News across Greater Rochester

Annual Candlelight Vigil to Honor Lives Lost to Suicide and Overdose
MT. MORRIS, N.Y., Aug. 26, 2026 — The Livingston County Suicide Prevention Task Force, GV Health Partnership, and CASA-Trinity, Inc. will host a candlelight vigil in Mt. Morris, on Sept. 10, to honor and remember the lives lost to suicide and overdose.

An art museum for everyone
A civic treasure, the Memorial Art Gallery is embracing its community role in new ways—including free admission, starting next spring.

City Council approves legislation for downtown projects
The measures will fund Parcel 5 improvements and redevelopment work to create Main Street Commons.

Gulisano, June M.
June M. Gulisano, age 90 yrs, passed away on Monday, August 17, 2026 at DeMay Living Center in Newark, NY. June Marie was born on June 26, 1936 at Ogdensburg, NY and was one of 9 children born to Pearl and Elgin Greene. She graduated from Morristown High School and resided in…

New DHS rule stirs concern at higher ed campuses
Starting Sept. 15, the Department of Homeland Security will no longer allow international students to remain in the U.S. for as long as it takes to complete their degrees.

Why READY has invested in GoodSchoolsRoc
A centralized enrollment platform is not only a technical solution; it is an investment in families.

Livingston County Celebrates Bring Your Child to Work Day
GENESEO, N.Y., Aug. 21, 2026 — The children of County employees got a firsthand look at the many different public services their parents help provide to residents during Livingston County’s third annual Bring Your Child to Work Day.
2026 MAP Program Applications Now Available
**Kershaw Beach Swimming closing for the season**
Kershaw beach swimming will be closing for the season. Last day for swimming will be August 22, 2026.

Health Dept. Issues Harmful Algal Bloom Health Advisory for Conesus Lake
CONESUS, N.Y., Aug. 18, 2026 — The Health Dept. has issued a Harmful Algal Bloom Advisory for Conesus Lake due to a lake-wide bloom. Blooms have been observed in multiple locations along the eastern shoreline, along with slicks observed in the open water.

Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation Hosts Summer Carnival for Residents, Families
MOUNT MORRIS, N.Y., August 17, 2026 — The Livingston County Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation held its annual summer carnival, bringing various games and activities, a petting zoo, and live music to residents and their families.

Livingston County Adopts Local Law Amending Ethics and Disclosure Law
GENESEO, N.Y., Aug. 14, 2026 — The Livingston County Board of Supervisors has adopted a local law amending and restating Local Law 2018-3 to amend "Livingston County Ethics and Disclosure Law."