Irondequoit
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 […]
The Irondequoit Town Board held its first full meeting following a sexual harassment investigation involving Town Supervisor Andrae Evans. The 34-page report, released earlier this month, details suggestive language and other inappropriate behaviors attributed to Evans. Tensions escalated before the meeting started, with community members arriving with supportive signs. When Evans asked Irondequoit Police Chief […]
A 38-year-old man from Irondequoit was arrested after attempting to flee in a stolen vehicle with a Rochester Police officer partially inside. The incident occurred near Dewey Avenue and Glendale Street when an officer on patrol spotted the stolen vehicle parked at the intersection. As the officer approached, the suspect jumped into the driver’s seat […]
Residents in Irondequoit, N.Y., near Ridge Road and Route 104, have raised concerns about unusually strong and unpleasant odors in the area. Described as a “wicked” scent, the smell has affected neighborhoods around N. Clinton Ave., Seneca Ave., and even near the Walmart on Hudson Ave. Local business owner Gregory Genrich of the Irondequoit Sports […]
Fox’s Deli in Brighton and the House of Guitars in Irondequoit have both been nominated for the New York State Historic Business Preservation Registry. Fox’s Deli, originally opened by Irving Fox in 1943 with roots dating back to 1929, is known for its traditional Jewish recipes and loyal customer base. Current owner Alex Rhinewald expressed […]
Luis Francisco Soriano, the second suspect in the brutal murder of an Irondequoit family, has been added to Puerto Rico’s list of 10 Most Wanted Fugitives. The U.S. Marshals Service believes the 31-year-old is hiding in Puerto Rico and warns that he is armed and dangerous. Soriano’s brother, Julio Cesar Pimentel Soriano, has already been […]
Monroe County’s first Family Justice Center is being constructed at Skyview on the Ridge in Irondequoit, New York, with the goal of streamlining services for survivors of domestic violence and abuse. The project, supported by over $4 million in state funding, is a collaboration between the Willow Domestic Violence Center and the Child Advocacy Center […]
Several people were found dead inside a home in Irondequoit following a fire early Saturday morning. Firefighters quickly controlled the flames, but the discovery of the bodies led authorities to investigate the incident as a homicide. The exact number of victims and their identities have not yet been released, and the Medical Examiner is working […]
The Irondequoit DMV had its grand opening for the new location in the Irondequoit Plaza. The old DMV location closed back in March; the new location is much bigger. The branch will be open weekdays from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., with extended hours until 6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays. DMV opens new branch in Irondequoit (13wham.com)
The Irondequoit Outlet Bridge will officially be open Monday April 1st at 9am which means your daily route will have to change for the next 6 to 7 months, the Bridge will be opened back up to vehicles November 1st. The Irondequoit Outlet Bridge connects the towns Irondequoit and Webster. This is a bright sign […]
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