Author: Hayley Jones

One man was arrested today following an investigation into a series of recent burglaries at Ithaca businesses. Michael J. Thomas, 33, of Ithaca was arrested on a slew of charges early Tuesday … more: Arrest made after multiple commercial burglaries in Ithaca

Two people were injured in a collapse at a construction site in Horseheads on Tuesday. Horseheads Fire Chief Arthur Sullivan said the framework of the Southern Tier Logistics Building gave out. The … more: Two injured in Horseheads construction site collapse

Seneca Falls Convention Days will host its first-ever youth event this Saturday. "Participants will be immersed in the past, present, and future of the gender equality activism through discussions about the ERA, a … more: Seneca Falls Convention Days to host first-ever youth event this Saturday

Over 100 nursing home workers at Corning Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing will hold an informational picket on Wednesday to demand better wages. "Long-term caregivers have been working without a union contract … more: Corning Center workers to hold ‘informational picket’ in demand of better wages on Wednesday

Michael Caraccio, who served as the Skaneateles Middle School principal for over five years, recently took on a new role as principal at the High School. The Skaneateles Board of Education approved the … more: Skaneateles appoints new middle and high school principals

A groundbreaking ceremony was held on Friday, July 8 for the new Canandaigua YMCA. The new $24 million facility will be built at a site on North Street, replacing the current … more: Groundbreaking ceremony held for new Canandaigua YMCA

Governor Kathy Hochul announced today a $139 million investment to expand Corning  Incorporated's operations in Monroe County. Over 270 new jobs are expected to be created at the company's Village of Fairport location. … more: Hochul announces $139 million investment to grow Corning Inc.’s operations in Fairport and Gates

Local environmental group Seneca Lake Guardian recently called on Governor Kathy Hochul to shut down the Seneca Meadows landfill in Seneca Falls, New York. The SLG's statement comes in response to two recently … more: Seneca Lake Guardian calls on Hochul to shutdown Seneca Meadows landfill

Watkins Glen Mayor Luke Leszyk announced his resignation on Thursday afternoon. Leszyk's resignation comes on the heels of a contentious Board of Trustees meeting on Tuesday, July 5 in which community members … more: Watkins Glen Mayor Luke Leszyk resigns

Roger Misso, former Democratic candidate for New York's 24th Congressional District, announced today he's been activated for a military deployment and therefore will not seek political office in the near future. … more: Former NY-24 candidate Roger Misso announces year-long military deployment

Ontario County Public Health says Lyme Disease is more common in our area than you may think. Cases of tick-borne illness are on the rise, though some areas of the county have … more: Lyme Disease cases on the rise in Ontario County

Multiple law enforcement agencies will be in the village of Fair Haven today as the search continues for a missing 70-year-old woman. Nancy J. Howe was reported missing from her home in … more: Search continues for missing endangered Fulton woman, police in Fair Haven on Thursday

The Church of Love Faith Center (COLFC) recently donated $100,000 as a matching grant to The Charles Finney School. The donation was made through the Church of Love Faith Center Bishop Gregory … more: Church of Love Faith Center and Charles Finney School raise $250,000 for student scholarships

Former Erie County Executive Joel Giambra announced late Tuesday he would suspend his campaign for state Senate District 61 and change his party affiliation. "After careful thought and consideration, I have … more: Former Erie County Executive Joel Giambra suspends State Senate campaign

A 24-year-old motocross racer and Pennsylvania native died on Saturday evening at Upstate University Hospital following an on-track incident at Weedsport Speedway. Ryan Varnes was part of an incident on the track during … more: Motorcycle racer dies after weekend crash at Weedsport Speedway

Applications are currently being accepted for $343 million in federal funding for childcare providers in New York. The NYS Office of Children and Family Services will administer the funds, according to a … more: $343 million in grants available for NY childcare providers

The sale of a home in Scipio may be the most expensive ever recorded for a residence on Owasco Lake. The 4,200-square-foot home at 35 Fire Lane 24 sold for $2,150,000 in … more: A home on Owasco Lake sold for $2.15 million, the highest local sale price on record

UPDATE: Police are requesting the public's help as they investigate the devastating fire that occurred at Ferrara Lumber in Seneca Falls on Sunday. Police say the Seneca Falls Fire Department and Seneca Falls … more: UPDATE: Police want public’s help as investigation into Ferrara Lumber fire continues

Nationally, a staggering 95% of apartment units are up in price compared to May of last year. Some of the biggest rent increases have been in midsized cities, including Rochester. Data shows … more: RENT TRENDS: High mortgage rates could mean fewer homebuyers, more renters and steeper costs