Skaters Can Ride at Ontario in 2005 (R News) Skaters can still use their boards on the sidewalks at Ontario Beach Park this summer. Monroe County Legislator Fred Amato's proposal to ban skateboarding there didn't make it out of the Rec and Ed committee. He also wanted to redefine the ‘no dogs allowed’ perimeters at the park.
Batavia Downs Lauds Court Ruling (R News) New York's highest court this week upheld the state law which allows race tracks to offer video gaming. The ruling is good news at Batavia Downs, which will offer video lottery terminals starting later this month.
Meetings to Address Shore Issues (R News) State, federal, and local officials are in Rochester this week to address issues facing New York's 'North Coast.' Lake Ontario's 300 miles of shoreline stretch from the Niagara River to the Saint Lawrence River. Seven counties share the land, including Monroe, Orleans, Wayne and Cayuga.