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Geneva man sentenced to 10 years in prison after drug conviction in Ontario County
A Geneva man will spend a decade in state prison after being convicted on felony drug charges following a jury trial in Ontario County Court. Yokohiro Vidal-Ortiz, 41, was sentenced April 15 to 10 years in the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision, along with three years of post-release ... FULL STORY
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Romulus man charged after resisting arrest after investigation
A Romulus man was arrested Thursday afternoon after deputies say he resisted officers attempting to take him into custody on an active warrant. Seneca County Sheriff Tim Thompson reported that Daniel Marshall, 33, of Hayts Corners Road, was ... Read More
Tourism strategy presentation headlines Seneca County committee meeting
Seneca County officials will get a closer look at the future of local tourism development during a special committee meeting next week. The county’s Economic Development, Tourism and Housing Committee is scheduled to meet Tuesday, April 21 at ... Read More
Rochester man arrested on assault, criminal mischief charges tied to Tyre incident
A Rochester man was taken into custody this week on an outstanding warrant tied to an alleged assault and property damage incident in the Town of Tyre. Seneca County Sheriff Tim Thompson said deputies ...
Dansville man charged with felony weapon possession after reported incident
A Dansville man is facing felony charges after authorities say he was found in possession of a firearm despite a prior conviction. Steuben County Sheriff’s deputies arrested 71-year-old Stephen A. Simonowicz on April 15 ...
Clifton Springs woman charged with welfare fraud after benefits investigation
A Clifton Springs woman is facing a felony charge after investigators say she improperly received more than $2,300 in public assistance benefits. The Ontario County Sheriff’s Office issued an appearance ticket April 15 to ...
New York’s proposed nicotine pouch tax sparks fierce debate among leaders
A proposed 75% tax on nicotine pouches is dividing New York, according to USA TODAY Network-New York, even as most voters say they support it. Gov. Kathy Hochul wants the products taxed like tobacco ...
Convicted rapist reoffends minutes after prison release, police say
A convicted rapist violated a court order within minutes of leaving prison, according to WHAM, after showing up at a protected victim’s home in Attica. Police later identified him as Leonard Hahn, now 27, ...
Neighbors protect 46 acres near Taughannock Creek through easements in Ulysses
A pair of neighboring landowners in Tompkins County have teamed up to permanently protect a stretch of Taughannock Creek, preserving key natural features and wildlife habitat along one of the region’s most important waterways ...
New York electricity prices climb well above national average, report finds
New Yorkers are paying significantly more for electricity than most of the country, with new data showing costs continue to rise faster than the national average. A report released this month found the average ...
Auburn city workers, police union warn of service cuts ahead of council decisions
Concerns over potential cuts to public services in Auburn are intensifying, with city workers and police union leaders warning that proposed budget decisions could significantly impact public safety and daily operations. Members of the ...
Major projects and July 4 plans highlight busy stretch for Victor officials (video)
From a high-profile retail redevelopment to a major housing proposal and a large-scale summer celebration, Victor officials are juggling a wave of decisions shaping the town’s growth and community experience. At recent Planning Board ...
State slashes Cayuga Lake water withdrawals by 99% in major decision
New York officials just cut water withdrawals from Cayuga Lake by nearly 100%, according to the Finger Lakes Times, in a major environmental decision. The state Department of Environmental Conservation reduced Cayuga Operating Company’s ...
Watkins Glen trustees approve tax cap override with no public input at brief meeting (video)
The Village Board of Trustees approved a local law to override New York’s tax levy limit during a brief special meeting Monday, advancing the next step in adopting the village’s 2026–27 budget. The meeting, ...
Hochuls’ income surges to $1.86M as taxes and earnings climb
Gov. Kathy Hochul and her husband pulled in over $1.86 million last year, according to NY1, marking a sharp jump from 2024. Most of that came from William Hochul’s $1.3 million law firm salary, ...
Most new data centers planned for rural areas as demand surges
A wave of new data center construction is shifting away from cities and into rural America, signaling a major change in how digital infrastructure is being built across the country. A new analysis from ...
Danby hiring controversy sparks ethics ruling over undisclosed relationship
A routine hiring decision spiraled into an ethics violation in Danby, according to The Ithaca Voice. The town supervisor proposed his tenant for a bookkeeping job without disclosing their relationship. The move included boosting ...
Seneca Falls police seek woman on warrant tied to drug, vehicle charges
SENECA FALLS — Police are asking for the public’s help locating a woman wanted on an active warrant stemming from multiple charges, including drug-related offenses. Michelle A. Nisiewicz, 51, is wanted for failing to ...
Violence, contraband incidents injure officers at two upstate prisons
DANNEMORA/OGDENSBURG — A series of violent incidents and a major contraband seizure at two upstate correctional facilities left multiple officers injured and highlight ongoing safety concerns inside New York’s prison system. At Clinton Correctional ...
SPORTS
Wayne-Finger Lakes high school sports: April 15 scoreboard
Big-time scoring efforts and dominant pitching outings highlighted Wednesday’s Wayne-Finger Lakes spring sports action. In boys lacrosse, Jackson Mead poured in six goals and added an assist to lead Victor, while on the girls side Palmyra-Macedon spread the scoring with ... Read More
FLX LIVING
Seneca Meadows to host 23rd annual mulch giveaway in Waterloo
A long-running community giveaway aimed at supporting residents and local families will return next month as Seneca Meadows prepares for its 23rd annual Mulch Day. The event is scheduled for Saturday, May 23 from 7 to 11 a.m ... Read More
NATIONAL INTEREST
Jury finds Live Nation, Ticketmaster violated antitrust laws
NEW YORK — A federal jury has found Live Nation and Ticketmaster violated antitrust laws, siding with New York Attorney General Letitia James and a multistate coalition in a closely watched case over competition in the live entertainment ... Read More
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