Pittsford
After over 15 years of delays, Westport Crossing, the long-stalled residential development at 75 Monroe Avenue in Pittsford, is now accepting applications for Fall 2026 move-ins. Initially plagued by lawsuits and leadership turnover, the project finally began progressing significantly in 2024. The updated website now features floor plans and application information for those interested in […]
Authorities are investigating after a body was found in the Erie Canal near Great Embankment Park in Pittsford on September 17. A concerned citizen called Monroe County deputies around 2:30 p.m. to report the sighting. Emergency responders, including the county’s Underwater Search and Recovery Team and the Bushnell Basin Fire Department, arrived on the scene […]
As the second week of school begins, educators are already seeing the benefits of New York State’s new bell-to-bell phone policy, which prohibits K–12 students from using phones and other internet-enabled devices during the school day. Pittsford Central School District Superintendent Michael Pero noted a noticeable increase in face-to-face interaction among students, particularly during lunch […]
Pittsford’s Jeff and Rylie Wallace have turned a family bonding project into a viral success. Their card game “Kittens in Space,” which began as a fun submission to a game design competition, has raised over $44,000 on Kickstarter with more than 1,000 backers. The game’s concept evolved from pancake themes to intergalactic kittens and has […]
A black bear cub was spotted roaming a quiet Pittsford neighborhood, surprising residents and prompting safety guidance from the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation. Biologist Jessica Haggerty advised residents not to panic, make loud, aggressive noises, and back away slowly. Experts say bear sightings are increasingly common in spring and summer as bears search for […]
On Saturday, June 14, thousands across the U.S. will participate in “No Kings Day,” a nationwide protest against President Trump and what organizers call rising authoritarianism and corruption. With events planned in over 1,500 cities, demonstrators aim to reject “billionaire-first politics” and the “militarization of our democracy.” Locally, several “Un Parades” and rallies will take […]
A father and son from Pittsford face serious charges for allegedly creating fake identities to obtain over 30 credit cards, resulting in tens of thousands of dollars in fraudulent payments. Prosecutors report that since January 2015, major financial institutions, including JP Morgan Chase and American Express, flagged suspicious credit activity in Rochester. The duo is […]
After all the legal back-and-forth between Wegmans supporters and Whole Foods Groceries, Wegmans publicly announced their support for the new grocery store that just opened in Pittsford last week. Last month a judge ruled in favor of Whole Foods. Here’s a statement from Wegmans. “We compete with Whole Foods in practically every other market we […]
After all the legal back-and-forth between Wegmans supporters and Whole Foods Groceries, Wegmans publicly announced their support for the new grocery store that just opened in Pittsford last week. Last month a judge ruled in favor of Whole Foods. Here’s a statement from Wegmans. “We compete with Whole Foods in practically every other market we […]
Yesterday, the Erie Canal just got easier for rowers in the Rochester area. Along the canal in Pittsford, in front of the town’s sewer department offices on Monroe Avenue, a handicap-accessible kayak launch was installed. Bill Smith, Pittsford Town Supervisor, stated: “It’s important to the entire community because everyone uses the canal, everyone can use […]
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