Mike Murphy

Canandaigua

Cover Canandaigua, a few other communities — oh, and write the Eat, Drink and Be Murphy food and drink column — for the Daily Messenger in Canandaigua.

Articles

Popular diner in the Finger Lakes closed after vehicle slams into building

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Mike Murphy

MANCHESTER — Jack's Kitchen is closed today and perhaps longer after a vehicle on Monday morning crashed into the building housing the diner. The restaurant at 11 S. Main St., will be closed until it gets fixed, which will involve an engineer, according to a post on the restaurant's Facebook page. The crash left a large hole in the side of the building, exposing the inside to the elements. According to State Police, troopers arrived at the restaurant shortly before 5:30 a.m. Monday.
Popular diner in the Finger Lakes closed after vehicle slams into building

1 week ago | mpnnow.com | Mike Murphy

MANCHESTER — Jack's Kitchen is closed today and perhaps longer after a vehicle on Monday morning crashed into the building housing the diner. The restaurant at 11 S. Main St., will be closed until it gets fixed, which will involve an engineer, according to a post on the restaurant's Facebook page. The crash left a large hole in the side of the building, exposing the inside to the elements.
Trees to be planted in Canandaigua to replace those destroyed by tornado

2 weeks ago | eu.mpnnow.com | Mike Murphy

CANANDAIGUA, NY — In Canandaigua, which has been a Tree City USA for more than 30 years, it doesn't take a tornado, like the one that stormed through Canandaigua and parts of the Finger Lakes last summer, to recognize the importance of trees and, in this case, mourn their loss.
Victor mayor to retire after nearly 30 years of service in village government

2 weeks ago | democratandchronicle.com | Mike Murphy

Click here for important updates to our privacy policy. Mike MurphyRochester Democrat and ChronicleBefore Gary Hadden was mayor, he served as trustee on the village's Board of Trustees and Zoning Board of Appeals. Gary Hadden worked 43 years for the U.S. Postal Service delivering mail in Victor. Victor Town Supervisor Jack Marren calls Gary Hadden the epitome of a public servant. VICTOR — Gary Hadden went to school in Victor. He played sports, notably basketball, in Victor.
Canandaigua approves hiring of two new firefighters, delays deputy fire chief position

3 weeks ago | mpnnow.com | Mike Murphy

While two new firefighters are expected to be hired for the Canandaigua Fire Department, a deputy fire chief position will go unfilled. A Canandaigua deputy fire chief would help to oversee the department's fire inspection program. Canandaigua City Council's decision to hire comes amid a study of emergency services in the city. CANANDAIGUA — City officials appear ready to bring on two new firefighters to bolster what some are saying is an understaffed Canandaigua Fire Department.
Canandaigua approves hiring of two new firefighters, delays deputy fire chief position

3 weeks ago | democratandchronicle.com | Mike Murphy

While two new firefighters are expected to be hired for the Canandaigua Fire Department, a deputy fire chief position will go unfilled. A Canandaigua deputy fire chief would help to oversee the department's fire inspection program. Canandaigua City Council's decision to hire comes amid a study of emergency services in the city. CANANDAIGUA — City officials appear ready to bring on two new firefighters to bolster what some are saying is an understaffed Canandaigua Fire Department.
Police: Pit bull attacks, kills another dog in Canandaigua

3 weeks ago | mpnnow.com | Mike Murphy

CANANDAIGUA, NY — A pit bull that Canandaigua police said killed another dog remains in the custody of the Ontario County Humane Society. On March 23, the pit bull’s owner was walking the dog on a leash in the area of Mason and Clark streets in the city when it broke free, crossed the road and attacked a 12-year-old terrier, according to Canandaigua police.
Police: Pit bull attacks, kills another dog in Canandaigua

3 weeks ago | democratandchronicle.com | Mike Murphy

CANANDAIGUA, NY — A pit bull that Canandaigua police said killed another dog remains in the custody of the Ontario County Humane Society. On March 23, the pit bull’s owner was walking the dog on a leash in the area of Mason and Clark streets in the city when it broke free, crossed the road and attacked a 12-year-old terrier, according to Canandaigua police.
Popular brewery closes Wayne County location with 'extreme sadness and heavy heart'

1 month ago | democratandchronicle.com | Mike Murphy

Mike MurphyCanandaigua Daily MessengerWALWORTH — Effective immediately, K2 Brothers Brewing's Wayne County location, which opened a year ago in the former Freewill Elementary School, is closing. In a Facebook post, the company said Monday in part: "It is with extreme sadness and a very heavy heart, we must announce the immediate closing of K2 Bros Brewing at Freewill. This is not a message any of us ever would have expected or wanted to send.
Hozier to bring his 'Unreal, Unearth' tour to CMAC this summer

1 month ago | mpnnow.com | Mike Murphy

The musical acts keep on coming to Constellation Brands-Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center. Tickets for Hozier will go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, March 28, at Ticketmaster.com. The Irish singer and songwriter known mainly for the hit, “Take Me to Church,” will be coming to CMAC on July 13 as part of his “Unreal, Unearth" tour. Hozier also is known for songs such as “Too Sweet” and “Almost (Sweet Music),” among others.