Breast cancer survivors volunteer to help others
"Getting cancer is not a death sentence," said Grace Gallivan, a breast cancer survivor. This is a message that she and other members of the Brockport Breast Cancer Support Group want to deliver to anyone fighting a battle with cancer. more

Brockport discusses funds for environmental, park use
It's been a long time coming but the Village of Brockport has been offered $62,000 from G.E./Black & Decker for environmental and/or community recreation enhancements. GE and Black & Decker were accused of polluting the village for more than 30 years when pollutants were discharged into soils and storm sewers in the Lyman Street area. more

Brockport firefighters receive unit commendation
At the sixth annual Recognition Dinner held by the Monroe County Fire Chiefs Association, the Brockport Fire Department received the unit commendation award for its combined efforts to save lives and reduce the ravages of fire when the home at 42 High Street in the Village of Brockport was on fire on May 16, 2006. more

Brockport officials give Smith Street bridge update
Steps are being made toward a decision on the fate of the Smith Street Bridge in the Village of Brockport. more

Community continues to comfort McPhee family
Neighbors, friends and community members have been gathering at the McPhee House in Parma to send a clear message - we are still here for you. more

Get caught up in Brockport's 'Midnight Madness'
Brockport's long-running Midnight Madness event is truly one of those that offers something for everyone - from the young children who can participate in the costume parade down Main Street, to children who are a little bit older and enjoy a good fright in a spook house, to parents who want to either watch the young ones enjoy the festivities or who want to come down, do some shopping, listen to an author and perhaps get an autographed copy of a book. more

Hamlin budget shows increase, no raises for elected officials
The Town of Hamlin's preliminary budget shows a total budget increase of 6.5 percent over the current year's budget, but the tax rates will reflect only a 1.78 percent increase. more

Kendall receives grant
The Town of Kendall was awarded a $15,000 grant to fund the purchase and installation of an emergency generator system for the town hall. The equipment will provide for the needs at the town hall during emergency situations and for shelter requirements, according to Kendall Supervisor William Vick. more

Portions of Brockport and all of
Orleans County weathers snow storm
Close to 80 percent of all households in the Orleans County area were without electricity and heat - many for up to three days - during the freak snowstorm that hit the area on Friday, October 13. more

State funding will help Chili
According to Chili Supervisor Tracy Logel, the Town of Chili will receive funding to assist with a number of local projects and municipal services, thanks to the efforts of Senator Jim Alesi (R,C Perinton) more

Village of Brockport's website revised
Visitors to the Village of Brockport's website will be greeted to a new online experience. more

Youth earns Eagle Scout rank
Craig Holland from Bergen Troop 31 has earned the Eagle Scout Award. This prestigious award represents the highest level of achievement in skill, in service, and in leadership in the Boy Scouts of America Program. He is a junior at Byron-Bergen High School. more