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New waterfront bar opens in Canandaigua
CANANDAIGUA, NY — As the weather gets warmer, people will flock to the City Pier like they always do. But now, they can sit outside with a glass of beer, wine or soda, have a bite to eat, look at the boats and do some people watching. “And listen...
A once muddy trail has new life and may be an economic boost for a Finger Lakes community
In a hardwood forest in Ontario County, there’s a new trail system — and an experiment into shared uses and economic development for the region. Hickory Ridge Preserve boasts 550 acres of oak-hickory and hemlock-northern hardwood forest and, as of June 1, 3.5 miles of trails to be shared by hikers, bikers and trail runners. Of that, 2.1 miles is accessible for adaptive mountain biking, with wider tread widths and larger turn radii. The land, located near Naples, is managed by The Nature Conservancy in New York.
It was one of Monroe County's favorite swimming holes. Now nature has taken over
For generations, swimmers packed Mendon Ponds Park for a summertime dip while sunbathers soaked in the rays in the park’s beach area. The park had a staff of lifeguards, a bathhouse for changing and a refreshment stand. On hot summer days, crowds numbering in the thousands were common at the beach.
Fast-casual restaurant opens on Route 250 in Penfield
Fast-casual restaurant Five Guys opened in Penfield this week. Five Guys, a burger joint known for its hand-cut fries and made-to-order burgers, is located at 2067 Fairport Nine Mile Point Road. The Penfield Five Guys is located in the southeastern corner of the building in a 2,900-square-foot storefront. The eatery...
Grocers renew call against new proposed New York State refrigerant guidelines
HONEOYE FALLS, N.Y. (WROC) — Tuesday, businesses made a renewed call against proposed New York State regulations for commercial refrigerants. State leaders said a press conference Tuesday that those regulations are in final review. Area businesses and state leaders said these changes would cripple their businesses: Honeoye Falls Marketplace and others are asking the New […]
Sunshine Camp's recreation center renamed "Don and Mary Alhart Bright Spot"
Rush, N.Y. (WHAM) - Our Thursday Bright Spot shines on a very special honor for the Alhart family. The recreation center at the Rochester Rotary Sunshine Camp now bears the name "Don and Mary Alhart Bright Spot." "He is always the first one to say, 'Let's celebrate the camp! Let's...
Five Guys in Penfield now open
PENFIELD, N.Y. (WROC) — Burger chain Five Guys has another location open: 2067 Fairport Nine Mile Point Road. It’s tucked behind the Starbucks. The Five Guys and a Jersey Mike’s — a subchain — occupy the same building. The Jersey Mike’s has its opening date listed as “12/31/9999.” News 8 has reached out Jersey Mike’s […]
YMCA Camp Arrowhead opens ‘Airnasium’
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A new addition to the YMCA family opened Thursday. It’s called the Airnasium, an open air gym for outdoor recreation. It’s the first of its kind in Monroe County, located at the Y’s Camp Arrowhead in Pittsford. It features a turf field for youth sports, bathrooms, lockers and picnic tables. YMCA […]
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