WHEATLAND— The New York State Department of Transportation announced a traffic advisory for motorists using Route 36 in Monroe and Livingston Counties. The advisory is in regards to a temporary closure of Route 36 at Rochester Southern Railroad crossing in Mumford, in the Town of Wheatland, Monroe County. A detour will begin the afternoon of Tuesday, June 26 for motorists to use North Road, Route 19, and Route 5. The work being done includes … [Read more...]
Avon Police Bust Check Fraud Ring Member at Community Bank
AVON – Based on the passage of a suspicious check at Community Bank, the Avon Police Department arrested one person believed to be connected to a known check theft and fraud ring in Monroe County. According to Avon Police Chief Gary Benedict, Maria Camacho-Grandone, 30, was arrested for felony Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument in the Second Degree and misdemeanor Attempted Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree. "This individual … [Read more...]
Cops Arrested Caledonia Murder Victim’s Roomates at Nearby Motel
CALEDONIA – The Gates couple who were arrested Wednesday in connection to the July 4 murder and burning of Patrice Miller were not arrested at the Gates home they shared with Miller but at a nearly Motel Six. New York State Police Troop E Commander Craig Hanesworth said at a Friday press conference that her roomates, Aykut Ozkaynak, 35, and Mary Neverett, 42, were arrested at a Motel Six in Monroe County. "They wre apprehended at a Motel … [Read more...]
Survive the Elements with Genesee Country Village and Museum’s Survival Course
MUMFORD — The Genesee Country Village and Museum Education Department is offering a nature center survival skills class. The Collect and Cook Survival Skills Class is offered Saturday, June 25 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the GCV&M Nature Center. Master Naturalist Chris Kieber and Herbalist Dave Kieber will teach the hands-on workshop on survival skills, including safe foraging techniques and proper plant preparation. Other topics will … [Read more...]
Accused Car Thief Served Felony Indictment after Mighty Taco Crash
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – The man who allegedly led police on a high-speed chase through Caledonia and crashed a stolen truck into the Mighty Taco in Henrietta officially began his legal battle in Livingston County on Tuesday. Thomas Lobue, 30, was arraigned on a felony indictment for Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in the Third Degree, a D felony, Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in the Fourth Degree, an E felony, and misdemeanors and … [Read more...]
Child Sex Slavery Bust Charges 7
NYLON – A total of seven people have been charged in four separate criminal complaints with sex trafficking of a minor and conspiracy to sex traffic minors. According to a press release from the office of U.S. Attorney William Hochul, Jr., Stephen Jones, 27, Kasandra Weeks, 22, Leeosha Allen, 21, Martin Pullin, 23, Thaddeus Grice, 36, Maraida Echevarria, 25, and Christian Nartey, 23, could potentially face a mandatory minimum penalty of 10 … [Read more...]
Accused Killers Plead Not Guilty in Death of Monroe County Inmate
NYLON – Pedro Sanchez was in the Monroe County Jail awaiting court action on Burglary and Petit Larceny charges when he was rushed to the hospital Monday morning. His family says he died without anyone being told he was there. Their emotions were evident outside Rochester City Court Thursday. According to news partner 13WHAM, Sanchez' alleged attackers and fellow inmates Darren Bridges and Tra'Shawn Bell, both 19, pled not guilty to … [Read more...]
Livingston County Welcomes Visiting Nurse Services of Rochester
LIVINGSTON COUNTY — The Visiting Nurse Service of Rochester Agency, VNS, who has served Monroe County since 1919 has just recently expanded their expertise to patients in need in Livingston County. As November is home health care month, VNS looks to step in and help those families in Livingston County that are currently being faced with some tough health issues. “We have tried to figure out what our long term strategy is, home health care is … [Read more...]
Rochester to Celebrate 175th Anniversary of Mount Hope Cemetery
MONROE COUNTY— The City of Rochester looks to celebrate Mount Hope Cemetery’s 175th anniversary in being a landmark that draws thousands of visitors each year who come to experience the history and natural beauty that makes Mount Hope a valued community asset. Mayor Thomas S. Richards and U.S. Congresswoman Louise Slaughter will join staff and volunteers at Mount Hope Cemetery to commemorate the historic cemetery's 175th anniversary at 1:30 … [Read more...]
Greatest Community Garage Sales and Super Fleas Returns to the Public Market
MONROE COUNTY — The Rochester Public Market, is hosting another installment of the Greatest Community Garage Sales and Super Fleas on Sunday. Profit from your spring cleaning and go green by selling your items. Convert your closet, garage and attic clutter into cash or raise funds for your church or non-profit group. Over the last 14 years, these sales have become a Sunday"must do" for many families. According to a press release, vending … [Read more...]