Essential businesses who are looking to expand their workforce during the COVID-19 crisis and individuals who are healthy and looking for work employers are encouraged to use the RochesterWorks system, which may be accessed at www.monroecounty.gov/works. Both businesses and job seekers should visit www.monroecounty.gov/works to post and explore job opportunities. Residents with limited internet access are encouraged to call RochesterWorks at … [Read more...]
NYSP Investigating Fatal Crash In Steuben County
On March 24th, 2020, at approximately 10:00 a.m., the New York State Police at SP Painted Post investigated a fatal motor vehicle accident, that occurred on West Hill Road in the Town of Hornby. Initial investigations revealed that a Casella Waste Management garbage truck was travelling westbound and left the roadway, striking a number of trees. The operator, identified as twenty-four-year-old Tony Horton, from Sayre, PA, was pronounced deceased … [Read more...]
FSA Office Is Hiring Throughout New York
Farm Service Agency (FSA) is hiring several positions located throughout New York State. Farm Program Technician positions are available in: Albion (Orleans Co.), Millbrook (Dutchess Co.), Canton (St. Lawrence Co.), Marcy (Oneida Co.) East Aurora (Erie Co.), and Lafayette (Onondaga Co.). Duties include general office activities supporting FSA programs administered at the field level. Successful applicants must be reliable, have a professional … [Read more...]
VA Finger Lakes Healthcare System Adopts “No Visitors” Policy due to COVID-19
The VA Finger Lakes Healthcare System (Bath and Canandaigua VA Medical Centers) has adopted a “NO Visitors” policy for all inpatients, at both locations. No one under 18 will be allowed into the medical centers and should not accompany loved ones to their medical appointment. Exceptions to this policy will be in compassionate cases, when Veterans are in their last stages of life on hospice units. Veterans coming in for appointments should call … [Read more...]
Genesee Sun And Lake Country Echo Tries to Help Local Businesses
If your business is being adversely affected by the COVID-19 crisis then know that both Lake Country Echo and the Genesee Sun wants to help. Many businesses had to close their doors to the public but still can sell. For example, restaurants can provide take out services. If your business is like this, then send me the name of your company and a couple of sentences about your services. Email this to me at Lakecountryecho@gmail.com We … [Read more...]
Possible Help For Our Churches
There is serious concern about the spread of the novel coronavirus and several directives from Gov. Andrew Cuomo limiting crowd sizes. One of our readers (who choose not to be named) suggested we at the Genesee Sun can assist Churches by filming a service(s) at our studio in Geneseo. This can then be placed on YouTube as well as anywhere they wish. We can do this at nominal cost. So if you are the spokesperson for a church, or know a … [Read more...]
LOCAL BUSINESSES IMPACTED BY PROPOSED POLYSTYRENE BAN
Dolco in Bloomfield and Honeoye, Pactiv in Canandaigua, and Commodore in Bloomfield are three Ontario County businesses that would be impacted by the proposed statewide ban on loose fill packaging and polystyrene containers. They are hoping that the state legislature will decide to postpone banning use of the material, and that better recycling processes for the material can be developed. A bill banning their products is in the New York State … [Read more...]
Governor Cuomo Updates Steps Taken To Battle COVID-19 Crisis
Governor Cuomo's office has updated his mandates in light of the COVID-19 crisis. Governor Cuomo is calling his initiative "New York State on PAUSE". Governor Cuomo stated that this is the most drastic action he could take. The following is what he has put in place to date: New York State on PAUSE: In New York we know that Policies Assure Uniform Safety for Everyone Governor Cuomo will sign an Executive Order mandating that 100% of the … [Read more...]
Rochester Public Market Will Remain Open for Food Shopping During COVID-19 Crisis
For the convenience of its many regular food shoppers, the City of Rochester’s Public Market will remain open with precautionary accommodations during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Market’s shopping hours will remain the same: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 a.m. – 1 p.m. and Saturdays from 5 a.m. – 3 p.m. The Market has implemented a new set of guidelines for vendors and shoppers to increase health and safety measures at this time. This … [Read more...]
Virus Alert For Everyone At Rochester Airport on March 14 at 5:45 – 6:45 PM
Our paper got a warning from the Monroe County Department of Public Health that might be relevant to all of you. Someone who tested positive for COVID-19 flew on Delta Flight 4824 on Saturday, March 14. They believe this individual was contagious while en route from JFK to ROC on Delta Flight The flight departed at 4:05 p.m. from JFK and arrived at 5:55 p.m. in ROC. All individuals on Delta Flight 4824 on Saturday March 14, and anyone who … [Read more...]
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