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New details emerge as Geneva murder investigation unfolds
What began as a missing person case late Friday quickly escalated into a homicide investigation after a Farmington man was found dead inside a Geneva motel room — and within 48 hours, a suspect was identified, located, and charged with murder. Emmanuel Richelieu, 37, had been reported missing around 11 p.m. April ... FULL STORY
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HEADLINE NEWS
Gov. Hochul proposes pied-à-terre tax: How would it work?
Gov. Kathy Hochul is proposing a pied-à-terre tax for New York City. It would tax second homes in the city valued at $5 million or more. Advocates and Mayor Zohran Mamdani pointed out the tax would only net ... Read More
Ithaca school budget heads to voters
A $177 million school budget—and a tax hike—are now headed to voters in Ithaca, according to The Ithaca Voice. Leaders at Ithaca City School District approved a 5.1% spending increase, driven largely by rising salaries, utilities, and service ... Read More
NY may cover more pothole damage
Hitting a pothole this winter could finally get your repair bill covered under a new proposal from Jeremy Cooney, according to the Hornell Evening Tribune. Right now, drivers can only seek compensation from the ...
Hochul pushes mask ban, ICE limits
Police could soon stop working with federal immigration agents in most cases under a sweeping plan from Kathy Hochul, according to The Ithaca Journal. Her proposal would bar local officers from assisting U.S. Immigration ...
TikTok changes rattle student creators
Repeated videos and shrinking views are raising red flags for student creators as TikTok shifts ownership and possibly its algorithm, according to Spectrum News 1. Students at Syracuse University say their feeds look different ...
Fire departments across rural NY recruit teens to survive
A shrinking volunteer force is pushing fire departments to recruit teenagers just to keep trucks rolling, according to Spectrum News 1. At Black River Fire Department, leaders say fewer volunteers—and more emergency calls—are straining ...
Penn Yan board to vote on budgets, utility rates and major infrastructure items
Penn Yan village officials will take up final votes on next year’s budget and utility rates, along with a slate of infrastructure, staffing, and community event decisions at their April 21 meeting. The Village ...
Rising Seneca Lake water levels prompt flood concerns, regional response efforts
Water levels on Seneca Lake have surged this spring, raising concerns about flooding, shoreline damage, and the region’s ability to manage increasingly volatile conditions. The Seneca Lake Pure Waters Association says recent rainfall and ...
Parolee arrested after Newark standoff, crash into home: Everything we know now
A parolee released earlier this month is back in custody after a chaotic chain of events in Newark that ended with a crash into a home and a hours-long standoff. Police say the incident ...
Lyons man already jailed on rape charges indicted for witness tampering
A Lyons man already being held without bail on rape charges is now facing additional felony accusations after authorities say he attempted to interfere with a witness from inside the jail. The Wayne County ...
Victor Fire District adopts new firefighting additive aimed at lithium-ion battery risks
A new approach to tackling one of the fire service’s fastest-growing hazards is being put into practice locally. DiVal Safety announced that the Victor Fire District is among the first in the country to ...
Fox to fill Ward 1 vacancy on Canandaigua City Council
Canandaigua City Council is expected to return to full strength Monday with the appointment of a new Ward 1 representative. Teale Fox has been selected to fill the vacancy left by Michael Mills, who ...
Bath woman had BAC of .30% after crash near school
A Bath woman is facing felony charges after police say she crashed her vehicle near a school while heavily intoxicated. Officers were dispatched Friday, April 17 around 2:15 p.m. to Maple Heights, in front ...
Bath man charged after threatening neighbors during dispute
A Bath man was arrested Sunday morning after police say he threatened his neighbors during a dispute. Officers were dispatched to a residence on Shannon Street around 6:59 a.m. on April 19 for a ...
Bath man arrested on DWI charge after overnight stop
An early morning traffic stop in Bath led to a driving while intoxicated arrest over the weekend. According to the Village of Bath Police Department, an officer observed a vehicle traveling north on Liberty ...
O’Mara criticizes Albany energy policies as costs rise for New Yorkers
A state lawmaker is raising concerns about rising utility costs, arguing that current energy policies in Albany are placing increasing financial pressure on residents and businesses. In his weekly column, State Sen. Tom O’Mara ...
State urges ‘lights out’ to protect migrating birds across New York
New York officials are urging residents and businesses to turn off non-essential lighting overnight as part of a statewide effort to protect migrating birds this spring. The state Department of Environmental Conservation and Office ...
Seneca Falls man charged with felony criminal mischief after property damage complaint
A Seneca Falls man is facing a felony charge following a report of damaged property late last week. Anthony Grillone, 40, of Seneca Falls, was arrested April 17 at 12:51 p.m. by the Town ...
SPORTS
Sabres rally with four third-period goals to beat Bruins in Game 1
The Buffalo Sabres stormed back with four goals in the third period to erase a two-goal deficit and stun the Boston Bruins, 4-3, in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series on Sunday night at KeyBank Center. The win gives ... Read More
FLX LIVING
Students mark Marion’s 200th birthday
Music, murals, and a new historical marker turned a school day into a birthday celebration for Marion’s bicentennial, according to The Times of Wayne County. Students at Marion Central School District gathered with local leaders and historians to ... Read More
NATIONAL INTEREST
Riley targets utility bill taxes
Upstate utility bills are swelling with extra fees, and relief could come through tax season, according to the Times Union. Josh Riley introduced a bipartisan bill to let households deduct taxes and surcharges from gas and electric bills ... Read More
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