Pittsford, New York located in Monroe County, is an affluent suburb of Rochester, NY. The District of Northfield, formed in 1796, was subdivided in the following years, with a final split forming the towns of Pittsford and Henrietta in 1814. The Pittsford name was chosen by Col. Caleb Hopkins, a leading citizen who had been supervisor and a hero of the War of 1812. Hopkins named this town for his hometown of Pittsford, Vermont. Pittsford was given a great economic boost when the Erie Canal opened in 1825. That growth, along with the railroad's arrival in 1842, turned Pittsford into a major shipping and transportation crossroads.

Pittsford, population 27,219 (U.S. Census), is an area of beautiful homes and gardens, trees and historical buildings and just enough retail to satisfy the daily needs of residents. The Pittsford Plaza on the west side of the town, is home to one of the largest Wegmans stores in the state, and is the flagship store and a major test center for the company. Golfing is of major concern in Pittsford, NY and Wegmans sponsors the Wegmans International every June. Held at the Locust Hill Country Club, it is an annual stop for the LPGA tour. Also in Pittsford is the Oak Hill Country Club, which has hosted a number of United States Opens and, as recently as 2003, the PGA Championships.

Pittsford is proud of its many community programs, such as the Keeping it Green Initiative. What began as a standard recycling program has grown to include special household hazards disposal days, commitment to measurable reductions in Pittsford’s greenhouse gas emissions, energy reduction plans for all town facilities, and a Green Advisory Board.

The Town of Pittsford maintains its own Pittsford Town Court at 3750 Monroe Avenue. The Town Court handles misdemeanors, traffic matters, town and village ordinances, and provides jurisdiction over any felonies that occur within the town borders. Civil proceedings, where claims amount to $15,000 or less are handled in the Town Court, and small claims matters under $3,000 are litigated in Small Claims Court. Pittsford also has an alternative approach to juvenile justice in their Youth Court. An appointed Court Administrator manages and administers the court system.

The Monroe County Court system handles many of the family law matters in Pittsford. 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 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.

Pittsford is served by two Rochester Hospitals, both of which are approximately six miles from the town border. Highland Hospital is the 911 Emergency response intake, and Monroe Community Hospital, a county owned health care facility, are both excellent medical destinations for Pittsford residents with sudden illness and personal injury or those seeking traditional hospital care.

The Pittsford Central School District is one of the top school districts in the county, in the state and in the nation. The 30 square mile school district includes portions of the towns of Brighton, Mendon, Penfield, Perinton, Pittsford, and Victor The district's programs, staff and curriculum are considered among the best available in schools anywhere. The system consists of five elementary schools, two middle and two high schools.