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Geneva councilor faces felony charges in narcotics case; city releases statement
A Geneva city councilor faces felony drug charges following a joint narcotics investigation, according to New York State Police. State police said investigators arrested a 45-year-old Ahmad J. Whitfield after an alleged drug sale involving cocaine and fentanyl. The arrest followed an ongoing investigation in the city involving multiple law enforcement agencies ... FULL STORY
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Bath man charged in sex messages case
Police arrested a Bath man after investigators say he exchanged sexual messages and images with a person unable to legally consent, according to WETM. Officers took Mark E. Allen, 53, into custody Wednesday following an investigation by the ... Read More
What’s on the agenda for tonight’s Auburn City Council meeting?
A packed Auburn City Council agenda tonight includes new rules, infrastructure changes, and a financial audit presentation. Council members are set to meet at 5 p.m. at Memorial City Hall for their first regular business session of the ... Read More
King Ferry man arrested after missing juvenile case in Wayne County
Deputies arrested a King Ferry man after an investigation into a missing juvenile case that began in early December, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office said. Deputies charged 19-year-old Calvin D. White of State Route ...
First responders: Man fell 30-35 feet, later airlifted from Cayuga County
A person suffered a severe fall at a building site in the Town of Genoa, prompting a multi-agency rescue response Tuesday morning. Cayuga County 911 dispatched Genoa Rescue, the King Ferry Fire Department, and ...
Geneva warns of error in water line letters
Some Geneva residents may have opened a city letter this week and found an address that isn’t theirs. The City of Geneva says recent mailings titled “Important Information About Your Water Service Line” may ...
Hochul targets 3D-printed guns
New York plans to crack down on 3D-printed “ghost guns” and other illegal firearms under a new package of proposals from Gov. Kathy Hochul. The measures, part of her 2026 State of the State ...
Assembly Republicans roll out 2026 agenda
New York Assembly Republicans kicked off the 2026 legislative session by rolling out a sweeping policy agenda they say targets affordability, public safety, and economic growth across the state. The Minority Conference calls the ...
Seneca Falls police seek suspect who skipped court
Seneca Falls police are asking for the public’s help locating a woman wanted on an active warrant. Police identified the suspect as Jenelle A. Rivera, 46, in a “Wanted Wednesday” post released by the ...
Palmyra man arrested after domestic incident
Police arrested a man after responding to a domestic incident in the Village of Palmyra. The Palmyra Police Department said officers arrested Nicholas J. Bridson, 35, of Vienna Street, following an investigation into the ...
Underage party leads to arrest in Gorham
A burglary alarm at a Gorham home led deputies to an underage party and an arrest Tuesday afternoon, according to the Ontario County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded to a residential alarm on State Route ...
Sheriff Allard highlights busy end to year in Steuben
A busy December capped off a challenging year for the Steuben County Sheriff’s Office, according to a new newsletter released by Sheriff Jim Allard. In the January update, Allard reflected on the holiday season, ...
Fayette woman charged in benefits case
A Seneca County investigation into public assistance benefits led to an arrest this week, according to the Sheriff’s Office. Investigators arrested 45-year-old Carrie Spratley of Fayette on Jan. 7 and charged her with grand ...
DWI arrest follows Sodus crash
A property damage crash on a Sodus roadway led to a DWI arrest Sunday evening, according to the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies arrested 52-year-old Jeffrey P. Slyck of Rochester following an investigation on ...
Child care push meets federal freeze threat
Albany lawmakers gearing up for a child care push now face a federal funding warning, according to Spectrum News 1. The Trump Administration said the Department of Health and Human Services will pause $10 ...
Ex-troopers union head admits theft
A former law enforcement union leader admitted to stealing from the organization he once led, according to Spectrum News 1. Thomas Mungeer, the ex-president of the New York State Troopers Police Benevolent Association, pleaded ...
NY GOP sets 2026 convention
Republicans will gather on Long Island next month to shape New York’s 2026 ballot, according to Spectrum News 1. The New York State Republican Committee announced its statewide nominating convention will run Feb. 9–11 ...
Stolen car recovery leads to two arrests in Ithaca
A stolen car alert near downtown Ithaca led deputies to a traffic stop and two arrests on New Year’s Eve. A Tompkins County Sheriff’s deputy received a Flock Safety alert around Green Street and ...
Prison time follows Auburn home invasion
A violent apartment break-in sent an Auburn man to state prison this week, according to The Citizen. Police said the early-morning Sept. 1 robbery unfolded at Auburn Heights Apartments, where three men forced their ...
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BILLS GAME WEEK: Buffalo opens postseason against Jaguars in wild-card round (preview)
The Buffalo Bills head back to the postseason for a wild-card Round matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday at 1 p.m. on CBS. The game will be played at EverBank Stadium, with Buffalo entering as the No. 6 seed ... Read More
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Geneva Theatre Guild seeks new plays
Local playwrights have a short window to get their work on stage this spring, according to the Finger Lakes Times. The Geneva Theatre Guild is accepting original short plays for its 28th annual Playwrights’ Play Readings. Scripts must ... Read More
NATIONAL INTEREST
Powerball jackpot climbs again
The Powerball jackpot kept growing Wednesday night as no one hit the top prize, according to the National Desk. The winning numbers came up 15-28-57-58-63, with a Powerball of 23 and a 2X Power Play. The estimated jackpot ... Read More
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