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Lions Park in Gates will soon get a new playground, volleyball court, and extra restrooms with $150,000 in state funding secured by State Sen. Jeremy Cooney; the project on Kentucky Avenue off Long Pond Road (a hub for local recreation) will boost community activities.

Owner Gregory Logan opened McFall’s Books on June 17 on Monroe Avenue to sell only secondhand books and to serve as a new community space.

The store, which will join the Rochester Book Crawl from Aug. 15 — 23, already invites locals to book exchanges and story times for children.

St. Mark's Coptic Orthodox Church in Henrietta will host an Egyptian Festival from Friday through Sunday (noon to 8 p.m.) at its church grounds on Lehigh Station Road.

The free event will feature authentic Egyptian food, a bazaar, jewelry, henna tattoos, tours, and kid-friendly activities.

Nazareth University earned national recognition after being named one of the best 392 colleges in The Princeton Review's 2027 edition—ranking No. 19 for student support and No. 20 for theater.

The achievement highlights the university’s strong commitment to student resources in Pittsford.

Wayne County first responders trained Tuesday morning at Sodus Point with a new SHERP amphibious rescue vehicle that will let crews reach icy, flooded areas by traveling over land & water.

The equipment was bought with a grant to boost winter safety.

A consumer investigation found that five one star nursing homes in Monroe County have not met their inspection deadlines, with some facilities last inspected over two years ago – the Department of Health has yet to respond.

Two New York state parks, including Green Lakes State Park in Onondaga County, ranked among the nation’s top tick-borne illness hotspots as reported by World Atlas.

Hikers should follow precautions by wearing long pants, long-sleeved shirts, and checking for ticks before and after outdoor activities + taking preventative steps to protect their health.

Excelsior Communities now owns First Federal Plaza and seeks local ideas to transform its iconic 21st floor into mixed-use retail, office and residential space — construction is set to begin within 12 to 18 months on East Main Street pending final design plans.

Today, Bills wide receivers Coleman — who is in a walking boot — and Shakir missed practice due to injuries while teammate DJ Moore practiced fully as the team prepares for a joint practice with the Browns later this week.