Monroe County, NY

05/29/2026

Though National Bicycle Safety Month is coming to a close, summer in Rochester is just getting started. Appropriately named, our friend June is sharing her smart and simple tips on how to wear a bike helmet correctly and stay safe on summer rides.

05/21/2026

Please join us as we celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in Monroe County.

05/11/2026

May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month — a time to raise awareness about Lyme disease, recognize the symptoms, and promote tick bite prevention.

Tick season is here, and the risk of tick bites and Lyme disease increases during the spring, summer, and fall. Ticks can also remain active anytime temperatures are above freezing.

Lyme disease is spread through the bite of infected blacklegged ticks. Common symptoms may include:
• Fever
• Headache
• Fatigue
• A bullseye-shaped rash (erythema migrans)

If left untreated, Lyme disease can affect the joints, heart, and nervous system. Diagnosis is based on symptoms, physical findings, and possible exposure to infected ticks.

If you notice symptoms after a tick bite or spending time outdoors, contact your primary care provider.

Learn more: https://www.lymedisease.org/lyme-awareness-month/

05/08/2026

📅 Save the Date!

The Healthy Pots, Healthy Homes community event will be held June 27, 2026, from 12:00-2:00 PM at the Foodlink Community Garden.

Community members are invited to bring old pots and pans to exchange for safer cookware while learning about lead exposure in cookware and toxins in soil. According to guidance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, some commonly used imported aluminum or brass cookware, including certain caldero-style pots, may leach lead into food during cooking. Even small amounts of lead can be harmful, especially for children and pregnant individuals.

The event will also feature:
• Food trucks for lunch
• $10 curbside market vouchers (while supplies last; SNAP/WIC accepted)
• Live cooking demonstrations with a nutrition educator
• Tips on safe cooking practices, identifying lead risks, and reducing soil contamination
• Free resources and education for the whole community

Everything is free and open to the community!

04/30/2026

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month & Monroe County’s Office of Traffic Safety explains that distracted driving tickets aren’t only for using cell phones. Taking your eyes and focus off the road can cost you critical seconds that you may need to avoid a crash.

04/24/2026

Happy Arbor Day! We celebrated our 43rd Arbor Day Celebration with the City of Rochester, and planted more trees for the enjoyment of generations to come.

04/23/2026

You can finally recycle your favorite coffee and fast food to-go cups! Our County recycling experts joined WXXI's Connections on Earth Day to update us on what should - and shouldn't - be recycled. We learned a lot and know you will, too!

5 likes. "Doing spring cleaning? Learn what you can recycle"

04/22/2026

Have questions about upcoming SNAP rule changes? We’re hosting a series of public informational town halls to help you understand what’s changing and what it means for you. Our next event is TONIGHT.

Have questions about upcoming SNAP rule changes? We’re hosting a series of public informational town halls to help you understand what’s changing and what it means for you. Our next event is TONIGHT.

Come get your questions answered and connect with helpful resources. ASL interpretation will be available.

04/21/2026

Monroe County golf courses are open for the 2026 season! Book your tee time https://monroecountyparksgolf.com/

04/17/2026

Long-time Superintendent of Horticulture, Mark Quinn, has retired after decades on the job and we recently crashed Brad Hutton's first press conference in the role! Brad shares that he has big plans—and big shoes to fill—as he looks ahead to the Lilac Festival and reports on how the lilacs are faring after a very long winter.