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East Irondequoit school budget passes; two board candidates are tied for final position.

Submitted by News 10NBC
Wednesday, May 16th, 2012, 2:37pm

Residents of the East and West Irondequoit school districts went to the polls today (Tuesday, May 15), to have their say on their district’s proposed budget for the 2012-13 school year and elect members of the boards of education.

In an unusual development, East Irondequoit voters, who passed their budget by a vote of 884 to 389, returned incumbents Doug Spallina and Kim Kane to new three-terms with votes of 804 and 800, respectively, but locked the remaining two candidates, incumbent Rick Checchi and newcomer Doreeen Swan in a tie, with 691 votes each, for the remaining open seat on teh board.

District officials said they were not sure of the "next step," but there could be a runoff. More details are expected tomorrow.

Spending is down in the 2012-13 East Irondequoit School District budget, but the $68,487,564 spending plan will still translate to a 2.05 percent tax levy increase.

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School District Budget Voting information for East and West Irondequoit School Districts

Submitted by News 10NBC
Monday, May 14th, 2012, 3:45pm
School District Budget Voting information for East and West Irondequoit School Districts

Residents around New York state will be heading to the polls Tuesday to vote on their school district's budget and to vote for candidates for the district's Board of Education.

East Irondequoit Central School District:

When: Tuesday from 6:00am to 9:00pm
Where: Eastridge High School on East Ridge Road
More information on budget and candidates for School Board, click here.

West Irondequoit Central School District:

When: Tuesday from 6:00am to 9:00pm
Where: Irondequoit High School Music Room
More information on budget and candidates for School Board, click here

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Local schools make "Best High Schools" list

Submitted by News 10NBC
Tuesday, May 8th, 2012, 7:20am

US News and World Report has released its list of the best high schools in America and four local high schools have made the grade.

Odyssey Academy in Greece is ranked 75th overall, Pittsford Mendon is 82, Pittsford Sutherland comes in at 116 and Brighton High School is 180 overall.

Other schools including Irondequoit High School and East Bloomfield also made the list.

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West Irondequoit's "Big" takes home several awards from RBTL's "Stars of Tomorrow"

Submitted by News 10NBC
Monday, May 7th, 2012, 10:00am
West Irondequoit's "Big" takes home several awards from RBTL's "Stars of Tomorrow"

Rochester Broadway Theatre League's Stars of Tomorrow recently held its annual recognition ceremony that celebrates high school musical theatre productions in the greater Rochester area.

The Stars of Tomorrow made its debut in the greater Rochester area in 1999. Local high schools with fall and spring productions are invited to participate in the program. Schools are divided into four divisions based on school populations and judges are assigned specific divisions.  Areas of concentration are scored, and awards are given to schools or individuals with the highest scores within each category. 

This year, 36 local schools from 4 divisions across a 9-county area participated in the Stars of Tomorrow program.  During the ceremony, 30 of the schools performed a selection from their high school’s musical theatre production, live on the Auditorium Theatre stage.

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RIT takes "The Big Shot" at Seabreeze

Submitted by WHEC_Web_Staff
Friday, May 4th, 2012, 6:32am

Hundreds of volunteers showed up at Seabreeze Thursday night to get their picture taken.

The amusement park was the location of choice for this year’s RIT "Big Shot" photography project.

Volunteers held flashlights and other devices to help illuminate attractions at Seabreeze while others stood still holding their pose.

The final product featured the Yo Yo swing right and the Jack Rabbit rollercoaster. This is RIT's 27th big shot.

Past projects have included the Liberty Pole, Frontier Field, the George Eastman House and Strong Museum of Play.

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East Irondequoit Middle School presents "School House Rock Live Jr."

Submitted by News 10NBC
Monday, April 30th, 2012, 2:03pm

East Irondequoit Middle School's Drama Club is presenting "School House Rock Live Jr." this weekend.

The show will be performed at the Eastridge High School Auditorium on Friday May 4 and 5 at 7:00pm. There will also be a show at 2:00pm on Saturday May 5.

Tickets are $8 for adults and $6 for seniors/students and will be available at the door,

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Update: Irondequoit Police identify man involved in suspicious incident

Submitted by WHEC_Web_Staff
Friday, April 27th, 2012, 3:42pm

Irondequoit Police have identified and questioned the man they say approached a female student while she was walking home. 

The district says a female student was walking home Wednesday afternoon near Seneca Park Avenue and St. Paul Boulevard when she was approached by a suspicious man in a black work-style van who offered her a ride home. The girl refused and the man left, but later returned and asked her again if she wanted a ride—she again said no. 

On Friday, an officer stopped a vehicle and driver that fit the description. The driver was identified and questioned. Police determined that he was the man who had asked the girl if she needed a ride. Because he is not being charged, his name is not being released. 

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