Canandaigua
The annual LIGHT[the]Hill: A Luminaria Celebration brought over 2,000 luminarias to Kershaw Park in Canandaigua, providing a moving tribute to lost loved ones. Hosted by Light Hill, a local comfort care home, the event encourages community members to purchase and decorate luminarias in memory of someone they’ve lost. The glowing display along Lake Canandaigua’s pathways […]
The U.S. Postal Service is holding job fairs throughout November in several Western New York locations to hire for open positions. Locations include the Arcade Post Office, Rochester’s Processing & Distribution Center, Genesee County Career Center in Batavia, and Canandaigua Post Office. Job seekers must be 18 or older and available to work weekends and […]
Kristopher Culbertson, 42, of Canandaigua, was arrested after a vehicle search uncovered illegal weapons and gear, including an assault rifle, high-capacity magazines, a loaded handgun, and body armor, according to the Ontario County Sheriff’s Office. Culbertson, originally from Colorado, is barred by court order from owning such weapons. He was charged with criminal possession of […]
In a move to increase accessibility and reduce illegal lake swimming, the City of Canandaigua has waived entrance fees for Kershaw Beach this summer. Previously, non-residents paid between $2 and $5 for entry. City officials hope the decision encourages more families to enjoy the beach safely while deterring unsupervised lake access. Open from 11 a.m. […]
The 2025 Toyota US Freestyle Aerial National Championship is taking place this week at Bristol Mountain, bringing elite aerial skiers to showcase their incredible skills. The event runs from Tuesday through Saturday, offering a mix of athlete meet-and-greets, training sessions, and high-flying competitions. Athletes will perform breathtaking maneuvers, launching off 7.5-13.5 foot jumps and reaching […]
Sekou Diakate, a 41-year-old postal delivery person in Canandaigua, has been accused of mail fraud. According to the Ontario County Sheriff’s Office, Diakate allegedly stole checks while on his delivery route, altered them, and deposited them into his own checking account in 2023. He was arrested and placed in pre-arraignment detention at the Ontario County […]
The National Weather Service has confirmed that a brief EF-0 tornado touched down in Canandaigua on Monday afternoon, registering maximum winds of 75 mph and a track length of 0.7 miles. Chief Meteorologist Eric Snitil provided live coverage of the Tornado Warning and later assessed the damage reports, which included snapped poles and toppled trees. […]
CMAC has introduced new security measures, including a clear bag policy, for its 2024 concert season, which began on June 2. This policy aims to expedite entry and enhance safety for concertgoers. General Manager Chris Tuttle stated that the clear bag policy aligns with those of other venues in the Finger Lakes region to maintain […]
The Downtown Canandaigua Fire & Ice Festival, now in its eighth year, is set to bring a blend of warmth and chill to New York with a weekend full of activities slated for February 17 and 18. Recognized by Forbes.com as a must-visit winter event, the festival offers an array of attractions that cater to […]
There was a $3.2 million dollar jackpot lottery ticket sold at a Canandaigua Kwik Fill gas station on Rochester Road last week. I still stand on my lottery theory: $10 million or higher jackpots won’t be won in the Rochester area or Monroe County. Winning lottery ticket sold at gas station in Canandaigua | […]
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