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Ride of Silence honors fallen Fairport teacher

On Wednesday night many people got on their bikes for a ride in silence to honor those injured or killed while riding their bicycles and to raise awareness.

Organizers of Wednesday night's ride hoped to bring more awareness to bicycle safety.

Members of the "Moms in Motion" also rode their bikes in honor of a teammate and friend.

Heather Boyum, a Fairport High School science teacher, was riding her bike last July on Route 250 in Penfield, when she was hit by a motorcycle and then a car.

Opening arguments begin Thursday in the trials of the two people charged in connection with her death. Police say Mark Scerbo was driving the motorcycle and Megan Merkel was driving the car that hit her.

More than 100 cyclists took off from the parking lot of the Penfield Highway Department. They rode off to the sounds of "Amazing Grace."

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Local volunteer firefighter organizes boot drive for West Fire Department in West, Texas

A local volunteer firefighter and paramedic is organizing a boot drive to raise money for the West Fire Department and West EMS in West, Texas.

Last month, the community of West, Texas suffered a devastating explosion at a fertilizer plant. Fourteen people were killed including 11 firefighters and EMT's from five departments who rushed in to help.

West Webster firefighter and paramedic Syed Ahmed Mustafa had the opportunity to visit West, Texas three days after the explosion and witnessed the destruction first hand.
To remember those lost and to raise money for the departments and families affected, Mustafa has organized a boot drive. Area fire and EMS departments in Monroe County and neighboring counties will be taking part.  The boot drive will be from 7:00a.m. To 6:00p.m. On May 17.
 

Finger Lakes region receives funding to put teens to work this summer

More than 18,000 teens in New York will have jobs this summer through the state’s Summer Youth Employment Program.

The Finger Lakes region received more than $1.4-million to help bring youth into the workforce, learn skills and prepare them for future achievements.

Governor Cuomo’s office says the funding can be used to subsidize wages, to support education/training activities, counseling and employment-related services, such as transportation to and from work or training.

If you are interested in the program, please contact the Department of Social Services.

Eligibility requirements:
Youth ages 14 to 20, whose families are recipients of public assistance, or have a family income below 200-percent of the federal poverty level, or $38,180 for a family of three, are eligible.

Free rabies clinic in Irondequoit

Free rabies clinic in Irondequoit

The Monroe County Health Department and Irondequoit Animal Control will hold a free rabies immunization clinic for cats and dogs on Saturday, June 15.

- Dogs must be leashed and controlled
- For your safety, please keep children away from other pets
- Pets must be at least four months old
- Proof of previous vaccinations must be provided to receive a three-year shot, otherwise a one-year shot will be given
- Dog licensing will also be available for Irondequoit residents.

The clinic runs from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m.

BayTowne Plaza redevelopment continues

If you live in Penfield, you may have noticed work being done on BayTowne Plaza.

A major part of the redevelopment is scheduled to happen Wednesday. The front of the old Tops building will be torn down at 8:30 a.m. This will allow developers to start building a street of shops within the plaza and expand the Walmart into a Walmart Supercenter.

East Side Farmer's Market kicks off Summer Market Season with Farm Night

The East Side Farmer’s Market on Baird Road in the Cytec Building parking lot  kicks off its Summer Market Season on Friday with Farm Night.

The event, which runs from 6:00p.m. until 9:00p.m. will feature live animals, music, face painting, Henna tattoos, local artists, great food and shopping.

The market runs throughout the summer season every Friday night, 6-9 pm (leaving products for Saturday shopping from 9 until 3 pm). Vendors set up both indoors and outdoors, bringing produce and artisan wares.

Fashion show, lunch will benefit the Webster Comfort Care Home

Fashion show, lunch will benefit the Webster Comfort Care Home

The Webster Comfort Care Home is hosting its 7th annual Spring Fling Fashion Show and luncheon, featuring fashions by Stein Mart, at 11:30 a.m. this Saturday, May 18, at Penfield Country Club.

Proceeds support the home, which provides comprehensive and compassionate care to the terminally ill, and their families.

Tickets are $27. Call (585) 872-6568 or go to webstercomfortcare.org for ticket information. Seating is limited; reservations are required.