Author: Hayley Jones

Police in Erie County said a fire at a pro-life medical office in Amherst on Tuesday is being investigated as arson. Firefighters responded to CompassCare at 1230 Eggert Road in Amherst on … more: Fire at pro-life clinic outside of Buffalo being investigated as arson

Transportation company Leonard's Express will celebrate the construction of its new warehouse at a ceremony this Thursday. The 144,500-square-foot warehouse in Shortsville, Ontario County is comprised of five 20,000-square-foot rooms, each … more: Ontario County: Leonard’s Express celebrates construction of new warehouse with ceremony this Thursday

The Ithaca Police Department responded to the 300 Block of West State Street on Monday for a stabbing. The victim was located with multiple stab wounds and transported to a trauma center for … more: Ithaca stabbing victim expected to survive after incident leaves them with multiple wounds

The Ithaca Police Department repsonded to a residential apartment in the 100 Block of Cherry Street yesterday for an injured person. The call was received at approximately 2:52 p.m. on Monday, June … more: Ithaca resident in stable condition after fall from upper floor of apartment building

Governor Kathy Hochul signed a 10-bill package into law on Monday to enact sweeping reforms to New York's gun control laws. The most significant measures include raising the age to purchase … more: Gun rights advocate says NY’s new gun legislation won’t prevent future mass shootings

A new report found counties in upstate New York send the most people to prison per capita. The Prison Policy Initiative (PPI) and VOCAL-NY released a report this month that provides greater … more: Upstate NY counties send the most people to state prisons per capita, says new report

New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed a 10-bill package to combat gun violence into law on Monday. The legislative package, passed by the state Legislature on Tuesday, June 3, includes bills to … more: Gov. Hochul signs gun control legislation, outlaws semi-automatic rifles for those under 21

Police in Geneva say a dead body was found in a gravel parking lot behind Geneva General Hospital on Sunday. Now, the Geneva Police Department has launched an investigation. At this point, … more: Police investigating after dead body found near Geneva General Hospital

The Village of Interlaken lifted its water conservation order on Monday, June 6. The Seneca County Health Department issued the order on Wednesday, June 1 after electrical issues caused the village's … more: Water conservation order lifted for Village of Interlaken

Three days after the shooting in Buffalo and a week before the shooting in Texas, South Seneca Central School District had its own threat to assess. FingerLakes1.com has learned of an incident … more: South Seneca parents want deputy deployed to both schools following Texas shooting, incident at middle school

A turn onto Rachel Carson Way in the Town of Ithaca leads to a community unlike any other in the Finger Lakes. The charm of EcoVillage presents itself at once. To … more: A look into life at Ithaca’s EcoVillage

The Preservation League of NYS included Willard State Hospital in Romulus on its 'Seven to Save' list of the most endangered historical sites in the state. Willard State Hospital- formally named Willard … more: Willard State Hospital among ‘Seven to Save’ historical sites in NY

Canandaigua Emergency Squad celebrated the official grand opening of its new headquarters at a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday. The new 13,000-sqaure-foot facility includes fice ambulance garages, two flay car bays and one … more: Canandaigua Emergency Squad celebrates grand opening of new headquarters

New York State Police will increase patrols and conduct daily check-ins at schools from now until the end of the school year, Governor Kathy Hochul announced this morning. Following the horrific … more: State, local police are increasing school patrols in wake of Texas shooting

A new employee monitoring law went into effect in New York on Saturday requiring all private employers to notify employees if their internet, email or phone use is being monitored. FingerLakes1.com recently spoke … more: New York’s employee monitoring law now in effect

The U.S. refurbished mobile phone market lags behind compared to the UK and Europe. Consumers often assume buying brand-new is the best choice, but buying refurbished can help save you money and reduce … more: Why U.S. consumers are reluctant to buy refurbished phones

The spring semester at most colleges ends around mid-May. Between now and August, you’re going to find a lot of prospective students and their parents visiting those campuses. If you’re under the … more: Before you plan your college visit, read this

May is National Foster Care Month, a time to recognize the crucial role that child welfare services play in supporting local children and their families. It's also a time to consider how … more: National Foster Care Month: More foster parents needed in Ontario County

Ivy-covered brick buildings. Bright-eyed youths with books in hand. Picnic blankets dotting the quad. These are common images used to represent the ‘liberal arts experience.’ While those features can be a bonus, … more: The liberal arts experience: Is it the right fit for you?