Jeremy Moule

Recently, thousands of city of Rochester households received letters informing them that the water service lines to their homes contain either lead or unknown materials.

The county reported a 26% increase in deaths attributed to overdoses of opioids, cocaine, and other substances, according to data released Tuesday by the Monroe County Medical Examiner's Office.

The work at Yanty Marsh will include the removal of invasive plants.

Monroe County Executive Adam Bello's proposed 2025 budget would launch a grant program for school districts to start or expand efforts to divert food waste from landfills.

This year, the organizer of the fests is tapping students to serve as ambassadors to help get their peers to turn out for the events.

The city of Rochester is asking residents to complete a survey to help guide its efforts to address the opioid epidemic, including how to spend its share of opioid lawsuit settlement money.

Edmond Andrews, 3, makes a heart out of Play-Doh at Morris Munchkins Playhouse in Chili.

The $1.5 billion budget for 2025 will also lower the county property tax rate.

Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed legislation that will let families applying for child care assistance receive the subsidies while their eligibility is under review.

But the full Legislature will consider the appointment of clinical psychologist Emma Forbes-Jones at its January meeting. Democrats provided the votes needed to move the recommendation to appoint her out of committee.