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šŸŒ± Why Fairportā€™s new police chief pick still isnā€™t official yet

Fairport, New York Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hey there, Fairport! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ā˜€ļø

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Fairportā€™s new police chief pick still isnā€™t official yet
  • Why Fairport pulled its downtown security cameras after weekend fights
  • Fairport hikerā€™s alleged hate-crime attacker weighs a high-stakes plea

Also on today's calendar: LITTLE FEAT - THE LAST FAREWELL TOUR with special guest MOLLY TUTTLE.

Today's riddle: Where did the two roofs meet? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Mostly cloudy, showers around, with a high of 66 and low of 47 degrees.
  • Sunday: A shower in the a.m.; cloudy, temps: high: 59, low: 39.
  • Monday: Mostly cloudy, a shower; cool, with a high of 54 and low of 37 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

1. Village of Fairport picks new police chief two weeks after viral bar fight, waiting on state waiver (whec.com) ā€” Fairport officials have chosen Irondequoit Police Captain Andrew Whitaker as their next police chief, pending a required New York State waiver. The hire comes as the villageā€™s busy bar district and a recent recorded bar fight spotlight concerns about Main Street safety, while the small department continues recruiting to fill multiple open officer positions.
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2. Fairport takes down temporary security cameras after weekend fights, neighbors want them back (whec.com) ā€” Village leaders in Fairport briefly installed mobile security cameras downtown after two recent late-night fights, but have already taken them down and donā€™t plan to bring them back. Some residents say theyā€™d like cameras or other steps, such as earlier bar closing times, to keep the villageā€™s busy nightlife area feeling safe as a new police chief prepares to start.
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3. Plea deal offer extended for suspect in Perinton trail attack (13wham.com) ā€” A Fairport resident who was seriously injured in a stabbing on Perintonā€™s Indian Hill Trail is at the center of a major hate-crime case now nearing a decision point. Prosecutors say the defendant from Palmyra has until next week to accept a 15ā€“20 year plea deal or head to trial later this month, where he could face a significantly longer sentence if convicted.
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4. Primetime 585 Spotlight Team: Fairport baseball (rochesterfirst.com) ā€” Fairportā€™s Red Raiders baseball team has been named the News 8 Primetime 585 Spotlight Team of the Week after an impressive comeback win over stateā€‘power McQuaid. The squad stayed undefeated with lateā€‘inning heroics, including key hits from Samuel Roselli and teammates in a highā€‘pressure seventh inning rally.
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  • Morning everyone!
    Any favorite breakfast spots youā€™d recommend? (Nextdoor Bushnell Basin)
  • Taco Bell posted a job opening for Team Member - Late Night / Closer - Part Time in Fairport. Apply here.
  • Kwik Fill posted a job opening for Cashier (Full-Time/Part-Time) in East Rochester. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fairport here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: At a shingles bar! (Thank you Yann P. for sending it in!)
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