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What's the oldest building in Canandaigua? The answer has changed over the years
Ontario County, specifically Canandaigua, is rich in history. Long before Christopher Columbus sailed the ocean blue, members of the Seneca Nation lived there for hundreds of years. Following the Revolutionary War, Oliver Phelps and Nathaniel Gorham purchased 6 million acres of land from the Native Americans, on which they later laid out the town of Canandaigua, according to the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation. ...
Happy (your name here) Day!
A few weeks ago I posted a blog about how I happened upon a fun group of people at The Coach celebrating Helen Miller Day. It got me to thinking about what other “days” have been named in honor of people. The Village and Town both hand out...
Officials announce grant for a new ambulance in Pittsford
Pittsford, N.Y. - Local leaders joined first responders at Pittsford Volunteer Ambulance on Monday to announce a grant for a new ambulance. The officials also stressed the ongoing need for vital funding, which is critical for volunteer ambulance services. Those services have been struggling in recent years due to a...
2 Rochester-area fire departments to receive federal funding
Two fire departments in the Rochester area are set to receive some much-needed funding. The Chili Fire Department will receive $658,549, while $573,000 is headed to the Brighton Fire District. The money will be used to get new protective gear and supplies. Crews will also use the money to help...
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