Bergen Public Library receives grant
To area libraries will receive a combined $76,000 in public library construction funds as part of a one-time allocation of $14 million in capital funds provided by the New York State Legislature in the 2006-2007 State Budget. The announcement was made by Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,I,C, Batavia). more

Brockport presents '07-'08 budget
A budget for 2007-08 that comes without a tax increase was presented to the audience of eight Village of Brockport residents March 19. According to proposed figures, taxpayers in the village will see a tax bill with a rate of $9.83 per $1,000 of assessed value - the same as the current year. more

Congressman seeks students for internships
in Washington and District Offices
Congressman Thomas M. Reynolds (26th District) is seeking college and graduate students interested in serving as interns in his Washington, D.C., Greece and Williamsville offices during the fall. more

County/City 911 Center receives award
The County/City 911 Center is the recipient of the prestigious 2007 Outstanding 911 Center Award from the E 9-1-1 Institute in Washington D.C. more

Groups encourage individuals to give the cars a rest
SUNY Brockport's Welcome Center and Parking Services along with the Village of Brockport's Walk! Bike! Brockport! group is co-hosting its 2nd annual week-long event encouraging drivers to give their cars a rest and walk or bike to school and/or work. It is planned for April 23 to 27. more

High school students have opportunity
to display art work, travel to Washington, D.C.
Congressman Thomas M. Reynolds (26th District) encouraged high students from across Erie, Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Niagara, Orleans and Wyoming counties to participate and make submissions to the 2007 Congressional Art Competition. more

Model plane unveiled at
Greater Rochester International Airport
The Geriatric Pilots Association sponsored the building of a model of the 1911 D-3 Glenn Curtiss Pusher airplane which was displayed to the public on March 15, at the Greater Rochester International Airport. more

Resident wants stop sign removed
Less than one month after they were installed, a resident of the Village of Brockport who lives on Brookdale Road wants the stop signs removed. "Is it legal to use these stop signs to slow traffic?" Jean Moszak asked board members at the March 19 meeting. more

Riga and Churchville participate in Trail Feasibility Study
The former New York Central Westshore Railroad alignment extends from Churchville in Monroe County to the Village of Oakfield in Genesee County. The Genesee Sno-Packers and Sleds of Stafford snowmobile clubs currently use and maintain this popular snowmobile trail and substantial portions of the alignment are owned by the Town of Byron, the Town of Bergen, the County of Monroe and the Village of Churchville. more

Spencerport budget calls for tax increase
Overall, the budget for 2007-08 looks good, Village of Spencerport Mayor Ted Walker said. The village has three funds from which they draw revenues - the general fund, which is where the tax rate comes from and covers streets, sidewalks, refuse and recycling and community activities; the sewer fund which covers the collection system and pipe maintenance within the village and the electric fund which covers all the costs associated with purchasing and selling electricity, infrastructure, substation, transformers. more

Voters go to polls Tuesday for Spencerport schools project
Residents in the Spencerport Central School District will vote on the proposed 2007 $12.4 million Capital Project on Tuesday, March 27 from 6 a.m. until 9 p.m. at the District Office Building, 71 Lyell Avenue in Spencerport. more