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Livingston County's Bi-Weekly e-Newsletter
February 3, 2023
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Board of Supervisors Approves Legislative Agenda
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 consideration when crafting its own Legislative Agenda.
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Dow Road Bridge Rehabilitation Wins American Public Works Association Project of the Year Award
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 Town of York.
LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS ACCOMPLISHMENT HERE!
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County Proclaims February 3, 2023 as Four Chaplains Day
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 ships en route to an American base in Greenland carrying 902 servicemen, merchant seaman and civilian workers. While nearing its destination, the Dorchester was suddenly attacked by a German submarine, which fired a torpedo that instantly killed scores and injured many more.
READ MORE ABOUT THEIR HEROICS HERE
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Livingston County Names Kristen Fisher Director of Community Mental Health Services
The Livingston County Board of Supervisors has named Kristen Fisher as the County’s Director of Community Mental Health Services, effective February 6, 2023.
LEARN MORE ABOUT KRISTEN HERE!
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County Youth Bureau Opens Teen Recognition Nominations
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 would like to know.
The annual awards are sponsored by the Livingston County Board of Supervisors and celebrate outstanding teenagers from throughout Livingston County for their exceptional deeds, including community involvement, extraordinary leadership, or positively influencing others by overcoming a significant challenge. All nominations are due by February 3, 2023.
NOMINATE A DESERVING TEEN HERE!
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County Historian’s Office Touts Newly Designed Record Index
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 database, which is at the core of the office’s public offerings, now holds over 388,000 entries including names from school records, newspapers, naturalizations, church records, veteran files and more. The bulk of the references date from the early 1800s through the early 1900s and offer an exceptional starting point for local history researchers. The database is also completely free to use and is available at all times to anyone with an internet connection.
CHECK IT OUT HERE!
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County Supports CCE Livingston with $542.5K Budget Allocation
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.
LEARN MORE HERE!
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Livingston County Board of Supervisors Announces ARPA Allocations
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.
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County Receives $500,000 in Federal Funding to Support Small Business Growth
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 support a County-led initiative focused on the creation, growth and advocacy for small businesses.
FIND THE FULL RELEASE HERE!
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Veterans in Suicide Crisis can go to VA or Non-VA Healthcare Facility for Free Emergency Care
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 care for up to 30 days and outpatient care for up to 90 days. Veterans do not need to be enrolled in the VA system to use this benefit.
LEARN MORE HERE!
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Livingston County Seeks Community Feedback on Opioids
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 Livingston County will receive settlement funding intended to improve challenges faced as a result of substance abuse and mental health. It is important that these improvements proceed with guidance from residents.
TAKE THE SURVEY HERE!
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Gov. Hochul Urges Recipients of Government Assistance to Protect Themselves Against Card Skimming
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" devices to steal the benefits
LEARN MORE HERE!
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Livingston County Invests in Local OWWL Libraries with $100K Budget Allocation
Livingston County is proud to help support the OWWL Library System through a $100,000 funding allocation included in the County’s 2023 budget.
READ MORE HERE!
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Soil and Water Conservation District Accepting Order Forms for Tree and Shrub Seedling Program
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.
PLACE YOUR ORDER HERE!
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County Named a Clean Energy Community by NYSERDA
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 investments in future-focused clean energy solutions.
See What This Means for the County Here!
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Sheriff’s Office to Fight Domestic Terrorism with New Threat Assessment Team
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 Threat Assessment Management Team (TAMT).
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Department of Homeland Security Extends Deadline to Obtain REAL ID
Passed by Congress in 2005 following a 9/11 Commission recommendation, the REAL ID Act establishes minimum security standards for state-issued driver’s licenses and identification cards.
Read on to Find Out When the New Deadline is!
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Area Resident Donates $20,523 to County Dog Control
The Livingston County Board of Supervisors voted Wednesday, December 21 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.
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County Awarded Grant for Mobile and Manufactured Home Replacement Project
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 a Mobile and Manufactured Home Replacement Project in partnership with Cattaraugus Community Action, Inc. (CCA) and the Livingston County Land Bank Corporation.
Read More Here!
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Tinelli Recognized by New York State for Outstanding Contributions to Emergency Medical Services
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. Weber EMS Leadership Award at the New York State Bureau of EMS Vital Signs Conference in October.
Read More About Sam's Recognition!
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Visit LivCo Offers Guide to Winter Wonderland in Livingston County
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 to keep you active and engaged all winter long while taking in the many destinations that the County has to offer.
Check it Out For Yourself!
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Empire Access Set to Begin Broadband Construction in Livingston County
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 initiative has begun and construction is scheduled to commence in the first quarter of 2023.
Learn More Here!
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New Photo Galleries Available!
The #LivCo Historian’s Office has an improved online photo gallery, which showcases a sampling of the thousands of photographs in its archives. Let the County Historian’s Office know if there is something special you’re looking for.
View the Galleries Here!
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