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Victor seeks delay as Fishers Fire District faces shutdown
With the possible dissolution of the Fishers Fire District looming, Victor town leaders are scrambling to secure emergency coverage and are requesting more time. According to RochesterFirst.com, Supervisor Jack Marren is working on a short-term ... more
Chuck E. Cheese debuts Chuck’s Arcade at Eastview Mall
A newly rebranded arcade experience, Chuck’s Arcade, has officially opened at Eastview Mall in Victor, according to WROC. The updated space, formerly Fun Spot Arcade, blends classic games like Ms. Pac-Man and Mortal Kombat with ... more
Concerns grow as Fishers FD limits EMS response
Community tensions are rising in Victor as the Fishers Fire District faces potential dissolution and a scaled-back emergency response, according to reporting by RochesterFirst.com. Under a new protocol, firefighters are no longer allowed to respond ... more
Rochester woman charged in Victor Target theft
A Rochester woman was arrested Friday evening after allegedly stealing hundreds of dollars in merchandise from the Target store in Victor. Deputies with the Ontario County Sheriff’s Office charged Tamara Danisha Clark, 48, with petit ... more
Two Pennsylvania men charged after Eastview Mall theft
Two men from Pennsylvania were charged after a shoplifting incident at Macy’s in the Eastview Mall led to their arrest Friday afternoon, according to the Ontario County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities say Ibrahim Mganga, 18, of ... more
Victor residents voice strong opposition to potential dissolution of Fishers Fire District
A wave of public concern swept through Monday night’s Victor Town Board meeting, as residents, firefighters, and community leaders rallied against the Fishers Fire District’s potential dissolution and reduction in emergency medical services. The town ... more
Four new retailers set to open at Eastview Mall
Eastview Mall is expanding again, adding four exclusive merchants to its roster as it continues a steady wave of new store announcements since last spring. On June 25, mall officials revealed that Below Zero Spa, ... more
Mother and daughter arrested in $6,000 retail theft investigation
A mother and daughter from Rochester were arrested Wednesday in connection with a string of high-value retail thefts at stores in Victor, according to the Ontario County Sheriff’s Office. Jaquanda N. Peterkin, 42, and her ... more
Victor Fire District reacts to surprise proposal to dissolve neighboring district
The Victor Fire District is raising concerns after the Fishers Fire District Board of Fire Commissioners passed a resolution to dissolve their district without consulting Victor officials or providing advance notice. In a statement released ... more
Two Syracuse residents arrested in Eastview Mall theft case
Two Syracuse residents were arrested Tuesday afternoon after allegedly stealing over $1,300 worth of merchandise from Macy’s at Eastview Mall in the Town of Victor, according to the Ontario County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies say 30-year-old ... more
Geneva shop relocating to Eastview Mall
A popular Geneva shop is moving to a larger venue at Eastview Mall, according to the Finger Lakes Times. Rooted by Amberg, along with its partner businesses, will close its Geneva location next month and ... more
Victor residents push back against plan to dissolve fire district
A packed Victor Town Board meeting saw residents and firefighters unite in defense of the Fishers Fire District, which faces possible dissolution due to projected financial instability. The district’s board voted to explore dismantling the ... more
L’Occitane reopens at Eastview Mall with new look and giveaways
Luxury beauty brand L’OCCITANE en Provence is back at Eastview Mall—this time with a fresh new look. The French skincare and body care retailer officially reopened its doors in the Von Maur Wing, offering customers ... more
Victor ZBA approves fence variance for Hoselton project (video)
The Victor Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved an area variance on June 16, allowing Hoselton Enterprises to construct a security fence over a private sanitary sewer easement at 7447 State Route 96. The approval ... more
Fairport man arrested for stalking in Victor
Deputies from the Ontario County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Fairport man Saturday evening following an investigation into multiple domestic incidents in the Town of Victor. Steven Zugnoni, 54, was taken into custody on June 21 ... more
Sheriff’s deputy involved in crash outside Victor plaza
A sheriff’s patrol vehicle rear-ended an SUV Thursday afternoon on State Route 96 in front of Phoenix Mills Plaza in Victor, according to the Ontario County Sheriff’s Office. The incident occurred around 3:40 p.m. when ... more
Fishers Fire District may dissolve, raising service concerns
The Fishers Fire District in Victor is considering dissolution, prompting worry about emergency response in the area. A public hearing is set for July 16, but no final decisions have been made. Former Fire Chief ... more
Tip leads to child porn arrest in Victor
A months-long investigation in Victor has resulted in felony charges for a local man. New York State Police arrested 57-year-old Tracy Przepiora after receiving a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children ... more
Fishers Fire District may shut down by August
The Fishers Fire District in Ontario County is on track to be dissolved, according to WHAM. On June 18, the district’s board voted to advance a proposal to close the agency due to projected financial ... more
