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Wayne County woman dies in-custody hours after being arrested in child welfare investigation
A Wayne County woman died after becoming unresponsive while in police custody Wednesday evening, according to New York State Police. Troopers said Marchelle D. Sharkey, 37, of Ontario, was arrested earlier in the day following a child welfare investigation at a residence on Hennessey Road in the town of Walworth. Authorities said ... FULL STORY
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FL1 SPORTS: Sabres Up 3-2 on Bruins, Spring High School Sports Talk (podcast)
The Sabres are in a good spot in the opening round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Jim Sinicropi, Kyle Evans, and Paul Russo talk about Buffalo being up 3-2 on ... LAUNCH STREAM
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Yates County committees to tackle infrastructure, spending, and public safety
A full slate of Yates County Legislature committee meetings next week will put everything from infrastructure upgrades and public safety operations to tax rolls and social services programs under the microscope, as lawmakers move deeper into budget planning ... Read More
State secures $2.25M penalty against Delta Dental over data breach failures
New York regulators have fined Delta Dental $2.25 million after finding the company failed to adequately protect sensitive personal information in a cybersecurity breach that exposed data belonging to New Yorkers. The settlement, announced by the state Department ... Read More
New York expands fast-track program returning unclaimed funds, raises cap to $5,000
New Yorkers could soon see larger surprise checks in their mailboxes as the state expands a program designed to quickly return lost money to its rightful owners. State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli announced Thursday that ...
Fire at health sciences college in Seneca Falls contained after mutual aid response
A fire inside a wall at a Seneca Falls college building prompted a multi-agency response Thursday afternoon, as crews worked quickly to locate and contain the source of smoke. Emergency crews were dispatched around ...
Farmington man arrested on warrant for violating order of protection
A Farmington man is facing charges after deputies say he repeatedly violated an order of protection by contacting a protected individual. Jeffrey Englehart, 36, was arrested April 30 on a felony warrant issued out ...
Williamson man charged with DWI after deputies find him asleep behind wheel
A Williamson man is facing multiple charges after deputies say they found him passed out behind the wheel of a vehicle in the Town of Marion. Francisco C. Lujano, 43, was arrested around 1:15 ...
Livingston County seeks public input on bridge replacement project in Portage
Livingston County officials are asking residents to weigh in on a planned bridge replacement project that will bring a long-term fix to aging infrastructure in the Town of Portage. The county Highway Department is ...
Penn Yan daycare worker charged after infant injured in Yates County
A Penn Yan woman is facing multiple charges after authorities say an infant was seriously injured at a daycare facility in Yates County. The Yates County Sheriff’s Office reported that Paige Willoughby, 34, was ...
Aurelius man jailed after welfare fraud arrest
A Cayuga County man was taken into custody this week on felony welfare fraud charges following a joint investigation by local and state authorities. Jason S. McCraw, 43, of Aurelius, was arrested April 29 ...
Auburn man charged with welfare fraud, released after arraignment
An Auburn man is facing multiple felony charges after authorities say he fraudulently received public assistance benefits. Herbert W. Edwards IV, 33, was arrested April 20 on an outstanding welfare fraud warrant issued by ...
Oswego County man sentenced after collecting benefits while working
An Oswego County man who claimed he couldn’t work while collecting workers’ compensation benefits was instead taking on paid jobs, investigators said — a decision that has now led to a felony conviction and ...
Williamson woman accused of stealing Amazon package
A package delivery in Wayne County turned into a criminal case after deputies say a Williamson woman took an item that wasn’t hers. The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office reported the arrest of 57-year-old Julie ...
Scipio man accused of violating order of protection while jailed
A Scipio man already in custody is facing new charges after investigators say he violated an order of protection from inside the Cayuga County Jail. Benjamin L. Tyrrell, 38, was arrested April 23 and ...
Victor woman arrested at casino on bench warrant
A Victor woman was taken into custody late Tuesday at Finger Lakes Gaming Casino on an active bench warrant, according to the Ontario County Sheriff’s Office. Mariam A. Doumbia, 22, was arrested without incident ...
Butler man charged after allegedly threatening child with bat
A domestic incident in Wayne County escalated to criminal charges after deputies say a man threatened a child with a baseball bat. The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office reported the arrest of 36-year-old Thomas Ackermann ...
Clyde woman accused of false report during domestic dispute
What began as a domestic dispute in Clyde ended with charges after deputies say a woman falsely claimed a weapon was involved. The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office reported the arrest of 24-year-old Robin Elia ...
Williamson man charged after dispute with child
A domestic dispute involving a juvenile in Williamson led to charges after deputies say a physical altercation occurred. The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office reported the arrest of 22-year-old Samuel J. Colfer following an investigation ...
Meetings set as Cayuga Lake sewer plan heads toward public vote
A plan aimed at tackling water quality concerns along Cayuga Lake is moving into a critical public phase, with residents set to weigh in on a proposed sewer district that could reshape how wastewater ...
SPORTS
Luke Weaver blows late lead as Mets suffer 17th loss in 20 games
The New York Mets blew a late lead and fell to the Washington Nationals 5-4 on Thursday afternoon at Citi Field, dropping to 10-21 and losing the series as their awful start to the season continued. A two-run homer allowed ... Read More
FLX LIVING
Keuka College graduate named youngest port CEO in U.S.
A Keuka College graduate has taken the helm of one of upstate New York’s most strategically positioned ports — and at 33, he’s believed to be the youngest port CEO in the country. Tom Drumm, a 2015 graduate ... Read More
NATIONAL INTEREST
Supreme Court ruling weakens Voting Rights Act, drawing sharp reaction from New York officials
A major U.S. Supreme Court decision reshaping voting rights law is already sending shockwaves through the political landscape, with implications for redistricting battles ahead of the 2026 midterms. The court’s ruling, issued Wednesday, limits the scope of the ... Read More
PODCASTS & LIVE STREAMS
VICTOR: Planning Board holds April meeting (webcast)
The Victor Planning Board held its regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday. It was streamed on YouTube and can be watched below ... Launch Stream
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