The American Red Cross chapter which covers western New York are actively looking for local volunteers to assist them not only in relation to the Hurricane but other disasters that occur within out community. According to the organization, “As Tropical Storm Isaias moves along the East Coast, the American Red Cross is preparing to help. The Western New York Region has put sheltering teams on standby and is in contact with … [Read more...]
53 Suspensions Leads to Felony Arrest for 390 Operator
Livingston County Sheriff Thomas J. Dougherty reports the arrest of a Monroe County resident on felony Aggravated Unlicensed Operation charges after a traffic stop. On July 26, 2020 Deputy Jerry Pilkenton was assigned to the Sheriff’s Office Operation Safe Interstate initiative when he stopped a vehicle on Interstate 390 for a violation of the NYS Vehicle and Traffic Law. The operator of the vehicle was identified as Altrike F. Woods, age 48 … [Read more...]
Man Swimming in Irondequoit Bay Reported Missing
The United States Coast Guard confirmed a 49 year-old man who was swimming with three other family members in the Irondequoit Bay on Sunday, August 2, is missing. Officials became aware of the incident when the Webster Police Department received a phone call that people on a boat were yelling for help. The search for the missing person involves the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office as the lead agency, and DEC Police, New York State … [Read more...]
Oak Tree Half Marathon and 5K Run & Walk SOLO EDITION Helps Support Local Conservation Efforts
The Oak Tree Race is going solo this year and registration is open. To minimize gathering of racers, volunteers, and race-workers, the Solo Oak Tree will be organized as an 'on-your-own-race' at a date and time of your choosing, but will take place on the scenic Oak Tree course! Your reduced price entry will support local conservation efforts. A complete list of runners and times will be published so you can see how your run stacks up against … [Read more...]
ROCHESTER CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS FOR AUGUST
The following is a list of meetings to be held by the Rochester City Council for the month of August 2020. In adherence to States of Emergency, the Governor’s Executive Order related to open meetings, and guidelines from health authorities the City Council will not be conducting in-person meetings for the month of August 2020. All meetings will instead be streamed live online on the City Council’s YouTube Chanel … [Read more...]
Community Garage Sales Continue at the Public Market This Sunday, August 2
Community Garage Sales and Super Fleas continue on Sunday, Aug. 2, at the City of Rochester Public Market. Despite a delayed start to this popular event series due to the COVID-19 pandemic, customers can once again look forward to discovering bargains. The Community Garage Sales, which always take place on Sundays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., bring dozens of vendors to one location for a unique shopping experience. Vendors have just about … [Read more...]
Monroe County Department of Public Health COVID-19 Update
There are 17 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 since the last update. There was 1 new death. The total is 284 to date. In addition, there are a total of 37 individuals are hospitalized, 7 people are in ICU on a ventilator. The new cases demographics are: Female under 10 Male under 10 Female 10-19 1 Male 10-19 4 Female in her 20s 3 Male in his 20s 2 Female in her 30s 2 Male in his … [Read more...]
GREECE MAN SENTENCED ON DRUG AND GUN CHARGES
Kwashie Ajavon, 33, of Greece, NY, who was convicted of possessing with intent to distribute crack cocaine, and being a felon in possession of a firearm and/or ammunition, was sentenced to serve 87 months in prison by U.S. District Judge Charles J. Siragusa. On August 13, 2019, law enforcement officers executed a search warrant at the defendant’s residence on Estall Road in Greece. During the search, officers recovered three loaded firearms, … [Read more...]
Mystery Seeds From China Received Throughout Our Area
The Livingston County’s Sheriff Office is joining in with other officials throughout our country to not open the packets and report them to his office. It is being reported that citizens in all 50 states are receiving these unsolicited packets of seeds postmarked from China. The US Department of Agriculture speculates that the seeds may be just part of a “brushing scam” where the seller posts false customer reviews to boost sales. A more … [Read more...]
FOOD STAMP FRAUD LEADS TO SENTENCES
Hicham Khallad, 47, and Karim Euchi, 47, both of Rochester, NY, who were convicted of food stamp fraud, were sentenced by Chief U.S. District Judge Frank P. Geraci, Jr. Khallad was sentenced to a term of imprisonment of 45 days, and three years of supervised release. Euchi, an employee of Khallad, received a sentence of two years’ probation. The defendants were also ordered to pay $74,500 in restitution to the United States Department … [Read more...]
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