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Police investigate early morning shooting in Geneva, victim airlifted to Strong Hospital
Police responded to reports of gunfire at a residence on Reed Street in Geneva early Sunday morning. Officers arrived around 3 a.m. and found evidence of a shooting at a large after-hours party, according to the Geneva Police Department. Police recovered several 9mm handgun casings outside the residence. Authorities said people at ... FULL STORY
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DEBRIEF: Albany’s climate debate, assessment misinformation, and more (podcast)
Jackie Augustine and Josh Durso break down a packed week on The Debrief, starting with a look at why local governments focus too much on outputs instead of real outcomes ... LAUNCH STREAM
HEADLINE NEWS
Man arrested for trespassing at Eastview Mall
Deputies responded to a trespassing incident at Eastview Mall in Victor. John T. Ransom, 56, of Rochester, was arrested after deputies said he was found inside the mall despite a prior ban from all Wilmorite Properties. The incident ... Read More
Woman charged in Victor Kohl’s theft investigation
Deputies made an arrest following a retail theft investigation tied to a Victor store. Courtney L. Simpson, 29, of Canandaigua, was charged with petit larceny after deputies said she took merchandise from Kohl’s without paying. The items were ... Read More
Two charged in Eastview Mall theft
Deputies arrested two people following a reported shoplifting incident at Eastview Mall. Nicholas J. Scalzo and Kristina M. Koester, both 34 and of Fairport, were charged with petit larceny. The incident happened March 22 ...
Ontario woman arrested on burglary charge after Geneva investigation
Deputies arrested a woman on an active warrant tied to a Geneva investigation. Jenna L. Vandemortel, 34, of Ontario, was charged with third-degree burglary and first-degree falsifying business records. The warrant stemmed from an ...
Bear harvest nears record levels statewide
New York hunters harvested an estimated 1,759 black bears during the 2025-26 hunting seasons, marking the second-highest total on record. State officials said the total was about 4% higher than 2024 and 18% above ...
Seneca supervisors to review grants, contracts, infrastructure on Tuesday
The Seneca County Board of Supervisors will meet Tuesday to consider a wide range of resolutions covering infrastructure, public safety funding, personnel changes and intermunicipal agreements. The night will be broken up into multiple ...
5 big takeaways from Auburn City Council’s meeting last week
It was a mostly routine night for Auburn City Council on March 19, but a handful of issues stood out — including a stalled parking agreement, movement on cannabis regulations, and continued public concern ...
Woman charged after Lyons laundromat theft
Deputies responded to a reported break-in at a Lyons laundromat. Aleixiendra E. Hinkle, 31, of Lyons, was arrested following an investigation into the incident at the Lyons Dirty Laundry Mat. Authorities said Hinkle allegedly ...
Auburn equipment dealer joins Bobcat network
An Auburn-based equipment dealership has expanded its operations through a new partnership with a national manufacturer. Main and Pinckney Equipment is now an authorized dealer for Bobcat Company’s grounds maintenance equipment. The dealership will ...
Protesters rally in Sodus over ICE arrest claims
Dozens of protesters filled a Sodus street after accusing police of calling ICE during a traffic stop, according to News10NBC. Organizers say officers detained two men on March 14 until federal agents arrived. The ...
Former Wayne Co. DA, judge rejoins county as part-time prosecutor
A longtime Wayne County legal figure is stepping back into court work instead of retiring, according to The Times of Wayne County. Former DA and County Court Judge Rick Healy has returned as a ...
Bostrom Farms reopens under new owners
A quick turnaround will bring fresh life to a closed Seneca butcher shop, according to the Finger Lakes Times. Bostrom Farms Butcher Shop sold just days after shutting down, with Tamberlane Farm stepping in ...
Cayuga County’s farm-to-flame cannabis business takes off
Sales are surging at a Cayuga County farm after it added homegrown cannabis, according to The Citizen. Jim and Tracey Siciliano turned Victory Road Farm into a “farm-to-flame” dispensary, growing and selling their own ...
Rochester airport avoids TSA shutdown chaos
While travelers face hours-long lines nationwide, Rochester flyers are moving through security in minutes, according to 13-WHAM. The local airport reports little impact from the TSA funding lapse ahead of spring break. Airport leaders ...
Bridge reopening eases detour headaches around Rt. 34
Drivers who dodged long detours will get relief soon as a 114-year-old bridge reopens April 1, according to The Citizen. Officials shut the bridge down due to weight limits, even as many drivers kept ...
Rowland steps aside in Wells College campus sale
A key hurdle vanished in the Wells College sale after Pleasant Rowland backed off her purchase rights, according to The Citizen. Her LLC waived its “right of first refusal,” clearing the way for a ...
Tompkins County office moves after 56 years
A longtime Ithaca office just packed up after more than half a century downtown, according to The Tompkins Weekly. The Tompkins County Department of Assessment began operating March 16 from a new site in ...
Rushville home destroyed by weekend fire
A house fire in Rushville on Saturday left a residential structure destroyed, according to the Yates County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded to 65 S. Main St. at about 1:33 p.m. and found the home ...
SPORTS
Sabres rally from two-goal deficit, lose to Ducks in overtime
The Buffalo Sabres mounted a third-period comeback but fell 6-5 in overtime to the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday at Honda Center, settling for a point while extending their franchise-record road streak. Buffalo (44-20-7) erased a two-goal deficit entering the third ... Read More
FLX LIVING
Newark honors longtime code enforcement officer
Village officials in Newark recognized a longtime employee for two decades of service. Roger VanDeMortel was honored for 20 years as a code enforcement officer with the village. Officials said VanDeMortel previously worked for New York State before ... Read More
NATIONAL INTEREST
MINIMUM WAGE: $30 NYC proposal would lead to job losses, stagnation
The New York City Council is considering a bill to raise the minimum wage significantly. It calls for an incremental increase to raise the minimum wage from $17 an hour to $30 an hour by 2030. The bill ... Read More
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FL1 Sports is live from the NYSPHSAA Boys Basketball Class C Championship! It is the Final Four round of action as the Lyons Lions look to return to the championship for the first time in nearly 30 years. They will ... Launch Stream
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