Two online fundraising campaigns have raised thousands of dollars for the family of 14-year-old Michael Lynch, the Irondequoit High School freshman hit and critically injured by a car on his way to school Thursday. Both GoFundMe campaigns were started by family friends Thursday evening. By late morning, one had raised nearly $18,000 and the other […]
The man suspected of stealing a jeep from a gas station in Gates yesterday has been charged with first degree robbery, first degree reckless endangerment, attempted reckless assault on a police officer, criminal possession of stolen property and a number of other charges including resisting arrest. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office says 29-year-old Kevin Simpson […]
It’s barely spring, but highway construction season is underway. Gates Supervisor Mark Assini says construction began today on replacing the Lyell Avenue Bridge over the 390 Expressway. Lane closures are a couple of weeks away and the project will take about a year-and-a half to complete. The south side of the bridge will be done […]