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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...

February is American Heart Month

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...

Livingston County Proclaims February 3, 2023 as Four 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...

Board of Supervisors Approves Legislative Agenda

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...

Livingston County Names Kristen Fisher Director of Community Mental Health Services

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...

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

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 ...

Livingston County Historian’s Office Touts Newly Designed Record 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...

January is Thyroid Awareness Month

GENESEO, N.Y., Jan. 25, 2023 – January is Thyroid Awareness Month and the Livingston County Department of Health is encouraging residents to know the signs and symptoms associated with a thyroid-related condition and to speak with their healthcare provide...

Livingston County Supports CCE Livingston with $542.5K Budget Allocation

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...

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

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...

Livingston County Board of Supervisors Announces ARPA Allocations

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...

Livingston County Seeks Community Feedback on Opioids

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...

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

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" ...

County to Hold COVID-19 Booster and Flu Vaccination Clinic Thursday, January 12

GENESEO, N.Y. Jan. 11, 2023 – As a reminder, the Livingston County Department of Health will be holding a COVID-19 booster clinic and flu vaccination clinic from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. on Thursday, January 12 at 2 Murray Hill Drive i...

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

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...

County Youth Bureau Opens Teen Recognition Nominations

GENESEO, N.Y., Jan. 10, 2023 — Do you know a local teenager who has had a positive influence on their community through service participation, volunteering, and good deeds? If so, the Livingston County Youth Bureau (LCYB) would like to ...

Soil and Water Conservation District Accepting Order Forms for Tree and Shrub Seedling Program

GENESEO, N.Y., Jan. 9. 2023 – Now in its 81st year, the Livingston County Soil and Water Conservation District is accepting orders as part of its Conservation Tree and Shrub Seedling Program.

Order forms, which are due no later than March 10, 202...

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

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...

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

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...

January Marks National Birth Defects Awareness Month

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...

County Launches Poverty Needs Assessment Survey

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 ...

Rabies Positive Raccoon in the Town of Livonia

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...

Area Resident Donates $20,523 to County Dog Control

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...

Department of Health to Hold Booster Clinic on Thursday, December 22nd in Mount Morris

GENESEO, N.Y., Dec. 21, 2022 - As a reminder, the Livingston County Department of Health will be holding a COVID-19 booster clinic and flu vaccination drive from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. on Thursday, December 22 at 2 Murray Hill Drive in Mount M...

December is National Impaired Driving Prevention Month

GENESEO, N.Y., Dec. 20, 2022 – With the holidays on the near horizon, families and friends will soon attend long-awaited get-togethers. December represents National Impaired Driving Prevention Month and Livingston County is reminding residents t...

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

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 ...

Department of Homeland Security Extends Deadline to Obtain REAL ID

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...

Livingston County Named a Clean Energy Community by NYSERDA

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...

Pratt Named Livingston County's Veteran of the Month

GENESEO, N.Y., Dec. 8, 2022 - Sergeant First Class (SFC) Alva Merritt Pratt has been named the Livingston County Veteran of the Month in December. Born in Tampa, Florida and a graduate of Rush-Henrietta School District, Alva served active duty in the Unit...

County Encourages Residents to Take Precautions Against Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

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...

County Offering Vaccine Clinic on Thursday, December 8th in Mount Morris

GENESEO, N.Y., DEC. 7, 2022 - As a reminder, the Livingston County Department of Health will be holding a COVID-19 booster clinic and flu vaccination drive from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. on Thursday, December 8 at 2 Murray Hill Drive in Mount Mor...

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

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...

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

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...

Visit LivCo Offers Guide to Winter Wonderland in Livingston County

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 ...

Opportunity to Discuss County Opioid and Substance Abuse Gaps in Services

MOUNT MORRIS, N.Y. – Dec. 3, 2022 – The Director of Public Health and the Director of Community Services will co-facilitate two key stakeholder discussions to determine gaps in opioid and substance abuse services in Livingston County. ...

SUNY Geneseo to Perform Plays Written by Livingston County Youths

GENESEO, N.Y., Dec. 1, 2022 – The SUNY Geneseo Musical Theatre Club will put on a special act over the weekend when it performs a series of short plays written by youths from Livingston County who collaborated this summer to produce seven plays ...

Livingston County Awarded Grant for Mobile and Manufactured Home Replacement Project

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...

National Epilepsy Awareness Month Comes to a Close

GENESEO, N.Y., Nov. 29, 2022 – November marks National Epilepsy Awareness Month and Livingston County recognizes the struggle that many people affected by this condition suffer on a daily basis.  An annual event, National Epilepsy Aware...

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...

Seneca Legacy Recognized During Native American Heritage Month

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...

State Office Recognizes Exceptional Volunteer Efforts of Livingston County Resident

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...

FCC Releases National Broadband Map and Asks for Public Feedback

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....

Livingston County Encourages Residents to ‘Shop Local’ on Small Business Saturday Nov. 26th

GENESEO, N.Y., Nov. 22, 2022 — Livingston County is encouraging all residents to “put your money where your heart is” and support local businesses and communities by shopping local this Small Business Saturday and ho...

Livingston County Piloting New Way to Take Civil Service Exam for Correctional Officers

GENESEO, N.Y., Nov. 21, 2022 – Livingston County is looking to fill numerous Correctional Officer vacancies and is pioneering what it hopes will become a new tool in its recruitment efforts. Livingston County is one of just 12 counties from across New Yor...

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...

County Encourages Residents to Quit Smoking as Part of the 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...

Empire Access Set to Begin Broadband Construction in Livingston County

GENESEO, N.Y., Nov. 17, 2022 – Livingston County, in partnership with Empire Access, is pleased to report that groundwork for delivering affordable high-speed broadband internet connection to every address in the County as part of the Light Up Livingston ...

Livingston County Unanimously Adopts 2023 Budget

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...

November is 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,...

Department of Health Offering Booster Clinic on November 17, 2022 in Mount Morris

GENESEO, N.Y., Nov. 16, 2022 - As a reminder, the Livingston County Department of Health will be holding a walk-in COVID-19 booster clinic from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. on Thursday, November 17th at 2 Murray Hill Drive in Mount Morris.

To be elig...

Board of Supervisors Proclaims November 2022 as Adoption Awareness Month

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...

November 13-19 Marks National Home Care Aide Week

GENESEO, N.Y., Nov. 14, 2022 – Each year, during the second full week of November, members of the healthcare community pause to celebrate compassion and professionalism as the National Association of Home Care has designated November 13-19 as Home Care Ai...

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

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...

Department of Health to Offer Walk-In COVID-19 Booster and Flu Clinic on November 10th

GENESEO, N.Y., Nov. 9, 2022 - As a reminder, the Livingston County Department of Health will be holding a walk-in COVID-19 booster clinic from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. on Thursday, November 10th at 2 Murray Hill Drive in Mount Morris.

To be eligi...

County Employees Complete United Way Leadership Development Program

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...

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

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...

November Marks Alzheimer's 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...

Livingston County Joins American Lung Association in Recognizing Lung Cancer Awareness Month

GENESEO, N.Y., Nov. 4, 2022 – November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month and Livingston County joins the American Lung Association in uniting with people from across the country to stand together against lung cancer.

Lung cancer is the leading cause...

November is National Home Care and 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...

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

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 ...

Livingston County Department of Health to Hold Walk-In Booster Clinic on Thursday, Nov. 3

MOUNT MORRIS, N.Y., Nov. 2, 2022 – As a reminder, the Livingston County Department of Health will be holding a walk-in COVID-19 booster clinic from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. on Thursday, November 3rd at 2 Murray Hill Drive in Mount Morris.

To be ...

November is National Diabetes Month

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...

Department of Health to Hold Walk-In Booster Clinic on Friday, October 28 in Mount Morris

GENESEO, N.Y., Oct. 28, 2022 – The Livingston County Department of Health will be holding a walk-in COVID-19 booster clinic from 1-4 p.m. on Friday, October 28th at 2 Murray Hill Drive in Mount Morris at the Department of Health Buildin...

Livingston County Celebrates Lead Prevention Week by Spreading Awareness

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...

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

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...

Livingston County Office of Veteran Services Launches New 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...

Naloxone (Narcan) Available Without a Prescription to Reduce Overdoses

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 ...

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

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...

Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation to Hold On-The-Spot Hiring Clinic Oct. 26 in Mt. Morris

GENESEO, N.Y., Oct. 24, 2022 – Are you looking to join an award-winning team?  Do you want to make a significant difference in patients’ lives while also advancing your own career? The Livingston County Center for Nursing and ...

Visit LivCo Provides Helpful Guide to Enjoying Autumn in Livingston County

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...

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

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 ...

County Unveils Speakers Bureau to Connect Employees With Groups and Organizations

GENESEO, N.Y., Oct. 20, 2022 – Livingston County is proud to announce its latest communications tool as the County unveiled a Speakers Bureau designed to provide the community with access to various subject matter experts within the County&r...

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...

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

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...

October Marks Children's Health Month

GENESEO, N.Y., Oct. 18, 2022 – October marks Children’s Health Month and Livingston County is reminding residents that children can often be much more vulnerable than adults when it comes to food allergies and other feeding issues.&...

October is National Down Syndrome Awareness Month

GENESEO, N.Y. – Oct. 18, 2022 – October is National Down Syndrome Awareness Month and Livingston County is raising awareness of the condition and celebrating the abilities of those with Down Syndrome.

First celebrated in the late 1980s, Down Syndrome Aware...

Grow LivCo, Office of Economic Development Helping Local Businesses Become Holiday Destinations

GENESEO, N.Y., OCTOBER 17, 2022 – Grow LivCo is dedicated to supporting Livingston County’s small businesses and entrepreneurs by providing resources, tools and training. Earlier this month, the County gathered with over 120 local busi...

County Tabs Woollett as New Training and Professional Development Coordinator

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...

County Celebrates National Fire Prevention Month

GENESEO, N.Y., Oct. 13, 2022 – Livingston County is proud to celebrate National Fire Prevention Month – an initiative designed to spread awareness and educate the public on the risks of deadly fires and commemorate those who have lost ...

October is National 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...

Dialysis Center at County Nursing Home to Expand Hours

MOUNT MORRIS, N.Y., Oct. 12, 2022 — The Wyoming County Hospital Dialysis Center (WCHDC), located on the ground floor of the Livingston County Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation (LCCNR), is expanding operating hours and will begin off...

Board of Supervisors Declares Livingston County a Green Light for Military Service County

GENESEO, N.Y., Oct. 6, 2022 — The Livingston County Board of Supervisors has declared Livingston County a Green Light for Military Service County from October 12 through November 13, 2022. 

This designation recognizes and honors...

County Connections - Andrea 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...

Livingston County Joins with Other Municipalities in Voicing Concerns Related to M.I.E.P.

GENESEO, N.Y., OCTOBER 5, 2022 – Livingston County joins with municipalities from across New York State and the nation in voicing its concerns related to the Medicaid Inmate Exclusion Policy – a bipartisan behavioral health legislative...

County Procures State Funding for New Emergency Communications 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...

Livingston County Receives Praise From Comptroller’s Office for Fiscal Responsibility

ALBANY, N.Y., OCTOBER 4, 2022 – Livingston County continued to be an example of financial responsibility after the Office of the New York State Comptroller issued its latest Fiscal Stress Monitoring System results with the County ranking among t...

Livingston County’s Young Adult Program Developing Tomorrow’s Workforce Today

GENESEO, N.Y., September 22, 2022 – With the nature of employment having shifted over the last several years and the demand for well-rounded, skilled workers on the rise, Livingston County is actively engaged in helping to develop tomorrow’s workforce tod...

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

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...

County Historian’s Office Names New Deputy Director

GENESEO, N.Y., Sept. 16, 2022 - The Livingston County Historian’s Office announced the hiring of Madeline Friedler as its newest Deputy Director following the promotion of Holly Watson earlier this summer.

Madeline, a native of York, began on Aug...

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

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...

County’s Summer Youth Employment Program Molds Next Generation of Workers

GENESEO, N.Y., September 15, 2022 – A skilled workforce is an essential component of any successful business regardless of size. The Livingston County Office of Workforce Development remains dedicated to continuing to offer transformative opport...

Terry Appointed Director of Veteran's Services

GENESEO, N.Y., Sept. 15, 2022 – The Livingston County Board of Supervisors approved a new leader for the County’s Office of Veteran’s Services on Wednesday, September 14, 2022 as David L. Terry was unanimously appointed after...

County Connections - Allison McDaniel

Name: Allison McDaniel

Department: Social Services

Job Title: Clerk/Typist

How long have you been with Livingston County? A little more than a month (August 1^st, 2022).

What’s your favorite part of your job? "Meeting new people and con...

Livingston-Wyoming WIC Program Honored by U.S. Department of Agriculture for its Excellence

Mount Morris, N.Y., Sept. 12, 2022 - The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently awarded the Livingston-Wyoming WIC Program with the Gold Level Breastfeeding Award of Excellence for its breastfeeding promotion and support in the W...

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

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...

County Historian Offers Tips for Preserving 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 ...

September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness 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...

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

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...

September Marks National Preparedness Month

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...

Livingston County Suicide Prevention Task Force to Hold Eighth Annual Candlelight Vigil

GENESEO, N.Y., September 1, 2022 – Now in its eighth year, the Livingston County Suicide Prevention Task Force, alongside Genesee Valley Health Partnership and CASA-Trinity, Inc., will host a candlelight vigil at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 8 at Pavi...

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

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

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...

Livingston County Introduces Local Law Regarding Mortgage Recording Tax

GENESEO, N.Y., August 25, 2022 - The Livingston County Board of Supervisors has authorized the County to introduce a local law, pursuant to the provisions of Section 253-y of the New York State Tax Law, to impose an Additional Mortgage Recording ...

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

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...

Livingston County Youth Bureau Seeking Requests for Proposals

GENESEO, N.Y., Aug. 24, 2022 — 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...

Livingston County Clerk's Office to Offer Extended Hours on Thursdays Beginning September 1, 2022

GENESEO, N.Y., Aug. 23, 2022 —Livingston County Clerk Andrea Bailey has announced that the County Clerk’s Office will offer extended hours on Thursdays starting September 1, 2022. 

Beginning next week, the office will be open Mo...

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

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...

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

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...

Public Comment Period Now Open for Presbyterian Road Culvert Replacement Project

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. 

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Livingston County Names New Grants & Public Information Coordinator

Livingston County Declares National Purple Heart Day on Aug. 7

Congregate Meal Program Supporting Seniors in Livingston County

Livingston County Veteran Services Director Stepping Down

County Dialysis Center Improving Quality of Life for Nursing Home Residents and Community

ICMA Recognizes Livingston County for Success of Rural Anti-Poverty Plan

Livingston County Honors Long-Time Employees at 25th Annual Recognition Event

Livingston County Hires 2022-2023 Dominic F. Mazza County Management Fellow

Livingston County Names Holly Watson New County Historian

Livingston County Historian’s Office Releases New Book