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Man jailed without bail after alleged rape of 90-year-old Corning woman
A 29-year-old man is being held without bail after he was accused of breaking into a Corning apartment and raping a 90-year-old woman. Jonathan Anthony Rivaldo was arrested on felony charges of first-degree rape by ... more
Search underway after reported drowning at Fair Haven State Park
A multiagency search was underway Tuesday evening after a reported drowning in Little Sodus Bay at Fair Haven State Park. New York State Police said troopers responded to the Cayuga County park around 3:30 p.m ... more
Crews contain Route 90 house fire north of Aurora
Firefighters from across southern Cayuga County quickly contained a house fire Monday afternoon along Route 90 north of the village of Aurora, limiting damage to the home and an adjacent garage. The Aurora Volunteer Fire ... more
Canandaigua advances $18.9M wastewater plan, lead-line grant and water plant security project
Canandaigua is moving toward another major round of wastewater improvements as aging equipment, stricter state discharge limits and continued development place growing pressure on a treatment plant built more than 50 years ago. The City ... more
5 things to know about New York’s new data center moratorium (video)
New York has hit pause on some of the largest proposed data centers as state officials confront a surge in electricity demand that could reshape the power grid, increase water use and leave utility customers ... more
Walworth Planning Board approves two subdivisions, delays decision on Country Club sign
The Walworth Planning Board approved two residential subdivision proposals Monday but postponed action on a sign application at Calder Homes Remodeling after residents raised questions about permits, lighting and whether the replacement sign complies with ... more
NSF selects Rochester and Finger Lakes for $31 million laser innovation hub
The Rochester, Finger Lakes and Southern Tier regions will receive $31 million in combined federal and state support to launch a national laser technology and innovation hub led by the University of Rochester. The National ... more
Canandaigua man jailed after messages violated protection order, deputies say
A Canandaigua man was jailed Tuesday after Ontario County deputies said he sent multiple messages to a person protected by a full stay-away order. Joshua Cooper, 33, was charged with second-degree criminal contempt following the ... more
Muranda Cheese anchors Finger Lakes trail
Muranda Cheese Company in Waterloo is being highlighted as a popular stop on the Finger Lakes Cheese Trail. The business has produced award-winning cheese in the region for nearly 20 years ... more
Second teen charged in Seneca Falls stabbing investigation
A 17-year-old boy has been charged with first-degree assault as the second arrest in a Seneca Falls stabbing investigation that began July 7, police said Tuesday. The teen, whose name was withheld because of his ... more
No charges yet after Canandaigua waterfront fight
No charges have been filed after a Canandaigua lakeshore fight left three men seriously injured. Police said the fight happened near Routes 5 and 20 and Lakeshore Drive early Sunday ... more
Wildfire smoke dims skies across Finger Lakes and Central New York before stormier weekend pattern
Wildfire smoke is expected to keep skies hazy across the Finger Lakes and Central New York on Wednesday and Thursday, with air quality alerts in effect through midnight Wednesday night and temperatures likely to swing ... more
Man denies charges in Canandaigua shooting case
A man accused of shooting a woman in Canandaigua has pleaded not guilty. Wayne Spencer is charged with assault, attempted murder and criminal possession of a weapon ... more
Why summer is the best time to fix baseball and softball weaknesses
For young baseball and softball players, summer is usually packed with games, tournaments and practices. But playing more games does not automatically mean an athlete is getting better. In fact, the middle of the summer ... more
The Pantry Market plans grand opening in downtown Auburn
The Pantry Market will hold a grand-opening celebration Sunday at The Atrium on Genesee in downtown Auburn, bringing locally produced food, gifts and merchandise from regional small businesses into one storefront. The July 19 event ... more
Hornell boy stable after being hit by car
An 11-year-old Hornell boy is in stable condition after being run over by a car on Stephens Street. Police said the child was crossing the street while lying on a skateboard Sunday afternoon ... more
Canadian wildfire smoke prompts Wednesday air quality advisory across Finger Lakes
Canadian wildfire smoke is expected to push air pollution above health advisory levels across the Finger Lakes and much of western and central New York on Wednesday. The state air quality health advisory will run ... more
Hochul orders temporary pause on large data centers as New York rewrites rules
Governor Kathy Hochul issued an executive order Tuesday imposing a one-year statewide moratorium on discretionary permitting for artificial-intelligence data centers, according to the environmental law group Earthjustice. The order also considers funding for host communities ... more
600 Cycle the Erie Canal riders head from Seneca Falls to Syracuse Wednesday
About 600 cyclists will leave Seneca Falls for Syracuse on Wednesday during a 45-mile stage of the annual Cycle the Erie Canal tour. The riders, representing 37 states and Canada, are traveling about 400 miles ... more
