An important reminder about car safety
As every parent knows, it takes time to put a child into a safety seat and take him or her out again each time you get into and out of the car but during the hot summer months it is particularly important to take the time. It could save your child's life. more

Area crops showing signs of heat and drought stress
Historically, July is the driest month of the year, and we are getting numerous reports of vegetable plants showing heat and drought stress such as curled leaves on tomatoes and potatoes with thin and stringy vines and cucumbers and pumpkins are not spreading out like usual, according to agricultural expert Bob King. more

Brockport Police Chief requests changes
Brockport's Police Chief Daniel Varrenti requested some changes be implemented as part of the village's annual re-organizational meeting. more

Brockport to limit 911 information releases
Because of misinformation recently released through local television stations, Brockport’s Mayor Josephine Matela issued a statement limiting releases of information as they pertain to the village’s discussions on its 911 dispatching system. more

Erie Canal thoughts
We live on the Erie Canal, I don't mean next to it or near it, we live on a boat on the Erie. more

Fire, code enforcement officer file monthly reports
Brockport Fire Chief Gregory Wing reported that since the department has installed career staff, only seven fire and/or ambulance calls have had to be "given away" to other departments for assistance. Prior to the career staff being appointed, more than 50 calls were given away. more

Future plan for Ogden a sketch for growth
The Comprehensive Plan for the Town of Ogden is a framework within which decisions concerning the development of the town can be made in the future. It is not rezoning and is not written in stone. According to Town Supervisor Gay Lenhard, development is inevitable. Therefore, the town needs a plan for this development. It is a "broad-brush kind of thing," she says of the plan. more

Garland UM Church appoints new pastor
The Garland United Methodist Church and the Rochester District of the United Methodist Church have announced the appointment of a new pastor. more

Gentlemen, start your tractors
Phil Haight, a Hamlin resident, has a need for speed that doesn't go away when he hops on his garden tractor. That's why he and his 11-year-old son, Joe, are members of the Western New York Garden Tractor Pullers Association Incorporated. more

Hamlin Fire District plans building upgrades
The Hamlin Fire District building, located on Lake Road, has had no improvements other than cosmetic updates since it was built in 1979. The Hamlin Fire District will be starting major renovations and improvements to the building in late fall of 2002. more

'Pouring rights' discussed at recent Brockport board meeting
Brockport's decision to look into the opportunity to acquire a contract and offer exclusive pouring rights to Coca Cola® has sparked some debate and discussion. more

St. Andrews Apartments in Gates project receives funds
Providence Housing Development Corporation announced that the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York has awarded $53,822 toward the development of St. Andrews Apartments, housing for physically challenged and developmentally disabled adults. The award is made through HSBC Bank USA from privately funded Affordable Housing Program of the Federal Home Loan Bank. more

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Legislation helps crack down on identity theft
Assemblymember Susan John (D-Rochester) sponsored legislation (A.4939) that the Assembly recently passed making identity theft a crime punishable by up to seven years in prison, and giving victims the opportunity to seek legal recourse. more

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