Flood Warning until 10:30 this morning for portions of Livingston, Wyoming, & Allegany Counties. Flooding may persist in low-lying areas. Radar9-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 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 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 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 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 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content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here 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 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 – A car and SUV crashed head-on and one of the vehicles caught on fire on Thruway Park Drive in Henrietta Two people were taken to the hospital with minor injuries Police believe one of the drivers had a medical emergency that caused the crash Thruway Park Drive was closed to traffic in both 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Click here to see how WHEC News10NBC uses A.I RadarHenrietta store owner hailed as hero for actions after shooting injured 9-year-old boyby Daniel Finkelstein (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 Ruben Smith, a 35-year-old predicate felon, fired the shots at the Speedy Trac gas station and convenience store Saturday, according to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office. Chief Deputy Michael Fowler said Smith was causing a disturbance among customers and employees before the situation escalated. The store owner, who spoke anonymously, recounted the moments leading up to the shooting. "I was terrified. I mean, 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. "He got up and he started first, he swung on me, and that's how we start wrestling," he said. "I kind of hold him down." As bystanders contacted the police, Smith allegedly pulled out the revolver and fired, hitting the boy in the chest. Fowler said one of the bullets passed through merchandise, hitting the child in the chest. The owner reportedly disarmed Smith, grabbing the loaded revolver from his hand, and held him until deputies arrived and took him into custody. Smith had allegedly fired two rounds. One of the bullets struck the boy, who was subsequently taken to Strong Memorial Hospital. He is expected to make a full recovery. 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, with additional charges possible. Smith pleaded not guilty at arraignment Saturday night. The judge ordered that he remain in custody without bail. RadarHealth department temporarily shuts down Texas Roadhouse in Henrietta following inspectionby WHAM Henrietta, N.Y. — 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, according to the inspector. 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. Henrietta, N.Y. (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. Deputies received a call around 11:30 a.m. about customer trouble at the Speedy Trac at West Henrietta and Bailey roads. Chief Deputy Michael Fowler said Ruben Smith, 35, of Henrietta, a predicate felon, was involved in an argument with the store owner. "The store owner didn't want him in there. He was loitering," Fowler said. "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, striking the boy. "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, unfortunately, that round went through some merchandise and, as I stated, 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. "At that time, several other employees from the store came out, assisted the store owner with restraining him until deputies could arrive. Once the deputies did arrive, they were able to take him into custody, recover the evidence, 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. "But thankfully, 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, and it's very alarming. Very alarming," he said. "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, and it just gets out of hand." 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, right? 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, right?" Fowler said. "It doesn't — it just — you can't explain it." Flash flood warning until 12:45 Tuesday morning for portions of Genesee, Livingston and Wyoming counties RadarDriver hospitalized after Henrietta rollover crashby WHAM Henrietta, N.Y. — One person was hurt during a rollover crash Tuesday afternoon in Monroe County. Deputies responded just after 1 p.m. to the intersection of Jefferson and West Henrietta roads for a two-car crash. Investigators determined the overturned car heading north on West Henrietta Road tried to turn left onto Jefferson when it was clipped by another car that was heading south on West Henrietta. The driver of the flipped vehicle was taken to a local hospital with a leg injury, according to MCSO. Deputies did not indicate drugs or alcohol were a factor in the crash. 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 N.Y.— A local lawmaker is urging the New York State Department of Transportation to clean up a portion of West Henrietta Road Jeremy Cooney shared a press release Wednesday morning calling on the DOT to make repairs and fix potholes on the portion of the road between Methodist Hill Drive and Jefferson Road "I have received a dozen letters about damage their vehicle sustained and/or the need for both of these roads to be repaired," Henrietta Town Supervisor Steve Schultz said in a statement "Repairs on East Henrietta Road have finally started but the NYSDOT informed us there were no immediate plans for repairs on West Henrietta Road Residents were happy to hear that Senator Cooney was taking up the fight to get those repairs expedited.” Construction along the roadway isn't set to start until 2026 Cooney's office is pushing for repairs to be made within the next year “West Henrietta Road is one of the main thoroughfares in our community relied on every day by drivers and businesses alike,” Cooney said “Speeding up the timeline for repairs isn’t just about convenience it’s about keeping drivers and their cars safe and providing the kind of infrastructure Henrietta deserves.” Cooney sent a letter to the DOT's commissioner calling for the change in the construction timeline — Three people were injured in a crash in Henrietta near Marketplace Mall Sunday afternoon Deputies responded to a crash at West Henrietta Road and Miracle Mile Drive before 5 p.m Three people were hospitalized with minor injuries Alcohol/and or drugs were not involved in the crash 4): The Monroe County Sheriff's Office identified the driver killed in the crash as Eric Brownlee — One person is dead following a two-vehicle crash late Sunday at the intersection of West Henrietta Road and Commerce Drive The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office responded to a 911 call shortly after 10:10 p.m reporting a person trapped after the crash First responders attempted life-saving measures upon arrival The sheriff’s office said one driver died from injuries sustained in the crash The cause of the crash remains under investigation Witnesses are asked to call 911 with any information – Three people remain hospitalized in critical condition on Tuesday morning after a multi-crash in Henrietta that left one person dead Emergency crews responded to the three-car crash around 3 p.m on Monday on Brooks Road between East River and West Henrietta roads Monroe County sheriff’s deputies said one adult and two children are still hospitalized and listed in critical condition Deputies have identified the driver at the scene who died as 67-year-old Delano Altidor of Chili Officials have not yet determined the cause of the crash AI assisted with the formatting of this story. Click here to see how WHEC News10NBC uses AI NY) - After hearing concerns from community members and officials from the Town of Henrietta about the condition of West Henrietta Road Senator Jeremy Cooney (D-Rochester) is calling on the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) to prioritize planned repairs and push up the start of construction to 2025 relied on every day by drivers and businesses alike,” said Senator Cooney “Residents continually complain to the Town about the poor road conditions of both East and West Henrietta Roads I have received a dozen letters about damage their vehicle sustained and/or the need for both of these roads to be repaired Repairs on East Henrietta Road have finally started The Senator explained that the planned improvements are currently not slated to start until 2026 Community members have reached out to both the Senator and the Town of Henrietta about the current state of the road with multiple constituents reporting damage to their cars due to the number of potholes.   A copy of Senator Cooney’s letter to NYSDOT Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez can be found below:  I’m reaching out on behalf of concerns raised by constituents and town government officials in my district regarding the condition of West Henrietta Road on NY 15 There are project plans in place with the DOT for improvements repaving NY 15 from Methodist Hill to Jefferson Road but this currently is not slated to occur until 2026.  This is a main road connecting businesses and communities and is one of the most heavily utilized roads in the Town of Henrietta The road is disintegrating in areas with large potholes that are increasingly requiring temporary patches which unfortunately only help for a short period of time There are heavily heaved seams causing issues for vehicles on the road and serious disrepair The Town Supervisor is aware of at least three incidents where vehicles had extensive damage due to poor road conditions including a driver who lost their entire front suspension and axle due to a massive hole in the pavement I welcome consideration to move this project up to 2025 if at all possible effective roads for NYS residents and look forward to your response.  — Monroe County sheriff’s deputies have released the name of the driver who died after two vehicles crashed at an intersection in Henrietta on Sunday died in the crash at West Henrietta Road and Commerce Drive News10NBC’s photojournalist saw a tow truck on the grass and a car on the roadside Deputies say Brownlee died at the scene and the other driver wasn’t injured Deputies are still investigating the cause of the crash and are asking anyone who saw it to call 911 Deputies don’t believe drugs or alcohol were a factor Chick Magnet has opened its second location in the former home to Schaller's at 2747 West Henrietta Road in Brighton just north of Brighton-Henrietta Town Line Road "Chick Magnet?" foodies in the know may ask Didn't they change their name to The Magnet?" the father-and-son team of Jeff and Riley Christiano launched a food truck called Chick Magnet "We learned that fried chicken breaded to order is not the best fit for a food truck," Riley Christiano said Shortly thereafter they opened a brick-and-mortar restaurant called Chick Magnet in a tiny spot tucked back from Penfield Road in Penfield they ran into a snag with the name due to a trademark issue They changed the restaurant's name to The Magnet "We didn't want to turn our back on the original name," Riley Christiano said hearty fried chicken sandwiches made with thick chicken breasts that are breaded and fried to order Among its best sellers is the Magnet sandwich a crispy fried chicken breast served on thick-sliced Texas toast along with lettuce pickle and homemade "Magnetic Sauce." Most sandwiches may be made vegetarian with the substitution of fried tofu Other best sellers are chicken fingers as well as its take on a plate including a decadent baked mac and cheese as well as ribbon-cut fries called the nest salads that can be made with roasted chicken instead of fried The Brighton location has seating for roughly 128 ― 10 times as many as the Penfield location If you goChick Magnet is at 2747 West Henrietta Road in Brighton. It is open 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and is closed Sundays for now. Watch its website for updates The Penfield location is at 1794 Penfield Road in Penfield Tracy Schuhmacher covers Rochester's food and drink scene. Notice something open or close in your neighborhood? Send tips to tracys@gannett.com. One person died and three others were seriously injured in a three-vehicle crash on Brooks Road in Henrietta Monday afternoon, according to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office. First responders were called to Brooks Road in Henrietta around 3:10 p.m. after three vehicles collided on the road, said Capt. Christopher Fay of the Monroe County Sheriff's Office. One person - a man - died at the scene, said sheriff's spokesman Deputy Brendan Hurley. Three others — a woman and two young children — were taken to an area hospital with what Fay described as "serious injuries." All three remained hospitalized as of Tuesday morning and were considered "critical but stable," Hurley said. "It is a very serious accident and our hearts go out to the families involved, and the victims of the crash," Fay said Monday during a news briefing. The driver of the third vehicle was not injured in the crash, according to the sheriff's office. Brooks Road was closed for several hours on Monday as deputies investigated at the scene. Fay said it was tough to immediately determine what caused the collision, which remains under investigation. Deputies spent several hours reconstructing the scene. Brooks Road is located just north of the New York state Thruway and connects West Henrietta and East River roads. Further details on the crash, including the names of those involved in the crash, were not released. Radar1 killed 3 seriously injured in Henrietta crashby WHAM — 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 — Protestors gathered once again Friday outside a local Tesla facility to speak out against owner Elon Musk's recent actions convened at the location on West Henrietta Road The group has conducted similar protests locally and across the country over Musk and his role with the Trump administration through the new Department of Government Efficiency "I think the man very dangerous for America," said protestor Heidi Kleiber They want to install a situation where corporations are running the show." "They hurt everybody except for the extremely rich," Kleiber continued but you're going to be hurting a lot more people now so that they can be even more greedy." "I came out here to show support for what Elon Musk is doing for our country," said Jake but neither is 99% of the rest of the people that work in our government and I do appreciate him kind of going through the roles and finding out where money is being used and abused." Several Tesla vehicles and dealerships have recently been vandalized Attorney General Pam Bondi said these incidents could be considered domestic terrorism Tire on West Henrietta Road reportedly closed early because of the crowds on the sidewalks "A lot of our customers are afraid to even come here today because of all the situations and circumstances that are happening out here," said employee Andrew Hendrickson 13WHAM has reached out to Tesla for comment but has not yet heard back — A group of protestors gathered outside the local Tesla service center on Saturday to voice their concerns over Elon Musk's involvement in the government "Nobody elected Elon and he's wreaking havoc on our government with our money our futures and he's not accountable," said one protestor About three dozen people showed up with signs and American flags while supporters in cars sounded their horns The Rochester area Tesla service center is located on West Henrietta Road — At least two people are injured after a crash Tuesday morning on West Henrietta Road Police said woman in the struck car has been hospitalized A witness told 13WHAM he saw two people flee the scene on foot but police haven't shared any information about the occupants of the striking vehicle — Two Rochester men face charges after a stolen vehicle crashed Tuesday morning on West Henrietta Road Officers responded to a two-vehicle crash near East River Road and Interstate 390 around 5:30 a.m and learned the occupants of the striking vehicle Police found the occupants a few hours later in Henrietta BACKGROUND: Two injured in West Henrietta Road crash, two reportedly flee scene The driver, Max Brady, 30, is charged with criminal possession of stolen property, assault, unlawful use of a vehicle, leaving the scene of a personal injury accident and other traffic infractions. The passenger, Tyler Vergason, 30, is charged withcriminal possession of stolen property, assault and unlawful use of a vehicle. Both suspects were arraigned in Brighton Town Court and taken to Monroe County Jail. Brady is being held on $10,000 cash bail, $20,000 bond or $100,000 partially secured bond. Vergason is being held on $5,000 cash bail, $10,000 bond or $50,000 partially secured bond. Police said a woman in the other vehicle was taken to Highland Hospital for treatment, while a man was treated at the scene. RadarAnimals rescued from house fire in Rushby WHAM — A house fire in Rush has closed parts of West Henrietta Road Sunday night Deputies say Rush fire and the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office were called to a house on West Henrietta near 251 for a report of a fully involved house fire fire crews found the fire contained in the kitchen Fire crews say a few animals were rescued from the house Deputies say West Henrietta Road at Rush Scottsville Road was blocked off for a while a gas station and convenience store at 4011 West Henrietta Road sat vacant owner of a gas station and convenience store at 931 S drove by it often — until one day when he decided to open his second business there “But I wanted to do something different,” said the 41-year-old The cuisine he settled on is not your typical gas-station fare a street food popularized in Germany by Turkish immigrants It consists of meat roasted on a vertical spit A friend who had worked in a döner kebab shop in Berlin He liked it because it has a record of success across Europe — where döner kebab shops “are all over the place,” he said — it can be prepared quickly for customers on the go who named the business Berlin's Halal Doner Kebabs and Pizza (more on the pizza later) “We chop the veggies fresh every morning,” he said “Same with the meat” — chicken or a beef/lamb mixture which is cut into triangular pockets for the Original German Döner Kebab ($9.99) there is a Döner Plate without bread (also $9.99) and everything is assembled behind a counter a native of Pakistan who grew up in Henrietta graduated from Rush-Henrietta High School in 2002 and attended Monroe Community College “Not only are people changing their habits — they want to eat healthy food — they want to see their food cooked in front of them,” he said The business also includes an East of Chicago Pizza franchise which serves pies with crusts ranging from thin to stuffed to pan “This is not typical gas-station pizza,” he said “This is not frozen; we make everything fresh,” including the dough the shop sells fresh empanadas and beef patties a yogurt-based drink with a consistency similar to a smoothie And in the post-COVID era when many restaurants have eliminated late-night hours Berlin’s Halal Doner Kebabs and Pizza is open from 10 a.m Reporter Marcia Greenwood covers general assignments. Send story tips to mgreenwo@rocheste.gannett.com. Follow her on Twitter @MarciaGreenwood One person was killed in a two-vehicle crash on West Henrietta Road in Henrietta Sunday night according to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office The two vehicles collided on West Henrietta Road Matthew Bottone of the Monroe County Sheriff's Office A driver was trapped in one of the two involved vehicles and died at the scene The second driver was not injured in the crash Both drivers were alone in their respective vehicles Drugs and alcohol do not appear to be a factor in the crash Deputies continue to investigate the crash and are asking anyone who witnessed the collision to call 911 The scene is just south of The Marketplace Mall The intersection was closed for several hours Sunday night but reopened early Monday morning — A driver has minor injuries after a medical event reportedly prompted the driver to crash Wednesday morning Deputies from the Monroe County Sheriff's Office responded to the area of West Henrietta Road and the New York State Thruway around 7:55 a.m Police said the driver's vehicle had gone off West Henrietta Road traveled down an embankment and came to rest in a ditch along the Thruway The crash didn't require any roads to be shut down Monroe County sheriff's deputies have identified the man killed over the weekend in a two-vehicle crash at a busy Henrietta intersection of Rochester died when two vehicles collided on West Henrietta Road said Deputy Brendan Hurley of the Monroe County Sheriff's Office Brownlee was trapped in one of the involved vehicles and died at the scene "Our thoughts are with his family during this difficult time," Hurley said in a news release Deputies continue to investigate the collision Avon, N.Y. — It's finally time to roll up to the silver screen: Vintage Drive In officially opened for the season Friday The venue on West Henrietta Road allows customers to enjoy a movie from your car Friday's showings included "A Minecraft Movie," "Paddington in Peru" and "A Working Man." It will be open Friday through Sunday every week through the end of May the theater will be open seven days a week through the end of summer Get the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app. Learn More Texas Roadhouse on West Henrietta Road in Rochester reopened on Friday after shutting down Tuesday in response to a pest issue The restaurant chain says the location has conducted multiple deep cleanings passed all Monroe County Health Department inspections and fixed infrastructure issues that were letting pests inside The restaurant says it has reinforced sanitation practices to make sure this doesn't happen again A county health report issued earlier this week showed inspectors found 10 different violations Those include finding live cockroaches and rodent droppings near food supplies a dead mouse inside a soda machine and mold "We appreciate the partnership with the Monroe County Health Department to work through these issues and ensure that our store is ready to welcome back our loyal guests," the restaurant chain said in a statement A second Chipotle Mexican Grill is being proposed for Henrietta the Henrietta Town Board will consider issuing a special use permit for a location at 4775 West Henrietta Road with dine-in service a pickup window and alcohol sales (which would have to be approved by the New York State Liquor Authority) The parcel where the 2,325-square-foot restaurant would be built sits between a Wendy’s and a Burger King and is not far from the intersection of Lehigh Station Road The first Chipotle in our area opened in 2009 at 640 Jefferson Road California-based chain has added 10 more: in Brighton A 12th Chipotle under construction on Rockwood Street in Rochester the company’s total revenue jumped 18.2% to $3 billion and same-store sales increased 11.1% — all while its fast-food competitors struggle to win back inflation-weary customers There are more than 3,400 Chipotle restaurants in the United States The company expects to open a total of 315 new locations in 2024 Rochester and Webster restaurants have active liquor licenses Penfield and Perinton locations are licensed to serve wine 14): The motorcyclist has been identified as Michael J — A crash on a private drive in Henrietta killed a motorcyclist Thursday night accordingto the Monroe County Sheriff's Office between Erie Station Road and Thruway Park Drive Deputies discovered the crash and attempted life-saving measures Police said the motorcyclist's identity will be released after his family is notified No other vehicles were involved in the crash — The Monroe County Sheriff's Office is investigating a motorcycle crash It happened on a private drive off West Henrietta and Erie Station roads in Henrietta around 7:30 p.m Traffic remained open in the area near the crash Police haven't released any further information — A dumpster delivery truck rolled over after hitting a railroad overpass on West Henrietta Road Wednesday afternoon according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to West Henrietta Road by Brighton Henrietta Town Line Road for a truck that hit the overpass and rolled over There were no injuries and no other vehicles involved Northbound traffic on West Henrietta Road is limited to one lane in the area but is still moving through the scene High winds on Sunday morning led to multiple reports of downed power lines and trees across Monroe County Nearly 3,000 residents in Monroe and surrounding counties are currently without power Local authorities are working to address the outages and clear debris Residents are advised to stay informed about the situation and check for updates on power restoration efforts Click here to see if your area is affected - Five people are recovering after a head-on crash in Brighton on Friday afternoon This happened on West Henrietta Road near Furlong Road at 12:48 p.m Police say an SUV crossed into oncoming traffic and slammed into a car Three people in the SUV and two people in the car were all taken to Strong Memorial Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries Police say drugs and alcohol do not appear to be a factor in the crash and at this time Access to trusted news and information is urgently needed right now - and when you support WXXI’s public media mission today WXXI offers Rochester and the Finger Lakes solid trusted reporting built on a mission that uses the resources and independence of public media to serve the public good Become a monthly sustainer or increase your current sustaining gift now and your gift will be matched every month for a full year Support the facts and the truth right at the source by making a commitment to public media today your generous support for the essential coverage of WXXI is critical Protesters gathered outside a Tesla showroom Friday and Saturday to speak out against the company’s CEO citing his close ties to former President Donald Trump and his actions as head of the Department of Government Efficiency Demonstrators held signs reading “Boycott Tesla” and “Stop Musk,” while some also criticized Trump directly who traveled from Albion to attend Saturday’s protest said she opposes what she calls undemocratic actions by both Musk and Trump “We’re headed toward authoritarianism,” Remley said At least two counter protesters were present Friday including a Tesla owner driving by and waving a red MAGA hat Another wearing a pro-Musk t-shirt joined the demonstrators with a sign reading The Henrietta protest was part of a larger movement called “Tesla Takedown,” which included demonstrations across the U.S Organizers aimed to disrupt Tesla sales while voicing opposition to recent actions by Trump’s administration Rochester resident Therese Kravetz said she believes the political climate in the U.S is troubling but hopes protests like these will spark change “As ugly as all of this looks,” Kravetz said “it’s actually an opportunity of a lifetime More New York State News — A house fire in Rush shut down West Henrietta Road for hours on Sunday night The call for the fire came in just before 7:45 p.m Parts of Route 15 near Rush Scottsville Road were closed as first responders battled the flames We’ve reached out to both the Rush Fire Department and the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office for more information ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The fabric and crafts retailer Joann is set to close all of its 500 stores across the country including its four stores in the Rochester area The Ohio-based company has been in business for more than 80 years The announcement comes after the company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in January for a second time It cited sluggish consumer demand and inventory shortages There are Joann locations on West Henrietta Road The company said in a question-and-answer section on its website devoted to its restructuring that the stores Joann.com and the mobile app will remain open and operate as it conducts going-out-of-business sales The retailer said that the dates for store closures or changes to the website will be posted as soon as possible and it said it expects it will take a “number of weeks to complete our final sales.” advisors and legal partners made every possible effort to pursue a more favorable outcome that would keep the company in business,” Joann said in a statement posted on its website “We are committed to working constructively with the winning bidder to ensure an orderly wind-down of operations that minimizes the impact on all our stakeholders.” — A man convicted of shooting at a Monroe County Sheriff's Office deputy inside a Henrietta restaurant received his sentence Friday A judge sentenced Alonzo Jones, 36, to 40 years to life in prison for the June 2, 2022 incident Deputies responded to Carrabba's Italian Grill on West Henrietta Road for a report of a man with a gun and began talking to Jones in an effort to de-escalate the situation Jones reportedly picked up a revolver and fired a shot toward the head of Deputy Nicholas Cooper striking a wall 3 feet to the right of Cooper's head A jury convicted Jones Dec attempted aggravated assault upon a police officer and two counts of criminal possession of a weapon Wearable technology company Vuzix posts year-end net loss Vuzix Corp reported net losses for its fourth-quarter and year-end results though company leaders expressed confidence in the firm’s outlook for 2025 The West Henrietta-based company reported this week that revenues for the quarter were $1.3 million up from $1.1 million in the prior year’s quarter the company reported revenues of $5.8 million down from $12.1 million during the previous year The company reported a net loss for the year of $73.6 million “We ended 2024 with $18.2 million in cash and are confident in our capital resources to execute upon our operating plan,” said Paul Travers He said the focus in 2025 is converting recent customer wins into long-term recurring revenue and growth in its OEM and enterprise businesses as well as on the defense and security side of the business with new prime defense contractors “We are confident that with anticipated follow-on orders for smart glasses this year we have the potential to deplete our existing smart glasses inventory and convert those finished goods into cash,” Travers said “This will facilitate a smoother introduction of our next-generation Vuzix is a supplier of wearable virtual reality and augmented reality display technology [email protected] / (585) 653-4021  Golisano Institute for Business & Entrepreneurship is readying to launch a new advanced certificate program in[...] G&H opened its Life Sciences Innovation Hub in Rochester prototyping and manufacturing under one[...] Companies of all sizes can leverage AI tools to automate tasks Rochester-based Circle Optics has been awarded a $250K U.S Army SBIR contract to advance its 360° panoramic [...] health care and skilled trades to meet workforce demand and prepare stu[...] smart glasses designed to assist the hearing impaired by providing rea[...] Over 20 Joann fabric and craft stores in New York are expected to close, including three in the Rochester region, the retailer announced in a recent bankruptcy court filing The retailer, which operates around 850 stores in 49 states, according to its website, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in Delaware back in March. In a statement at the time the Ohio-based retailer said it had secured approximately $132 million in new financing and "related financial accommodations" and expected a reduction of its $1 billion total debt by about $500 million However, a rash of store closures followed before the company again filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in Delaware in January to "facilitate a sale process to maximize the value of its business." Now Joann has confirmed that it plans to close 500 of its roughly 850 stores nationwide "This was a very difficult decision to make given the major impact we know it will have on our Team Members our customers and all of the communities we serve," a Joann spokesperson told USA TODAY on Wednesday "A careful analysis of store performance and future strategic fit for the Company determined which stores should remain operating as usual at this time." The spokesperson said the closures are part of the ongoing Chapter 11 process and that Joann has already filed a motion in court to get the go-ahead to shutter the roughly 500 locations "Right-sizing our store footprint is a critical part of our efforts to ensure the best path forward for JOANN," the spokesperson said Joann Fabrics closing some stores: Are any NY locations affected? Which NY locations are closing?The closure of the Ithaca store located at 2309 Triphammer Rd. was announced last month and an additional twenty-four Joann locations are expected to close in New York according to the recent bankruptcy court filing Emily Barnes reports on consumer-related issues for the USA TODAY Network’s New York Connect Team, focusing on scam and recall-related topics. Follow her on Twitter and Instagram @byemilybarnes. Get in touch at ebarnes@gannett.com.