County Board of Supervisors

Orleans County Historian, located in Albion, NY, recently moved to a more spacious office on the top floor of the county administration building. Led by new historian Catherine Cooper, the office is dedicated to preserving and organizing the county's rich collection of photographs and printed materials. With a focus on local history and community engagement, Orleans County Historian is gearing up for the county's bicentennial in 2025 and plans to celebrate with a big gala event. Cooper aims to continue the legacy of her predecessors by writing columns, working with town historians, and documenting the area's heritage for future generations. Generated from the website

The Department of Social Services, also known as DSS, is operated by the government of Steuben County Government in New York. The department operates through administration and accounting departments, as well as a child support enforcement unit. It offers a range of child protection and public assistance services. The department administers various home relief and energy assistance programs. The Department of Social Services also provides medical assistance and nursing and home care services. Its child support enforcement unit is responsible for the monitoring of family court support judgments. Steuben County operates through Public Works, information technology, law, planning, and public health and nursing departments.

Established in 1926, the Yates County Public Health Department specializes in providing a range of programs pertaining to health issues. Based in Penn Yan, N.Y., it offers an array of programs under three major program areas that includes public health/prevention programs, special children's services and home care services. The department promotes and encourages healthy behaviors and mental health in the community. The Yates County Public Health Department also provides cancer screening, prenatal services, skilled nursing, physical therapy and rabies investigations services.