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| Greece (town), New York | |
|---|---|
| Name | Greece |
| Settlement type | Town |
| Motto | "A Community Growing Together" |
| Coordinates | 43°13′N 77°45′W |
| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Monroe |
| Established | 1822 |
| Area total sq mi | 38.2 |
| Population total | 94872 |
| Population as of | 2020 |
| Zip codes | 14612, 14615, 14626 |
| Area code | 585 |
Greece (town), New York Greece is a suburban town in Monroe County, New York, situated on the western shore of Lake Ontario northwest of Rochester, New York. Established in 1822, Greece developed from rural farmland into a populous suburban community intertwined with regional institutions such as Rochester Institute of Technology, University of Rochester, Greater Rochester International Airport, and the Erie Canal. The town's growth reflects broader trends in Upstate New York suburbanization, postwar housing expansion, retail development along Lyell Avenue and Lake Shore Boulevard, and infrastructural links to the New York State Thruway and Interstate 490.
The town was formed from the Town of Greece (town), New York's parent, the Town of Greece (town), New York — originally part of Genesee County, New York and later reorganized amid the early 19th-century settlement of Western New York. Early European-American settlers arrived in the wake of the Treaty of Big Tree and the completion of the Erie Canal, joining Revolutionary War veterans who had received land grants for service. Agriculture dominated until the arrival of railroads such as the New York Central Railroad and trolley lines connected to Rochester Subway, prompting suburban subdivisions influenced by developers who emulated patterns seen in Levittown, New York and other postwar suburbs. Cold War-era growth accelerated near military and industrial employers including Kodak and Bausch & Lomb, while civic projects tied the town to Monroe County Executive initiatives and regional planning by the Genesee/Finger Lakes Regional Planning Council.
Located in Western New York, Greece borders Lake Ontario to the north and the City of Rochester, New York to the east. Major waterways include the Lake Ontario shoreline and tributaries feeding into the lake, with parks along Irondequoit Bay and coastal wetlands preserved by regional groups like the Monroe County Parks Department and environmental organizations such as the Finger Lakes Land Trust. Key road corridors traverse the town, including New York State Route 390, New York State Route 104, and US Route 104, linking to Interstate 390 and Interstate 90 at regional interchanges. The town's topography is typical of the southern Lake Ontario plain, with postglacial features studied by geologists at SUNY Geneseo and preserved habitats monitored by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
Census figures show shifts reflecting suburban diversification comparable to Monroe County, New York trends, with population totals documented by the United States Census Bureau. The town's communities—such as East Greece, West Greece, and the hamlet of Greece (town), New York—exhibit a mix of housing stock from Victorian-era homes near Rochester to mid-20th-century subdivisions and contemporary planned developments. Socioeconomic indicators are tracked alongside regional metrics reported by the Finger Lakes Regional Economic Development Council and population studies from institutions like Cornell University's community demographics programs.
Greece's commercial landscape centers on retail corridors near Greece Ridge Mall and shopping plazas along Lyell Avenue and Dewey Avenue, drawing shoppers from across the Rochester metropolitan area. The local labor market interconnects with employers including Rochester Regional Health, University of Rochester Medical Center, Monroe Community Hospital, manufacturing firms historically linked to Eastman Kodak Company, and logistics operations serving Greater Rochester International Airport. Economic development initiatives have involved partnerships with the Monroe County Industrial Development Agency and the Empire State Development Corporation to attract investment and revitalize commercial strips.
The town is governed by an elected Town Board and a Supervisor, with municipal functions administered by departments that coordinate with Monroe County and the State of New York agencies. Politically, Greece participates in the New York's 25th congressional district and local elections reflect patterns seen in suburban Upstate New York jurisdictions, engaging with state legislators in the New York State Assembly and the New York State Senate on infrastructure and zoning. Public services involve collaborations with the Greece Police Department, Greece Volunteer Fire Department, and regional emergency responders including the Monroe County Sheriff's Office.
Public education is provided by the Greece Central School District, which operates multiple elementary schools, middle schools, and high schools such as Greece Olympia High School and Greece Athena High School. Students also access higher education at nearby institutions including Rochester Institute of Technology, St. John Fisher University, Monroe Community College, and University of Rochester, complementing vocational training programs coordinated with the Finger Lakes Workforce Investment Board.
Greece is served by regional highways and local arterial roads connecting to Rochester Regional Transit Service bus routes and commuter corridors. The town is proximate to Greater Rochester International Airport and freight connections via the CSX Transportation and Norfolk Southern Railway networks. Bicycle and pedestrian planning has been integrated into corridor improvements modeled after regional projects funded by the New York State Department of Transportation and metropolitan planning by the Genesee Transportation Council.
Residents and natives have included figures associated with Rochester's cultural and industrial history, athletes who attended local schools and competed for institutions like University of Notre Dame and Syracuse University, and public servants elected to Monroe County posts. Notable names linked regionally include contributors to the Eastman School of Music, executives from Eastman Kodak Company, and alumni who advanced in fields represented at RIT and University of Rochester.
Category:Towns in Monroe County, New York