Livingston County, New York

Livingston County, New York

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The purpose of this site is to present matters of public interest to Livingston County, including its many residents, businesses and visitors.

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Photos from Livingston County, New York's post 06/23/2026

๐Ÿ… Starting July 1st, the Veteran Services Agency is distributing free farmers market vouchers through the NYS FreshConnect Checks Program. Eligible local veterans, active-duty service members, and surviving spouses can receive up to $50 per household to buy fresh, local food at participating farmers markets across the state!๐Ÿซ‘

โœ…๏ธ You can pick up your vouchers at the Veteran Services Agency office at 7 Murray Hill Dr., Mount Morris, N.Y. 14510.

โœ…๏ธ Pickup hours are Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Those unable to pick up vouchers at these times may call LCVSA at 585-243-7960 to arrange an alternative pickup time.

More on the FreshConnect Checks Program here: https://buff.ly/EuNJYjC

06/23/2026

๐Ÿšจ The Dept. of Health has issued a Harmful Algal Bloom Health Advisory today for Conesus Lake. Widespread blooms have been observed at multiple locations on the lake's eastern and western shoreline.

โš ๏ธ People and animals should keep out of the water where blooms are present and avoid suspected areas.

Health officials report that the ๐“๐ก๐ž ๐ฉ๐ฎ๐›๐ฅ๐ข๐œ ๐ฐ๐š๐ญ๐ž๐ซ ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐ฌ๐š๐Ÿ๐ž ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐ค๐ข๐ง๐ .

More on the first Harmful Algal Bloom of the summer here: https://buff.ly/zZXYtpB

06/23/2026

๐ŸŒž Lots of fun events on the way in West Sparta this summer! Mark your calendar and get your dancing shoes ready. First up is Music in the Park this Friday (June 26th) with Ghost Riders from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. in the town park pavilion. ๐Ÿ’ƒ

06/23/2026

๐Ÿ‘‰๏ธ Pop-Up Pantry in Mount Morris TODAY!

๐Ÿ“ 15 E. State St.
๐Ÿ“… June, 23, 2026
๐Ÿ•™๏ธ 10 a.m. until food is gone

If you're struggling with food insecurity, you can visit the Livingston County Food Security Coalition's Food Resource List at https://buff.ly/8DGYBD1

06/23/2026

โ˜€๏ธ Summer 2026 Career Camps are here! โ˜€๏ธ
Join The Arc GLOW for a hands-on, engaging experience designed to build confidence, independence, and real-world job skills!
๐Ÿ“… Sessions run Mondayโ€“Friday | 9:30 AM โ€“ 3:00 PM
๐Ÿณ Culinary Camp: August 3โ€“7
๐Ÿ” Career Discovery Camp: August 10โ€“14
โœจ Lunch is provided & space is limited!
๐Ÿ“ฉ Contact Justin Martin to learn more [email protected] or head to Arc.GLOW.org for more

Photos from Livingston County, New York's post 06/22/2026

Lots of great opportunities here to get some exercise, socialize and learn something new with the Livingston County Office for the Aging.

06/22/2026

We're hosting a blood drive at the Livingston County Government Center on Tuesday, June 30 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

๐Ÿ“ Conference Rooms 205-208, 6 Court Street, Geneseo, NY 14454

Schedule your donation here: https://buff.ly/W77nTm6

06/22/2026

The Livingston County Board of Supervisors will hold a regular meeting this Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at the Government Center in Geneseo. The public is welcome to attend.

๐Ÿ“†: June 24, 2026
๐Ÿ•œ๏ธ: 1:30 p.m.
๐Ÿ“: 6 Court St., Geneseo, N.Y. 14454

๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ Meeting Agenda: https://buff.ly/5Cnjphh

๐Ÿ“บ๏ธ Can't make it in person? Watch this and past meetings on our YouTube page: https://buff.ly/Va10CKJ

06/21/2026

Happy Father's Day to all the dads out there!

06/19/2026

Juneteenth, once known as Emancipation Day, has been celebrated by Livingston County residents for generations, reaching back to the holidayโ€™s origins at the end of the Civil War.

On June 19, 1865, Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, with news that the war was over and the enslaved were now free. Two years had passed since President Abraham Lincolnโ€™s Emancipation Proclamation in 1863, so the holiday recognizes total freedom from slavery across all of the United States.

According to the Livingston County Historianโ€™s Office, Portage was a popular Emancipation Day picnic spot in the 1870s. Richard Gay of Nunda often spoke at the ceremonies. Gay escaped slavery and worked as a cook for General Grant before coming north with the 1st NY Dragoons.

Avon, Caledonia, and nearby Scottsville also hosted large annual picnics through the 1910s that drew hundreds to the region. These celebrations of freedom and community included sporting events, games, speeches, and music performances with dancing long into the evening.

In 1903, Stella Peterson read the Emancipation Proclamation at the picnic held at Garbutt, N.Y., in front of a crowd of over 1,000 people. Peterson was one of the first Black women to graduate from the Geneseo Normal School (now SUNY Geneseo) and was a daughter of Edward G. Peterson. At age 18, Edward fought for the Union with Company I of the 26th US Colored Infantry Regiment. Geneseoโ€™s longest-lived Civil War veteran โ€œsaw service in many battles but never received a scratch.โ€

By the 1930s, Emancipation Day celebrations had mostly shifted to Rochester, where Livingston County residents continued to join in the festivities.

In 1994, in the spirit of its earlier Emancipation Day celebrations, Rochester joined other New York State cities when it put on its first โ€œJuneteenthโ€ celebration at the Strong Museum. Juneteenth became an official New York State holiday in 2020, a federal holiday in 2021, and a Livingston County holiday in 2023. Today, local groups continue to collaborate on Juneteenth events, offering music, food, parades, dance performances, and vigils that celebrate Black heritage and culture.

Special thanks to the Livingston County Historian's Office for this look at our region's Juneteenth history.

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