to nursing homes to align with current costs.

With a number of nursing homes and rehabilitation centers closing across New...

Read on...

Home
Posted on: February 15, 2023

County Celebrates National Entrepreneurship Week

National-Entrepreneur-Week

GENESEO, N.Y., Feb. 15, 2023 – February 11-18 marks National Entrepreneurship Week and Livingston County is proud to recognize those that have turned their ideas into reality throughout our communities. 

First celebrated in 2006, Nationa...

Read on...

Home
Posted on: February 15, 2023

Department of Health to Hold Booster Clinic on Thursday, February 16th in Mount Morris

COVID-19

MOUNT MORRIS, N.Y. – Feb. 15, 2023 - The Livingston County Department of Health will be holding a COVID-19 booster clinic and flu vaccination clinic from 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. on Thursday, February 16 at 2 Murray Hill Drive in Mount...

Read on...

Home
Posted on: February 14, 2023

Village of Geneseo to Receive $4.5 Million Through NY Forward Initiative

NY-Forward-Award-Ceremony-2023

ALBANY, N.Y., Feb. 14, 2023 – New York State Governor Kathy Hochul demonstrated her commitment to revitalizing New York’s downtowns and furthering economic development on Monday after announcing that the Village of Geneseo is one of tw...

Read on...

Home
Posted on: February 10, 2023

Environmental Management Council Seeks to Recognize Contributions to Livingston County Environment

earth-tree

Geneseo, N.Y., Feb. 10, 2023 — This year marks the 53rd Anniversary of Earth Day.   The Livingston County Environmental Management Council (EMC) is seeking nominations for its 25th Annual Earth Day Award.  

 The award re...

Read on...

Home
Posted on: February 9, 2023

Catholic Charities Steuben/Livingston is First to Sign Healthy Meeting Policy

Catholic-Charities-Steuben-Livingston-County

Mount Morris, N.Y., Feb. 9, 2023 – Be Well in Livingston is a community-led effort of the Genesee Valley Health Partnership. This is also a vital initiative of the Livingston County Community Health Improvement Plan.  The objec...

Read on...

Home
Posted on: February 9, 2023

SNAP Emergency Allotments Ending in February

23TA-DC008- Attachment-3 SNAP EA Social Media Announcement_

GENESEO, N.Y., Feb. 9, 2023 – The Livingston County Department of Social Services has an important update concerning Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Emergency Allotments, which are scheduled to end this month.

SNAP benefits that have been ...

Read on...

Home
Posted on: February 8, 2023

County Joins with Other Municipalities in Voicing Concerns Related to Medical Assistance Percentage

side courthouse photo in Livingston County

GENESEO, N.Y., Feb. 8, 2023 – Livingston County is joining with a growing chorus that includes the New York State Association of Counties in calling on the State of New York to continue providing pass-through assistance from Affordable Care Act E...

Read on...

Home
Posted on: February 7, 2023

Avon CSD Raises Funds for County Veteran's Services Dept.

avon csd donation

AVON, N.Y., Feb. 7, 2023 — The Avon Central School District (CSD) recently donated more than $1,000 to the Livingston County Veteran’s Services Department to help support local veterans throughout the County.

 

The scho...

Read on...

Home
Posted on: February 6, 2023

Livingston County Water and Sewer Authority Launches New Website

WSA-Website

LAKEVILLE, N.Y., Feb. 6, 2023 — The Livingston County Water & Sewer Authority (LCWSA) has today unveiled a newly redesigned website at www.lcwsa.us.  

 The site update is intended to allow easier access to information and of...

Read on...

Home
Posted on: February 3, 2023

County Connections - Tracy Byrd

County Connections - Tracy Byrd

Name:  Tracy Byrd

Department:  Workforce Development

Job Title:  Employment and Training Counselor

How long have you been with Livingston County?  9.5 years

What’s your favorite part of your job?  Helping...

Read on...

Home
Posted on: February 3, 2023

February is American Heart Month

Heart

GENESEO, N.Y., Feb. 3, 2023 – February is American Heart Month and Livingston County is encouraging residents to focus on their cardiovascular health and talk to a primary care provider for more information.

The leading cause of death in the Unit...

Read on...

Home
Posted on: February 3, 2023

Livingston County Proclaims February 3, 2023 as Four Chaplains Day

4-Chaplains-Day

GENESEO, N.Y., Feb. 3, 2023 – The Livingston County Board of Supervisors has proclaimed February 3, 2023 to be Four Chaplains Day across the County.  

On February 3, 1943, the United States Army Transport Dorchester was one of three ship...

Read on...

Home
Posted on: February 1, 2023

Board of Supervisors Approves Legislative Agenda

Board-Room-2

GENESEO, N.Y., Feb 1, 2023 – The Livingston County Board of Supervisors was unanimous in its approval of the County’s legislative priorities at its latest public meeting and will now share those goals with New York State for considerat...

Read on...

Home
Posted on: January 30, 2023

Livingston County Names Kristen Fisher Director of Community Mental Health Services

Kristen Fisher Hireweb

GENESEO, N.Y., Jan. 30, 2023 – The Livingston County Board of Supervisors has named Kristen Fisher as the County’s Director of Community Mental Health Services, effective February 6, 2023.

Fisher, who brings a wealth of experience to the position after hav...

Read on...

Home
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Dow Road Bridge Rehabilitation Wins American Public Works Association Project of the Year Award

APWA

GENESEO, N.Y., Jan. 27, 2023 — The Genesee Valley Branch of the American Public Works Association (APWA) has awarded Livingston County with the Project of the Year Award for its work on the Dow Road Bridge Rehabilitation Project in the ...

Read on...

Home
Posted on: January 26, 2023

Livingston County Historian’s Office Touts Newly Designed Record Index

County Historians Records Index

MOUNT MORRIS, N.Y., Jan. 26, 2023 – The Livingston County Historian’s Office has an improved tool designed to assist the public with research-related needs after recently making significant upgrades to its Record Index. 

The da...

Read on...

Home
Posted on: January 25, 2023

Livingston County Supports CCE Livingston with $542.5K Budget Allocation

CCE_Livingston

GENESEO, N.Y., Jan. 25, 2023 — Livingston County is proud to help support the work of Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) Livingston through a $542,500 funding allocation included in the County’s 2023 budget. The County&rs...

Read on...

Home
Posted on: January 20, 2023

Veterans in Suicide Crisis can go to VA or Non-VA Healthcare Facility for Free Emergency Care

Veterans Healthcare

Story Courtesy of the United States Veterans Affairs:

WASHINGTON –Veterans in acute suicidal crisis can now go to any VA or non-VA health care facility for emergency health care at no cost – including inpatient or crisis residential car...

Read on...

Home
Posted on: January 19, 2023

Livingston County Board of Supervisors Announces ARPA Allocations

LivCo-Light-Pole

GENESEO, N.Y., Jan. 19, 2023 – The Livingston County Board of Supervisors recently announced the allocation of nearly $2.9 million as part of its multi-year spending plan of one-time federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) stimulus funds.  &n...

Read on...

Home
Posted on: January 18, 2023

Livingston County Seeks Community Feedback on Opioids

DOH-Logo

MOUNT MORRIS, N.Y., Jan. 18, 2023 - The Livingston County Department of Health (LCDOH) is conducting a survey to gather community opinions on the opioid epidemic and its effects on Livingston County. Many counties in New York State, including Liv...

Read on...

Home
Posted on: January 12, 2023

Gov. Hochul Urges Recipients of Government Assistance to Protect Themselves Against Card Skimming

Ingenico_ISC250_Payment_NETS_QR

ALBANY, N.Y., Jan. 12, 2023 — Governor Kathy Hochul urges New Yorkers who receive government assistance via an Electronic Benefit Transfer card to take steps to protect themselves from criminals who have been using "skimming" ...

Read on...

Home
Posted on: January 11, 2023

County Encouraging Residents to Schedule Eye Exams as Part of Glaucoma Awareness Month

Glaucoma

GENESEO, N.Y., Jan. 11, 2023 – January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month – a time when all Americans are encouraged to spread word about this sight-stealing disease and schedule a routine eye exam.

A group of eye diseases that gradually steal sight with...

Read on...

Home
Posted on: January 9, 2023

Livingston County Receives $500,000 in Federal Funding to Support Small Business Growth

Dream-O-Vate

WASHINGTON, D.C., Jan. 9, 2023 – Livingston County’s economic development goals will take a big step forward in 2023 and beyond after U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand secured $500,000 in federal funding to supp...

Read on...

Home
Posted on: January 5, 2023

Livingston County Invests in Local OWWL Libraries with $100K Budget Allocation

book-books-paperback-used-books-preview

GENESEO, N.Y., Jan. 5, 2023 — Livingston County is proud to help support the OWWL Library System through a $100,000 funding allocation included in the County’s 2023 budget. 

The funding will go directly to aid and impr...

Read on...

Home
Posted on: January 4, 2023

January Marks National Birth Defects Awareness Month

Birth Defects Image

GENESEO, N.Y., JANUARY 4, 2023 – January is National Birth Defects Awareness Month and Livingston County is encouraging residents to take action to bolster their own health while helping to ensure a healthy start for their child.  

While not all b...

Read on...

Home
Posted on: January 3, 2023

County Launches Poverty Needs Assessment Survey

Share.Your.Story.flyer

GENESEO, N.Y., Jan. 3, 2023 — The Livingston County Office of Workforce Development (LCOWD) is encouraging residents to complete a public survey aimed at identifying and ranking the primary needs of those living in poverty in the local ...

Read on...

Home
Posted on: December 29, 2022

Rabies Positive Raccoon in the Town of Livonia

DoH logo

MOUNT MORRIS, N.Y., Dec. 29, 2022 - According to Livingston County Public Health Director Jennifer Rodriguez, a New York State Health Department laboratory has confirmed that a raccoon in the Town of Livonia tested positive for rabies on December 29, 2022...

Read on...

Home
Posted on: December 21, 2022

Area Resident Donates $20,523 to County Dog Control

Macho the dog

MOUNT MORRIS, N.Y., Dec. 21, 2022 — The Livingston County Board of Supervisors voted today on behalf of the County’s Dog Control office to accept a $20,523 donation from the estate of former area resident Edward J. Sick.

Sick l...

Read on...

Home
Posted on: December 15, 2022

Sheriff’s Office to Fight Domestic Terrorism with New Threat Assessment Team

Livingston County Sheriff's Office Cruiser

GENESEO, N.Y., Dec. 15, 2022 — The Livingston County Sheriff’s Office has received more than $172,000 from the Department of Homeland Security’s Domestic Terrorism Prevention Grant Program for the creation and administration of a new County-wide ...

Read on...

Home
Posted on: December 13, 2022

Department of Homeland Security Extends Deadline to Obtain REAL ID

Untitled-1

GENESEO, N.Y., Dec. 13, 2022 – The United States Department of Homeland Security recently announced that it has extended the deadline to obtain a REAL ID by 24 months through May 7, 2025. 

As a result of the extension, the County will have additio...

Read on...

Home
Posted on: December 12, 2022

Livingston County Named a Clean Energy Community by NYSERDA

Untitled-1

GENESEO, N.Y., Dec. 12, 2022 – Livingston County was recently named a Clean Energy Community by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) following its efforts to create a healthy sustainable environment through inve...

Read on...

Home
Posted on: December 7, 2022

County Encourages Residents to Take Precautions Against Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

CO

GENESEO, N.Y., Dec. 7, 2022 – Every year, hundreds of people die and thousands are injured from unsuspected exposure to an odorless, colorless gas—carbon monoxide (CO). Studies by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...

Read on...

Home
Posted on: December 7, 2022

Tinelli Recognized by New York State for Outstanding Contributions to Emergency Medical Services

Sam-Tinelli-Award-Graphic

GENESEO, N.Y. – Dec. 7, 2022 – Another member of the Livingston County family was recognized for their dedication and expertise as Samuel Tinelli of the County’s Emergency Medical Services was presented with the Harriet C. We...

Read on...

Home
Posted on: December 2, 2022

Livingston County Names New Director of Long-Term Care at Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation

Staff Addition singleweb

MOUNT MORRIS, N.Y., Dec. 2, 2022 — The Livingston County Board of Supervisors has named Shari Hutchison as the new Director of Long Term Care at the Livingston County Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation (LCCNR), effective Dec. 5, 2022...

Read on...

Home
Posted on: December 1, 2022

Visit LivCo Offers Guide to Winter Wonderland in Livingston County

Winter-in-LivCo

GENESEO, N.Y., Dec. 1, 2022 – It’s official.  We blinked and fall has given way to winter in Livingston County, but don’t despair. Visit LivCo recently released its annual Winter Guide packed with useful information, activities and outdoor ideas ...

Read on...

Home
Posted on: November 30, 2022

Livingston County Awarded Grant for Mobile and Manufactured Home Replacement Project

Mobile-Home-Replacement-Grant

GENESEO, N.Y., Nov. 30, 2022 — The New York State Office of Community Renewal recently announced that Livingston County has been awarded $550,000 in funding through its Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), which will be used to fund...

Read on...

Home
Posted on: November 29, 2022

County Connections - Margaret Betette

County Connections - Margaret Betette

Name: Margaret Betette

Department: WIC, Community Health, Livingston County Department of Health

Job Title: WIC Program Coordinator 

How long have you been with Livingston County? Since December 2014

What’s your favorite part of your job? Working tog...

Read on...

Home
Posted on: November 23, 2022

Seneca Legacy Recognized During Native American Heritage Month

Native American Heritage Month - Historical Marker

MOUNT MORRIS, N.Y., Nov. 23, 2022 — November is Native American Heritage Month, and the County Historian’s Office is recognizing the continuing legacy of Seneca place names in Livingston County. 

Canawaugus, Sonyea, an...

Read on...

Home
Posted on: November 23, 2022

State Office Recognizes Exceptional Volunteer Efforts of Livingston County Resident

Ron N. older new yorker honoree

MOUNT MORRIS, N.Y., Nov. 23, 2022 — The New York State Office for the Aging recently named Livingston County resident Ron Niedermaier as a 2022 Older New Yorker’s Day awardee.

The honor recognizes older adults for their significant contributions t...

Read on...

Home
Posted on: November 25, 2022

FCC Releases National Broadband Map and Asks for Public Feedback

national Broadband Map landing page

GENESEO, N.Y., Nov. 25, 2022 – On Friday, November 18, the Federal Communications Commission released the first public version of its National Broadband Map, which details the availability of internet service options for each address in the United States....

Read on...

Home
Posted on: November 18, 2022

National Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month Brings Light to Symptoms, Treatments

GENESEO, N.Y., Nov. 18, 2022 – Across the United States, individuals, groups, organizations and others are joining together in support to cancer research and education as November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month.  

An organ deep in the abdome...

Read on...

Home
Posted on: November 17, 2022

County Encourages Residents to Quit Smoking as Part of the Great American Smokeout

Great American Smokeout

GENESEO, N.Y., Nov. 17, 2022 – Today, Thursday, November 17, 2022, marks the Great American Smokeout – a campaign sponsored by the American Cancer Society intended to encourage Americans to quit tobacco smoking.

The American Cancer Soci...

Read on...

Home
Posted on: November 16, 2022

Livingston County Unanimously Adopts 2023 Budget

Board-Room-Cropped

GENESEO, N.Y., Nov. 16, 2022 – On Wednesday, the Livingston County Board of Supervisors continued its investment in broad-reaching initiatives, programs and policies after unanimously voting to adopt a $180.6 million fiscal year 2023 budget prop...

Read on...

Home
Posted on: November 16, 2022

November is Mouth Cancer Action Month

Mouth-Cancer-Action-Month

GENESEO, N.Y., Nov. 16, 2022 – November is Mouth Cancer Action Month and Livingston County is encouraging residents to be aware of signs and symptoms of mouth cancer and to schedule routine check-ups with their primary care physicians.

Each year,...

Read on...

Home
Posted on: November 15, 2022

Board of Supervisors Proclaims November 2022 as Adoption Awareness Month

C-_Users_shf_Desktop_Magic-Marlin

GENESEO, N.Y., Nov. 15, 2022 – The Livingston County Board of Supervisors recognizes the importance that foster parents and adoptive families play in the development of children across the country and, as such, has proclaimed November 2022 as Adoption Awa...

Read on...

Home
Posted on: November 9, 2022

Board of Supervisors Authorizes Use of ARPA Funds to Bolster Workforce Development Programming

Latest-From-Liv_Balloon

GENESEO, N.Y., Nov. 9, 2022 – The Livingston County Board of Supervisors furthered its commitment to developing the County’s workforce as it recently authorized the use of $100,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funds to bolster training and professional pro...

Read on...

Home
Posted on: November 8, 2022

County Employees Complete United Way Leadership Development Program

united way leadership graduates from livingston county

GENESEO, N.Y., Nov. 8, 2022 — Highlighting the County’s commitment to the professional development of its workforce, several County employees were among recent graduates of the United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger La...

Read on...

Home
Posted on: November 7, 2022

American Lung Association and Livingston County Take Time to Recognize National COPD Awareness Month

COPD Awareness

GENESEO, N.Y., Nov. 7, 2022 – November is National Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Awareness Month, which is a time to recognize and support the more than 24 million Americans who battle this disease on a daily basis.

An umbrella ter...

Read on...

Home
Posted on: November 7, 2022

November Marks Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month

Alzheimers-Disease-Awareness-Month

GENESEO, N.Y., Nov. 7, 2022 – As part of Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, every year in the month of November, people and organizations from across the United States come together in support of over six million Americans living with Alzhei...

Read on...

Home
Posted on: November 3, 2022

November is National Home Care and Hospice Month

National Hospice Month

MOUNT MORRIS, N.Y., Nov. 3, 2022 – Each November, the home care and hospice community honors the millions of nurses, home care aides, therapists and social workers who make a remarkable difference for the patients and families they serv...

Read on...

Home
Posted on: November 2, 2022

Livingston County Further Demonstrates Commitment to Veterans by Waiving Civil Service Fees

veteran monument

GENESEO, N.Y., Nov. 2, 2022 – The Livingston County Board of Supervisors further demonstrated its commitment to supporting veterans by helping to reduce barriers to employment after approving a resolution to waive any fees associated with Civil ...

Read on...

Home
Posted on: November 1, 2022

November is National Diabetes Month

Diabetes management graphic

MOUNT MORRIS, N.Y., Nov. 1, 2022 – November is American Diabetes Month and the Livingston County Department of Health is encouraging residents to learn their risks for pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes, and to take preventive steps to reduce thei...

Read on...

Home
Posted on: October 27, 2022

Livingston County Celebrates Lead Prevention Week by Spreading Awareness

Lead-Prevention-Week

GENESEO, N.Y., Oct. 27. 2022 – The Livingston County Board of Supervisors is helping to spread awareness about the dangers associated with exposure to lead after declaring October 23-29 Lead Prevention Week throughout the County.  

About...

Read on...

Home
Posted on: October 27, 2022

Livingston County Sheriff’s Office Receives Federal Grant to Support Community Policing Initiatives

Community Policing_Parade

GENESEO, N.Y., Oct. 27. 2022 – The United States Department of Justice recently announced that Livingston County will receive $375,000 through its Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS), which will allow the County to hire additio...

Read on...

Home
Posted on: October 26, 2022

Livingston County Office of Veteran Services Launches New Website

New LivCo Veterans Website

GENESEO, N.Y. – Oct. 26, 2022 – The Livingston County Office for Veteran Services unveiled an additional resource on Wednesday intended to better serve veterans as it announced the launch of a newly designed website – www.livcovets.com.

“We are very please...

Read on...

Home
Posted on: October 25, 2022

Naloxone (Narcan) Available Without a Prescription to Reduce Overdoses

DoH logo

MOUNT MORRIS, N.Y., Oct. 25, 2022 – The New York State Department of Health released its County Opioid Quarterly Report for October 2022, showing a 14% preliminary increase in 2021 overdose deaths involving opioids over the prior year. In light ...

Read on...

Home
Posted on: October 24, 2022

Livingston County Celebrates Bat Week – Residents Reminded to Take Precautions Against Handling Bats

Bat Week 2022 SM

GENESEO, N.Y., Oct. 24, 2022 – Livingston County and the Department of Health are pleased to celebrate Bat Week beginning October 24-30. This is an excellent opportunity to celebrate bats. Bats play a pivotal role in helping natural areas to be strong and...

Read on...

Home
Posted on: October 21, 2022

Visit LivCo Provides Helpful Guide to Enjoying Autumn in Livingston County

LivCo in the Fall - Dick Thomas

GENESEO, N.Y., OCTOBER 21, 2022 – Picture this: There’s a crisp, but comfortable breeze in the air. Vivid, bright colors cascade all around you as the ground becomes littered with multi-colored leaves that will soon provide th...

Read on...

Home
Posted on: October 20, 2022

Livingston County Land Bank Receives Grant Through Office of Home and Community Renewal

Land-Bank

GENESEO, N.Y., OCTOBER 20, 2022 – New York State Homes and Community Renewal Commissioner RuthAnne Visnauskas recently announced that the Livingston County Land Bank was among a handful of organizations across the State to be awarded funding as ...

Read on...

Home
Posted on: October 19, 2022

County Connections - Kim Ruliffson

County Connections - Kim Ruliffson

Name: Kim Ruliffson       

Department: Department of Health

Job Title: Public Health Specialist

How long have you been with Livingston County? Since December 2021

What’s your favorite part of your job?  Working wit...

Read on...

Home
Posted on: October 19, 2022

Finger Lakes Breastfeeding Partnership Unveils Simple Survey to Help Mothers With Breastfeeding Need

Breaastfeeding Survey Image

GENESEO, N.Y., Oct. 19, 2022 – The Finger Lakes Breastfeeding Partnership alongside Pivital Public Health Partnership are working together to ensure that all mothers in the Finger Lakes Region have access to resources to help with breastfeeding.

The positi...

Read on...

Home
Posted on: October 14, 2022

County Tabs Woollett as New Training and Professional Development Coordinator

Jaclyn Woollett Hireweb

GENESEO, N.Y., Oct. 14. 2022 – The Livingston County Board of Supervisors has appointed Jaclyn Woollett as the County’s Training and Professional Development Coordinator.

A newly formed position, the Training and Professional Developmen...

Read on...

Home
Posted on: October 12, 2022

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Domestic-Violence-Awareness-Month

GENESEO, N.Y., Oct. 12, 2022 – October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Livingston County is committed to providing its residents with resources and information to help end the cycle of abuse that many suffer.

First declared in 1...

Read on...

Home
Posted on: October 6, 2022

County Connections - Andrea Callahan

County Connection - Callahan

Name: Andrea Callahan (soon to be Mott)

Department: Public Health - Health Education

Job Title: Public Health Assistant

How long have you been with Livingston County? I just started with the DOH in January of 2022, but I a...

Read on...

Home
Posted on: October 5, 2022

County Procures State Funding for New Emergency Communications Tower

Short tract tower

GENESEO, N.Y., Oct. 5, 2022 — The New York State 2021 and 2022 Statewide Interoperable Communications Grant (SICG) Program has recently awarded Livingston County with $1,207,837 for the construction of a new emergency communications rad...

Read on...

Home
Posted on: September 20, 2022

The Daily Record and Rochester Business Journal Tab Hillier as Recipient of Legal Excellence Award

Shannon Hillier working

ROCHESTER, N.Y., Sept. 20, 2022 — The Daily Record and Rochester Business Journal recently recognized Livingston County Attorney Shannon Hillier for her legal expertise after honoring her with the 2022 Legal Excellence Award for In-Hous...

Read on...

Home
Posted on: September 16, 2022

Livingston County Launches New Flagship E-Newsletter – The Livingston Lineup

THE LIVINGSTON LINEUP_For web

GENESEO, N.Y., Sept. 16, 2022 – Livingston County is pleased to announce a new means of communication that will provide an overview of the many wonderful things taking place throughout the County.

In addition to its traditional forms of communica...

Read on...

Home
Posted on: September 12, 2022

Workforce Development, Youth Bureau Offer Employment Guide for Young Job Seekers

workforce guide

GENESEO, N.Y., Sept. 12, 2022  Younger County residents preparing to enter the labor market have a new resource available to guide them.

 

The Livingston County Office of Workforce Development (LCOWD) and the Livingston...

Read on...

Home
Posted on: September 7, 2022

County Historian Offers Tips for Preserving Photos

Historian_Save Photos

GENESEO, N.Y., September 7, 2022 – Preserving history is an important means to transmit our understanding of the past to future generations.  In doing so, it connects people to certain times, places and events that were significant milestones in ...

Read on...

Home
Posted on: September 7, 2022

September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month

national-ovarian-cancer-month

GENESEO, N.Y. – September 7, 2022 – September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month across the nation. One of the leading causes of death in women, there are nearly 250,000 women living with ovarian cancer in the United States today.

A trea...

Read on...

Home
Posted on: September 6, 2022

Livingston County Offers Array of Mental Health Services as September is Suicide Prevention Month

Suicide Prevention Month Graphic

GENESEO, N.Y., September 6, 2022 – Each year, tens of thousands of Americans take their own life as suicide has become one of the leading causes of death in the United States.  September has been designated as Suicide Prevention Month a...

Read on...

Home
Posted on: September 2, 2022

September Marks National Preparedness Month

Livingston County Emergency Verhicle

GENESEO, N.Y., Sept. 2, 2022 — Every September, National Preparedness Month is observed around the country to raise awareness about the importance of preparing for disasters and emergencies that could happen at any time.

 

This year’s them...

Read on...

Home
Posted on: August 30, 2022

Capable, Courteous & Convenient; Residents and Staff Rave About Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation

Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation

GENESEO, N.Y.; August 30, 2022 – It’s often said that nurses and healthcare workers dispense comfort, compassion and caring without need of a prescription. The Livingston County Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation has embodied this n...

Read on...

Home
Posted on: August 26, 2022

Livingston County Celebrates Women’s Equality Day on August 26, 2022

Women's Equality Day_Almy

GENESEO, N.Y., Aug. 26, 2022 — Today, August 26, 2022, Livingston County is proud to celebrate Women’s Equality Day.  Introduced in 1971 by Rep. Bella Abzug (D-N.Y.), the holiday was approved by the United States Cong...

Read on...

Home
Posted on: August 24, 2022

Dansville’s Needham Honored by Senator Borrello and Assemblywoman Byrnes for Heroics

Sean Needham_NYS Liberty Medal

GENESEO, N.Y., Aug. 24, 2022 — Sean Needham received high praise on Wednesday at the Livingston County Board of Supervisors meeting as the Dansville resident was presented with the New York State Senate Liberty Medal following his heroi...

Read on...

Home
Posted on: August 23, 2022

Board of Supervisors Authorizes Intermunicipal Agreement with County Water and Sewer Authority

LivCoWater project_Page_01

GENESEO, N.Y., Aug. 23, 2022 — The Livingston County Board of Supervisors has authorized an Intermunicipal Agreement formalizing collaboration between the Livingston County Water and Sewer Authority (LCWSA) and the County to further develop the L...

Read on...

Home
Posted on: August 19, 2022

Board of Supervisors Approves Use of ARPA Funding for Capital Improvement Plan

Livingston_County_Courthouse

GENESEO, N.Y., Aug. 19, 2022 — The Livingston County Board of Supervisors approved the distribution of $2,775,000 as part of its multi-year spending plan of one-time federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) stimulus monies.

 

The American R...

Read on...

Home
Posted on: August 17, 2022

Public Comment Period Now Open for Presbyterian Road Culvert Replacement Project

Pres. Culvert

GENESEO, N.Y., Aug. 17, 2022 — The Livingston County Highway Department (LCHD) is accepting public comments now through Aug. 30, 2022, as part of the design process for the Presbyterian Road Culvert Replacement project. 

Located...

Read on...

Home

News Flash

News Flash

News Flash