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16/10/2025

NHTSA and Cornell Cooperative Extension Livingston Celebrate are working to keep your little ones safe on the road! Nearly half of car seats are installed incorrectly or aren’t the right size. Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians can help you double-check and install the perfect seat for your child.

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Every year, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration celebrates Child Passenger Safety Week, a week focused on providing parents and caregivers with free instruction on how

15/10/2025

25 years of preserving the heart of Clifton Springs ❤️ The Foster Cottage Museum is more than a museum, it’s a story of healing, history, and hometown pride.

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Nestled in the heart of Clifton Springs on East Main Street, the Foster Cottage Museum stands as a testament to local history and the community spirit that built and continues

14/10/2025

Kendall CSD celebrates the opening of its first-of-its-kind, fully accessible playground featuring the East Coast’s first Volo Aire climbing tower! Built by and for the community, this playground will bring joy for generations to come. 🌟

“Our early vision was to ensure that our students and residents had a space to come and spend time with family and friends right in our community. I believe this playground will become a central place for families to gather, play, and enjoy the outdoors right here in Kendall.” - Superintendent Nick Picardo

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Kendall Central Schools opened its new elementary school playground on October 1st at the 1932 Kendall Rd. school location. This playground is Kendall’s first community-accessible playground and is a one-of-a-kind

14/10/2025

When local artist and yoga educator Joan Margaret looked at Rochester’s skyline, she saw an opportunity to bring more color, kindness, and joy. 🌈✨

Through her project Billboard Art Rocs, Joan is transforming everyday commutes into moments of light and inspiration, one painting at a time.

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When local artist and yoga educator Joan Margaret Nichols (known professionally as Joan Margaret) drives through Rochester, she sees more than traffic and signs—she sees opportunity.

13/10/2025

The community came together this past weekend to celebrate Jonathan Stills — a life full of music, love, and selfless service.

“the thing that impressed me most was the way he could bring people together and make them feel valued as humans." -Allison Fowler, a close family friend

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On a late summer morning, devastating news echoed through the Honeoye Falls and Lima communities: beloved Jonathan Stills, just 40 years old, had died in a car accident. For many,

13/10/2025

Red, orange, yellow… and a whole lot of purple pride! 💜 Honeoye’s 3rd Annual Day of Caring brought students of all ages together to lend a hand, give back, and celebrate community.

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Folks are used to seeing our rolling hills rich with fall colors this time of year - red, orange, and yellow - but purple? blue? hot pink?? If you saw

09/10/2025

A movement is underway in the Little Finger Lakes! 🌊 Farmers, artists, educators, and neighbors are coming together to preserve the culture, protect the land, and grow a rural economy that works for everyone.

“It’s the Little Things in Life That Count,” and this region proves it.

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Tucked into the hills just south of Rochester lies a region too often overlooked. The Little Finger Lakes—Honeoye, Canadice, Hemlock, and Conesus—have quietly supported our farms, our families, and our

08/10/2025

Sara Herrero (‘93) returned to Midlakes with her family for a walk down memory lane 30 years later. From labs to the auditorium, new programs to old traditions, she says it’s amazing to see how much has changed and how much stays the same. Once an Eagle, always an Eagle! 🦅

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Sara Herrero dances her fingertips across the black lab tabletop, her eyes flashing as that single moment brought on a flood of memories from over 30 years ago. Herrero crossed

08/10/2025

Every cat deserves a chance and Julie Di Iulio makes sure they get it. 🐾

As foster program coordinator at Pet Pride of NY, Julie connects kittens and cats with volunteers who provide love, care, and socialization until they’re ready for adoption.

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For Julie Di Iulio, caring for cats began long before she stepped into her first shelter job. As a child, she spent summers in Italy with her grandmother, who left

07/10/2025

🌟 Congrats to LeRoy High School sophomore, Lyla Jones!

This summer, Lyla attended the NYS Summer School of the Arts at SUNY Fredonia and earned a Certificate of Commendation in Computer Animation for her exceptional work. From frame-by-frame animation to pose-by-pose techniques, she’s mastering the art and science of movement and inspiring us all along the way. 👏✨

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Congratulations to sophomore Lyla Jones, who participated in the NYS Summer School of the Arts program at SUNY Fredonia this summer and received a Certificate of Commendation for meritorious achievement

07/10/2025

Courage means different things and for Danielle Ponder, it was leaving law to fully embrace music. Her celestial voice and album Some of Us Are Brave inspire bravery, connection, and following your passions. 💛

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For Rochester-born singer-songwriter Danielle Ponder, courage meant walking away from a successful career as a public defender to share her musical passion with the world. It was a leap of

04/10/2025

With our upcoming Positively Pink in Pittsford Walk on this Sunday, October 5, please remember we are a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. 🫶 EIN: 80-0277604, with an organization made up of all volunteers.