As the United States formally ended its combat mission in Iraq this week, the candidates for the 29th Congressional District thanked the troops, credited the 2007 surge and turned their attention to activities in Afghanistan.
Both Republican Tom Reed and Democrat Matthew Zeller said they approved of the reduction of U.S. troops to levels below 50,000 in Iraq.
They disagreed, however, on the key to success in that country.
It was a festive, green-shirted hero’s welcome for eight-year-old Cory Alberti, who returned to his home in Fairport last week amid much fanfare, after undergoing a rare form of brain surgery at Strong Memorial Hospital just over a month ago.
More than 1,000 campers attended the Perinton Recreation and Parks summer camp program.
Schoen Place Auto is one of six companies named a finalist for the 2010 Rochester Business Ethics Award, the first car business to achieve the distinction in the history of the award.
Next-door neighbor Carol Spoor has been Francesca’s baby sitter since she was 1. So when she found out Spoor needed a double lung transplant, Francesca wanted to help. A benefit yard sale will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 27 and 28 at the Alfieri home, 417 West Ave., East Rochester. All proceeds from the sale will go to “Carol’s Lung Fund.” Here’s how huge this is — in addition to the items already donated for the sale, Francesca is planning to sell her cherished Barbie doll collection. “There are so many I can’t even count,” she said.
The interpretive historical signs were only placed at several points in the village a week ago and already folks are stopping to read — and learn — more about Fairport.
A customer once tried to count all the varieties of food oil at Lombardi’s Gourmet Imports and Specialties, but stopped at 140.
It’s that time of year again. Kids dread it; parents may be feeling some relief. Area students will return to school in early September, and parents are already thinking about school shopping.
For the first time in its 32-year history, Homearama is featuring culinary demonstrations, wine and beer tastings and musical performances during its nine-day run. More than 25,000 people attend Homearama each year, to tour the newly constructed, fully decorated and landscaped homes, and the more than 50 exhibitors with a variety of products and services related to “home.” Craig Antonelli, chairman of the home builders’ association, explained:
“This year we took our mission of educating consumers and showcasing the quality of our region and expanded it to showcase (even more).”
Finkle recently attended the National Young Leaders Conference in Washington, D.C., for 10 days last month. Fairport English teacher Mark Northrup nominated her to attend the conference, which provides students with the opportunity to interact with personnel in the government, news media and international community.
The Perinton Recreation and Parks Department is hosting an outdoor movie night again. Residents can take blankets and picnic baskets and watch a movie on an inflatable screen.
Hello: Today is Tuesday, July 27.
East Rochester village historian Jim Burlingame rememberes businesses that used to reside on Ontario Street.
The Fairport community Baptist Church is hosting a special free pancake breakfast for the community on Saturday
Fairport High School graduate Heather Moore received a teaching fellowship from the Knowles Science Teaching Foundation. She will start as a physics teacher at Clear Springs High School, League City, Texas in the fall. The Fairport-East Rochester Post asked her a few questions about teaching.
At 5 p.m. this Saturday, Fairport will take on Greece Athena, who will aim for their schools first-ever sectional crown. The game will take place at SUNY Brockport.
A new water trail, aimed at canoers and kayakers, will be announced in June as part of a major new initiative along the state’s canal system.
A comprehensive guide of religious services during Easter.
