Irondequoit
Irondequoit came together for a free Drop and Shop event hosted by the Irondequoit Curb Alert and Gifting Group. Held at Irondequoit Square, the event encouraged residents to donate toys, clothes, diapers, household goods, and non-perishable food items. Attendees could then browse and take home donated items at no cost. Organizers emphasized the environmental and […]
Goodwill of the Finger Lakes announced plans for a new 25,000-square-foot retail store in Irondequoit, set to open in 2026. Backed by $1.3 million in state funding secured by Senator Samra Brouk and Assemblymember Sarah Clark, the store will be located at Skyview on the Ridge, formerly the Irondequoit Mall. The project will create 45 […]
A 30-year-old man, Charles Wilson of Rochester, has died after sustaining a severe injury early Saturday outside Lush Resto Lounge on East Ridge Road in Irondequoit. Police responded to a fight involving several women outside the lounge, during which someone crashed through the front glass window. Wilson was found with a serious torso wound and […]
Irondequoit adopted a new code regulating short-term rentals following a November 2024 resident survey. Beginning next week, owners can apply for permits; once approved, permits authorize operation for two years. The ordinance officially takes effect Tuesday, Oct. 14, and details—including application and registration fees—are posted on the town website. The move aligns Irondequoit with other […]
Authorities in Rochester and Monroe County are warning the public about 29-year-old Oleksandr Levytskyy of Irondequoit, who is accused of stalking and harassing multiple women. He was recently arrested for following a woman to work and making sexual comments, then released due to state law. He had also been arrested in July for similar behavior. […]
Students and families at Southlawn Elementary in Irondequoit were devastated when the school’s cherished duckling tradition ended tragically. For over a decade, ducklings nested in the school’s courtyard with support from a staff member who provided food and a kiddie pool. However, under new administration, those supports were no longer permitted. Students returned to find […]
Fourth graders at Iroquois Middle School in West Irondequoit got a civics lesson like no other, presenting advocacy projects to elected officials including Congressman Joe Morelle and Monroe County Executive Adam Bello. As part of the “Gottfried Crew,” students researched topics ranging from homelessness to animal rescue and racial justice. Their heartfelt presentations, such as […]
Kevin Whitman, a 27-year-old from Irondequoit, has been charged with impersonating a physician to illegally distribute controlled substances. Authorities say between August 2023 and April 2025, Whitman used a stolen DEA number linked to Strong Memorial Hospital to issue 177 prescriptions, 173 of which were for oxycodone, totaling over 38,000 doses. During a search of […]
The Irondequoit Town Board is considering changes to its short-term rental rules. A proposed amendment would ban rentals shorter than 29 days or require at least a 7-day minimum stay. Supporters believe it would help new homebuyers and protect neighborhood stability. Opponents say it’s too strict and are pushing for exceptions, especially for owner-occupied units. […]
Firefighters from the St. Paul Blvd. Fire District in Irondequoit are being celebrated for helping deliver a baby during a February emergency call. Firefighters Eric Bell, Barry Lamendola, and Christian Shafer responded to the call early in their 24-hour shift. By the time they arrived, the baby had been delivered by the grandmother, and the […]
WDKX Holiday Stream