October 10, 2025 − (Canandaigua, NY) ─ Competition and camaraderie were on display at the Trolley Station Apartments in Canandaigua during the fifth Annual Bean Bags and Barbecue competition last week. Following a cookout in the courtyard, first responders from across the area were paired up with residents of the Trolley Station Apartments for the beanbag toss competition.

Pictured top row, left to right, are Fire Chief Frank Magnera and resident Keelyn K.; resident Annette G. and Captain Jason Haag, and Sherrif Deputy Cameron Bodine and Sherrif Deputy John McCauley.

Pictured bottom row, left to right, are Supportive Housing Director Carolyn Dzielski, and Facilities Coordinator Phil Durso serving Trooper Jason Carey; Investigator Anthony DiMariano and Mental Health Association Counselor Wendy Webster, and resident Thomas Ware and Captain Jason Haag.

Senator Pam Helming and Canandaigua Town Supervisor Jared Simpson  stopped by to support participants which included members of the New York State Police, the Ontario County Sheriff’s Office, the City of Canandaigua Fire Department and the Mental Health Association of Rochester. Special thanks to Wegmans, Canandaigua Quick Print, and Friends of Liz Wiatrowski for their generous donations for the event.

In addition, Senator Helming recognized Trolley Station Apartments Property Manager Melissa Dymond with a New York State Commendation Award for her quick-thinking and fast response to an emergency situation in which a resident required the Heimlich maneuver. Melissa’s decisive action helped ensure the resident’s safety. Melissa is pictured with Housing Specialist Elizabeth Wiatrowski, Maintenance Specialist Philip Durso, Vice President of DePaul Properties, Inc. Gillian Conde, Senator Helming and Canandaigua Town Supervisor Jared Simpson. We proudly commend Melissa for her heroic actions and commitment to our residents!

For more information about the Trolley Station Apartments, visit www.depaul.org/locations/trolley-station-apartments/. Applicants must meet the eligibility requirements of the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program. Income and occupancy requirements apply. An application can be found here.