Monroe County Faces Weather Alerts and Community Successes

Monroe County is currently subject to a flood watch as officials anticipate excessive runoff that could lead to flooding in local rivers, creeks, and streams. This weather advisory is set to remain in effect from Tuesday morning until Wednesday evening.

In positive news, two young boys with special needs who were reported missing have been safely located. The Monroe County Sheriff's Office confirmed their safe return at 11:42 a.m. today.

Safe Return of Missing Children

The Sheriff's Office credited the successful recovery to the "overwhelming support of the community and the diligent efforts of our law enforcement partners." The initial alert concerned two boys who had left their home on foot early Tuesday in Chili, N.Y.

The missing children were identified as 9-year-old Jett and 11-year-old Dean. They were last seen near the intersection of Chili Avenue and Archer Road.

Details on the Missing Boys

Jett has a brain condition that affects his cognitive decision-making abilities. He was described as having blonde hair, wearing a purple, white, and blue checkered jacket, and gray pants.

Dean, who has autism, was noted to have shaggy blonde hair. His attire included a Minecraft outfit, a green coat, and a maroon Batman hat.

Other Significant Monroe County Incidents

Multi-Vehicle Crash on I-590

The Monroe County Sheriff's Office reported on a significant traffic incident that occurred on Monday. Eleven vehicles were involved in a crash on Interstate 590.

Fortunately, authorities confirmed that no serious injuries resulted from this large-scale collision.

Irondequoit Plaza Declared Public Nuisance

In local governance news, a shopping plaza situated on East Ridge Road is facing partial closure. The Irondequoit Town Board voted on Monday to officially declare the plaza a public nuisance.