Special patrols, increased police presence will be answer to ‘uptick’ in violent crime, Ithaca city leaders say
The Ithaca Police Department says it will be taking steps to respond to an ‘uptick’ in violent crime that’s been happening on the west side of the city. As part of that effort – increased patrols. “There have been increased patrols int he recent weeks which include directed patrols and an assigned patrol,” IPD said in an update ... FULL STORY
Suspect in Victor pursuit remains at large after giving false identification during arrest
Investigators in Ontario County have provided new information on the larceny and pursuit that unfolded in Victor last week. On October 4 around 3:30 ... MORE
Critics, supporters of Greenidge bitcoin operation duel at DEC hearing on bid to renew air permits
A decision to grant renewed air permits to the Greenidge Generation power plant in Dresden would “fly in the face of the mission statement” ... MORE
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Inflation drives up natural gas, propane heating prices: Will cost hundreds, some thousands more this winter to stay warm
Consumers are going to spend a lot more this winter to heat their homes, according to a new U.S. government agency report this week. The outlook comes as most of the northeast is expected to see a colder-than-normal winter. The exact cost ... MORE
Lodi woman tried to pass fake $100 bill off at Ovid business
Deputies say a Lodi woman tried to knowingly pass a fake $100 bill at a business in Ovid. Linda Barnard, 64, was charged with criminal possession of a forged instrument – as a felony – after passing a counterfeit bill last month ... MORE
Yates County hopes to leverage Empire State Broadband initiative for more expansion
Officials in Yates County say there’s more opportunity for residents to have their voices heard – as the state moves forward with expanding access to broadband in rural communities. One major component of that state outreach effort involves the collection of data ... MORE
Manchester teen punched, strangled woman who had to be treated at Clifton Springs Hospital
Deputies arrested an 18-year-old from Manchester on an assault charge after an investigation into an incident on Glenview Drive. China Leach, 18, of Manchester was charged with assault and criminal obstruction of breathing. Deputies said Leach punched and strangled the victim, who ... MORE
Seneca Falls man threatened person with physical harm during domestic
Police say a Seneca Falls man was taken into custody following a domestic incident. On Monday around 8:48 a.m. police arrested a 35-year-old after an incident and investigation. During the incident it was reported to police that Dyer made threats of physical ... MORE
Storms like summer, damp and dreary like fall: Weekend forecast has it all in Finger Lakes
The weekend isn’t going to be a washout, but the forecast isn’t as kind as it has been in recent days. In fact, for the first time in close to two weeks – the Finger Lakes region will see a significant shift ... MORE
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Syracuse misses potential game-tying field goal in 17-14 loss to Clemson (full coverage)
The Syracuse Orange football team came into Friday night desperately needing a win against the weakest Clemson Tigers squad in some time. Unfortunately, visiting Clemson did ... MORE
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It makes more sense for everyone to pickup food rather than use GrubHub or Door Dash
Chick-fil-A is being sued by consumers for allegedly charging them 30% more for delivery than if they were to pick their food up. The company claims ... MORE
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