Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 11th of August.
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🏘️ Community
C.U.R.E. Childhood Cancer Association will mark its 50th anniversary with a Golden Gala on Friday, Sept.
25 at Arbor Midtown from 6-10pm, as announced by community events coordinator Sammi Jo Uhrmacher during a meeting with ARC Rochester.
The 10th and final Lee Lucas Memorial Poker Run will start at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug.
15 at 290 Salt Road in Webster to honor his memory while raising funds for Father Tracy Advocacy Center.
💼 Business
Marion Bake Shoppe offers homemade treats in a repurposed auto body garage.
Owner Kristen Palmer opened the grab & go bakery last month at 4701 North Main Street in Marion, where it is open Friday through Sunday from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
🎓 Education
Work has begun on a $24 million culinary arts center in Canandaigua that will train food specialists and boost local tourism.
The 19,287 sqft facility, located across Lakeshore Drive from Kershaw Park, is set to open toward the end of next year + include teaching kitchens and a tasting room.
🏛️ Government
Monroe County's bus camera program issued more than 6,000 citations during the 2025–26 school year—with a $250 fine for first offenses.
Monroe County and URMC’s Trauma Program launched the Spot the Stop campaign today to teach bus safety ahead of the new school year.
📰 Real Estate
Realtor.com ranked Fairport as New York’s hottest housing market based on homes selling 14.4% above asking.
Local experts say strong buyer demand is driven by a mix of vintage and new housing — quality schools add to the appeal.
Excelsior Communities bought First Federal Plaza on Aug.
10 and will convert the 21-story building with a saucer-like top into offices, residences and retail to boost activity on the west side — adding to its growing downtown portfolio.
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