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Historic 1850s building in Brockport is being torn down due to safety concerns
BROCKPORT, N.Y. — A historic building in Brockport is coming down. Demolition started on Monday on the Whiteside, Barnett, and Company Agricultural Works building, which dates back to about 1850. This building on Clinton Street in Brockport is listed on the National Register for Historic Places. It’s made of...
Brockport grants rezoning to Sweden property
At its July 15 meeting, the Brockport Village Board granted incentive zoning to 133 State Street, the site of the former Sweden Senior Center, to allow low-impact business use in the future. The zoning change was needed in order for the Town to sell the property to a local dental practice.
Rochester reacts to Biden bowing out, endorsing Harris in presidential run
Rochester, N.Y. (WHAM) — People in Rochester reacted to the news of President Biden dropping out of the presidential race on Sunday. Sam Agronick said he wasn't surprised after learning President Biden had bowed out of the race for reelection and had endorsed Vice President Harris to take his place.
Rochester kicks off Pride Parade and Festival
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Rochester is on track is on track to have its largest pride celebration it’s ever had. Organizers with Trillium Health say more than 200 marching groups will be taking part in this year’s parade which starts at the intersection of South Avenue and Science Parkway at 11 a.m. The parade ends […]
Spencerport Canal Days – July 27 & 28
Perusing the food truck offerings is a highlight at the Spencerport Canal Days and this year’s line up will not disappoint. There are favorites that will make a return appearance and new food trucks to try. Returning this year are:. •Wraps on Wheels. •House of Whacks (macaroni and cheese)
Sunrise Smart Start: Biden drops out, Texting scam
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Stay up to date on the latest headlines in today’s Sunrise Smart Start for Monday, July 22, 2024. Weather Forecast: Heat is back with storm chances on the rise The heat is back as temperatures climb right back into the lower and middle 80s. Humidity returns as well as a weak […]
All Monroe County offices and services re-open after Crowdstrike outage
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — All Monroe County offices and buildings will be re-opened as the county is recovering from Friday’s CrowdStrike and Microsoft outage. The outage led to thousands of the county’s computers and servers going offline. Monroe County Information Systems was able to bring back 75% of those devices back online, mainly 911, MCSO, […]
Public invited to share input on plans for Durand Eastman beach
The City of Rochester will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, July 24, about design concepts for a potential beach house at Durand Eastman Park and updates to the beach's Master Plan. The meeting will be held at Camp Eastman Kusak Lodge in Irondequoit from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The...
'Good cause' advocates and community members rally for evicted tenant
On Wednesday afternoon, Rochester tenants and housing advocates rallied outside a duplex in the Susan B. Anthony neighborhood to protest what they say is a no-cause eviction. Roughly 15 people sang, chanted and held signs in support of Rochester resident Yadira Susseth. Tenants' rights advocates who stood behind Susseth used the situation to demonstrate why Rochester needs to pass a strong "good cause eviction" law, which would help tenants like Susseth stay in their homes as long...
Monroe County is riding the wave of golf's surge in popularity with lots of new investments
From new amenities at golf courses and driving ranges to a Topgolf planned for Brighton — even at new golf exhibit at The Strong National Museum of Play — the game of golf is paying dividends across the area.
Arts workshops at local libraries
Free art workshops for adults and youth are coming to two Monroe County libraries over the coming months. Contact the libraries for more information. This project is made possible with funds from the Statewide Community Regrants Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of The Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature and administered by the Genesee Valley Council on the Arts.
Rochester feels the love as organizers celebrate its largest pride event
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — A festival celebrating the LGBTQIA+ communities has brought thousands of people to Rochester. “We've got the stage where we've got a headliner, we've got drag queens, we've got food vendors here,” Trillium Health CEO Jason Barnecut-Kearns said. “There's just so much. But we're here to celebrate Pride, to recognize the LGBTQ community and just really give us a chance to just be ourselves, be our authentic selves.”
7 New England Neighborhoods Among the Most In-Demand in the Nation
Here in New England, we know we're lucky to live in one of the best parts of the US. Over the years, countless studies have directed high praise towards our region. Last year, a WalletHub study announced the best small cities in the country, and eight New England towns made the list. Our area has also been highlighted for having the hottest zip codes, most underrated destinations, safest towns and best small cities in the nation, coolest small towns, and so on.
Sewer Capital Improvements Notice II
NOTICE PURSUANT TO LOCAL FINANCE LAW SECTION 81.00. The bond resolution published herewith was adopted on June 6, 2024, and the validity of the obligations authorized by such bond resolution may be hereafter contested only if such obligations were authorized for an object or purpose for which the Village of Brockport is not authorized to expend money or if the provisions of law which should have been complied with as of the date of publication of this notice were not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty (20) days after the date of publication of this notice, or such obligations were authorized in violation of the provisions of the Constitution. The bond resolution was subject to a permissive referendum pursuant to Section 36.00 of the Local Finance Law. The period of time has elapsed for the submission and filing of a petition for a permissive referendum and a valid petition has not been submitted and filed.
Photos: Saturday at the Genesee County Fair
Kids and farm animals are always a highlight of any day at the Genesee County Fair, and on Saturday, the first full day of the 2024 fair, it was no different. Members of 4-H showed their livestock in a variety of competitions.There are also all of the games
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