Canandaigua Lake’s smallest island, known for generations as “Squaw Island” has been renamed. The island, which is a state park, was recently renamed Skenoh Island (pronounced SCAN O), meaning in Iroquois, “health” or “peace.” The name change is effective immediately. The U.S. Geographic Names Committee, the New York Museum, and the New York State Department of Enviromental Conservation recommended and approved the name change, and federal … [Read more...]
LIMA FAMILY DOLLAR SCHEDULED TO OPEN BY CHRISTMAS
Lima is seeing much progress on the former Milburn’s Big M building, 7277 West Main St., Lima, which, in October, was reroofed, had major façade renovation and the parking lot repaved, and new lighting. The building will be the home of the Family Dollar/Dollar Tree Store, which is scheduled to open in December, in time for Christmas. According to builder David Muraco, “we hope to have the building ready to go on Dec. 1, but the … [Read more...]
WHEELCHAIR-BOUND MAN KILLED IN HIT AND RUN IN CANANDAIGUA
An elderly disabled man in a motorized scooter-wheelchair died after he was hit by a truck on South Main St., Canandaigua, on Saturday around 8 pm, Oct. 23. The man was crossing South Main St. near Niagara Street in the crosswalk on his scooter when he was hit by a dark green classic 1950’s truck, which sped off after the crash. A picture of the truck is above. The man, unidentified at press time, was airlifted to Strong Memorial … [Read more...]
SENATE MINORITY CONFERENCE PROPOSE STEPS TO ALLEVIATE STAFFING ISSUES AT HEALTH CARE FACILITIES
Senator Patrick M. Gallivan (R-C-I, Elma) and members of the Senate Minority Conference are calling for action to help alleviate staffing issues at health care facilities and for home care patients in communities throughout New York. Staffing shortages at facilities have been exacerbated by the vaccination mandate placed on health care workers that went into effect on September 27, which has led to forced closures and reductions in services … [Read more...]
THIS ELECTION DAY, LOOK CLOSELY AT THE BACK OF THE BALLOT by Minority Leader Will Barclay
Voters across New York state will be heading to the polls to make critical decisions regarding which candidates will represent them in the coming term. This year, it is especially important residents get out and vote as elections featuring local candidates, typically, have a lower turnout than in statewide election years. This year, there are also referendum propositions on the back of the ballot for consideration. Five extremely … [Read more...]
Mt. Morris Resident Arrested For Credit Card Theft in Livonia
Sheriff Thomas J. Dougherty reports the arrest of a Mount Morris resident on six felony charges following an investigation by the Sheriff’s Office. On September 4th, 2021 the Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence in the Town of Livonia for the report of a past resident that had stolen numerous credit cards and a cell phone from the residence while she was residing there with the homeowner. It is alleged through the … [Read more...]
PICTURE OF DANSVILLE’S DIVISION I CHAMPIONS
Yesterday we wrote about the Dansville Girls teams competing in their final LCAA/GRAA league and becoming the LCAA/GRAA Division 1 Champions! This is an outstanding achievement! Today we got their picture and decided it should be shared with our readers. Congratulations Lady Mustangs. … [Read more...]
Tops Reminds Public of its Pharmaceutical Drop-Off Locations
October 23rd marks the 21st Annual National Drug Take Back Day hosted by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). As this day approaches Tops Friendly Markets would like to remind the community that its pharmacy stores are approved drop-off locations for prescription drugs. Working alongside the Department of Environmental Conservation, shoppers will find clearly designated disposal bins located in the Tops pharmacy … [Read more...]
Rochester Regional Health Opening Pediatric COVID-19 Testing Centers
As emergency rooms, urgent care facilities and doctors’ offices continue to accommodate the increasingly growing volume, Rochester Regional Health is taking steps to help reduce that strain and help local children get faster access to COVID-19 testing. Today, Rochester Regional Health announced their new pediatric COVID-19 testing program, designed to direct children who need COVID-19 testing to locations specially outfitted to … [Read more...]
NY TOWNS SCRAMBLE TO OPT IN OR OPT OUT OF CANNABIS DISPENSARY PERMISSIONS
All towns in NY must decide to “opt out” of the New York State law allowing cannabis dispensaries in their city or town, by Dec. 31, if they are going to do it at all. The dispensaries are legal in New York State as of Jan. 1. “Opting out” would give towns time to enact local laws concerning zoning, location of stores, types of buildings, or even requirements that a dispensary owner go to the planning board for approval. Not opting … [Read more...]
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