– A Fairport grandmother is in dire straits in Puerto Rico after falling ill during a family vacation for Easter She has been in hospitals and an ICU for more than two weeks and her family says she has no safe way out The family is desperate to get their grandmother back to her doctors at Strong Memorial Hospital but being in Puerto Rico is complicating their insurance and Medicare “I think it’s pretty dire,” said Alexa Bergstrom-LaDuke who is with her sick mother in Puerto Rico Bergstrom-LaDuke flew with her mother and children to Puerto Rico for Easter she started a cell transplant regimen and showed signs of remission in March Bergstrom fell ill and is now in critical condition Unfortunately the only way that is the safe way for her to get home is by air ambulance,” said Bergstrom-LaDuke News10NBC: “So how much would an air ambulance cost out of pocket?” Alexa Bergstrom-LaDuke: “An air ambulance costs The situation is further complicated because Bergstrom-LaDuke says Medicare won’t pay for an air ambulance from Puerto Rico to Rochester and her mother’s international coverage on her United Health insurance policy won’t either Bergstrom-LaDuke: “They consider Puerto Rico part of the United States and not international So Medicare considers it not to be part of the U.S And United Healthcare considers it to be part of the U.S Berkeley Brean: “What worries you the most right now?” Alexa Bergstrom-LaDuke: “Everything worries me I am terrified that my mom is going to die in Puerto Rico.” “I tell her every day ‘I just want you to picture us at University of Rochester Medical Center and the flurry of doctors and nurses that will occur as soon as you get wheeled in there,'” said Bergstrom-LaDuke News10NBC contacted Medicare and they are looking into the situation Congressman Joe Morelle’s office was also called and his constituent team is looking into it There is a GoFundMe account to help pay for the air ambulance which has raised more than $21,000 since April 18 AI assisted with the formatting of this story. Click here to see how WHEC News 10 uses AI Any person with disabilities who needs help accessing the content of the FCC Public file should contact Richard Reingold at rreingold@whec.com or 585-546-1701 Governor Kathy Hochul announced that 15 State landmarks will be illuminated red Saturday evening in honor of Light the Night for Fallen Firefighters including the Fairport Lift Bridge over the Erie Canal and selfless commitment of the brave men and women we honor this Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend,” Governor Hochul said “We stand with the families and loved ones of the fallen and with all New Yorkers who put their lives on the line every day running towards danger to keep our communities safe.” Light the Night for Fallen Firefighters is recognized nationally to honor the fallen and their families and to recognize National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend RochesterFirst Rochester police are searching for the vehicle and driver involved in a crash on Ames Street early Tuesday morning The Wegmans family is interviewed about their success and cult-like following Scottsville Fire and Monroe County Sheriff’s deputies responded to North Road in Scottsville after a vehicle struck a home Monday evening One Rochester man is seeking answers from the city after discovering all of the sentimental items at his grandmother's gravesite were cleaned up without notice Greece schools will soon be using body and bag scanners similar to those in airports for students entering school Monroe County leaders announced an investment worth more than $700,000 Monday is aimed to boost access to home health care for African American families while striving to promote equity and address long-standing disparities for many who call Rochester home Many homeowners across the Greater Rochester region have seen increases in the cost of their home insurance The Court of Appeals has overturned the conviction of a Rochester mother accused of being responsible for her 3-year-old son’s death in 2022 One person is injured after a car crashed into a tree on Saint Paul Street Monday evening We are now just five days out from the start of Rochester’s Lilac Festival and the lilacs are already showing signs of a spectacular season News 8’s Leanne Byer shows us what to expect both now and in the days ahead A $3.4 million bridge replacement project is underway this month along Route 250 in the village of Fairport The work is taking place on North Main Street just north of the recently rehabilitated Fairport Lift Bridge — a key corridor through the historic canal village runs under Main Street and carries Route 250 over Thomas Creek The project includes full replacement of the structure along with new sidewalks and ADA-compliant curb ramps Roads leading to the bridge will close starting April 14 for approximately four months Drivers should follow posted detours via Whitney Road “The village of Fairport is a jewel of the Finger Lakes region with hundreds of thriving small businesses and residents who love the charm of the village vibe,” state Transportation Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez said in a statement “This bridge replacement project on Route 250 will enhance the quality of life for residents and visitors alike paving the way for a safer and more vibrant community — just as we did with the historic Fairport Lift Bridge rehabilitation a few years ago.” Although the project overlaps with the Fairport Music Festival and Canal Days a pedestrian walkway will remain open throughout construction — A major bridge project is set to begin in Fairport with more than $3 million allocated to replace the Main Street bridge over Thomas Creek and is expected to impact local traffic and businesses a longtime employee at Mac’s Philly Steaks expressed concern about the increased traffic the project will bring “I’m concerned with all the traffic they already have here in Fairport and these trains go through everyday all day long So it’s going to be congested.” was surprised to learn about the upcoming construction the same old since I was a kid,” Hough said according to the state Department of Transportation (DOT) The project will include new sidewalks and ADA-compliant curb ramps said the construction would affect his routine “I suppose it would slow me down by maybe 10 more minutes But other than that I’m sure I will be able to find a way,” Hough said noted its impact on Mac’s Philly Steaks I mean it’s definitely going to impact us “We’ll pick up the construction workers which we’ll have them coming in—time will tell.” who takes daily walks along the construction route expressed curiosity about the project’s outcome “I’m just curious to see how this is all going to work out I have faith this is New York they’re usually pretty good,” Hearn said she noted her anxiety about the lack of posted detour information The construction coincides with the Fairport Music Festival and Canal Days which may present challenges for residents “I think when they are done it’s going to be beautiful,” VanGelder said “I’m a little bummed out but at the same time I think it’s something in the long run that will improve and make Fairport better,” Hough said The state DOT assured that a pedestrian walkway will be available during construction and access to businesses will be maintained The public is advised that the road will be closed to through traffic at the bridge beginning April 14 a signed detour will be in place utilizing Whitney Road *AI assisted with the formatting of this story Click here to see how WHEC News10NBC uses AI* - Construction started on Monday on the Main Street bridge that crosses Thomas Creek The New York State Department of Transportation says the $3.4 million project will shut down the area for four months The project will feature all-new sidewalks While the project coincides with the Fairport Music Festival and Canal Days there is a pedestrian walkway available during the construction Katy Eberts returns to stage at TJ Ryan's in Fairport Katy Eberts returns to stage at TJ Ryan's in Fairport It served her well over the 20 years she worked as a nurse including in pediatric emergency medicine at Strong Memorial Hospital But the field changed dramatically during COVID where she’s lived for 17 years with her husband Caswell has long been a big outdoor gardener Then she and a friend got into plant propagation creating new non-flowering plants from existing ones by rooting clippings in water Caswell’s gift for tending led to a lot of growth bright and airy storefront isn’t far from The Cannery and it’s across the street from the Fairport Village Inn There are two parking spots on the street in front of the store and there is parking is in public lots that are short walks away Caswell will adjust the hours and be closed one day a week after she gets a feeling for store traffic it’s easy to see how her background as a caregiver plays into her entrepreneurial venture pointing to a shipment of plants she brought back to life after they got stuck in a snowstorm “This little girl came in very sad,” she said I grew him from a clipping,” she said of a large flourishing tree plant with glossy green leaves while the boutique-style business sells houseplants macramé plant hangers (Caswell was born in the 1970s) it also provides shoppers with Caswell’s best plant-growing advice “I’m going to do a Houseplant 101 course,” she said making sure they don’t have anything that’s restricting their growth.” She said very often people are afraid to be aggressive with plants Our bodies can handle a lot of tugging and pulling,” she said If you tug on a plant (leaf) and it just rips right off If you cut dead things off a plant and if you water That’s one of the big rewards for plant owners Reporter Marcia Greenwood covers general assignments and has an interest in retail news. Send story tips to mgreenwo@rocheste.gannett.com. Follow her on X @MarciaGreenwood Get the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app. Learn More — Small businesses play a vital role in our economy but it can be challenging for any start-up to compete some small businesses are collaborating to promote mutual growth. That’s what’s happening inside a Fairport mini mart One of the costliest parts of doing business is retail or office space opened a new pop-up kitchen to allow up-and-coming eateries to cook and sell there The first business in the space is The Barking Bun Catering Co “The most popular is probably the Philly cheesesteak, you know, a classic,” said Cota, who owns The Barking Bun Catering Co. His mobile food cart business that’s normally set up outside around Fairport during the warmer months is booming He doesn’t want winter to slow business down and when business is good He is not sure if he is ready for his own restaurant so when the owner of Fairport Convenient opened a pop-up kitchen for up and coming chefs "I have access to better equipment and more ability through agriculture and the health department to be able to expand the menu,” said Cota Barking Bun subs and burgers to-go are getting people in the door who might not otherwise have stopped in Increased foot traffic means increased sales for the store It’s also a test-run for Cota to see what’s possible for the future of his tasty bite business without all the risks "We try to support local and it is good food I am here for the second day in a row and I live right around the corner," said Jon Norton from Fairport "It is going great and it has a lot of room for growth At some point this can become something huge The two small businesses cross promote on social media and share resources Yelp data trends show strong growth nationally for pop-up concepts to share costs and repurpose unused space (WHAM) — It’s a bridge you might not even know is there in the village of Fairport Built in 1934 over Thomas Creek on Main Street the bridge is about two football fields north of the more prominent lift bridge over the Erie Canal Mayor Julie Domaratz said there’s been piecemeal work done on the creek bridge for decades or the 'riff raff' is what it's called and the sidewalk was starting to sink in," she said "It's important that this bridge get fixed Domaratz said it was identified as one of the worst bridges in Monroe County Starting April 14, the section of road will be shut down so the New York State Department of Transportation can work on the replacement project for four months if you're headed from the north to the south it will go up High Street and then to the east and then cross the canal at Turk Hill Road," Domaratz explained Drivers will be able to use some side streets to get around "The street itself will always remain open to pedestrian traffic on the east side of the street which runs in front of 80 North Main Street and some of the other buildings right along there," Domaratz said but what is iron-clad is this will be a disruption to local businesses The area was shut down to traffic for 22 months while the lift bridge up the road was repaired BACKGROUND: NYSDOT: Reopening lift bridge in Fairport delayed until late spring Nancy Ragus of the Fairport-Perinton Partnership wanted to drive home that while this might be a four-month traffic disruption "Our businesses will not be closed for one minute Everything stays open and the accessibility will always be there," Ragus said adding there is ample parking in the village “We'll come out the other end, and because we did before, and hopefully Fairport will look even better than it does now," said Deborah Tellier of Main Street Mercantile “Fairport is super resilient. We're a walkable community. People can still get here," said Doug Sharp of RV&E Bike and Skate This begs the question: why not just fix this Thomas Creek bridge back in 2019 along with the lift bridge Domaratz said both were talked about back then “It takes time to put engineering plans together "(Thomas Creek) was originally slated to occur in 2024." The DOT currently estimates the cost of the replacement to be around $3.5 million Domaratz said the village will also be working on Main Street Streetscape Project will feature all new sidewalks Most of the funding for it will be through a federal grant CLICK HERE for more details on the project Mulconry’s Irish Pub customers got something extra when they visited Saturday: entertainment by Jimmy Fallon the comedian and host of "The Tonight Show," who is friends with pub owner Damien Mulconry has shown up there a number of times unannounced Patrick’s Day at the bar at 17 Liftbridge Lane East and later talked about it on NBC morning show “Today with Hoda & Jenna.” “I jumped onstage,” Fallon said of his 2023 visit “I just figured it’d be something fun and silly to do.” Video posted to the Mulconry’s Instagram account shows him performing on Saturday Fallon and Mulconry have been friends since Mulconry moved from Ireland to New York City Fairport, N.Y.— 'Prop Me Up’, a new local plant boutique store The woman-owned store features dozens of houseplants and rare varieties as well as a propagation bar where people can make their own clippings and pot them “I think the most important thing I have for new plant owners is that sometimes plants just don’t make it and that’s okay; it’s trial and error,” said Selena Caswell so don’t give up because a couple of plants die along the way; it’s inevitable.” the store offers plant care classes and rehab services For more information on ‘Prop Me Up,” click here Flower City Food Tours is now booking its ninth season of walking tours that explore the Rochester-area food scene The 3-hour tours feature tastings at multiple establishments while highlighting historical cultural and architectural points of interest along the way ∎ Pittsford Village and Schoen Place: Thursdays at 12:45 p.m ∎ Downtown after hours: Held Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. ∎ Fairport Village: Wednesdays at 3:30 p.m ∎ Neighborhood of the Arts: Thursdays at 4 p.m Tours take place rain or shine and tickets must be purchased in advance Tour season runs May 1 through October. Tour details and booking availability can be found at flowercityfoodtours.com or call (585) 363-2340 Tracy Schuhmacher covers Rochester's food and drink scene. Notice something open or close in your neighborhood? Send tips to tracys@gannett.com (WROC) — Bob McManus has been a bus driver with the Fairport Central School District for about seven-and-a-half years — and he loves it “I enjoy the interactions with the kids and we have a fine group of students here in Fairport,” he said “They make it enjoyable for me.” McManus says he became a school bus driver to fill up his time after he retired “I did want to do some service in the community and found that this really fit the bill,” he said Today is school bus driver appreciation day so local school bus drivers are getting a special treat as faculty and staff are thanking them for their work bringing kids to and from school — every day As many school districts in our region are struggling to recruit and retain school bus drivers the assistant superintendent for human resources at FCSD says it’s all part of how they operate to recruit and retain drivers “We’ve tried everything from billboards to radio ads to different social media and newspapers,” said Lauf great facility — we have very competitive wages opportunities for folks to join the NYS retirement system District leaders say they have a lot of gratitude for their bus drivers “I want to say thank you to all the drivers out there and all their support in making sure our most precious cargo — our students — arrive to school and back home safely for their families,” said Jeremy Nardone the assistant superintendent for business and operations with FCSD “The first smiling faces that our students see in the morning and the last smiling face the students see at the end of the day before they get home,” said Lauf “We couldn’t run the district without them.” FCSD has a budget vote at Johanna Perrin Middle School As part of that plan the district wants to purchase nine buses — this as one part of a 10-year bus replacement plan he plans to keep enjoying his time with the kiddos so it’s been an enjoyable experience.” If you’d like more information on how to become an FCSD school bus driver you can go to www.fairport.org/transportation these are the actual most popular baby names so far in 2025 Whether it’s a short vacation or they’re jetting off to begin their career show the future traveler you care with a meaningful graduation gift National Teacher Appreciation Week begins May 5 take advantage of these freebies and deals Gage Cota has operated a late night hot dog cart by the railroad tracks in the Village of Fairport every Friday and Saturday night ― in the heat in the cold and in all kinds of weather conditions ― and serve burgers hot dogs and sausages to the partiers in the now-thriving hot spot One of its attractions was his homemade Boom Boom sauce a creamy condiment that brings the sweet and the heat surrounded by cousins and cooking with family members "I grew up jumping off bridges and all the local stuff," he said having set up his own sandwich shop in Fairport Convenient The Barking Bun serves sandwiches made on hearty rolls that Cota purchases at Vinny's Bakery & Deli in Fairport The hot sandwiches are cooked on a panini press until crispy on the outside; options include NY-Philly cheesesteak Buffalo chopped chicken and a pressed cheeseburger The cheeseburger and the West Coast chicken cheesesteak both feature his Boom Boom sauce Both cheesesteak sandwiches are generously ladled with a warm cheese sauce for a gooey mouthful All of the hot and cold sandwiches cost $10 each including chips; you may purchase beverages in the shop The sandwiches may be purchased made-to-order from 10 a.m you may purchase premade sandwiches from his cooler and hot display Cota plans to add picnic tables so that Fairport residents can gather to grab a sandwich along with beverages and ice cream from the shop ― "turn it into a local staple," he said He's retired the late-night operation for now, but The Barking Bun Catering Co. cart is for hire for catering at private events Henrietta: Doner kebab at Henrietta convenience store 19th Ward: Fresh produce, juices, smoothies, and ready-to-go meals at Cornerstone Market and Shop. North Winton Village: Authentic Afghan food served in convenience store in North Winton Village Tracy Schuhmacher is food and drink reporter for the D&C. Notice something open near you? Email her at TracyS@Gannett.com. Flash flood warning until 12:45 Tuesday morning for portions of Genesee, Livingston and Wyoming counties RadarLegendary Fairport football coach Don Santini rememberedby Tyler Diedrich one of the most revered coaches in Section V football history A 1957 graduate of Fairport High School, Santini coach coached at LeRoy High School from 1966-1974 before returning to his alma mater Santini coached the Fairport Red Raiders from 1975-1992 winning seven Section V championships along the way He became the first coach in Section V football history to reach 200 career wins — with his total of 206 now ranking fourth on the all-time list He was inducted into the Fairport Central School District’s Alumni Wall of Fame in 2001 and was named in 2024 to the inaugural class of Fairport's Red Raider Athletic Hall of Fame — Late-night television host Jimmy Fallon made a surprise visit to Fairport delighting fans and locals alike on Saturday night known for “The Tonight Show,” was spotted at Mulconry’s Irish Pub and Iron Smoke Distillery He joined the band on stage and even served drinks He spoke to News10NBC about his personal connection to the area saying the pub and distillery owners are old friends of his and he enjoys visiting them whenever he gets the chance twice a year,” Fallon said during his visit but he said that was predictable so he moved it up this year A.I. assisted with the formatting of this story. Click here to see how WHEC News10NBC uses A.I (WHAM) — A late-night food cart in the village of Fairport has transformed into a sandwich shop inside a convenience store on North Main Street If you frequent the bar scene in Fairport, chances are you've seen Gage Cota and his food cart known as the Barking Bun Catering Co. down by the train tracks. "I was the first one in Fairport to do it, so that was pretty cool," said Cota. "Pretty much every Friday and Saturday, rain, snow, everything in between. You know, it was 9 p.m. to sold out, burgers, dogs, sausages and boom-boom sauce on everything." Now, Cota has taken his culinary venture indoors, marking the sixth week of business inside the Fairport Market and Deli at 154 North Main St. Cota said the focus is hot sandwiches, and the expanded menu features sweet, salty and savory creations made with local products like Vinny's rolls. "So I got, Philly cheesesteak, West Coast chicken cheesesteak and Buffalo chopped chicken getting ready for the day," Cota said while preparing sandwiches. Sandwiches are made to order within six minutes, or customers can opt for a quick grab-and-go option from the "lunch box." All come with a bag of chips. Cota hopes the Barking Bun will become a Fairport staple. "I grew up in town with my cousins and stuff, you know, fishing in the canal, swimming in the canal, doing all of that wonderful stuff," he said. "This is my future, you know, it's my family's future. This is my friend's future. I can't wait for everybody to come here and just have a good time." "'Ask about the sauce' is the hashtag," said Cota, referring to his signature "boom-boom sauce." The Barking Bun Catering Co. is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for in-person service. Cota said after that, customers can still stop in until the convenience store closes to purchase a grab-and-go. He also offers catering and has ambitious plans for the future of his business. RadarFairport schools embrace AIby Matthew Kwiatkowski & WHAM Staff (WHAM) — Artificial intelligence is increasingly becoming a part of everyday life educators are embracing AI's potential to enhance learning while maintaining the essential human connection in education an English teacher at Johanna Perrin Middle School said AI has transformed her teaching approach by allowing her to personalize lesson plans and provide immediate feedback to students "You can have 100 students receive feedback that’s personalized and tailored to them in moments when something like that would take me hours to do outside of the classroom and wouldn’t be in real-time," Roach said The district uses a tool called Magic School which offers vast capabilities for individualized writing feedback Students paste their writing into the tool and receive immediate "When my students struggle with descriptive language and personal narratives the AI under my guidance asks them questions to consider prompting them to enhance their imagery without providing direct answers or rewriting for them," Roach said works to alleviate teachers' concerns about being replaced by AI "We don’t replace education with AI," he said but there is ultimately always a person there who is helping to guide these students." "The heart of teaching is and always will be the human connection," Roach said The district has formed a committee to create a framework for using AI responsibly in classrooms The framework allows teachers to select a level from one to five for each assignment or exam "It shows teachers that there are many different ways AI can be used in a very meaningful way to support the learning outcomes of their lesson without taking away from their lesson," Ruder said educators emphasize the importance of maintaining the human aspect of learning "As long as we are asking questions about AI and how we can preserve our humanity or how we can preserve the human-to-human interactions Roach expressed excitement about the opportunities AI provides to connect more with her students it makes me feel empowered," she said "And also I can take a breath because now I can focus my energies on other tasks and connecting with kids rather than doing something that AI can do for me." When Jodi and Greg Johnson first looked at the Renaissance revival-style bank building in the Village of Fairport narrow windows were cloaked with blinds and dated paisley valances The towering ceiling was encircled with moldings painted peach and gray The space was divided into several offices While some might have felt like they were stepping back into the 1980s Jodi Johnson was transported to somewhere else "Basically this place when we walked in reminded me of Eleven Madison Park," she said The 3-Michelin-starred fine dining restaurant in New York City has towering ceilings with large windows that look out onto the greenery of Madison Square Park And Greg Johnson knew one thing for sure: "Restaurants that go into banks are always cool." the couple has transformed the 1924-built Fairport National Bank and Trust Company building into a modern new restaurant called Bonnie and Clyde faced in diamond-shaped green tiles and topped with marble Long rows of banquettes neatly divide the room which was enlarged by taking down the walls between offices flood the space with natural light and peeks of mature trees The colors are mostly light and neutral with accents of emerald green Jodi Johnson ordered its metal light fixtures from Craft Metal Products where Eleven Madison Park purchased its own distinctive lights The ceiling's woodwork has been painted to highlight original detailing they call "the rope." In the former bank vault is the chef's table which will exclusively serve a 5-course chef's tasting menu that's curated weekly and can be served with or without wine pairings walls of weathered green and a table for a party of six to eight A mezzanine that had been walled in for offices has been opened up and now overlooks the main dining room It is used for restaurant seating but can also be booked for cocktail parties or private groups of 20; it has its own wet bar and bathroom a patio will be set up alongside the building The bar will open to the outside via large windows with barstools at the bar and table seating for 30 or so "We're bringing a cosmopolitan flair to a lovely village," Jodi Johnson said The menu can be described as American seasonal with various influences from Greg Johnson's career as a chef has experience with Italian and Spanish fare and attended a cooking school while traveling in Thailand homemade pastas and Amish chicken all on the opening menu A customer favorite thus far has been a small plate of pan-seared sea scallops served in a pool of creamy Panang curry alongside a wedge of bok choy The restaurant also has been serving an "obnoxious amount of steak," Greg Johnson said Its version of steak frites is a 12-ounce New York strip accompanied by fries and bone marrow butter The menu doesn't overlap the Cub Room ― the couple's Rochester restaurant that's closing March 2 ― not even the popular burger "There are six to seven places in Fairport you can get a burger," Greg Johnson said Seasonal desserts are made in house by Philip Duquette who previously owned Premier Pastry on South Avenue The cocktail menu offers original creations and takes on classic cocktails Several feature its house-branded Bonnie's Giggle Water gin And Clyde's Champion Lager is made by Meier's Creek Brewing Co The restaurant also offers 15 wines by the glass and bottle encompassing many of the world's well-known wine regions including a riesling from the Finger Lakes Due to regulations surrounding the historic building The main entrance faces Main Street but another entrance is in back It plans to add lunch and brunch in the near future Takeout and delivery are not in the picture for now Reserve online at bonnieandclydefairport.com Accessibility: Bonnie and Clyde is wheelchair accessible It has two accessible unisex bathrooms on the first floor The short hallway leading to them could be tight for some larger wheelchairs; call (585) 678-4040 with questions This story was updated because an earlier version included an inaccuracy Tracy Schuhmacher has been the D&C's full-time food reporter since 2015. Email story tips to tracys@gannett.com Access to trusted news and information is urgently needed right now - and when you support WXXI’s public media mission today WXXI offers Rochester and the Finger Lakes solid trusted reporting built on a mission that uses the resources and independence of public media to serve the public good Become a monthly sustainer or increase your current sustaining gift now and your gift will be matched every month for a full year Support the facts and the truth right at the source by making a commitment to public media today your generous support for the essential coverage of WXXI is critical A Fairport high school student is facing a felony charge after allegedly posting a threatening message on social media in October A 17-year-old is accused of making a post threatening violence at Fairport High School and warning people not to come to the building that day The youth has been charged with making a terroristic threat and has been remanded to the the county Children’s Detention Center on $2,500 cash bail or $5,000 bond the sheriff's department determined that the threat followed a trend of similar posts that schools around the country were receiving at the time Officers were able to trace the digital footprint of the post to the student according to the Monroe County Sherriff’s Office This significantly disrupted people's lives,” said Deputy Brendan Hurley “This plays on the mental health of students and the parents and the teachers and everyone involved.” Hurley said while the arrest provides some closure there’s still more that could potentially be addressed with resources within the detention center if the act was “a cry for help.” “If they're not getting what they need in life there's programs there that can assist them and get to the root of the problem,” Hurley said Did we fix why these kids are out doing it?” The youth was arraigned in Youth Part of Monroe County Court which handles cases for 16- and 17-year old offenders The case may remain in Youth Part or a judge could transfer it to probation or to Family Court where it would be treated as a juvenile delinquency case people are not automatically tried as adults until they reach 18 years of age In some cases, a teen aged 14-19 can be given youthful offender status if they have never been treated as such before and have no prior felony convictions it is up to the judge in felony cases whether that status may be granted Youthful offender records are not criminal records and are automatically sealed “The goal isn't to ruin someone's life,” Hurley said “The goal is to fix the root cause so that this doesn't happen again." In an open letter, Fairport superintendent Brett Provenzano said the district will also employ its code of conduct “to the greatest extent possible” regarding the student’s actions That could mean a long-term or permanent out of school suspension please take time to speak with your students today about this incident,” Provenzano said in a letter to the district community “This should serve as a reminder that what we post online matters - even if it seems like a joke or a contribution to a trend.” “The district and our community cannot take threats lightly and each one of us has a responsibility to keep people safe,” Provenzano said “Please continue to encourage students to pause and think about the ramification of their online activities.” More New York State News Two elementary schools in the Fairport Central School District will be closed Thursday due to a power outage Dudley Elementary School and Northside Elementary School District officials said the district's other schools — including two other elementary schools as well as Fairport's middle and high schools — will remain open Thursday Italian sausage and parmesan served from the hors d’ oeuvres menu at the newly opened Bonnie & Clyde restaurant in the village of Fairport Thursday served at the newly opened Bonnie & Clyde restaurant in the village of Fairport Thursday Beef carpaccio is topped with horseradish creme fraiche a Parmesan tuile and pickled red onion at the newly opened Bonnie & Clyde restaurant in the village of Fairport Thursday Sea scallops are nestled in creamy Panang curry and served with bok choy and cilantro parsley oil at Bonnie & Clyde restaurant in Fairport Thursday with the bar running the length of the room at right seen from the second floor private dining area at the newly opened Bonnie & Clyde restaurant Feb FAIRPORT, N.Y. — A major facelift is starting on a section of sidewalks along North Main Street through the village of Fairport the next several months The walkable village of Fairport is starting another round of improvements this time focused on pedestrian safety and accessibility. Aging uneven sidewalks will be replaced and new benches are going in Most of the work is happening between the curb and building facades 🚧 Fairport’s Street Scape Project to replace and improve Main St. sidewalks, light posts, benches and crosswalks begins today. Cars can still cross the railroad tracks and turn onto Railroad St. All businesses are open during construction. @SPECNews1ROC pic.twitter.com/Rd4rgEzAaa The project runs from Deland Park A to just south of Church Street All businesses are open and all upcoming events will go on as scheduled including the Memorial Day Parade and Canal Days Fairport will have two improvement projects happening at the same time. The NYSDOT is working on the culvert over Thomas Creek that runs through the village. Cars will need to detour that section of N. Main St. but pedestrians can still get through. @SPECNews1ROC pic.twitter.com/DlCSPnX1z9 While the sidewalk improvement project is taking place, the NYSDOT will be working on the culvert over Thomas Creek that runs through the village Main Street will be closed to vehicles for about four months but pedestrians will still be able to get through With the Section V Class AAA championship on the line tournament MVP Jalen Taggart and his Rush-Henrietta Royal Comets defeated Fairport again Saturday's final at Blue Cross Arena was far from easy Coach Calvin Betts' top-seeded Rush-Henrietta squad didn't have to overcome another 20-point deficit but the Royal Comets did trail LaShard Lowry Jr.'s second-seeded Raiders for much of the final until midway through the fourth quarter Fairport scrambled for a last-second 3-pointer by Hadi Dergham but his potentially game-tying shot missed at the buzzer Rush-Henrietta paraded around the court to celebrate their nail-biting 53-50 victory Rush-Henrietta (20-2) won its first title since 2011 Betts is now a Section V champion as a player and a coach who scored six of his 18 points in the fourth Fairport coach Scott Fitch's Raiders (18-4) trailed 52-48 when Sam Roselli stole the ball from Rush star Avery Council Alex Grejda caught hold of the loose ball and sparked a fast break leading to Dergham's layup that cut Fairport's deficit to two with 32 seconds left Rush's Talhah Ali split a pair of free throws with 5.1 seconds remaining missing the second before Fairport's last-second shot went off target Jahquin Brown scored 18 points while Council added 10 for Rush-Henrietta who will play Section VI champion Jamestown in next weekend's region final for a spot in the New York state final four Lowry led Fairport with 12 points while Dergham recorded 11 and Landon Brunken added 10 for a Raiders program that lost its second finals appearance in three seasons Section V Class AAA all-tournament team: MVP Jalen Taggart (RH) Taggart takes MVPRush-Henrietta junior Jalen Taggart scored six of his 18 points in the fourth quarter to take home MVP honors of the Section V Class AAA tournament Rush wins the Class AAA title 53-50 after crazy finish Fairport gets the rebound and Hadi Dergham gets a 3-point shot off at the buzzer Jalen Taggart drains a 3-pointer for a 52-46 lead Rush leading 49-46 with 3:40 left after a Jahquin Brown layup I think this is their largest lead of the game Avery Council follows his own shot and puts it back for a shortlived one-point lead before Lowry answers with a 3-pointer End of third quarterFairport leads Rush-Henrietta 40-38 Alex Grejda with a nice layup in the final seconds after Andrew Sisson found him open inside Rush's 1-3-1 defense Rush's Bradford picks up his fourth foul seconds later and leaves the game but then he picks up his third personal foul with 5:19 remaining Check out @MarquelSports on Instagram for highlights from ya boy beats the buzzer with a mean finger roll floater to give Fairport a 24-18 lead entering halftime Shots not falling for either side but it's as competitive as I thought it would be the tallest person on either team standing around 6-foot-8 just picked up his third foul with over five minutes left in the seconds quarter End of first quarterFairport leads Rush-Henrietta 13-7 who made the game-winning free throw in the semifinal has made some big buckets in the opening frame for the Raiders Fairport leads Rush 5-4 but Landon Brunken just picked up his second foul and exits the game Starting lineups being announced. Follow @MarquelSports on Instagram for live photos and video The game will be held at the Blue Cross Arena Fairport found a way to win Section V's Class AAA title The Red Raiders led by 15 entering the fourth quarter of their championship matchup against Greece Arcadia/Olympia until that advantage evaporated to two with about four minutes remaining Two key shots down the stretch from sophomore Avery Lucey helped Fairport weather the Lightning's storm "This is really special," Fairport coach Tom Vasey said and a lot of these girls I've known for four or five years or some others since they were 9 years old playing basketball They all love each other and are best friends on and off the court Lucey shared the team lead in scoring with freshman Eva Monoski Aimee Turner had a game-high 20 for Arcadia/Olympia another freshman who finished with seven points joined Lucey and Monoski on the all-tournament team and the younger girls pulled through," Lucey said guarantees a spot in the NYSPHSAA quarterfinals where the Red Raiders will face Section VI's representative (either Jamestown or Lancaster) it'll ensure a rematch of last year's far west regional Sophomore sinks key baskets for FairportAfter the fact the 10th-grader Lucey said jump shots aren't the most reliable part of her game She looked every bit the part with Fairport's lead on the line in the fourth The Red Raiders had seized the lead during the second quarter when Greece's Turner picked up her second foul and was pulled for the remainder of the half Her absence inspired Fairport's switch to a full-court press abnormal for a team that prefers to back into a zone who at times struggled to push the ball past halfcourt but we charted a lot of possessions against Arcadia/Olympia from our first two games and we found that when we applied some kind of pressure we went to more man-on-man knowing they're limited without her Fairport went up by double digits by the end of the third Four minutes of basket-less offense followed to start the fourth drained a jumper from the right elbow for the Red Raiders' first points of the fourth with three minutes left in regulation another shot from the free throw line fell "I had three fouls in the first half so I was a little hesitant with some things But I realized I had to put everything I had onto the court because it could be our last game," Lucey said "I just had to pull through for the team and hit my shots managed one more point (on a free throw) the remainder of the game This result marks four straight losses for the Lightning against Fairport dating back to last year's section final Three of those losses were by single digits Greece Arcadia/Olympia's Aimee Turner (MVP) Greece Arcadia/Olympia's Madeline Kielkowicz should Fairport claim the Class AAA bracket 1 team in their tournament and the 22nd-ranked team in New York state A matchup with Lancaster means another showdown with Madison Francis, a 6 foot, 2 inch junior and returning first-team all-state selection. The acrobatic forward was a major thorn in the Red Raiders' side a year ago "Last year we had a pretty good post presence The difference will be whether our three forwards Hopefully we can keep it close until the end like we did last time Fairport vs. Greece Arcadia/Olympia: Game startThe Class AAA final is underway Lola Pucci's 3-pointer with 1:01 left in the quarter is the difference Red Raiders trailed 15-12 with about 3 minutes left in the half but a six-point run provided a lead after two quarters Greece leading scorer Aimee Turner picked up her second foul and didn't play the final four minutes of the half Red Raiders have their biggest lead of the game following a 3-pointer from freshman Samara Rizzo Red Raiders pull away with a 20-point third quarter After Aimee Turner goes 1-for-2 at the line Ja'Nyah Reaves grabs a rebound after the miss and knocks down a 3 Lightning then draw a charge on Fairport's next possession Fairport 46, Greece Arcadia/Olympia 38: FinalFairport wins its second straight Class AAA title Sophomore Avery Lucey hit two big shots down the stretch to curtail the Lightning's comeback effort — Two schools in the Fairport Central School District are closed on Thursday because of a power outage Northside and Dudley elementary schools will be closed and staff is not asked to report (WHAM) — The Fairport Central School District is making big changes to its daily schedule school start and end times will shift to allow middle and high school students to sleep in longer “My ninth grader obviously is very excited for it," said Jennifer O'Donnell Under a plan approved Tuesday by the school board start times for all of the district's schools will be shifting Northside and Brooks Hill elementary school students in class from 7:45 a.m.-2:05 p.m. while students at Jefferson Avenue would be in school from 8:25 a.m.-2:45 p.m Johanna Perrin and Martha Brown middle schools will run from 8:30 a.m.-3:15 p.m. and Fairport High School's hours will be 9 a.m.-3:45 p.m unequivocal evidence from neurosciences that it’s at night when you’re sleeping that your memory systems consolidate the information you took in during the day and what you learned," said John Foxe director of UR Medicine's Del Monte Institute for Neuroscience upward of 10 hours per night for high schoolers "What we will see is less falling asleep they’ll take on more material," he said A recent survey found 75 percent of Fairport High School students get less than six hours of sleep per night "If you think about the average high schooler that means your average high schooler needs to be in bed and asleep by 9 p.m. and I think any of us who have ever had a teenager knows that’s ridiculous and preposterous," Foxe said Parents who spoke to 13WHAM said they felt positive about the change "I think it’s great," O'Donnell said I know other districts that did it and they had great outcomes BACKGROUND: Local school district exploring change in school start times "Any change is hard you when you first start it but I think that might be a good one," parent Jamie Clark said The district said it's researching the possibility of more wrap-around services The change also coincides with the consolidation of Minerva DeLand School Superintendent Brett Provenzano said he understands the change could be challenging for some parents and staff "We know that it will be a big change and (that's why) we’re planning close to two years out," he said "We hope to give families the opportunity to plan and do what’s best for them." who became the winningest coach in Section V Football history at Fairport "He touched a lot of people not only in Fairport but LeRoy." Fairport athletic director Fritz Kilian said about the Section V Football Hall of Famer When Santini retired as a high school football coach in 1992 his teams at Fairport and LeRoy had an unmatched total of 206 victories in Section V After the Fairport Hall of Fame member moved away from sidelines at games he spent time trying to build high school football in New York State But Santini could always be seen in Fairport where he was born and led teams to seven Section V championships Tom and Pam - Pat and Don Santini's children - live nearby in different parts of Monroe County According to a story in the Democrat and Chronicle in 2012 Santini and others established the Gary Brown Foundation for MSA when (Santini) was a substitute administrator he would go to a school and everybody knew him," Kilian said but their parents may have or had him as a phys ed (physical education) teacher worked in the Webster school district and at Brighton which are other members of the Monroe County Public School Athletic Conference "When I interviewed for the Fairport position he was the first one to call and congratulate me I remember his lovely wife had everything (pastries) laid out I had all of my notes and everything with me and I said 'I want to know what it's like to be a Red Raider.' I was there for an hour but it seemed like I was there for five minutes where he is a member of the college's sports Hall of Fame Santini was hired to coach Fairport's varsity football team in 1975 by then athletic director Dave Martens "The rest is history," former Fairport linebacker and offensive tackle Chris Coke said has worked as a full-time journalist covering high school sports for the Democrat and Chronicle since 1996 His career began as an intern during the summer of 1990 before the start of his senior year at Edison in the Rochester City School District He has become a two-time winner of the Rochester Press-Radio Club's Sports Media Excellence Award March 14, 2025 by Leave a Comment CLASS AAAFAIRPORT (14-9) 20LANCASTER (VI) 54Madison Francis scored 29 points and grabbed 20 rebounds as Lancaster advanced to the NYS Class AAA Semifinal The Mississippi State commit made 11 shots from the field Alexis Kreutzer and Abigail Schlotterbeck both had four points Fairport’s Lola Pucci scored five points to lead the Red Raiders Avery Lucey and Kate Patterson added three points apiece Lancaster will face either Albertus Magnus (I) or Middletown (IX) in the semifinals COACHES: To report scores and game details Filed Under: High School, Pine Pieces Copyright © 2025 · Magazine Pro on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in RadarFairport restaurant raided during investigation into cocaine salesby Carleigh Minor (WHAM) —Located on the the Erie Canal in Fairport Cluck If You Buck restaurant is known for serving up fried food and cold drinks Police took two people into custody as they raided the restaurant Tuesdayduring what they called a year-long investigation into cocaine sales "It's almost like not too shocking — but shocking for Fairport," said Fairport resident Kathleen Ladelia but the Fairport Police Department and Monroe County Sheriff's Office executed the search warrant Tuesday evening "It's very disappointing and people love to come out and walk the canal," Ladelia said there seem to be drug issues," he said The restaurant was closed Wednesday afternoon Fairport police are also expected to release more details soon Fairport boys soccer head coach Bill Teasdale was understandably guarded about the possibility of a state title run Not because he thought his Red Raiders didn't have the ability Teasdale referenced Fairport's several previous state tournament appearances dating back to the early 1990s He recalled his group from 2022 that oozed of talent but didn't escape the Section V tournament There was also last season's team that advanced to the Class AAA state quarterfinals but lost to Lancaster on a late goal "I've been on both ends of this," Teasdale said Fairport is the NYSPHSAA Class AAA state champion for 2024 The Red Raiders needed PKs to advance past Walt Whitman-XI in the semifinal then followed with a double overtime victory over Shaker-2 in the championship Senior Charles Ippolito was the hero in the final converting a perfect service from Ryan Mathis for the game- and state title-winning goal That ending caps a 15-0-4 season and a fall full of firsts: First unbeaten record in program history no one in our school has done this in soccer and they had an opportunity to make history," Teasdale said Fairport's semifinal match against Walt Whitman undecided after 80 minutes and two 15-minute sudden death overtime periods and more about "blood and guts and heart." In the first series of the best-of-five shooters after Nolan Geib turned aside the Wildcats' sixth try Austin Stephany buried his attempt and screams of joy ensued but fatigue was a concern for Sunday's final had a two-hour head start on rest (the Bison's semifinal started at 3:30 p.m while Fairport's began at 5:45 p.m.) and was able to wrap up their semifinal win in regulation who was ineligible after accumulating a third yellow card in Saturday's semifinal guys are coming off the bench and got more minutes than they usually do normally a defender but bumped to the midfield Luckily it ended up in the back of the net." who delivered the assist on the final play finished the postseason with six goals in five matches (including the opening tally in the state final) cementing his status as one of the best strikers Clearly a player that cannot be defended single-handedly whether it be Monroe County rival Penfield or state quarterfinal opponent Lancaster tried to slow Mathis with their best defender and double-teams On his game-tying goal in the Class AAA section final against McQuaid Mathis' try from about 20 yards looped over the wall of defenders and under the cross bar Kicking from a similar position a week later against Lancaster Mathis instead wrapped his attempt around the defense and inside the far post that other kids just can't," Teasdale said I'd like to tell you we have another Ryan Mathis in the works There promises to be little rest for the weary On the ride home from Middletown (host of this year's state tournament) Teasdale had a message for next year's returners but with the first state title banner in tow Brockport exits the 2024 season one victory short of the program's first state final appearance Schalmont (Section 2) scored the winning goal 7 1/2 minutes into the first overtime when the Sabres' Aiden Lawrence dodged the Blue Devils' defense and poked a shot inside the left post from about 10 yards Brockport earned a penalty kick with 6:37 to go when Cash Rosado was fouled inside the goal box was tasked with the penalty kick and delivered a low shot toward the right that found the net Brockport (19-2-0) reached the final after defeating Pittsford Sutherland 4-3 in the Section V championship followed by a 4-2 win against Grand Island-VI in the state quarterfinals the Big Green were eliminated about four minutes into extra time by the eventual Class D state champions Naples broke through on Jake Betrus' goal in the 52nd minute then tied the score 10 minutes later when Matthew Lincoln buried a rebound after Betrus' initial shot The tie score held until overtime when Hamilton's Gavin Hames found a gap in the center of the Naples defense and converted a shot from about 15 yards Naples (19-2-0) has not reached the state championship game since 1999 when the Big Green defeated Mattituck-XI for the Class C title The Fairport Central School District announced plans to change the beginning and end times of school days which is expected to start in the 2026-2027 school year According to the district's website the Fairport Board of Education made this decision which will impact students from kindergarten to 12th grade "to better align with research about both the importance of sleep for adolescents and improved outcomes at school that correlate with later arrival times for older students." This new schedule would shift the start times for the elementary schools to earlier and push the start times for the middle and high schools back According to Fairport's timeline for shifting school start times research and development for these plans began in 2015 FCSD's website cites different research findings that led to this decision about changing start times According to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute adolescents between 13 and 18 need eight to 10 hours of sleep daily FCSD's website states that the Monroe County Youth Risk Behavior Survey administered to middle and high school students every three years shows that 75 percent of Fairport's ninth—to twelfth-grade students report getting less than eight hours of sleep at night The survey also showed that 42 percent of these students at Fairport report getting less than or around six hours of sleep each night "The FCSD Board of Education and District administration is dedicated to aligning policy with best practices for the health and safety of Fairport students," the district wrote on its website research shows that starting school after 8:30 a.m The FCSD website lists these sources, research, and the school board's timeline for this decision. Parents and the community can also submit questions regarding this change or topic through a Google form on the website New example Fairport Central School District schedule for the 2026-2027 school yearAn example of how this shifted schedule for Fairport students could look includes: this schedule is only an example and is subject to change as the district finalizes its plans for the 2026 to 2027 school year March 8, 2025 by Leave a Comment No. 2 GREECE ARCADIA/OLYMPIA (8-14) 38No. 1 FAIRPORT (14-8) 46Leading by three at halftime Fairport outscored the Lightning 20-6 off the back of Samara Rizzo who scored all seven of her points in the quarter. Five other Red Raiders’ scored in the deciding frame as well. READ MORE.  No. 8 MYNDERSE (11-13) 27No. 3 HORNELL (19-3) 36Hornell held Mynderse to just four points in the second half to secure its third straight sectional championship. READ MORE.  No. 2 MARCUS WHITMAN (20-3) 46No. 1 LYONS (21-2) 55Top-seeded Lyons overcame an eight-point halftime deficit to crawl its way to a sectional title. READ MORE.  — Crews battled an electrical fire near Fairport Road on Sunday after a power line went down they heard two loud booms immediately followed by a power outage at their home They said they saw flashes and an arc of electricity on the ground from the wire before the outage We’ve reached out to fire crews for more information it’s not clear what brought the lines down The Village of Fairport has a brand new business near the Cannery — and it intends to grow Chris Lopez stops by Prop Me Up on North Main Street to see their many rare plants Click here to learn more — The Fairport Central School District says a post on Instagram threatening violence at the high school is not credible Fairport CSD says the post was anonymous and it’s working with law enforcement to investigate there will be an increased police presence around Fairport High School and other Fairport schools The district is asking anyone who sees a threatening post to report it. You can report it to the Safe Schools Hotline through the district’s website or call 1-800-418-6423 ext You can also text the word “TIPS” to 614-426-0240 Here is the statement on the district’s website from Thursday: “The Fairport Central School District is aware of an anonymous post on Instagram threatening violence at Fairport High School.” “We know that this post and the resulting spread of information is alarming and the District is taking every safety precaution at this time including sharing the post with local and national law enforcement and coordinating an investigation we have no reason to believe this threatening post is credible It appears to follow the same format as a wave of hoax posts that have targeted schools and Districts across the country over the past several weeks state and local law enforcement have been investigating similar unsubstantiated threats.” “The safety of our students and staff is local law enforcement will have an increased presence on and around the Fairport High School campus today It is critical that each member of our school communities is empowered to report if a post or a situation does not feel right – if you “See Something Teens soon will get more time to sleep in on school days in Fairport as a districtwide shift in start times is on the horizon The Fairport Board of Education voted unanimously on Tuesday to flip the schedule for all schools starting two years from now That means high schoolers will start classes later A finalized schedule has not yet been announced “There is a lot of compelling research that links sleep disturbance to increased challenges with mental health,” said University of Rochester Medical Center psychologist Emily Cromwell “What we see is that schools that start earlier we see those students actually have increased risk for worse mental health.” Cromwell spoke with the Fairport school board earlier this year during a Q&A discussion panel about the proposal “There is a line of research that's been examining how sleep relates to suicidal ideation,” she said we see increases in suicidal ideation and behavior.” Changing the school day schedule to reflect teenagers’ natural sleep rhythm is a matter of students’ mental health Cromwell and URMC pediatric sleep specialist Laura Tomaselli said during the discussion "The circadian rhythm timing changes during puberty,” Tomaselli said “The delayed sleep phase in adolescence is felt to be starting about two hours of what it typically is during childhood because the teenage brain is not as sensitive to some of the other cues — in particular light.” is essentially that teenage brains behave differently from younger brains and sufficient sleep plays a significant role in overall health Superintendent Brett Provenzano said the changeup in start times has been years in the making and was a topic of conversation when he took over in 2015 “It was definitively clear that the research .. supports the need for the shift to occur,” Provenzano said “We've been doing a number of transportation studies to see if we could do it in a way that's fiscally responsible and doesn't add additional tax impacts to our community And we are now in a place where we feel like we can make that move.” Part of the reasoning for the change to happen in the 2026-27 school year is that there is an expected consolidation that would take place then in which ninth grade classes -- which are currently held at Minerva DeLand School — will be re-absorbed into the high school building Fairport High School PTSA President Penny Dunn said in a statement that the organization supports the school board’s choice “By prioritizing the well-being and academic success of our students this change reflects our collective commitment to fostering a positive and productive learning environment,” Dunn said Rochester police are searching for the vehicle and driver involved in a crash on Ames Street early Tuesday morning. The Wegmans family is interviewed about their success and cult-like following. R-H girls lax comes from behind, defeats Pittsford Scottsville Fire and Monroe County Sheriff’s deputies responded to North Road in Scottsville after a vehicle struck a home Monday evening. One Rochester man is seeking answers from the city, and calling for change, after discovering all of the sentimental items at his grandmother's gravesite were cleaned up without notice. Greece schools will soon be using body and bag scanners similar to those in airports for students entering school. Monroe County leaders announced an investment worth more than $700,000 Monday. The initiative, officials say, is aimed to boost access to home health care for African American families, while striving to promote equity and address long-standing disparities for many who call Rochester home. Many homeowners across the Greater Rochester region have seen increases in the cost of their home insurance. The Court of Appeals has overturned the conviction of a Rochester mother accused of being responsible for her 3-year-old son’s death in 2022. One person is injured after a car crashed into a tree on Saint Paul Street Monday evening. We are now just five days out from the start of Rochester’s Lilac Festival and the lilacs are already showing signs of a spectacular season. News 8’s Leanne Byer shows us what to expect both now and in the days ahead. RadarStony Point Art Studio opens new inclusive location in Fairportby WHAM — A new art studio is helping expand creativity in the area Stony Point Art Studio hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday at its new location on North Main Street in Fairport The studio is part of the New York Power Authority and Canal Corporation's On the Canals Accessibility Education Program which works to ensure more equitable access to recreation for people of all abilities the women-owned business offers a wide range of art classes and a gallery space to support and promote local artists the more I understand the need for self-expression," said Pelusio "I really just want to open the doors for anyone who wants to create." CLICK HERE to apply to display work at the gallery – A major change is coming to Fairport High School The school board voted unanimously Tuesday night to push the start time from 7:25 a.m this is going to be tough but it’s the right thing for kids I know it’s going to be hard but it’s the right thing for kids,” said Janice Fortuna “The benefits we can give all of our kids are just huge with this.” A survey of Fairport High School students showed 42 percent one expert told the school board “waking a teen at 6 a.m is biologically like waking an adult at 4 a.m.” Watch the June Fairport school board meeting that lays out the evidence of the change News10NBC’s Berkeley Brean met with Fairport Superintendent Brett Provenzano at the high school Wednesday morning News10NBC: “But do you want to see better attendance Fairport school superintendent: “We want to see we want to see graduation rates continue to rise.” have pushed their high school start times back The laws in California and Florida say high school must start after 8:30 a.m It’s recommended teenagers get up to 10 hours of sleep a night That means right now Fairport High schoolers should be in bed and sleeping by 9 p.m “And I think any of us who have ever had a teenager knows that’s ridiculous and preposterous,” said John Foxe director of the Del Monte Institute for Neuroscience at the University of Rochester why don’t more schools do this?” John Foxe: “You know you can imagine the logistics of it for a school district to dive into this because it’s disruptive there will be major advantages to the youngsters.” Webster pushed the start of its high schools back in 2019 but Webster says a survey of students shows an average increase of 30 minutes of sleep improved attendance and teachers reporting “an increase in student engagement in first period classes.” A.I. assisted with the formatting of this story. Click here to see how WHEC News 10 uses A.I Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInPAINESVILLE Ohio (WOIO) - Firefighters said a large ice jam in the Grand River has created “dangerous flooding conditions” from Fairport Harbor to Painesville Painesville Fire Chief Tom Hummel is urging everyone to stay from the river as conditions are “unpredictable and can change quickly.” Chief Hummel also said they are monitoring the situation along with other area safety departments we don’t want anyone going anywhere near that water,” said Captain John Niehus “The last thing anybody wants to do is try and go into the water today.” Niehus says after the river reaches eight feet it enters what the department calls an “action area.” This means the department is closely monitoring water levels It helps them get people out of the way of flooding Painesville Kiwanis Recreation Park at 301 Latimore St is closed until further notice due to the flooding Niehus advises looking out for alerts from the fire department to keep up to date on potential flooding March 4, 2025 by Leave a Comment — Jonathan Roessel sank the winning free throw in the closing seconds to cap a late rally as No 2 Fairport (18-3) clinched a spot in the Section V Class AAA championship game with a 71-70 win over No 3 Aquinas (13-9) at Gates Chili High School on Monday After connecting on just three field goals in the second quarter when they trailed by as many as 11 points the Red Raiders hit seven times from the floor in the fourth quarter “We started moving the ball and taking the right shots,” said Fairport head coach Scott Fitch I don’t know if we took the right shots you got a better chance of winning a ball game.” Landon Brunken scored 11 of his game-high 25 points in the fourth quarter The senior guard’s and-one to start the final frame pulled Fairport within two at 56-54 His pull-up jumper with 4:03 remaining cut the deficit to one at 63-62 Brunken finished what teammate LaShard Lowry Jr Limited because of foul trouble in the first half Lowry hit three 3-pointers in the third quarter and scored eight straight points for Fairport during a four-possession sequence everybody on the team starts to feel confident Lowry’s third three of the quarter pulled Fairport within two at 45-43 with less than four minutes remaining in the stanza It was the first time Red Raiders been that close since trailing 24-22 with under six to go in the second quarter “He got off to a little slow start,” Fitch said “I’m really proud of him for hanging in emotionally That shows a lot of growth because I don’t know if last year he could have done that in a big game I thought in the second half he was fantastic.” Aquinas connected nine times from the floor and outscored Fairport 22-10 in the second quarter Christian “Noonie” McCullough scored six of his 16 points and Mackie Terry accounted for five of his 24 in the frame Fairport went 14 straight possessions without making a field goal “My dad always says ‘You can’t shoot it for them,'” Fitch said referring to Jeff Fitch who won 459 games over 33 years as head coach at Fairport “There’s so much truth to that That’s one of the helpless feelings as a coach You can’t just go out and help them do it There’s so much truth to that.” A halftime adjustment on the defensive end paid dividends with the offense “They were scoring at will,” Fitch said Went to something we just made up yesterday It seemed to at least give us a little life and let us stay in front of them a little bit “I felt like we started moving the ball better I didn’t think we moved the ball like we have all year We started moving the ball a little better Our offense started clicking which was huge Brunken scored on a layup with :20 seconds remaining to tie the game at 70 Landon Brunken ties the game at 70 with :20 to go. pic.twitter.com/qm1Qve3HJ5 McCullough suffered an injury in the fourth and spent part of the quarter on the bench The junior guard did not score in the frame Christian McCullough leads Derrion Battle for a layup. pic.twitter.com/7daLRtDjrG Fairport will face top-seeded Rush-Henrietta in Saturday’s championship game The Monroe County Division I rivals met twice during the season with the Royal Comets taking both decisions AQUINAS (13-9)Christian McCullough 7 0-0 16 Frankie Burgess 0 0-2 0 TOTALS 29 7-11 — 70 Hadi Dergham 5 1-1 10 TOTALS 28 11-16 — 71 AQUINAS 17 22 15 16 — 70FAIRPORT 20 10 21 20 — 71