Henrietta, New York, a suburb of Rochester, is located in the County of Monroe. At Henrietta’s western boundary is the beautiful waterfall laden Genesee River. Sir William Pulteney was a major British investor in Rochester, NY real estate and the 1791 Phelps and Gorham Purchase which opened up western New York State for development. The territory now known as Henrietta was in the middle of that purchase, and is named for his daughter, Henrietta Laura Pulteney. The town was established in 1818. The 2000 U.S. Census shows the Town of Henrietta’s 35.6 square miles as home to 38,028 people.

The Town Court in Henrietta has jurisdiction over misdemeanors, traffic matters, and jurisdiction over any felonies that occur within the town borders. The court also maintains civil jurisdiction for civil lawsuits involving claims of up to $15,000 and matters under $3,000 in Small Claims Court, as well as landlord-tenants disputes. The Monroe County Court system handles Henrietta matters pertaining to family law. Wills, estates, adoption and guardianships are handled at the county level by the Monroe County Surrogate's Court in Rochester. Monroe County Court handles criminal prosecutions of felonies and misdemeanors committed within the county, although in practice most misdemeanor offenses are actually handled by lower town and village courts. County courts also have limited jurisdiction over personal injury and other civil lawsuits, generally involving claims of up to $25,000.

The statewide Supreme Court generally hears cases outside the authority of the lower courts such as civil matters and personal injury cases beyond the monetary limits of the lower courts’ jurisdiction. The Supreme Court is also the primary court for divorce, separation and annulment proceedings, and criminal prosecution of felonies. The Monroe County Court and the statewide Supreme Court come under the administration of The NY State 7th Judicial District Court. The court is located at the Monroe County Hall of Justice, 99 Exchange Blvd. in Rochester, New York.

The extreme northern portion of Henrietta houses the Rochester Institute of Technology. The 1,300-acre campus property is a lush woodland and freshwater swamp that protects a number of rare and endangered plant species.

Eight miles from downtown Rochester and perfectly situated at the intersections of Interstate 90 and 390, Henrietta’s Fair and Expo Center is one of Western New York's largest multi-purpose facilities. Hosting concerts, conventions, meetings, trade shows, banquets, sporting events and more, it has helped to put Henrietta on the map as a hub for regional entertainment.

Guiding Student Success is not only a banner slogan but the driving ideology for The Rush-Henrietta Central School District. The system of five elementary schools, two middle schools and an award winning Senior High School is supplemented by an extraordinary Ninth Grade Academy that ensures students' ability to transition to high school and beyond. The Vollmer Learning Center houses every type of guidance and assistance a student in difficulty might need. The Rush-Henrietta concept is a bold step for a system of this size. Residents are rightfully proud of the work done for their children in Henrietta.