A story of strength and caring
In many ways, the story of Maxine Davison’s life is a love story – the simple love of a woman for beautiful things, the ambitious love of satisfying work, the generous love of a benefactor, and the complicated love of children and two different but special men. more

All are invited to join the Tour de Brockport
The Tour de Brockport is a scavenger hunt combined with a heart-healthy stroll. Participants will gather clues from merchants, make their way around the village and SUNY campus, all while taking in the scenery of historic Brockport, interacting with their neighbors, downtown merchants and various sites on the college campus. more

Firefighters donate historic
apparatus to statewide museum
Brockport firefighters, in cooperation with the Village of Brockport, have retired the oldest active fire engine in the fleet. Their 1971 Hahn was purchased from Hahn Motors, Inc. of Hamburg, PA and came off the line in October 1971. It has been an active pumper in the department’s fleet since its arrival until this year. more

Brockport police wrap up busy, arrest-filled weekend
The Labor Day weekend saw Brockport's police officers stretched to the limit when they responded to 353 calls. more

Brockport sign code continues
Brockport village officials and residents continue to debate and question the rules and regulations when it comes to its sign codes. While some of the board members seem to favor a more lenient approach to the village's codes, other board members and residents say that if a law is on the books then the municipality should enforce it, or if they don't want to enforce it then they should look at changing it. more

Brockport's visitor center construction resumes
As soon as the weather cooperates, work will resume at the site of the Brockport canalside museum and visitor center. Mayor Josephine Matela said the village received a resume work order from the Canal Corporation and crews would commence construction when the weather permitted. more

Communities declare states of emergency;
attempt to deal with water
In an ironic twist, County Executive Maggie Brooks' planned press conference on emergency preparedness turned into the real thing as the Western Monroe area responded to the damaging rainfall that buffeted the area on Wednesday, September 8 and continued on into the afternoon hours of Thursday. more

Hamlin hosting a safety expo
Hamlin Recreation will hold a Safety Expo on Saturday, September 18 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Hamlin Town Hall. The event is free for all ages. Activities include: child safety kits, pet safety and adoptions, fire safety presentations, car seat inspection, fire trucks and ambulances on display, home safety assessment for seniors, smoke detector demonstration, Jaws of Life and a kids tricycle roadway. more

Senator selected for New York Farm Bureau honor
The New York Farm Bureau, the state's largest general farm advocacy organization, has selected Senator George D. Maziarz (62nd District) as a member of the "Circle of Friends." This prestigious distinction was bestowed in light of Maziarz's legislative record during the 2004 session. more

Women gain control of their futures
with Lifespan services
Lifespan offers more than 22 programs to individuals in need, and one of those is the Women in Transition Services. It is offered under the Displaced Homemakers funded by the New York State Department of Labor. more