BISCO and Lakeside team up for Duck Derby
Brockport Integrated Service and Community Organization (BISCO) and Lakeside Health System are joining forces for the annual Duck Derby being held during the Brockport Summer Arts Festival, August 12 and 13. more

Brockport approves hiring of BPD clerk
Until the recent appointment of a part time clerk in the police department, residents who stopped by the office on a Friday would likely find the door closed. more

Brockport firefighters battle house fire
Brockport firefighters responded to a house fire at 42 High Street, with a report of people trapped at 1:25 a.m. May 16. more

Churchville residents help create vision plan for village
In what ways can the Village of Churchville revitalize the area with new businesses while retaining a character and theme that reflects the village's small town identity? How can the Black Creek be developed for both recreational and commercial purposes? more

Controversy surrounds Brockport's newly-formed ethics board
"How independent and fair-minded is an ethics committee if a board member - possibly a voting board member - is sitting on it?" was a question raised by resident Lisa Saeva. "I find this very problematic." more

Future of South Avenue green space uncertain
Village officials in Brockport voted to take a piece of property at 52 South Avenue off the surplus list but couldn't come to a consensus on declaring the property "a park." more

Grant to Clifton Fire Department will allow for greater community service
Assemblymember Susan John (D-Rochester/Chili/Riga/Rush/Wheatland) announced a $50,000 grant to the Clifton Fire Department for capital improvements and acquisition of new equipment. more

Hamlin still studying wind towers
Close to 30 people attended a May 4 meeting in the Town of Hamlin to learn more about wind towers and meteorological towers (METs) but less than half a dozen attended and spoke out at a public hearing that followed a week later. more

Lake Ontario Coastal Initiative sets sail
Spearheaded by the Center for Environmental Information (CEI), the New York state north coast community renewed their commitment to the coastal waters of Lake Ontario with the release of the Lake Ontario Coastal Initiative (LOCI) Action Agenda. The LOCI Action Agenda outlines a strategy for remediation, restoration, conservation and sustainable development in the coastal region. more

Local municipalities receive grant money
Monroe County Legislator Richard Yolevich announced $88,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funding to make multiple improvements in the Town of Parma and Village of Hilton, as well as portions of the Towns of Ogden and Sweden, as well as a portion of the Village of Brockport. The grants are recommended by County Executive Maggie Brooks and legislation has been submitted to the Monroe County Legislature, pending approval at the June 13 Legislature meeting. more

Squeeze at the pump to lessen, according to Reilich
Assemblyman Bill Reilich (R-C-I, Greece) said that very soon New York motorists can expect to see relief at the gas pump. On Monday, May 15, the state legislature reached an agreement to cap the gas tax at a flat rate, saving drivers four cents a gallon. "At present levels this agreement will save motorists $250 million," said Reilich. "If gasoline prices rise, so will savings, allowing consumers to place more money into our economy instead of state coffers." more

SUNY Brockport building renamed
On May 5, the SUNY Brockport Faculty Office Building officially became the Albert W. Brown Building as over 250 friends, family, faculty, staff and dignitaries gathered to honor SUNY Brockport's third president. more

Volunteers invited to sign up for Katrina relief effort
A team of volunteers from the Hilton area will be traveling to the Mississippi or Louisiana coast to help in the recovery program due to the hurricane destruction. The trip is planned for November 5 through November 12, 2006 and will be coordinated by HOPE Unites. Although church affiliation is not required, organizers would like the trip to be faith-based. more

Volunteer receives certificate of recognition
On Tuesday, May 9, John Barclay was acknowledged with a Certificate of Recognition from the Monroe County Legislature. more

Voters make feelings known on school budgets,
propositions and board members
Voters in seven districts gave approval to budgets, various propositions and made their choices for board of education members in the May 16 elections. Six districts get nods of approvals from voters, one district's proposal is voted down. more