Judith Andrew and Karen Benson have held on to the ancient belief that stones and crystals hold healing powers. The couple has spent more than a decade trying to help others understand what many dismiss as pseudoscience. Andrew and Benson… Read More ›
The Village of Brockport
Jalil Muntaqim: cop killer or political prisoner
By Jovani Figueroa The quiet town of Brockport is finally winding down after weeks of controversy surrounding the guest speaker Jalil Muntaqim who was invited by a faculty member. On Holley street, many Brockport residents have protested every other day… Read More ›
Students put the brakes on driving
By Jovani Figueroa Another day. Another struggle for college students; gas prices. With prices soaring to an all time highs, college students are left to try and figure out ways to pay. Add that to students trying to balance the… Read More ›
A growing industry buds in Brockport
Marijuana, pot, weed, whatever you want to call it, it’s coming to Brockport. In a four-to-one vote, the Brockport Board of Trustees allowed licensed dispensaries to begin selling marijuana legally as of April 1, 2022. The vote has been passed,… Read More ›
Danger below
The Erie Canal in a main tourist attraction in New York State. Tourists can hike, bike, and boat the canal all the while taking in its rich history. But beyond the history and recreational value of the canal, there are… Read More ›
Employee shortages causing schools to scramble
Beep. Beep. Beep. Another alarm, another day for the Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources at the Brockport School District to wake up and hope a substitute teacher is available. Jerilee DiLalla, like other superintendents in school districts across the country… Read More ›
Trudging through
By Jovani Figueroa Icy sidewalks, huge snow banks, and constant darkness are all regular occurrences in a Western New York winter. People already have a difficult time dealing with the constant harsh winter weather. But these minor inconveniences for some… Read More ›
Reeling in a new era
By Kate McCarthy Brockport, N.Y. – The Strand Theater, like countless other local businesses, has had a rough time navigating the pandemic. For a business that requires in-person attendance, like the Strand, it has had an especially hard time staying… Read More ›
Behind the Plates and Shakes
Brockport, N.Y. – Jimmy Zisovski, known better as Jimmy Z, was born into the restaurant business. As a 5th grader, he was hired by his father, who owned six different diners, to bus tables, wash dishes, and work in the… Read More ›
Revolutionizing midnight snacking
By Jason Haselkorn A Brockport alum is returning to his college town to serve calzones to the community where he spent his most memorable years. For Michael Latona, opening a D.P. Dough franchise in Brockport was about returning to that… Read More ›