UPDATE: State police investigating Farmington Dollar General fire after crews spend hours on scene
Firefighters were called to a structure fire at the Dollar General on State Route 96 in Farmington on Thursday. The call came in to 911 around 3 p.m. Firefighters from Farmington, Victor, Macedon, and Canandaigua were called to the scene. Initial crews reported smoke coming from the building, then a second alarm was activated. More than an hour after the fire was reported, state ... FULL STORY
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Cayuga Community College is offering a new credential program to prepare students for entry-level positions in ... MORE
Statewide COVID-19 positive test percentage drops below 10% for first time since December 10
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The Syracuse men’s basketball team (9-9 overall, 3-4 ACC) looks for its second straight win as they ... MORE
Familly-owned Palmyra grocery store being sold after 114 years
A family-owned grocery store in Palmyra is being sold after 114 years. The Finger Lakes Times ... MORE
Former NYS “Vaccine Czar” provides more details about involvement in Cuomo scandal
The release of a final set of videos and transcripts out of the NYS Attorney General’s ... MORE
NY movie theaters to serve beer and wine, businesses excited over new change
Moviegoers across New York will soon be able to enjoy beer or wine at the theater ... MORE
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