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State police investigate fatal Rt 14A crash in Ontario County
State police are investigating a deadly two-vehicle crash that shut down part of Route 14A in the town of Seneca Saturday afternoon. Troopers from the New York State Police Canandaigua Uniform Force and the Bureau of Criminal Investigation responded to the crash near Hastings Road at about 2:01 p.m., according to a ... FULL STORY
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SENECA FALLS: Town Board holds February meeting (webcast)
The Seneca Falls Town Board’s February meeting focused on an 18% tax increase, questions about landfill revenue, and a vote to pursue a forensic financial audit. Residents challenged how the ... LAUNCH STREAM
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Traffic stop leads to felony drug arrest in Clyde
A routine traffic stop in Clyde ended with an elderly man facing a felony drug charge. State troopers identified the driver as Ralph W. Mann, 74, of 1693 Grand Avenue in the Town of Savannah. Troopers out of ... Read More
New York’s affordability debate heats up
New York keeps landing at the bottom of national tax rankings, and one state lawmaker says Albany isn’t taking the warning seriously . A new report from the Tax Foundation again ranks New York last in the nation ... Read More
Extreme cold warning continues this AM as lake effect lingers; milder week ahead though
The worst of the arctic blast is beginning to loosen its grip, but dangerous cold and lingering lake effect snow are still impacting the Finger Lakes and Central New York early Sunday. For Cayuga, ...
UPDATE: Missing teen found safe, per reports
The missing teen has been found according to multiple reports. No additional information has been provided at this time. Original Report: Missing child alert issued in Seneca Falls Police are asking the public to ...
Buffalo man facing charges for stealing bicycle in Waterloo
Police arrested a man after officers executed an arrest warrant tied to a stolen bicycle case in Waterloo. Jonathan T. Bey, 20, of Buffalo, was arrested around 4:50 p.m. on February 4 on a ...
Geneva man violated court order, now faces felony contempt charge
Police arrested a man late Saturday night after an investigation into an order of protection violation in Waterloo. Anthony Merced of Geneva was arrested around 11 p.m. on February 1, according to the Waterloo ...
Waterloo woman charged after spitting on officer
Police arrested a Waterloo woman after an incident that escalated during her custody earlier this week. Denise D. Savage, 41, of Waterloo, was arrested around 7:09 p.m. on February 3 following an incident that ...
Waterloo man jailed after skipping court for obstruction, resisting, other charges
Police arrested a Waterloo man after officers executed a bench warrant tied to several prior charges. The Waterloo Police Department said officers arrested Jeremiah L. Peterman, 36, around 10:45 a.m. on February 4. Police ...
New York halts Hudson Tunnel shutdown
New York moved to stop a looming shutdown of one of the nation’s most critical transit projects after a federal judge blocked a freeze that threatened work on the Hudson River Tunnel. The court ...
Sodus man arrested after DWI investigation
Deputies arrested a Sodus man following a late-night investigation into a property damage crash. Authorities identified the man as Kristopher Skilins, 42. The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office said deputies responded to a motor vehicle ...
Clyde man arrested after school trespass investigation
Deputies arrested a Clyde man after an investigation into a trespass complaint tied to a disturbance at a local high school. Authorities identified the man as Mark A. Devito, 66, of Lock Street in ...
Lyons woman charged in welfare fraud case
Deputies arrested a Town of Lyons woman after investigators uncovered alleged misuse of food assistance benefits. Authorities identified the woman as Melody Fish, 20, of Phelps Street in the Town of Lyons. The arrest ...
Lawmakers push alcohol tax for treatment
New York could soon tax alcohol sales to pay for addiction care, according to the Times Union, as lawmakers link expanded drinking access with rising treatment needs. State Sen. Nathalia Fernandez introduced bills to ...
Deepfakes threaten courtroom trust
A suspicious video in a California case exposed a growing legal nightmare, according to WSTM’s 7News, as courts struggle to spot AI-generated deepfakes before they sway judges and juries. Security experts say the technology ...
Larry Sharpe jumps into GOP primary
A longtime third-party contender is shaking up New York’s governor’s race, according to Spectrum News 1. Libertarian candidate Larry Sharpe announced he’s entering the Republican primary, even as party leaders line up behind Nassau ...
Oak wilt quarantine widens in Finger Lakes
A fast-moving tree disease is forcing new restrictions across the Finger Lakes, according to the DEC. State environmental officials expanded the oak wilt quarantine after crews found more infected trees in Yates and Ontario ...
New York blocks $10B family aid freeze
New York secured a court order stopping a federal move that would have frozen more than $10 billion in funding for childcare and assistance programs used by families across the state. The ruling prevents ...
New York officer convicted in fatal assault
New York secured a manslaughter conviction against an NYPD sergeant after a fatal encounter in the Bronx that killed a 30-year-old man riding a motorized scooter. A judge found NYPD Sgt. Erik Duran, 38, ...
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Pal-Mac wrestler makes history
A comeback season ended with a first-of-its-kind title for Palmyra-Macedon senior Breana Pentycofe, according to WayneTimes.com. Pentycofe became the first girl in program history to win a division championship at the Wayne-Finger Lakes League Championships at Dundee High School. The ... Read More
FLX LIVING
Flags lowered for fallen Horseheads corrections officer
Flags flew at half-staff across New York on Saturday to honor an Upstate corrections officer who died after a medical emergency on the job, according to The Post Standard. Gov. Kathy Hochul ordered the tribute for Charles Hall ... Read More
NATIONAL INTEREST
Powerball jackpot climbs to $102M
Saturday’s Powerball drawing came and went without a jackpot winner, pushing the prize to an estimated $102 million, according to syracuse.com. The winning numbers drawn Saturday night were 25, 36, 42, 51, and 58, with a Powerball of ... Read More
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GENEVA: City Council holds February meeting (webcast)
Geneva City Council met Feb. 4 for its regular session at City Hall, beginning with an executive session on collective bargaining and personnel matters. Council heard multiple presentations, including a 2025 year-in-review and financial update, and discussed proposed rectangular rapid-flashing ... Launch Stream
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