— Irondequoit police are searching for a missing man who was last seen Sunday night
Police say 62-year-old Gunther Powers of Irondequoit was last seen around 9:30 p.m
Powers was last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt
Powers might be in need of medical attention
Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call 911 or the Irondequoit police department at 585-336-6000
– The Irondequoit Town Police are looking for 62-year-old Gunther Powers
who they say is a vulnerable adult with dementia who might need medical attention
Police say Powers was last seen on foot along Brower Road in Irondequoit on Saturday at around 9:30 a.m
Police describe Powers as a bald man who weighs 200Ibs and is 5 feet 10 inches tall
They say he was last seen in a black hooded sweatshirt
call 911 or the Irondequoit Police Department at (585) 336-6000
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A judge has tossed out the bid by Irondequoit Supervisor Andrae Evans to be restored to the Democratic primary ballot
State Supreme Court Justice Daniel Doyle ruled Friday that Evans did not file a challenge within the legally required time
Evans sued the Monroe County Board of Elections
contending that the board wrongly removed him from the ballot
After a challenge to his petition signatures
the board determined that Evans was 11 signatures short of the required 500
Evans asked for Doyle to allow flexibility with his legal challenge — it was served on the board of elections the day after the statutory requirement — but Doyle ruled that the deadlines were fixed and election proceedings
Doyle also ruled that Evans' lawsuit must be dismissed because it failed to name the individual
Lobosco should have been named as a defendant
How is Andrae Evans responding to the controversy?Evans is now battling the town board
which decided he violated the town's sexual harassment and anti-retaliation policies
Evans has pushed back against allegations of harassment from town employees
who alleged in an investigation by a law firm that he made inappropriate comments
He also is accused of retaliation against complainants
Irondequoit Town Board member John Perticone is also seeking the Democratic nomination for town supervisor and has the backing of the town's Democratic committee
The town board has called for Evans to resign
— Gary Craig is a veteran courts and criminal justice reporter for the Democrat and Chronicle
IRONDEQUOIT, N.Y. – A lawsuit filed by Irondequoit Town Supervisor Andrae Evans against the Monroe County Board of Elections (BOE) in an effort to get back on the ballot has been dismissed
it says Evans did not name a necessary party in the lawsuit and did not serve it until May 1
This lawsuit comes after Evans needed 500 petition signatures to qualify for the primary ballot
but some of the signatures he submitted were invalidated
it claims the petition had 617 signatures that were sufficient and valid
RELATED: Andrae Evans out of primary election after failing to get enough signatures
Evans was recently censured by the town board due to a report that claims Evans of sexual harassment as it claims he made multiple sexual comments to a former female employee of the town
A case has been brought on by the Monroe County District Attorney to remove Evans from office after a petition was filed for his removal
A court date for the case has been set for October 25
Dave’s Hot Chicken will open its second location in the Rochester market on Friday
The Los Angeles-based fast-casual chain opened its first location here in November 2024 at 942 Jefferson Road
the Irondequoit location does not have a drive-thru
Dave's Hot Chicken started in 2017 as a pop-up food stand in a parking lot in East Hollywood
and now has around 300 restaurants nationwide
whose celebrity investors include Usher and Drake
specializes in jumbo hot chicken tenders and sliders
deep-fried and served on a spice-intensity scale of “no spice” to “Reaper.”
soda and milkshakes — some topped with Lucky Charms cereal
Oreo cookie pieces and M&M’s — make up the drink menu
The restaurant spaces feature a bright color scheme and custom murals
The mural at the Henrietta location includes Rochester’s Flower City logo
The Irondequoit restaurant has a mural featuring the lakeside town's name and renderings of a roller coaster (presumably the Jack Rabbit at Seabreeze Amusement Park) and a buoy
Dave’s Hot Chicken was founded by childhood friends Dave Kopushyan
Arman Oganeshyan and brothers Tommy Rubenyan and Gary Rubenyan with an original investment of $900
In late February, Reuters reported that private equity firm Roark Capital signed a deal to acquire the chain for $1 billion in a deal that will reinforce its foothold in the restaurant industry
Roark already owns a portfolio of major restaurant brands including Arby’s and Subway
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A judge on Friday tossed out Irondequoit town Supervisor Andraé Evans' latest bid to secure a Democratic ballot line for re-election
and join a June primary against challenger and town board member John Perticone
But state Supreme Court Judge Daniel Doyle ruled Friday that Evans missed the deadline to file his objection and serve notice on the board
and while he filed his petition on that day he didn't serve the board until Thursday and failed to name the individual who initially challenged his petitions
Evans still could petition to get on the ballot as an independent candidate
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The Monroe County District Attorney's Office says it has filed a petition against Irondequoit Town Supervisor Andrae Evans
The petition was filed with the State of New York Appellate Division for a judgment to remove Evans from his position, according to the DA's office. It comes after an investigation into sexual harassment allegations
The Irondequoit Town Board and police department referred the case to the DA's office for potential criminal charges
the office found the petition to be more appropriate
Evans claims the board acted unlawfully and outside its authority
He is seeking a temporary restraining order to pause the resolution until a hearing is scheduled
He is being challenged in a Democratic primary in June by town councilman John Perticone
Spectrum News 1 has reached out to Supervisor Evans for comment on the ongoing situation and is awaiting a response
Irondequoit town Supervisor Andraé Evans is suing the Monroe County Board of Elections as he tries to secure a spot in the Democratic primary
Candidates must file a certain number of petition signatures from eligible voters to be on the ballot
Evans submitted more than that, but the board invalidated a number of those signatures for various reasons, leaving him 11 short
which was the deadline to challenge the board's findings in court
he would force a June primary against John Perticone
Perticone and other board members, meanwhile, have been pushing Evans to resign over allegations that he sexually harassed and retaliated against a female staffer
Monroe County District Attorney Sandra Doorley is seeking a court order to remove him from office
Evans has apologized but maintained that he is being attacked for political purposes
To commemorate Irondequoit's late softball coach Steve Crocetti
the Eagles have donned decals initialed "SC" on their helmets all season
Crocetti's initials remained on Eagles senior Abby Ras' helmet Monday evening when she met her cheerful teammates at home plate following her a two-run home run against Hilton
The "SC" decal has been there since Irondequoit's season opener March 31
On that cold, wintry March evening following a 13-7 win over Gates Chili
most of Irondequoit's girls were too soft-spoken to answer how the team was coping with Crocetti's untimely death Jan
The senior captain spoke up for Irondequoit
though she was still visibly shaken by Crocetti's loss
Coach Scott Smith described Ras as the Eagles' vocal leader
It's a challenge but we're getting through it together and for him," Ras said
Crocetti was a popular coach at Irondequoit. He's an alum and was beloved by his softball, basketball and volleyball athletes throughout his 25-year coaching career. His wife
attended the Eagles' season opener to support the girls
Smith also coached junior varsity girls basketball with Crocetti
who suddenly felt ill before dying midway through the hoops season
Dealing with Crocetti's death was an "emotional time" and "tremendous challenge" for their basketball team
The softball team paid their respects at Crocetti's funeral services
The balancing of Crocetti and Smith's personalities was a perfect match for their coaching staffs
communicating with media and others with updates on Irondequoit athletes
We're just trying to honor him the right way
as (assistant coach Karlie Neale) is doing right now filling into his footsteps." Smith said
Neale was an umpire in the past before joining Irondequoit's staff this year
John Fisher player who advanced to the NCAA Division III World Series with the Cardinals in 2016 and 2017
Neale said she doesn't feel brand new to Irondequoit's program a few weeks into the gig
"I was away from the game for a little bit
This opportunity came up and I jumped on it
I'm happy to be back on the diamond," Neale said
still remain from Irondequoit's roster that advanced to the Section V Class A1 championship game two years ago
In 2023, the Eagles finished season 20-3 behind the arm of star Marlayna Cartagena
1 seed before falling to Webster Thomas in the section final
After losing Cartagena's senior class to graduation
Captain Maddaleno is in her third varsity season
Ras and Ella Cooley are five-year players who first began playing modified volleyball as eighth-graders under Crocetti
They began their varsity softball careers under Crocetti and Smith a few months later
Ras is a Niagara University commit with a big bat who also plays the field well
Cooley is an outfielder and recorded multiple hits batting leadoff against Gates
Cooley is the least talkative of the captains but leads by example
Irondequoit's pitching staff is young with sophomore Emilia Newell and eighth-grader Anasophia Cartagena. Against Gates, Maddaleno was in the infield with eighth-grader Anna Ortiz, Abby Ras, Anasophia Cartagena and Newell rotating as the young team toyed with new roles.
Ella Cooley and her eighth-grade sister Olivia Cooley shared the outfield with sophomores Makenna Gaiteri and Zoey Ras. Senior Rihanna Montory shared catching duties.
Ella Cooley, senior: "I've been playing with these girls for a long time. Some people are new, and we're definitely a young team this year, but it's exciting to play with such a good group of girls."
Rihanna Montroy, senior: "We just have to try. And since we're super young we'll have to try even harder."
Coach Scott Smith: "We're trying to figure it out. They're great kids. We talk about being a family and they support each other. We're going to make mistakes, but we're going to learn from them and continue to learn from one another."
— Marquel Slaughter is a journalist for the Democrat and Chronicle, specializing in high school sports. 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.
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RadarIrondequoit residents split on proposed changes to short-term rental policyby WHAM
— The Irondequoit Town Board weighed whether to amend its town code regarding short-term rentals during a meeting Tuesday night
The amendment would ban rentals of fewer than 29 days or require a minimum 7-day stay at the property
Supporters say it would help first-time buyers and preserve neighborhood stability
Critics argue it's too restrictive and want exceptions for owner-occupied units
MORE: Village of Pittsford continues debate on future of short-term rentals
no boarding houses in residential areas," said resident Marsha Enright
"The amendment you've proposed to that code stated 'except for hotels and motels.'"
"I want to offer a different narrative than what a lot of people are hearing
It's not like a free-for-all party scene," argued Airbnb host Jeannine Tantalo
"There's a mutual review between hosting guests that's public that other people can see."
The board tabled the decision to a later date
MORE: Irondequoit Town Board approves second censure of Andraé Evans; court date set
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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
Irondequoit Town Councilman John Perticone has thrown his hat into the ring in the race for town supervisor
Perticone seeks to challenge incumbent Andraé Evans in the June Democratic primary
He announced his candidacy the day after an internal investigation report leaked detailing allegations of sexual harassment and relationship by Evans against a town employee
Perticone did not return a request for comment Thursday
But a letter circulated to Irondequoit Democratic Committee members outlined his plans to run for office
“I believe our community needs someone who will restore the high standard of representation that Irondequoit residents and town employees expect and deserve,” the letter reads
“Someone who is willing to work with everyone to advance a positive town agenda to move Irondequoit forward.”
Perticone was first elected to the Irondequoit Town Board in 2007
and previously served a one-year stint on the town’s planning board
Members of the Irondequoit Democratic Committee met Thursday evening to decide which candidates to designate
Party designation does not stop a candidate from running
Candidates can run on the party line with or without the party's backing
But designated candidates get help gathering the petition signatures needed to get on the ballot
They chose not to designate anyone for town office
Two seats on the four-member board are up for election this year
The investigation into Evans began in October and was completed in November
Town Board members met in a special session last Friday
announcing the completion of an investigation into an elected official but declining comment on the details
WXXI News obtained the report Tuesday
Evans has not publicly commented since the report leaked but said on Monday that he had no intent to resign
and that he believed the investigation was a political ploy to get him out of office
Dave’s Hot Chicken has revealed a timeframe for the opening of its Irondequoit restaurant
The location at 1267 East Ridge Road (formerly Rachel’s Mediterranean Grill) is looking at late April or early May at the latest
A grand opening date of April 18 listed on the company’s website is incorrect
The Los Angeles-based fast-casual chain opened its first location here in November 2024 at 942 Jefferson Road
The business started in 2017 as a pop-up food stand in a parking lot in East Hollywood
and now has nearly 300 restaurants nationwide
Arman Oganeshyan and brothers Tommy Rubenyan and Gary Rubenyan
four 20-somethings who were inspired by the no-frills approach of their go-to burger place
and the growing demand for Nashville hot chicken
Kopushyan has a culinary background and developed the recipes
Their initial investment, according to the company website, was $900. In March, Fortune reported that Dave’s Hot Chicken was being sold to Roark Capital
The Irondequoit Town Board is calling for Supervisor Andraé Evans to resign after an investigation documented numerous allegations of sexual harassment and retaliation against him
A redacted copy of the investigation report
finds that Evans violated the town’s anti-harassment and sexual harassment policies
compiled by the law firm Nearpass & Koegel
outlines multiple allegations of vaguely sexual remarks and actions involving a female staffer in his office throughout 2024
making the workplace “untenable,” and she resigned
A statement from the Town Board released Tuesday afternoon called the findings "incredibly disturbing."
The first-term Democratic supervisor took office in 2024 after defeating incumbent Republican Rory Fitzpatrick
Among the allegations in the report is that Evans responded to the staffer complaining about how people don’t take her seriously because she appears young by saying
she reported he told her that other town employees “think we’re boinking,” commented on her “schoolgirl outfits,” and made regular references to her physical attributes
The staffer claimed Evans also regularly invited her to go out for drinks or come over for dinner
When she complained about the issues in last August
he allegedly retaliated against her by stripping her of job responsibilities — including removing her prepared public remarks from speeches and taking control of a government email she was tasked with
A second staffer also complained of similar retaliation
after they allegedly attempted to intervene in Evans’ actions towards the first staffer
Evans said he had not yet seen the investigation report and thought it was a political ploy
“The Town Board is trying to force me to resign without offering me any information.”
Evans could not be immediately reached for comment Tuesday morning
the Irondequoit Town Board released a statement calling for Evans to resign
"We feel heartbroken for the individuals who have been impacted by the Supervisor’s incredibly inappropriate behavior," the statement reads
"We believe the best path forward for our staff and Irondequoit residents as a whole is for Supervisor Evans to resign immediately
"Delaying in doing so is a further offense to the good people serving our residents each and every day
and stalls incredibly important work we must be doing for residents town wide," the statement continues
Evans said that the staffer had originally grown combative with him after an incident in July in which a person using a wheelchair flipped over outside the town community center
Evans told the staffer he wondered if the accident was a scam
to which the staffer referred to him as a “typical toxic male.”
He alleged their relationship deteriorated after that incident
“She just stopped talking to me,” Evans said
Evans also described the staffer's complaints as “gibberish” and said he declined to apologize because he believed she was misconstruing his actions
“She's just saying (what) her perception is
I'm thinking I can't help her perception,” Evans said
she's asking me to change because of what she perceives
So how can I address the changes if the perception’s in her mind?”
Evans also blamed issues the staffer experienced on “her mental health condition.”
The staffer resigned from her position in September
The report also outlines multiple previous incidents in which Evans allegedly made women feel uncomfortable due to sexual innuendo
the report outlines a 2024 Fourth of July event where hot dogs were being served
prompting Evans to allegedly comment to a group of women “I have a big sausage for you.” Another incident occurred with a plastic skeleton at a Trunk or Treat event in October 2024
“He literally takes the bones that are dangling in front of his groin area and jingles,” a redacted interviewee reported
The Irondequoit Town Board launched its investigation in October and completed it in November
On Friday, board members held a special meeting where they issued a statement acknowledging the completion of the investigation but declined to offer any insight into what it was about
The statement also said the town had “decided to temporarily suspend any further action.”
“The town board continues to evaluate relevant legal issues raised by the investigation and intends to ensure due process and protect the interests of all parties involved,” the statement continued
“including the privacy and confidentiality of the complainants
Evans had insinuated that the Town Board intended to push for a replacement Democratic candidate to take the office
a joint statement from Democratic Congressman Joe Morelle
called for the Irondequoit Democratic Committee to suspend any vote for party designation until the full report was released
“As elected leaders who live in and represent Irondequoit
we are deeply troubled by the Town government’s handling of an investigation into a Town official,” the statement reads
“The lack of transparency surrounding this complaint
is inconsistent with our values and a disservice to the families we represent.”
Who might be considered to replace Evans on the ballot remains unclear
Monroe County Democratic Committee Chair Stephen DeVay said Monday that no one had thrown their hat in the ring to challenge Evans
had challenged Fitzpatrick in the 2021 election
a year in which the supervisor seat was open after David Seeley stepped down
now executive director of Unions and Businesses United in Construction (UNiCON)
said Monday that he was not interested in running for the office
“I tried my hand at that once and it didn’t work out,” he added
Evans has remained steadfast that he is seeking re-election
Monroe County District Attorney Sandra Doorley has filed a petition to remove Irondequoit Town Supervisor Andrae Evans from office
The petition was submitted to the State of New York Appellate Division, Fourth Department and seeks a judgment under Public Officers Law §36
which allows for the removal of certain municipal officials for "misconduct
or malversation in office." Elected justices of the peace are excluded under the statute
According to the DA’s Office, the petition follows a referral from the Irondequoit Town Board and the Irondequoit Police Department. The DA's Office reviewed findings from an initial investigation and conducted its own independent review to determine if criminal charges or other penalties were warranted
the office decided that filing the petition was "the most appropriate course of action."
A scheduling order from the Fourth Department is expected in the coming weeks
The petition stems from allegations made by a former town employee
who accused Evans of inappropriate behavior
The Irondequoit Town Board hired an independent law firm to investigate the claims
The investigation concluded there was credible evidence to support the woman’s allegations
The report found her account was supported by other town employees who said Evans had made sexually suggestive comments and gestures that made them uncomfortable
the Town Board is not legally authorized to remove an elected official
While they have publicly called for Evans to resign
he has refused and has announced plans to seek re-election later this year
Evans filed a lawsuit against the Town of Irondequoit and the Town Board
seeking to stop a resolution that would censure him
The resolution stemmed from the same investigation
which reportedly concluded that Evans sexually harassed the employee and retaliated against her
Evans argues in court filings that the resolution unlawfully limits his authority as the town's chief executive officer
denies him access to his personal property
and violates his privacy by allowing the board access to his official email communications
Findings from the investigationThe investigation revealed the following:
This story includes reporting from Gary Craig and Kerria Weaver
A hot-button issue that the Irondequoit Town Board expected to resolve at its April 22 meeting won’t be settled for at least another 30 days
Officials started a series of formal discussions about short-term rentals in January 2024 and sought input from residents in a survey conducted from August to October 2024 because some short-term rentals had caused problems in neighborhoods
periodically resulting in police responses
There is no law on the books governing Irondequoit's short-term rentals (which operate via Airbnb and Vbro)
and the survey results showed that more than 41% strongly oppose them
nearly 13% strongly support short-term rentals
The board went into its April 22 meeting considering a regulation that would have allowed short-term rentals but required renters to stay for a minimum 28-day period to eliminate a key concern raised by survey respondents — frequent guest turnover
board members decided they need more time to discuss the matter
it will be taken up again at the board's next workshop meeting
“I am struggling with this,” board member Ann Cunningham said after listening to compelling cases made by people on both sides of the issue
“I am absolutely struggling with coming to a decision tonight.”
talked about the disruption caused by loud parties and people coming and going at all hours
“We have more parties and more gatherings than we have families come from out of town
just to stay and see other family,” he said
“The neighborhood is a different neighborhood than it was before.”
He also spoke about how permanent residents don’t know who is occupying neighboring the short-term rentals
“There’s no requirements for the neighbors to know who these people are,” he said
people who rent their properties or portions of them shared success stories and explained the lengths to which they go to mitigate nuisances by carefully vetting renters
three days) and providing neighbors with contact information so problems can be reported
Miranda Murphy also lives near the bay and has an apartment attached to her house that she rents through Airbnb
“We all know how hard it is for younger millennials and Gen Zs to purchase their first home,” the 28-year-old said
“Short-term renting has allowed me to purchase my first home
It’s also allowed me to start a small business that I’m very passionate about
I hope it allows me to start a family with my husband
She agrees that hosts should be held accountable for what happens on their properties
But the actions of a few bad ones shouldn’t be used to “punish the hard work of many locals like myself who are just pursuing their passion,” she said
Murphy and other hosts said the solution should be a set of tight regulations
Board member and Deputy Town Supervisor Peter Wehner suggested enforcement would be difficult and involve multiple town departments
“the more regulations that we talk about and ways to regulate short-term rentals
the more people find a way of trying to get around it,” he said
“I just don’t know if it’s doing enough for our neighborhoods to have these short-term rentals.”
He later said the board remains open-minded about the issue
Irondequoit Town Supervisor Andraé Evans at a Town Board meeting Thursday
(WHAM) — The Irondequoit Town Board has officially censured Town Supervisor Andraé Evans amid allegations of sexual harassment and retaliation
The decision followed a special meeting that began with an executive session lasting more than an hour
with Evans casting the sole dissenting vote
Evans will be required to work remotely and will have restricted access to the town hall until further notice
Evans is the first town supervisor in Irondequoit history to be censured
In 2022, Councilwoman Patrina Freeman was censured amid a public feud with then-Supervisor Rory Fitzpatrick
"This is obviously uncharted waters," said Councilman John Perticone
"We're here to protect the employees
While Perticone believes the censure will bring resolution
the move drew criticism from Mario Mongeon
Monroe County's first Black town supervisor
is the victim of an unjust political takedown
Mongeon also raised concerns about the investigative report
saying there were glaring issues with the findings
"I support his decision not to resign
to do the work that the voters of Irondequoit actually elected him to do," Mongeon said
that's willing to stand in the fight and fight for what's right
Perticone, who received the Democratic nomination for Evans' position
"It doesn't matter who was sitting up there," Perticone said
"We would have brought we would have on the same route
Racism is not playing a part in this at all
Evans admitted to making some comments but denied or recalled others differently
There were no witnesses to support several of the allegations
a former board member present during the censure vote
was surprised by the board's decision
"I've never seen legal language equating to a straitjacket
and I think it would legally require in order to protect the employees for the possible problem," Barone said
Barone believes the ongoing district attorney investigation will eventually clarify the situation
The report supports the determination that Evans violated the town's anti-harassment and sexual harassment policies regarding one complaint and one of two allegations of retaliation
Evans has said he will not resign and is running for reelection
He declined to comment before and after Thursday's meeting
– One of the two suspects in the murder of an Irondequoit family of four appeared in court on Tuesday morning for a motions argument
Julio Pimentel Soriano is accused of killing two children
and their parents in their home on Knapp Avenue on Aug
Irondequoit Police have been investigating ever since finding their bodies in the basement of the home when responding to a fire
is also accused of the murders but hasn’t been caught yet
A motions argument happens before a major trial can get underway
One side requests something specific on a particular issue from the court
It’s a formal way of parsing through details
Irondequoit’s police chief said that
he’s never seen anything so horrific as the murders
Police say the Soriano brothers were family to the victims
The Soriano brothers are originally from the Dominican Republic
Investigators believe they came into the U.S
through Puerto Rico to carry out the targeted attack
Investigators haven’t said much more about the motive
Julio Pimentel Soriano was arrested a week after the murder. Police believe Luis Francisco Soriano fled to Puerto Rico soon after the murders. Anyone with information that can help to find him can call 911 or the U.S. Marshals Service of Puerto Rico at (787)-766-6297. You can also submit a tip online to the U.S
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— Police are investigating a reported stabbing involving a 14-year-old girl in Irondequoit
The police chief confirmed that the girl’s injuries were minor
The stabbing took place on Ontario View Street
Authorities are actively searching for the suspect
Officers were seen at the scene armed with rifles
News10NBC will update the story as we learn more
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Emergency crews responded to the scene of a three-alarm fire at Irondequoit Plaza on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025. (Photo by Julia Coburn/WHAM)
Irondequoit, N.Y. — Emergency crews to a three-alarm fire at Irondequoit Plaza on Titus Avenue around 1 p.m. on Saturday.
Authorities say the fire appears to have started at Speedy Cleaners where first responders found heavy flames upon arrival.
Three three neighboring businesses were affected: Dollar Tree, Freeway Insurance, and Bagels Etc.
Authorities tell 13WHAM that the fire is under control, but firefighters will remain on the scene until all hot spots are fully extinguished.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Flash flood warning until 12:45 Tuesday morning for portions of Genesee, Livingston and Wyoming counties
RadarMonroe County DA Sandra Doorley to investigate Irondequoit town supervisorby Steven Pappas & WHAM Staff
(WHAM) — Monroe County District Attorney Sandra Doorley will investigate potential criminal conduct of Irondequoit Town Supervisor Andraé Evans
"He's had the opportunity even way last year
to do the right thing," said Peter Wehner
and it's just been us having to continually escalate this matter to the point where now the district attorney is involved."
Doorley said she will conduct an investigation into Evans "for potential criminal conduct or for removal from office."
"The board is unified in its desire for the supervisor to resign his position," Wehner said
"He's been adamantly opposed to that
no matter how much evidence is presented before him
The fact of the matter is that he's not a fit for office under the current status that he's at."
Evans has said he intends to run for reelection
The board will consider a resolution to censure Evans at a special meeting Feb
deflecting blame on others and not taking ownership of his actions and doing the necessary things that an ordinary person should do when they're doing something wrong
Irondequoit town Supervisor Andraé Evans has failed to qualify for the Democratic primary
To secure the ballot line Evans needed to submit petitions signed by 500 eligible voters
The Board of Elections ruled Friday that he was 11 signatures short
He still could challenge the finding in court
or petition to be on the ballot as an independent candidate
Evans did not respond to a message seeking comment
It’s another blow for the incumbent, who is facing political and legal pressure to resign
This after an internal investigation supported claims that he sexually harassed and retaliated against a female staffer
Democratic Town Board member Tom Perticone did qualify for the ballot as did Republican Anthony Costanza
RadarIrondequoit town supervisor apologizes amid sexual harassment and retaliation claimsby WHAM
— Facing calls to resign amid claims of sexual harassment and retaliation
Irondequoit Town Supervisor Andraé Evans issued an apology through the law firm representing him
According to a 34-page report obtained Jan
a female staffer hired in January 2024 accused Evans of making comments that were sexual in nature and made her uncomfortable throughout her employment
Schoeneck & King issued a statement Friday from Evans
noting it was "evaluating the appropriate response" to the Irondequoit Town Board's "unfounded demand for his resignation."
Evans said he apologized "if my words were heard in either a diminishing or inappropriate way by anyone" and indicated no intention to resign
The law firm concluded by adding "our office looks forward to the opportunity to address this matter in greater detail at the appropriate time."
— The Irondequoit Town Board hosted its first full meeting since a sexual harassment investigation against Town Supervisor Andraé Evans came to light
The 34-page report obtained Jan
28 by 13WHAM details suggestive language Evans allegedly used
with witnesses claiming other inappropriate behavior
Tensions started off high before the meeting could even officially begin
as members of the community arrived with signs showing support for the board
are you refusing to ask these citizens to remove the signs so the meeting can start
Yes or no?" Evans asked Irondequoit Police Chief Scott Peters
"It's their First Amendment right," Peters responded
If they continue to disrupt the meeting after that
I refuse to violate their First Amendment rights."
"So you're refusing the order from the town?" Evans replied
The meeting then moved to a public input session
allowing residents to voice their thoughts
"The statement from the supervisor downplayed this
in part stating that he needed to apologize if his words
'If my words were heard in either an inappropriate or diminishing way by anyone,'" resident Maria Nicchitta said
and it's not one of transparency."
read it for yourself," resident Mario Mongeon said
saying he plans to run for reelection this year
The board has said it plans to censure Evans at a special meeting Thursday
Irondequoit Supervisor Andrae Evans, already battling allegations of sexual harassment, did not secure enough petition signatures for the Democratic primary.
Officials with the Monroe County Board of Elections said that Evans fell short of the necessary petition signatures after a challenge. Evans had planned to seek the Democratic line for supervisor in what would be his second term if re-elected.
Town Board member John Perticone is running for supervisor and has the backing of the town's Democratic committee.
In a report from an investigative law firm, Evans was accused of making improper comments, laden with sexual innuendo, to a staff member as well as in more public settings with town employees. He also is accused of retaliation against town employees.
Evans has been censured by the town board and ordered to work remotely. He is challenging the town board actions in court. He has refused requests to resign.
Monroe County District Attorney Sandra Doorley is also seeking Evans' removal from office in a process that would require actions by appellate judges from the state Supreme Court.
The Democrat and Chronicle reached out to Evans via email Friday.
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RadarMonroe County DA files petition to remove Andraé Evans from officeby Christian Garzone & WHAM Staff
FILE - Irondequoit Town Supervisor Andraé Evans at a Town Board meeting Thursday
(WHAM) — Monroe County District Attorney Sandra Doorley has filed a petition against Irondequoit Town Supervisor Andraé Evans
The motion calls on the state appellate division's fourth department to remove Evans from his position following a referral from the town's board and police department
He has repeatedly denied claims against him
The DA's office reportedly reviewed evidence and conducted an external investigation to decide if any criminal charges or penalties should be filed
and ultimately decided the petition was the "most appropriate action at this time."
The petition includes signed affidavits from four women
including the former employee at the center of the investigation
Statements from the town's director of personnel and police chief are also included
very tense," Irondequoit Deputy Town Supervisor Peter Wehner said during an interview Wednesday
Wehner said even though Evans is not usually present in the building
The board has asked Evans to resign multiple times to no avail
"He is just steadfast in his desire to stay in office and run for re-election
which we just think is completely inappropriate under the circumstances," Wehner explained
Wehner said a handful of town staff members have chosen to quit
even for lower paying positions in other towns," he said
Wehner said there's been additional retaliation from Evans — both direct and passive-aggressive
"People who need to be hired just turned down."
one town employee said she feels she has been retaliated against for cooperating with the investigation
"I feel what is going on is retaliation from my supervisor following my decision to speak up about workplace concerns."
The employee at the center of the investigation
who claims Evansmade comments that were sexual in nature throughout her employment
breasts and certain outfits she work to work
said she resigned because of Evans and his actions
"This whole situation has thoroughly changed my life
have had immense anxiety requiring therapeutic assistance
lack of sleep and have even questioned my entire career path
I would just like this all to be over."
The report details several instances where Evans allegedly made inappropriate comments to the staffer about her legs
her breasts and even certain outfits she wore to work
Wehner said the town needs to get back to doing the people's work
"We'd very much like him to resign," he said
"We would like to have the ability or option to appoint an interim supervisor."
Wehner and fellow board members John Perticone
Grant Malone and Ann Cunningham released a following statement regarding Doorley's announcement
Dave’s Hot Chicken is coming to Irondequoit
The Los Angeles-based fast-casual restaurant chain will operate out of the former Rachel’s Mediterranean Grill at 1267 East Ridge Road
This will be the second Dave’s Hot Chicken in the Rochester market. The first is at 942 Jefferson Road, Henrietta
The company has gotten the needed permits for renovations
but they are well on their way at this point,” he said
Dave’s Hot Chicken started in 2017 as a pop-up food stand in a parking lot in East Hollywood
soda and milkshakes make up the drink menu
Dave’s Hot Chicken was founded by childhood friends Dave Kopushyan, Arman Oganeshyan and brothers Tommy Rubenyan and Gary Rubenyan, four 20-somethings who were inspired by the no-frills approach of their go-to burger place, In-N-Out Burger, and a growing demand for fried chicken in their hometown of Los Angeles, they told TimeOut
Dave’s Hot Chicken has the rights to more than 700 franchises nationwide and in the Middle East and Canada
The Rachel’s Mediterranean Grill in Irondequoit closed in late 2024 after about a year and half in business
It was the last Rachel’s in the Rochester market
The company still operates 10 restaurants in the Buffalo area
Women of Excellence
Monroe County DA seeks to remove Irondequoit supervisor
Monroe County District Attorney Sandra Doorley has filed a petition in the Appellate Division of state Supreme Court
seeking to have Irondequoit Supervisor Andrae Evans removed from office
Following a referral from the Irondequoit Town Board and the Irondequoit Police Department
Doorley’s office conducted an investigation and determined that a petition filed under Public Officers Law Section 36 was the most appropriate action
Public Officers Law Section 36 permits an application by the District Attorney to remove a town officer for “any misconduct
Doorley’s actions relate to two Article 78 petitions filed in state Supreme Court
The first alleges an Open Meetings Law violation regarding the town board’s discussion of an investigation and report by the firm of Nearpass & Koegel PLLC
which detailed the results of the firm’s investigation of claims of sexual harassment and retaliation against Evans
and a letter reprimanding Evans and signed by the town board members
The second Article 78 petition challenges a censure resolution passed by the town board
which required Evans to complete management training
limiting and monitoring his interactions with town staff and his use of town email accounts
and prohibiting him from communicating with staff via personal text messages
Doorley’s petition accuses Evans of using unprofessional language with a co-worker
When the co-worker sought to address the comments made by Evans
The co-worker asked for an apology and Evans said he was “just not going to talk to you anymore
I’m going to be stoic,” according to Doorley’s petition
“Vinette expressed his concerns that any change to (the co-worker’s) responsibilities could be viewed as retaliation for the complaint she made,” according to the petition
Evans “took adverse actions against (the co-worker)
which consisted of shutting her out of his schedule
and even his time in Town Hall,” according to the petition
The co-worker “felt she had no choice but to resign,” according to the petition
Evans also made sexual comments to other town employees
the town board hired Nearpass & Koegel to conduct an investigation into the allegations of sexual harassment and retaliation
The investigation found that Evans violated the town’s anti-harassment policy and sexual harassment policy in his interactions
Another co-worker “decided to leave her employment due to the toxic and dysfunctional nature of the workplace,” according to the petition
Evans “also engaged in acts of intimidation towards town employees and the general public,” according to the petition
Evans sought to use the police to conduct an investigation into a person who sent him emails
Chief of Police Scott Peters told Evans that it was not possible
citizens sitting in the gallery held signs that said: “We stand with town employees.”
Evans sought to have Peters remove the signs
Evans also “engaged in a style of leadership in which he either cut out his subordinates
or else made decisions without advising his subordinates of his decision,” according to the petition
Evans did not tell Peters that he was not getting his budget request for new equipment
Evans agreed to host early voting for the primary using town recreation facilities without telling Shannon Grieve
after being told the voting would conflict with the farmers’ market
Evans hired the law firm of Brown and Hutchinson as the town attorney without disclosing that the firm previously represented him in a civil lawsuit
the town board sent a letter to Evans which recounted the findings of the Nearpass report and told Evans he should resign
which required Evans to complete management training and work remotely
The board also limited his interactions with town staff and the use of town email
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– A proposed amendment in Irondequoit that would ban rentals for less than 29 days
was recently discussed at a town board meeting
News10NBC attended the meeting to gather reactions from local residents
expressed concerns about the impact of short-term rentals in the area
“So they [guests] all come down there
They have all that stuff going,” Halldow said while speaking at the podium at the Irondequoit Town Board meeting Tuesday night
Halldow and other neighbors raised concerns about other issues such as trespassing and heavy traffic on their narrow road
which they say could hinder access for first responders and garbage trucks
“The neighborhood is a different neighborhood than it was before,” Halldow said
some residents supported short-term rentals
a new homeowner living across the street from Halldow
“We all know how hard it is for younger millennials
and short term renting has allowed me to purchase my first home,” Murphy said
“Our Airbnb doesn’t make us rich
It just helps us make ends meet in Irondequoit
You have the Holiday Inn Express and the Hampton Inn for the visitors to the town – and we have many
Ask yourself if those are the accommodations you want our beautiful town to be associated with.”
The Irondequoit town board voted to table the issue until their next meeting in May
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– Firefighters fought a three-alarm fire at Irondequoit Plaza on Titus Avenue Saturday afternoon
A third alarm was called because of the size of the fire
The Irondequoit Fire District said the fire started at Speedy Cleaner and spread to the Dollar Tree and Bagels etc
The cause of the fire is under investigation
Monte Alban Mexican Grill at 717 Titus Ave.
reopened Thursday after a temporary shutdown
a vehicle struck the side of the building facing the restaurant’s parking lot
The restaurant has returned to normal hours: 11 a.m
is Monte Alban’s second in Irondequoit; the other is at 845 East Ridge Road
The local chain also has locations Penfield
The town of Irondequoit has completed an internal investigation into allegations involving an elected town official
But officials are not saying what that investigation entailed nor who it involved — only that they "have decided to temporarily suspend any further action relating to the investigation at this time," according to a prepared statement
the Town Board approved a contract with the law firm Nearpass and Koegel to investigate a claim of misconduct
Town Supervisor Andraé Evans recused himself from the vote
That contract was adjusted in December to $16,660
During a special board meeting on Friday
town board members and Evans released the statement but declined to answer questions
It was not clear how many complainants are involved
But the statement referred to a single complaint
“I’m just excited to talk about the work we’ve done in Irondequoit
and how much we are working for the citizens every day
— Police are investigating a violent attack Saturday at a Sunoco gas station on East Ridge Road at Culver Road
Authorities said a suspect sprayed an employee with mace and kicked the victim in the head
The victim was taken to Rochester General Hospital and has since been released
Anyone with information is asked to call 911
If you own a home in the West Irondequoit Central School District and you’ve been thinking about selling, now is probably the time. Currently, there are zero single-family homes for sale in the district
If you go to Zillow
you’ll see a spray of red dots indicating homes for sale
until you get to the West Irondequoit district
It’s been that way for at least three days
an Irondequoit resident and veteran agent with Howard Hanna Real Estate Services
“We’ve had a lack of inventory for quite a while,” he said
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It should be noted there is one property for sale within the school district
but it’s not a single-family home; it’s a two-bedroom
two-bathroom condominium at Westage at the Harbor
there were nine homes for sale in the East Irondequoit Central School District
Kerstein said sellers may have been hesitant to list during the political season
and they might be reluctant to move and take on a new mortgage because interest rates remain high
Those factors aren’t West Irondequoit-specific
the fact that this January has been colder and snowier than in recent years
“We’ve had more of a winter effect this year
and the last thing people want to do is move,” he said
which brings us back to the issue of inventory
It remains “ridiculously low” in Monroe County
said Mark Siwiec of Elysian Homes by Mark Siwiec and Associates
While the 14617 ZIP code has made lots of "Hottest Markets" lists
he sees the present West Irondequoit situation as an interesting anomaly that speaks more to general trends than to the district specifically
there are just 392 homes for sale county-wide
the number of homes for sale would be in the same ballpark as what is available in the East Irondequoit district
Siwiec does agree with Kerstein about the weather contributing to people putting off selling and opting to wait until “we no longer need to pole-vault over a snowbank.”
Irondequoit Town Supervisor Andrae Evans is responding to a petition filed by the Monroe County District Attorney to remove him from office
The town board also voted to censure Evans amid the allegations
Evans sent a response denying the allegations in the petition
I categorically deny the allegations in the petition
I have not violated any anti-harassment or sexual harassment policies
I have not retaliated or intimidated anyone
The cornerstone of my administration is to have everyone treated with dignity and respect
"As I have previously stated: 'When I ran for public office
someone would attack my reputation for political purposes
I look forward to addressing this matter in more detail at the appropriate time.'
"This attempt to remove me from the office is unfounded and absurd
I remain focused on the work and progress we've achieved together
Irondequoit has experienced historic accomplishments across economic development
public investment and community well-being."
Evans has since sued the town board. In the lawsuit
(WHAM) — Embattled Irondequoit Town Supervisor Andraé Evans will not be on the Democratic ticket for the upcoming primary election in his bid for reelection
The Monroe County Board of Elections said Evans' petition fell short of the 500 signatures needed
“We determined today that there just were insufficient number of signatures to support this petition
Republican commissioner for the Monroe County Board of Elections
Evans offered gratitude to those who helped with his petition effort
"I want to thank you for your hard work," he said
"I want to thank you for your dedication."
Monroe County District Attorney Sandra Doorley filed a petition April 16 to have Evans removed from office
Though Doorley found no grounds for pursuing criminal charges
Evans would have been running against current Irondequoit Town Board member John Perticone for the Democratic nomination
Perticone weighed in with a statement Friday
What that battle looks like remains to be seen
Evans may still run for reelection as an independent
and they want to contribute to what we have to offer and what we have done
and the progress we've done in the last year," Evans said
my muscle and my senior on the battlefield
I'm going to sacrifice everything I have for you."
If Evans does decide to run as an independent
Evans highlighted his passion to serve the people of Irondequoit
"I’m going to do everything I can to represent the people that brought me here because they say they want change," Evans said
"I'm going to do everything I can to make sure that their voices are heard
I don't care about joining any specific group or being part of a king-making philosophy
One person was killed over the weekend in a house fire in Irondequoit
Firefighters from four Irondequoit fire departments were called to a home on Highview Drive around 5:10 a.m
where they battled the blaze and found "a deceased individual" inside the home
Irondequoit Fire District Chief Shane Metcalfe said in a news release
The identity of the person found within the split-level home was not immediately released
"Our thoughts are with the family and community affected by this tragic incident," Metcalfe said
firefighters believe that the blaze had been burning for several hours before the pre-dawn 911 call that summoned emergency responders to the scene
The cause of the fire remains under investigation by the Monroe County Fire Bureau
Irondequoit police and the Monroe County Medical Examiner's Office are also "actively working to investigate the incident," Metcalfe said
Further details are expected to be released once the ME's Office releases the identity of the person who died
Highview Drive is a residential road just southeast of Norton Street and Helendale Road
— Irondequoit Police say a 62-year-old man is dead after his car fled from officers
leading to a chase and a crash on Wednesday night
Irondequoit Police tried to pull over the car on Portland Avenue near Rochester General Hospital around 8 p.m.
In surveillance video obtained from a nearby convenience store
atleast two cruisers are seen passing by with their lights on just before the crash happened
That car crashed at the intersection of Portland Avenue and Chapin Street
The Rochester Fire Department performed first-aid on all people injured in the crash
were seriously injured but are expected to survive
The 62-year-old suspect died of his injuries at the hospital
Police said they are not releasing the suspects name at this time
Nearby neighbors said they heard a loud boom and went outside to see the crash
Irondequoit’s chief of police said the officer involved in the chase is doing well mentally
but did not comment further as the New York State Attorney General’s Office is taking over the investigation
As with any police chase that ends in a death
the Attorney General’s Office will investigate in order to see if all rules and regulations were followed before
News10NBC has reached out to the Attorney General’s Office for a statement and is waiting a response
Surveillance video captured from nearby convenience store:
— A second censure against embattled Irondequoit Town Supervisor Andraé Evans was passed Tuesday night
This all comes after a report obtained by 13WHAM in January detailed allegations of sexual harassment and retaliation in the workplace
He has repeatedly denied claims against him and vows to run for reelection
Monroe County District Attorney Sandra Doorley filed a petition Wednesday to remove Evans from office based on her office's own investigation and the board's recommendation
The District Attorney's Office has launched an investigation into allegations of sexual harassment by Irondequoit Town Supervisor Andrae Evans
The Monroe County office announced its investigation Tuesday, saying it had received a request from the Irondequoit Town Board and police department
an elected body cannot remove another elected official
the district attorney's office can investigate misconduct allegations — they do not have to be criminal — and request an official's removal by appellate judges of state Supreme Court
Sunday issued a statement about its actions it has taken
An investigation from a contracted law firm "concluded that there is sufficient evidence to substantiate the claims made by affected town staff," the statement said
Evans' alleged harassment of an employee violated state and federal statutes
said the statement from the board and the deputy supervisor
"These violations are both unlawful and unacceptable
and the Town has a responsibility to take corrective action to prevent such behavior from occurring again," the statement read
"I need to first apologize if my words were heard in either a diminishing or inappropriate way by anyone
I would never intend to cause harm with anything I said
and I am simply so sorry if my words were heard in a way I did not mean."
Evans is alleged to have made demeaning sexual comments to a town worker
other allegations against him were also forwarded to the Town Board
Evans has said he plans to run for reelection
but Irondequoit Democrats postponed their candidate designation process because of the ongoing uncertainty in the town
The town board outlined a series of actions it has taken or plans
Among them are "support for affected staff members
and steps to ensure they feel safe and respected in their professional roles."
A subcommittee will be chosen with board members
The goal: "To develop a plan to help improve communication
strengthen relationships and acknowledge and repair the harm done
"This process is not intended to include the Supervisor," according to the statement from the town board
— Gary Craig is a veteran reporter with the Democrat and Chronicle who has extensively reported on local governments
Monroe County District Attorney Sandra Doorley is seeking a court order to remove Irondequoit Town Supervisor Andraé Evans from office
a district attorney can petition to unseat a town officer for "any misconduct
malfeasance or malversation in office." The petition seeking the ouster of the first-term supervisor was filed Wednesday with the state's Appellate Division
has been accused of sexual harassment and retaliation against a town staffer
Those claims were supported by an internal investigation commissioned by the Town Board
which censured Evans and referred the findings to Doorley
The DA’s office conducted its own investigation to determine whether criminal charges or penalties were appropriate
according to a statement Doorley issued Wednesday
That review determined that the petition for removal was the appropriate action
Doorley’s petition largely recounts those allegations while also asserting that Evans once sought to use the police to investigate someone who sent him politically charged emails or take away signs from protesters at a public meeting
It also raises concerns about his leadership and lack of communication with staff
“The respondent's actions have made it untenable that he continue in office,” read the petition filed on Doorley's behalf by Assistant District Attorney Martin McCarthy
Evans has sued the town, alleging officials overstepped their authority
who did not immediately return a message seeking comment
some of the local bays and ponds have developed a thick sheet of ice
and other residents took advantage of the cold over the weekend and headed out onto the ice on Irondequoit Bay
She came out on Saturday to ice fish with her dad and sister
“It's pretty boring out here because there's no action,” she said
and their friend Carter are trying to build an ice rink
and slide as far as they can across the ice
There are dozens of shanties set up on the bay
He said he’s glad to be outside with his kids in any weather
“We're glad that we have this access,” he said
“There's a lot of things to do in Rochester
a group of people with dirt bikes have set up cones for a makeshift motocross track
He said he looks forward to getting together with this group once the ice is thick enough to ride on
Hobbs said he’s been riding for about 20 years
But his favorite part is that he gets to share it with his son
“It's one way of getting your kids out of the house and hang out with you,” he said
“And one of the cool parts is they're stuck in the truck with you on the way to the track
kids are playing ice hockey on Eastman Lake and sledding and snow tubing in Webster Park
Even the shoreline of Lake Ontario has frozen over
although its waves and currents have caused a jagged
It is the kind of winter Rochesterians haven’t seen in a few years
The last few Januarys have been some of the warmest on record
and climate change will continue to make them milder
All the more reason for these winter sports enthusiasts to make the best of it
Some areas on Irondequoit Bay and other lakes and ponds are soft and thin
The Coast Guard warns there is no such thing as safe ice
and to always carry a flotation device if you’re out on the water — frozen or not
Two Irondequoit properties that would have been torn down to make way for Jeremiah’s Tavern are getting new tenants
Capone’s Italian Eatery will open a second location in the old Cooper Deli at 12 Cooper Road, and Little Bits, a coffee shop, will occupy the former Personal Designs Florist at 696 Titus Ave., property owner William Boneberg said. (The other Capone’s is at 1811 Penfield Road
Capone’s and the coffee shop hope to open by March 1
a proposal for property upgrades he submitted to the Irondequoit Historic Preservation Commission
“They seemed reasonable as far as what their expectations were.”
is to improve the building exteriors while maintaining their original look
the former Cooper Deli’s crumbling façade will be fixed and a black awning to match the ones on Titus Tavern will be installed
Boneberg also wants to replace the mural on the east side of the structure
Capone’s in Irondequoit will serve the same menu as in Penfield
And it will be available to customers of Titus Tavern
Tavern customers will be able to place orders via QR codes on their smartphones
The menu will include a couple of nods to Cooper Deli
although Dezio did not want to go into specifics
“We’re going to try to bring a few things back,” he said
“taking some of their concepts and putting our flair on them.”
he’s going to shoot for an “old-school” vibe
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.
One person was killed and two others were injured Wednesday night in a head-on crash on Portland Avenue after a brief police chase
The fatal crash occurred in Rochester on Portland Avenue near Chapin Street
as a man believed to have stolen a Kia refused to stop for Irondequoit police officers and led them on a brief pursuit
said Irondequoit Police Chief Scott Peters
The Irondequoit officer spotted a southbound 2006 Kia with switched license plates on Portland Avenue
and attempted to pull over the vehicle near Rochester General Hospital just after 8 p.m.
The officer activated his emergency lights as he attempted to stop the vehicle
leading to a brief chase on Portland Avenue
Near an intersection of Portland and Chapin Street — and a curve in the road — the southbound Kia struck a median and veered into oncoming traffic
The Kia struck a northbound vehicle head-on
Rochester firefighters removed everyone in the two involved vehicles
Two people were in the second vehicle: a 61-year-old man and a 60-year-old woman
Both suffered serious injuries as a result of the crash and were also taken to Strong
Peters said the couple is expected to survive
Police did not release the names any of the people involved in the crash
The Rochester Police Department and New York State Police assisted at the scene
The New York State Attorney General's Office was notified of the fatal crash and will conduct an investigation
Further details about the crash were not released
— The Summerville Presbyterian Church on St
Paul Boulevard is holding day 2 of its annual garage sale Saturday
Everyone is invited to browse and shop among a wife variety of items — including furniture
"This has been a significant ministry and mission of the church for the past 50 years
and we're excited to have it still continuing," said Pastor Elaine Loggi
"This is definitely a community event
We had more than 100 people lined up outside the doors this morning
Unsold items are donated to local nonprofits
CLICK HEREfor more information
a female staffer hired in January 2024 alleges Evans made comments that were sexual in nature and made her uncomfortable throughout her employment
calling some of them "school girl outfits."
She also claimed Evans made remarks about former President Bill Clinton and Monica Lewinsky
She told investigators she said she might go to the gym to sit by the pool after work one day
and said Evans responded by saying “Don’t tempt me" to join in
The accuser said she was uncomfortable enough after that remark that she began seeking advice from peers about how to handle the situation
and she became overcome at times with anxiety
the staffer met with Evans in August to tell him about her concerns regarding his behavior
The report said Evans chose to remove himself from interacting with her
The woman claims Evans took job responsibilities away from her as retaliation and was not communicating
Evans claimed the staffer wasn’t showing up for critical meetings
also alleging she made similar sexual harassment allegations on prior jobs
The accuser said she resigned because of the work environment after nine months on the job
The report also said the credibility of the allegations is bolstered by accounts of other town employees
who reported Evans made other sexual innuendo-type comments that have made them uncomfortable
One example included an inappropriate comment allegedly made at the 4th of July festival about a hot dog and parts of Evans’ anatomy
MORE: Irondequoit board, residents react to sexual harassment report against town supervisor
Witnesses said Evans can be “touchy” with colleagues when it comes to hugs
Some though calling his hugs “weird,” according to the report
Others claim they have never felt “a drop” of sexual harassment from Evans
Other witnesses claiming Evans and other male employees engaging in “locker room comments.”
Evans admitted to making some of the comments — but others he denied or recalled them differently
There were no witnesses to support a number of them
The finding also said Evans more than likely “does not have an understanding of appropriate workplace boundaries.”
the investigation supports the determination that Evans violated the town's anti-harassment and sexual harassment policies regarding one complaint and one of two allegations of retaliation
Evans told 13WHAM he can't comment on the report
The Irondequoit Town Board called Tuesday for Evans to resign
Evans indicated he would be running for reelection
(WHAM) — It was a packed room at Irondequoit Town Hall Friday
as residents were expecting updates involving the suspected investigation into Town Supervisor Andraé Evans
There were all kinds of rumors floating around regarding Evans' possible resignation — rumors that Evans shot down
explaining it had retained a law firm to investigate a complaint regarding the actions of an elected town official
saying that the investigation is now complete
"The town board hoped to come to you today with a resolution," read Deputy Supervisor Peter Wehner from a statement
the town board regrets to inform our community that we have decided to temporarily suspend any further legislative action related to this investigation at this time."
It also retained another law firm as special counsel to advise the board with respect to the findings of that investigation
The cost of that investigation was not expected to exceed $7,500
"The town is dedicated to fostering an environment where all employees feel valued and protected," added Wehner
"We recognize the importance of addressing these issues promptly and effectively and we are committed to accountability and transparency throughout this process."
Wehner then said the town board would not be taking any questions
we asked Evans about the nature of the investigation
I have been asked not to say anything concerning this investigation
and that's at the core of my heart — it's that dignity," Evans explained
"But I am very excited to talk about all the work we've done here in Irondequoit
how much we are helping all the citizens — that's what's important
The board hired a law firm for a workplace investigation back in November
The deputy supervisor said the town would provide updates as appropriate when the situation allows