Irondequoit
A landslide on Carlsam Drive in Irondequoit has left homeowners facing more than just shifting ground—it’s exposed a major gap in insurance coverage. Triggered by heavy rain, the slide forced at least one family to evacuate and continues to pose risks to nearby homes. Many residents were surprised to learn that standard homeowners insurance typically […]
Residents in western Irondequoit say a persistent sewage odor is disrupting daily life and raising property value concerns. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is investigating a nearby wastewater facility operated by RED Rochester, and officials urge residents to report complaints through available hotlines. Pungent odor complaints in Irondequoit persist more than a year later
A long-delayed redevelopment project at the former St. Thomas School in Irondequoit has cleared a major legal hurdle, allowing plans to resume for converting the building into upscale apartments. Developer Joel Barrett of 43 North Real Estate confirmed the State Supreme Court upheld a use variance, which was later affirmed by an appellate court. With […]
Trash pickup issues affecting about 200 Irondequoit households were discussed at a town board meeting Tuesday. Waste Management canceled service last month without notifying the town, citing financial and safety concerns on narrow roads. Casella later took over some routes but also canceled service for similar reasons. Residents voiced frustration, and the town voted to […]
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 […]
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