– There was a car crash at the intersection of Pinnacle and Calkins Roads in Henrietta on Wednesday at 2:45 p.m Police say witnesses saw a blue Subaru going east on Calkins Road run the red light and hit a tan minivan that was going north on Pinnacle The two people in the minivan were evaluated at the scene and were not injured The driver of the Subaru was arrested for DWI and various traffic violations 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 President Donald Trump makes a major sports announcement. The announcement comes amid reports Washington, D.C. will host the 2027 NFL Draft. WATCH9-year-old boy shot at Henrietta gas stationby Daniel Finkelstein & WHAM Staff (WHAM) — A 9-year-old boy is recovering after being shot Saturday at a Henrietta gas station according to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office about customer trouble at the Speedy Trac at West Henrietta and Bailey roads Chief Deputy Michael Fowler said Ruben Smith was involved in an argument with the store owner "The store owner didn't want him in there "He was trying to sell some of his own personal merchandise to customers and the store owner had asked him repeatedly to leave." Fowler said the store owner asked for help from other employees at one point holding Smith down on the floor waiting for deputies to arrive when Smith pulled a revolver and fired two rounds "That 9-year-old boy was shopping with his father in the convenience store," Fowler said "They were waiting to check out while this altercation was taking place and that round went through some merchandise and struck the boy in the upper chest area on the right-hand side." Fowler said the store owner then restrained Smith "They actually held him down and took control of the firearm," Fowler said several other employees from the store came out assisted the store owner with restraining him until deputies could arrive get the little boy to the hospital and start their investigation." Fowler said the boy was taken to Strong Memorial Hospital and is recovering "When we got this call and started coming in we fully expected this to be a much worse outcome," Fowler said just sheer luck and the intervention of the hospital it looks like the boy is going to make a full recovery." Fowler said Smith will be charged with two counts of second-degree assault though more charges are likely via grand jury "I watched these the store security video "Customers waiting at the register to check out You can see the the grown man with his 9-year-old boy with him they're trying to get a beverage and a snack and they're waiting in line — just like all of us would be at any time we're in a store — and all of a sudden a violent struggle breaks out in the back of the store Fowler called the store owner a hero for disarming Smith and thwarting would could have been a much worse situation "You're not going to forget this How close a nine year old boy comes to losing his life and just a senseless act of violence from a predicate felon carrying a weapon "It doesn't — it just — you can't explain it." – A new rental space in Henrietta aims to give local businesses a place to develop Community leaders cut the ribbon on Superior Spaces in Henrietta on Wednesday located on Brighton-Henrietta Town Line Road ready-to-use industrial spaces for businesses This gives new entrepreneurs a location to explore their ideas and grow their ventures “Youngest generation will look up and see you really do everything right in business and that leads to success,” said Bob Duffy CEO of Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce “So I think you should all be very proud of what you’ve accomplished.” The opening of Superior Spaces has already created 45 new jobs with a waiting list for future tenants looking to secure a spot in the building AI assisted with the formatting of this story. Click here to see how WHEC News10NBC uses AI (WHAM) — A 9-year-old boy is recovering from non-life-threatening injuries after being shot inside a gas station on West Henrietta Road The store owner's actions during the incident are being hailed as heroic BACKGROUND: 9-year-old boy shot at Henrietta gas station fired the shots at the Speedy Trac gas station and convenience store Saturday Chief Deputy Michael Fowler said Smith was causing a disturbance among customers and employees before the situation escalated recounted the moments leading up to the shooting I wasn't expecting something," he said The owner said that when he was walking inside the store Smith followed him in and a physical altercation ensued and that's how we start wrestling," he said Smith allegedly pulled out the revolver and fired Fowler said one of the bullets passed through merchandise grabbing the loaded revolver from his hand and held him until deputies arrived and took him into custody who was subsequently taken to Strong Memorial Hospital The store owner said the other bullet penetrated the bottom of a shelf Smith is charged with two counts of second-degree assault and two counts of second-degree criminal possession Smith pleaded not guilty at arraignment Saturday night The judge ordered that he remain in custody without bail Rochester's first Yemeni coffee shop is up and running you'll likely encounter students from nearby colleges engrossed in their laptops and people ordering coffee drinks to go Layali Coffee House has the vibe of a place to socialize According to the New York Times American-style Yemeni coffeehouses originated less than a decade ago near Dearborn they have popped up in other cities because they fill a need for a place to socialize without alcohol Ibrahim Hussein owns the new shop along with three business partners All are Rochesterians; two are Yemeni and two are Sudanese Hussein was born in Rochester and raised in Yemen; he attended Monroe Community College which coincided with the first night of Ramadan after fasts were broken and iftar meals enjoyed While Layali Coffee House is the first Yemeni coffee shop to open in Rochester, at least two more are in the works. Albunn Coffee House is is slated to open in late May on East Avenue and College Town announced that Mocha House will be opening a location there which has locations in Dearborn and Louisville with additional locations planned for Michigan but you'd never recognize its previous life Its upscale decor features comfortable upholstered furniture and dramatic lighting Colors are neutral shades of coffee and mocha and the walls are accented with Arabic and American motifs Tucked in back of the shop is a soundproof conference room for eight which can reserved by business people having a meeting families having a get together or students working on a school project the prayers said at specific times during the day The partners are looking to expand to locations throughout Rochester "We want to grow as much as possible," Hussein said to replicate it." But for now the partners are focusing on delivering a quality experience to their customers The coffees at Layali are single-origin high-grade coffees that come from high elevations in Yemen which Hussein points out is the home of coffee but the legend is that coffee was discovered in Ethiopia and Yemen began cultivating and roasting the beans centuries ago.) Unroasted green coffee beans are shipped to Rochester where they are roasted by a local roaster twice a week The menu appeals to both Arabic and American palates You'll find a large selection of hot and iced espresso beverages from the ubiquitous American iced pumpkin spiced latte to the Arabic-influenced iced pistachio latte (the latter is a must-try drink) there's traditional Adeni tea − black tea with Arabic spices and milk − served by the cup or by the kettle Matcha tea drinks include a delicious iced strawberry matcha refresher pastries and desserts meant to pair perfectly with coffees and teas it offers the uber-trendy Dubai chocolate bars that became popular through TikTok Traditional desserts include baklava and a pull-apart honeycomb bread filled with cream cheese and drizzled with honey Milk cakes have a texture similar to tres leches cakes from Mexico Tiramisu and croissants round out the selection Layali Coffee House is at 942 Jefferson Road in Henrietta Online ordering is available; drive-thru service is planned for within the next two months Tracy Schuhmacher covers Rochester's food and drink scene. Notice something open or close in your neighborhood? Send tips to tracys@gannett.com An investigation is underway following the discovery of skeletal remains on a wooded trail in Henrietta April 28): The Monroe County Medical Examiner's Office determined the remains belonged to an animal — An investigation is underway following the discovery of skeletal remains on a wooded trail Saturday morning Deputies were alerted to the Lehigh Valley Trail approximately half a mile southeast of East Henrietta Road The Monroe County Sheriff's Office said deputies responded to the scene and were guided to the specific location of the remains The Monroe County Medical Examiner's Office was notified and responded to the scene The skeletal remains have been collected and will undergo testing to determine their origin Authorities said it's too early to determine whether the remains are human or animal UPDATE: The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office said a 9-year-old boy was with his dad at the SpeedyTrac gas station at 4011 W Henrietta Road in Henrietta when he was shot during an altercation in the store The store owner wrestled another man to the ground a bullet hitting the 9-year-old in the upper body is a 35-year-old from Henrietta and a predicate felon with multiple arrests He’s now charged with two counts of assault two counts of criminal possession of a weapon Massive potholes in the parking lot of Henrietta's South Town Plaza had been a problem for a while town Supervisor Stephen Schultz observed drivers slamming on their brakes to avoid them Henrietta officials gave property owner Mason Asset Management an ultimatum: Fix the potholes by 1 p.m or the town will fix them and bill you for the cost New York-based firm did not meet that deadline Potholes at the plaza entrances and in parking lot driving lanes had become “extreme,” posing a danger to motorists and their cars “We gave the owners of South Town Plaza ample time to repair them we went in and repaired them and are sending the bill to the plaza owners it will be levied against their property taxes.” In contrast to South Town ownership's non-response within a week of notifying the management of the Walmart Supercenter that potholes on its property needed to be repaired but did a full mill and repave to create a safe smooth driving surface to protect the public.” South Town at 3333 West Henrietta Road was a major shopping destination during its first few decades has a number of large vacancies and is about to lose fabric and crafts store Joann as part of that retailer’s bankruptcy case Last fall, in hopes of injecting new life into South Town, Henrietta officials amended the town zoning code so the property could expand beyond retail to include such tenants as self-storage facilities and affordable apartments 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 UPDATE: The Monroe County Sheriff's Office announced Wednesday night that both Nieves and Bonner returned to their homes and are safe — The Monroe County Sheriff's Office is asking for help finding two missing teens who may be together Tuesday after leaving her home on Calkins Road in Henrietta to hang out with Oliver "Kayden" Bonner who was last seen in his bedroom on Emerald Circle in Henrietta around 4:30 a.m Nieves was last seen wearing a pink "Hello Kitty" sweatshirt with "Lilo & Stitch" pajama pants Bonner is described as 5-foot-10 and about 160 pounds Enright said no evidence suggests the teens are in danger Anyone with information is asked to call 911 MacGregor’s Grill and Tap Room at 300 Jefferson Road according to a message posted to the bar’s website The message did not give a reason for the temporary closure nor did it include a projected reopening date No one answered the pub’s phone when the Democrat and Chronicle called April 25 MacGregor’s other location at 2205 Buffalo Road in Gates remains open A manager who answered the phone there cited a lack of staff as the problem at the Henrietta MacGregor’s MacGregor’s also used to have locations in Rochester’s South Wedge (where it started in 1989) A 9-year-old boy is recovering after being shot during an altercation at the Speedy Trac gas station on West Henrietta Road Saturday morning Monroe County Sheriff's deputies responded around 11:30 a.m on April 26 to reports of a disturbance at the store Authorities say a physical altercation broke out between a customer and a gas station employee escalating when the suspect pulled a revolver and fired two shots inside the store One of the rounds struck a 9-year-old boy in the upper chest who was waiting with his father at the counter was taken to a local hospital and is currently listed in stable condition "That nine-year-old boy was shopping with his father at the convenience store," said MCSO Chief Deputy Michael Fowler "They were waiting to check out while this altercation was taking place struck that nine-year-old boy in the upper-chest area on the right-hand side." identified as 35-year-old Ruben Smith of Henrietta was disarmed and detained by the store owner with help from employees and customers Deputies recovered the weapon and arrested Smith who is a known predicate felon with multiple prior arrests "It's unfortunate that we're back here again with another individual and a firearm is involved," Fowler said and thank God this nine-year-old boy is lucky enough to not have serious physical injuries or worse." Smith is charged with two counts of second-degree assault and two counts of second-degree criminal possession of a weapon He sustained minor injuries during the struggle He is scheduled to be arraigned in CAP Court and additional charges may be considered by a grand jury Dick’s Sporting Goods will exit Henrietta’s Marketplace Mall Monday A soft opening period will follow until Friday when an official grand opening will be held A moving sale is underway at the Marketplace store Other merchandise has been marked down by 25% Customers must enter the Marketplace store from the outside because the gate is raised on the mall entrance Dick’s move to Market Square was revealed in May 2024 during a Henrietta Planning Board meeting The store’s new space formerly housed the Christmas Tree Shops (which closed during the summer of 2023) but it has been completely remodeled and gotten a new façade the new store is a little more than half the size of the Dick’s at Marketplace Dick’s became an anchor store at Wilmorite-owned Marketplace in 2004 after acquiring Gaylan’s Trading Co The only remaining anchor store at the mall after Dick’s leaves will be JCPenney The Dick’s building at Marketplace is owned by Dick's From February: Marketplace Mall closures: See which stores and businesses have left UPDATE: After testing by the Monroe County Medical Examiner’s Office officials said the skeletal remains found by Leigh Valley Trail on Saturday are from an animal UPDATE at 3:55 p.m.: Police have not identified the remains – Monroe County Sheriff’s Office says that at 10:07 a.m. a group of people found skeletal remains by Lehigh Valley Trail Nine months ago, a 45-year-old Henrietta man, Jeffrey Hoffere, went missing from that area Police called off the search for him a month after he went missing a group searching for Hoffere found the remains in a wooded area “We have a mom and a brother up there who have been looking for this man and their family member Brentson said they will continue to keep the family involved and updated Police say it’s too soon to say whether the remains are human or animal Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application we announce the passing of Henrietta Morrow McConnell,78 TN who went to be with the Lord on April 8th Henrietta was the daughter of Henry and Jessie Trentham Her unwavering faith brought comfort and strength to those around her and she will be remembered for her devotion to God Henrietta was a beloved member of the Central Church of Christ where she was an active member of the Classics Group She was best known for her fiery personality Henrietta Morrow McConnell is preceded in death by her parents She is survived by her son Bryan (Diana) Morrow grandchildren Colton (Maria) Morrow and Cayleigh (Jared) Ordner and her nephew Michael (Clarissa) Bramlett; Stepson Steve (Sherrie) McConnell The family will be receiving friends on Friday April 11th at Central Church of Christ from 4:00-6:00 A service to celebrate the life of Henrietta Morrow McConnell will follow where we will reflect on the blessings of her life and the joy she found in God's promises Friends and family are invited to join us in honoring her memory and faith We take comfort in knowing that Henrietta Morrow McConnell is now in the presence of our Lord and service to others will live on in the hearts of all who knew her good and faithful servant." (Matthew 25:21) You are invited to share a personal memory of Henrietta or your condolences with her family at her online memorial located at www.companionfunerals.com Companion and Funeral & Cremation Service and the Cody family are honored to assist the Morrow and McConnel families with these arrangements Add to Calendar Add to Calendar This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors RochesterFirst A 9-year-old boy is recovering at Strong Memorial Hospital after being shot at the Speedy Trac gas station in Henrietta https://www.rochesterfirst.com/crime/deputies-responding-to-gas-station-on-w-henrietta-road/ Stay up to date on the latest headlines in today's Sunrise Smart Start for Tuesday 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 — A driver has been hospitalized and charged with DWI after a crash that struck a utility pole on West Henrietta Road Deputies are investigating a crash on West Henrietta Road near Calkins Road 13WHAM's photographer snapped a photo of a smashed up car that struck a utility pole and a fire hydrant Authorities said surveillance footage shows Cordell Brooks picking up the victim and carrying her outside of the Microtel in Henrietta July 5 BACKGROUND: Police: Pair arrested for prostitution-related kidnapping caught on camera at Henrietta hotel Shuntiayana Sims, the other suspect in the video, pleaded guilty in October 2023 to state kidnapping and assault charges Brooks also reportedly faces five years of post-release supervision as part of his federal plea 2025 at the age of 86 surrounded by family LA for most of her life and then settled in Marrero LA Henrietta was the beloved wife Ludwig Fuselier She is the daughter of the late Daniel Maise Sr and the late Gertrude Adams Maise Great grandmother of Elodie and Joseph Savoie Jr She was the loving sister of Myra (the late Paul) Coulon the late Ameila “Blue” (the late Dale) Daunie the late Randy (Gene) Maise and the late Daniel Maise Jr The family kindly invites you to share thoughts and condolences online at www.MotheFunerals.com Mothe Funeral Home has been entrusted with funeral arrangements gnaws on kind words unsaid,promised walks never taken.Great souls die and our reality fall away.We are not so much maddenedas reduced to the unutterable ignorance of dark cold caves.And when great souls die,after a period peace blooms,slowly and always irregularly Spaces fillwith a kind ofsoothing electric vibration.Our senses Pasley's Mortuary announces the passing of Henrietta Smalls Chisolm South Carolina who answered the summons of our heavenly father to retire from the labors here on earth to her rewards in heaven on Wednesday Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text Payne Reformed Methodist Union Episcopal Memorial Gardens (WHAM) — The Town of Henrietta is emerging as a model for cannabis success in the state generating nearly $1 million in cannabis tax revenue since the opening of several adult-use dispensaries Henrietta is demonstrating how legal cannabis can benefit communities in tangible ways The New York State Office of Cannabis Management reported that the town is now reversing a recent tax increase attributing this financial flexibility to cannabis revenue Henrietta Town Supervisor Stephen Schultz emphasized the importance of strategic location for the dispensaries is why it's driving more traffic and resulting in higher revenues," he said Henrietta has strategically placed its cannabis shops in busy commercial zones Schultz noted that other towns typically open dispensaries in less-trafficked adult-use zones This strategic placement netted Henrietta more than $750,000 in cannabis-related tax revenue last year which Schultz believes could benefit all residents the dollars we bring in for cannabis taxes that means that's that much less money we have to collect from property taxes," Schultz said I fully expect us to be able to actually roll back basically reduce taxes to the property owners just based off of that revenue," Schultz continued the first legal cannabis dispensary in the Rochester-Finger Lakes region "Did we know that we were going to hit the numbers that we were hitting through that first year Customers have also embraced the new addition to the town's storefronts right?" said Tatyana Reese from Brighton "So I think that it's been a positive impact other towns will follow Henrietta's example "I think there's a lot of towns right here Do they really need to take a look at what Henrietta is doing here and the amount of revenue that is actually being generated from companies like what's running here," Martin said Schultz added that last year's revenue has also funded a partnership with the Monroe County Sheriff's Office to address speeding in neighborhoods around town We have the address for the funeral home & the family on file If you're not happy with your card we'll send a replacement or refund your money The family of Henrietta "Betty" Elizabeth Klefbeck created this Life Tributes page to make it easy to share your memories Made with love by funeralOne — Do you still need to get a REAL ID or an enhanced driver’s license ahead of the May 7 deadline The Henrietta DMV is holding an event on Saturday to help you apply The DMV on 1225 Jefferson Road is holding the event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. You don’t need an appointment and the event is specifically for those who need to upgrade their ID. You can learn more about applying here After the deadline, you will need either a REAL ID, enhanced driver’s license, or passport to board any flight within the U.S. You can see our “Good Question” on the difference between a REAL ID and an enhanced driver’s license here — The Monroe County Department of Public Health has ordered Texas Roadhouse on West Henrietta Road to close temporarily according to an inspection report obtained Wednesday morning by 13WHAM The report indicated an inspection Tuesday found three "public health hazards" and seven "other violations" at the restaurant Photos in the report showed roaches under the restaurant's dish machine bags of peanuts "adulterated with rodent chewings and droppings" and a roach submerged in sauce along the main cook line The inspection report indicated the county suspended the restaurant's permit to operate meaning the restaurant must close until further notice The county noted the restaurant must hire an exterminator and needs to address all violations before being reinspected The restaurant confirmed earlier Wednesday morning that it had been temporarily closed due to a pest issue A sign on the restaurant door indicated it was closed Tuesday night The company shared a statement with 13WHAM went home to be with the Lord on January 20th Henrietta was born to parents Henry Allen Moody and Eva Mae Smith Moody on August 28th who poured her heart into creating a warm and nurturing home for her family She will be missed by all that knew and loved her.  Henrietta is preceded in death by her beloved husband She is survived by a large and loving family Victoria Lynn Yeager Swanson and husband Jerry Donald; sons Timothy Ray Yeager and wife Candy; brother Minnie Caroline Moody Franklin; grandchildren Joshua Donald Swanson and fiancée Laura Volper Carlee Juanita Alguire and husband Timothy Alana Marie Yeager Flournoy and husband Ricky Jessica Shannon Currie and husband Crockett A visitation for Henrietta will be held at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home in Cleveland from 4 pm - 5 pm for family and from 5 pm - 6 pm for guest A graveside service will be held at Magnolia Cemetery in Evergreen passed away peacefully in hospice care on Dec Peter (Janet) Wildeboer and nieces Kimberly She graduated from Grand Rapids Christian High and Butterworth Hospital School of Nursing and joined the United States Navy as a nurse in 1965 She embraced travel during her service and after her home was often filled with guests who she would happily take to all of the low-country tourist spots crafting jewelry or countless cross-stitches She was very dedicated to her East Cooper community and frequently helped to raise funds for area charities including as tour guides at historical homes in the Charleston area as well as the USS Yorktown she was a charter member of the Navy Nurse Corps Association and founding director of the Palmetto Chapter Hank received the Navy Nurse Corps Association Service Award in 2022 Inurnment is planned at Arlington National Cemetery at a future date Expressions of sympathy may be viewed or submitted online at McAlister-smith.comFuneral arrangements have been entrusted to McAlister-Smith Funeral and Cremation Henrietta (Nicholas) Cole Hartwig went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on 9/1/24 after suffering a brief illness Henrietta was born to Clive and Esther Nicholas February 5th Her father worked in the oil fields and growing up they moved around a bit but eventually settled in Kingman It was in Kingman that she met her “posse” of lifelong friends Fran This group had many adventures and stuck together throughout their lives Though over the years the group has shrank a bit From there she attended Pratt Community College and played on the tennis team Eventually she met Roy Cole and they were married She was an x-ray technologist and after Roy’s death in 1975 she studied to become a Nuclear Medicine Technologist a vocation she continued to practice for 30+ years They moved to El Dorado and began a marriage that would last for 35 years until Lew’s death in 2012 and caring for others was a constant thread throughout her life and the number of lives she touched and had a positive effect on were innumerable and could strike up a conversation with anyone much to the chagrin of her sons growing up She was always on the move helping those who needed it forging the deep bonds of friendship that few people ever experience or volunteering in the kid’s ministry at church and playing cards but she truly loved “Spicy Farkle.“ Whenever there was a get together with family or friends you could count on her to try to get a game started She was also occasionally known to play a slot machine or two and it was common to hear her chant “come on grand daddy” while trying to coax bigger fish to her lure She was a passionate advocate for each of her sons daughter in-laws and grandchildren as well as her nieces For those she has left behind she will be truly and sorely missed……… Roy Cole and Lewis Hartwig; and stepson Greg Hartwig Those left to carry on her memory include her sons Bud and Tom and nieces and nephews spread from Arkansas to Washington a memorial has been established with NewSpring Church Kid's Ministry (WHAM) — Some homeowners in Henrietta experienced sticker shock as they received their latest property assessments with many expressing concern over significant increases in their home's assessed values said his home's value has surged by 32 percent since 2020 amounting to an increase of nearly $120,000 "I'm just thinking at some point it's going to catch up to me," Lewis said doesn't mean your taxes are going to go up noting his home's assessed value has risen by $78,000 over the last four years "People are spending $50,000 over asking price and that's what they're basing this on," Recore said MORE: Brighton property values soar, sparking concern for homeowners Town Supervisor Steve Schultz explained that while the tax rate has decreased in recent years the housing bubble has influenced the current situation "The problem with this particular increase is you're seeing a shift in the tax burden from the more expensive homes to the less expensive homes," Schultz said "And the reason for that is the less expensive homes are going up faster we can't change that here in a town that's governed by real property tax law." Schultz said he anticipates the town will lower the tax levy following economic boosts such as the opening of legal cannabis stores in Henrietta He expressed a desire for a simpler process "I think the system is broken," Schultz said it used to be you could do a town-wide reassessment every four years and it wouldn't be this massive increase." Schultz highlighted the challenges posed by the current real estate market noting that the tax burden is shifting from high-end homes to smaller homes due to increased demand for entry-level and downsized homes "There really isn't a good way to fix it with the current system," he said Schultz suggested a system based on formulas could alleviate the issue potentially saving Henrietta about $500,000 annually and reducing costs statewide Schultz also encouraged homeowners who are dissatisfied with their assessments to formally appeal them He added that the town's assessor must now assess about 12,000 homes and 2,000 businesses we're in the middle of what's called informal "You don't have to go through the formal grievance process You have to apply for a hearing by the 21st." The town assessor can be reached by emailing assessor@henrietta.org then you will be in front of the board of assessment review," Schultz said about 24% of the grievances filed were either stipulated to by the assessor or were approved." — One person was killed and three others were seriously injured in a three-vehicle crash Monday afternoon Deputies responded to Brooks Road in Henrietta around 3:10 p.m Captain Chris Fay from the Monroe County Sheriff's Office said an adult was pronounced dead at the scene Another adult and two children were hospitalized No further information about the crash has been released which runs between East River and West Henrietta roads — The Monroe County Sheriff's Office has identified a driver killed in a three-vehicle crash Monday afternoon was pronounced dead at the scene on Brooks Road in Henrietta BACKGROUND: 1 killed, 3 seriously injured in Henrietta crash A woman and two children remain hospitalized in critical condition most of which are classified as violent felonies border agents alerted local authorities to suspicious packages from China containing a silencer and machine gun conversion devices that were arriving in Rochester They were addressed to a home on Tumbleweed Drive in Henrietta where several more deliveries were scheduled Authorities executed a search warrant at the home Wednesday including 20 large capacity ammunition magazines a ghost gun with a machine gun conversion kit and four illegal assault rifles All of those devices were addressed to 19-year-old Dominic Migliorini He's charged with 25 counts of criminal possession of a weapon and three counts of criminal possession of a firearm Migliorini was arraigned and remanded to the Monroe County Jail where he is currently being held on $25,000 cash bail or $50,000 bond 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 is scheduled to start at 9 p.m. Saturday. The game will be held at the Blue Cross Arena Armstrong Williams takes on the news of the week and asks the questions you want answered. Don’t miss our weekly town hall. Henrietta Texas Roadhouse to reopen Friday following health department shutdownby WHAM — The Texas Roadhouse on West Henrietta Road is reopening to customers Friday evening following an inspection by the Monroe County Department of Public Health that forced it to temporarily shut down The location had been closed since Tuesday night An inspection report received by 13WHAM indicated there were three "public health hazards" and seven "other violations" at the restaurant According to a statement from Texas Roadhouse the location has since passed all Monroe County Health inspections and repaired all infrastructure issues that were allowing pests The company says several deep cleanings have been conducted by both staff and third party vendors leaving behind an enduring legacy as a talented artist She was born to Loring Roush and Sara Glazier Roush on July 23 Henrietta thrived in her mother’s art studio and often accompanied her while she worked as an illustrator in the print field It was this early influence that molded Henrietta’s sensibilities and instilled in her the desire to become an artist By the time she graduated from Eastern High School in Louisville in 1964 She had decided upon a career in education knowing it would meld her love of art and teaching Henrietta earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Eastern Kentucky University She later earned her Master’s Degree from Western Kentucky University in Art Education It was during her time at EKU that Henrietta met Jeffrey Grant Scott 1968 and remained married for 48 years until his passing on August 18 Henrietta spent most of her teaching career serving the students of Adair County High School She taught them fundamental art concepts and techniques in drawing Henrietta taught her students to appreciate and understand various forms of conventional art she also taught them to see artistry in the natural world forever awakening their passion for self-expression She loved escorting students on excursions to various museums even traveling abroad with student groups on art trips Henrietta was their greatest supporter and cheerleader and she was often viewed as a friend Those friendships have lasted and evolved over decades and she was still in touch with many of her former students Henrietta received many awards and accolades she was honored in 1986 as the recipient of the Governor’s Arts Award for Education presented by Governor Martha Layne Collins and the Kentucky Arts Council Henrietta was the winner of two first place awards at the Kentucky State Fair She placed first in the fair’s Kentucky Watercolor Society contest for her watercolor won the Whip Mix Purchase Award and was acquired by the company Her iconic watercolor of the Adair County Courthouse can be seen hanging in many locations around the county Henrietta’s artwork has also been featured in art shows and festivals across the state of Kentucky Henrietta helped her husband establish a productive orchard of 250 trees which surrounded their home in the Sparksville community The grounds boasted more than 50 varieties of apples alone The Scotts were founding members and supporters of the local farmer’s market where they sold produce and cider Henrietta and Jeff opened Highland Raku Studio It was this pottery that caught the attention of Churchhill Downs which commissioned them to provide pottery pieces for the Kentucky Derby Henrietta and Jeff didn’t stay away from teaching very long They extended their love of art and teaching by offering classes in ceramics Students of all ages traveled from several surrounding counties to attend their classes the Scotts also opened their studio to local artisans in an effort to provide support and studio space for them to work in their chosen medium The studio also contained a gallery which sold their works and those of approximately 20 other juried artists from south-central Kentucky Henrietta began teaching watercolor classes as an adjunct professor at Campbellsville University It was there that the art exhibit Lifetime Partners: Art of Jeff & Henrietta Scott was held in 2017 In 2020 Henrietta sold the orchard and art studio and moved to Somerset to be closer to her daughter and grandchildren and she established an art studio in her basement where she continued to create pieces which she exhibited at local venues Henrietta was an avid reader and loved to travel Henrietta was a long-standing member of the Sparksville Baptist Church Henrietta was preceded in death by a brother Henrietta leaves behind two beloved daughters: Sara Marie Browning (Fred) of Somerset and Mary Beth Mowery (Michael) of Florida Two adored grandchildren also survive: Hayden Scott Browning and Addisyn Page Hatcher Step grandchildren Allen James Mowery and Asher Wayne Mowery also survive Numerous friends and loved ones also survive Memorial services will be held on Wednesday with interment to follow in the Sparkesville Baptist Church Cemetery Services will be conducted by Brother Darrell Landis Because of the deep love for her grandchildren and her belief in education alternative expressions of sympathy take the form of donations to the Apple of My Eye Scholarship in honor of Hayden Browning and Addisyn Hatcher Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home in charge of arrangements Image: djcodrin / FreeDigitalPhotos.net Rush-Henrietta's animated student section rushed the court following the final buzzer of a dramatic triple overtime victory over Fairport Wednesday night Second-year coach and alum Calvin Betts' Royal Comets trailed coach Scott Fitch's Raiders 35-23 at halftime and 47-32 with 2:14 left in the third before surrounding just nine points in the fourth Rush and Fairport ended regulation in a 59-59 tie The game was tied at 71-all entering double overtime then at 78-all entering the third extra frame Senior Jahquin Brown's standout play on both sides was the reason Rush-Henrietta won after Avery Council and Amir Bradford fouled out Brown scored all 13 of his points after halftime Our (star) players like Amir (Bradford) and Avery (Council) .. we knew without them we needed to play harder," Taggart said Rush-Henrietta is enjoying its best season in years thanks to their commitment on defense They can play many styles thanks to their athleticism and versatility "Our defense. Our energy. We're skilled. We're athletic. We're long. Everybody can see. But the guys have bought into a real team concept on offense and defense," Betts said after a Jan. 31 win at Penfield. Bradford is a 6-foot-7 center who blocked shot after shot in Wednesday's senior night comeback against Fairport Taggart and Council are younger brothers of former Section V stars who man the perimeter he's our battery," Betts said about Brown in December Who else but heralded alumnus Betts — who graduated in 2006 as the Royal Comets' all-time leading scorer and a two-time All-Greater Rochester Player of the Year — is more fit to putting R-H basketball back on the map The Comets last made a section finals run as the Class AA's No 8 seed in 2022 under former longtime coach Chris Reed who last led the program to a title in 2011 In his first season at the helm, Betts guided the Royal Comets to an 11-10 record, falling to eventual Class AAA champion UPrep in the final seconds of the 2024 quarterfinals. With a young core returning apparently everyone expected Rush-Henrietta to be even better this winter Rush began the season 16-0 thanks to a variety of defensive pressures the Royal Comets used a full court press to rattle Penfield in the first and fourth quarter Betts used a 1-3-1 that eventually suffocated Raiders once star point guard LaShard Lowry Jr — who scored his 1,000th point last week — fouled out after a 33-point performance As for their resume, the Royal Comets beat reigning New York state Class AAA champion Green Tech Charter School and Colonie Central during some Albany area trips against Section II teams. Rush-Henrietta overcame a halftime deficit to defeat Section VI contender Health Sciences Saturday. the Comets have twice defeated two-time section champ Victor Rush finishes the season at reigning Section VI Class AA champion Jamestown (now up in Class AAA) Friday and at Hilton Wednesday The Royal Comets have been ranked No. 1 on the each of this season's Section V Boys Basketball Large School Polls. We're just playing really good basketball right now I still think we have another level we can get to — Marquel Slaughter is a journalist for the Democrat and Chronicle He won numerous Associated Press and NYNPA awards for his work in print and broadcasting throughout his 15-year career as a reporter Follow him @MarquelSports and X and Instagram You can email him at mslaughter1@gannett.com Women of Excellence Henrietta’s ‘ugly duckling’ former Cartwright Inn slated to receive makeover The former Cartwright Inn in Henrietta will undergo an extreme makeover soon it’s thanks to his mother’s credit card and an infomercial he saw on television in the wee hours of the morning 20-some years ago Liess transitioned from a fledgling front-office career in minor league sports to the world of real estate around 2002 shortly after his purchase of a how-to guide to financial freedom He took to heart — and eventually to the bank — the strategies contained in Russ Whitney’s Wealth Building: From Rags to Riches Through Real Estate turning it into a career in property sales and investment “I got home late one night after work and was watching an infomercial,” he said bought the book (and DVDs) and within two weeks of reading the book I bought my first property “I can’t tell you how many times along the way people told me who was hoping he could explain the credit card charge But today the results are actually quite clear Liess is owner of Coldwell Banker Custom Realty and Coldwell Banker Commercial Custom Realty overseeing 48 agents between the residential and commercial sectors of the Henrietta-based businesses which was one reason he was drawn to the Cartwright Inn property and adjacent apartment building paid a combined $535,000 for two properties on West Henrietta Rd.: 5691 (the old Cartwright Inn) and 5711 (a five-unit apartment building and large parking area) The LLC name pays tribute to the past for two of the town’s oldest buildings The inn property was originally a stagecoach stop and hotel The building at 5711 was the wagon house where they made wagons His own family history with the Cartwright Inn also made the properties intriguing “I remember my grandparents would say we’re going to the Cartwright Inn and it was a big deal,” Liess said and we’d get there and my grandmother would keep telling me to stop tapping on the lobster tank.” and the current state of abandonment and disrepair brought sadness to Liess “I have driven by the property for 20 years and have watched it deteriorate,” he said who actually put the buildings on his investment radar Currently a freshman at Harvard University and a member of the school’s wrestling team Nolan wanted to learn more about the real estate industry last summer before he left for college his father gave him a list that contained scores of properties that might be available in the Rochester area — some that were on the market some that were vacant and some that were financially distressed get to know the owner and see what was happening,’” Liess said but I’d let him have an equity stake in whatever property we bought.” administrator of the estate of Ralph Sacheli Nolan said he wanted to know if there were plans for the Cartwright Inn and adjacent apartment building “I think he was excited to see a father and son take over,” Mike Liess said Liess intends to keep the apartment building a multifamily dwelling and necessary renovation is already underway What’s in store for the former Cartwright Inn isn’t as definitive “Obviously I plan on keeping it very historic,” Mike Liess said “The vision I have is probably not a restaurant but something mixed use or multipurpose I would definitely develop to fit a user.” Supervisor Stephen Schultz said he would like the historic nature of both buildings preserved I was open to proposals,” Schultz said “since we could do a lot under the Historic Property Incentive Zoning we put in place a few years back just for this purpose — to provide incentives to developers so that they are encouraged to restore and upkeep historic properties rather than tear down and replace them.” Since a significant part of Henrietta’s legacy is tied to the West Hamlet “The entire West Hamlet area has more historic properties than most of the rest of town put together,” Schultz said “We have a concerted effort to preserve this area to hold onto our heritage.” State money also could be available to aid in development through the NY Main Street Program grants aimed at blight removal The intersection of Erie Station Road and West Henrietta Road along with the intersection of Lehigh Station Road and East Henrietta Road are the “closest Henrietta has to an old town main street,” Schultz said He said the state agreed that restoration of the Cartwright properties would qualify for blight removal grants At least one previous developer backed out of a potential sale because of where the northwest corner of the Cartwright Inn building sits: within the right-of-way of state Route 253 (Erie Station Road) Banks won’t finance a property that does not have a clean title Even though the building existed long before the state roadway the right-of-way somehow includes the building corner The town is now working with the Department of Transportation lawmakers in Albany and Monroe County officials on a plan for the state to cede a slice of the right-of-way “Steve Schultz has been amazing to work with,” Liess said “He has a great vision for the town.” In total there are about 3.5 acres of land on the two sites so the vacant parking area to the south offers other development possibilities in what likely will be a two- to four-year development endeavor Schultz said his one ask on any possible new buildings is that the architecture conform to the era in which the existing structures were built “Others have handled that,” Schultz said “by making the new buildings look like agricultural structures which were common next to or behind historic homes and properties like the former Cartwright Inn and historic house on the adjoining property.” Liess hasn’t moved that far along in his vision But he is sure of one thing: nothing will move into the property until the old Cartwright Inn is gutted and refurbished “I’m hoping to salvage as much of the (original) Stagecoach Inn as I can,” he said “We’ll need to take everything down to the studs I want to take an ugly duckling and make it look historic.” [email protected]/(585) 653-4020 A former president of the Greater Rochester Association of Realtors was named Realtor of the Year at its annua[...] SUNY Geneseo recently held the grand opening of its newly renovated Milne Library after a $40 million revitali[...] The city of Rochester has gone to court to compel the owner of 13 rental properties to correct 536 code violat[...] Rochester lenders expect strong commercial real estate activity while a lack of inventory continues to plague [...] The YMCA of Greater Rochester sold its East Main Street location 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about plaques permissions and reprints of previous editions the former Cartwright Inn in Henrietta has been the focus of a lot of curiosity and consternation The long-vacant building’s slow-motion decay has inspired Facebook threads that fall into three basic categories: Does anyone know what’s going on with the old Cartwright Inn Tear down the old Cartwright Inn — it’s an eyesore Preserve the old Cartwright Inn — Henrietta needs to hold onto its history Good news for the “preserve it” crowd: In December owner of Coldwell Banker Custom Realty and Coldwell Banker Commercial Custom Realty bought the property at 5691 West Henrietta Road and plans to rehabilitate the structure that was built in 1831 as a stagecoach stop and hotel tracking down the owner and starting talks with him about a sale Nolan wanted to learn more about the real estate business and work with his dad “I told him that anything he and I acquired over the summer which was part of the estate of Ralph Sacheli Penfield native Liess has many fond memories of the place His maternal grandparents lived in Henrietta and it was their go-to spot for special occasions “It was always a big deal when we went there,” he said but it became the Cartwright Inn in 1949 after being sold to Gordon Cartwright his family continued operating the business as an old-school steak- and chophouse where diners could pick lobsters from a tank and prime rib was available in three portion sizes: Hoss What it will become next hasn’t been settled whether it’s some kind of mixed use is yet to be seen,” Liess said “I have talked to a few people who have expressed interest in maybe a brewery there but I haven’t made any commitments on it.” the building’s character will be maintained a self-described history buff whose life’s work is buying and fixing up distressed properties He said portions of the structure may need to be removed — additions that were not part of the original footprint “But my intention is to salvage as much as possible.” the work will be completed within two years but it will come down to finding the right user the roof has been sealed where water was coming in work had begun on making the building weather-tight to prevent it from deteriorating further also bought from Sacheli’s estate an adjacent building at 5711 West Henrietta Road dating to 1850 The cost of the two properties combined was $535,000 other developers considered restoring the old Cartwright Inn Mike approached me about his interest in the property,” Henrietta Supervisor Stephen Schultz said “He spoke about what he wanted to do with it and asked what the town was looking for I explained that I wanted to see the historic inn and historic house maintained I was open to proposals since we could do a lot under the historic property incentive zoning we put in place … so (developers) are encouraged to restore and upkeep historic properties rather than tear down and replace them.” Hoping someone like Liess would come along the town also reached out to New York state about whether it could apply for a “Main Street Blight Removal” grant to help with restoration costs Schultz isn’t the only one who’s enthused about the impending rebirth of both properties it was the subject of a Henrietta Historic Site Committee meeting “The committee was ecstatic that we have a developer like Mike who has expressed a willingness to help make this restoration possible,” Schultz said passed peacefully at her home on Wednesday Hartman was a long-time healthcare employee ending her career with Mid-Jefferson Hospital She served many years as a volunteer with the Blue Angels at The Medical Center of Southeast Texas Peggy; Mary Thompson; Julia Allen and husband and Kassie Riley; fifteen great grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; five siblings and Linda Harvey; and numerous nieces and nephews Hartman’s family and friends will be 6:00 p.m Her funeral service will begin at 10:00 a.m. with her interment to follow at Memory Gardens of Jefferson County I’m so sad that I didn’t get to come see her Dale and I both got sick and I didn’t dare come near any of you We always think we have time but none of us know when is our last hello and goodbye I will continue to pray for you and your family Henrietta was a sweetheart of a lady that said what was on her mind The times I spent visiting her with her daughter Julie were always fun and memorable It has been a pleasure being neighbors for nearly 30 years with Henrietta and Loren Henrietta has always been near and dear to our hearts Hartman Having the pleasure to know was a blessing Hard working and always caring for her patients Knowing and working with her was a blessing and website in this browser for the next time I comment Beaumont - McFaddin Ave. Beaumont - Major Dr. Nederland ©Broussard's Mortuary 2017-2025 Built By Americom Marketing