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Macedon dealership speaks out after several dirt bikes stolen in smash-and-grab
Employees at Filer's Powersports in Macedon are speaking out after it reopened following a smash-and-grab burglary late-Tuesday. A truck crashed into the side door of the building, and seven individual got out of a truck ... more
Former Auburn SRO accused of sex abuse says his rights were violated
A former Auburn Police Department officer and school resource officer is claiming his rights were violated. William Morrissey appeared before a Cayuga County Court judge for a hearing on his claim that his rights were ... more
Sergeant Blumbergs retires from Yates County Sheriff’s Office
It was a long and successful career. After dedicating 27 years to the Yates County Sheriff's Office, First Sergeant Derek Blumbergs has retired. Blumbergs began his journey with the sheriff’s office as a part-time corrections ... more
U.S. transfers Cayuga Nation land into trust marking historic moment in the Finger Lakes
After 18 years of waiting, the Cayuga Nation has finally received approval from the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) to transfer land within its historic reservation boundaries into trust. The decision was delivered earlier today ... more
New York State expected to have late budget as issues over bail, housing divide Democrats
State lawmakers in New York are warning that disagreements over changes to the state's bail law and the expansion of housing are likely to lead to a budget that surpasses the April 1 deadline. Governor ... more
Upstate doesn’t agree with statewide tax to pay for MTA upgrades in NYC
Governor Kathy Hochul's proposed payroll tax increase to aid the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's financial difficulties during the COVID-19 pandemic has met opposition from the New York State Assembly, which has suggested alternative measures such as ... more
Elmira woman arrested for bomb threat at Horseheads daycare
Police have arrested Kendra Nichols, a 26-year-old Elmira woman, for allegedly making a bomb threat against a daycare center in Horseheads where she previously worked. The threat was directed towards Amy’s Sunshine Center on W ... more
False reports of school violence come in across New York State
Authorities in New York state responded to multiple reports of an active shooter in schools, only to find that the reports were unfounded. Several schools across the state were placed on lockdown or lockout during ... more
Inmate assaults corrections officer at Seneca County Jail
A 30-year-old incarcerated at the Seneca County Jail is facing new charges after punching a corrections officer in the face and spitting blood at them. Daniel Bailey, 30, was arrested for second-degree assault, a Class ... more
Gas prices rising throughout the U.S.
Gas prices continue to rise across the country, with the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline reaching $3.48, a nickel increase from last week. Increased demand for gasoline and rising oil prices are ... more
Millions of Americans are about to lose Medicaid coverage: Why is it happening?
Up to 15 million Americans are at risk of losing their health insurance coverage as a pandemic-era Medicaid rule expires on March 31, 2023. The rule, passed in 2020, allowed for automatic enrollment in Medicaid, ... more
Trump indicted by grand jury for hush money payments
Former US President Donald Trump has been indicted by a Manhattan grand jury, the first indictment against a former president, for payments made during the 2016 presidential campaign to silence claims of an extramarital sexual ... more
USPS employee brings gun to work at CNY location
U.S. Postal Inspectors have launched an investigation into a concerning incident that unfolded at the Dewitt Post Office. NewsChannel9 reports that officials confirmed that an employee of the post office brought a gun to work ... more
Deputies: Drug charges follow traffic stop in Tompkins County
A routine patrol by Tompkins County Sheriff's Deputies on March 29 resulted in the arrest of a 38-year-old woman from Ithaca. Jessica L. Shevalier was stopped on Five Mile Drive after a vehicle mounted LPR ... more
Deputies: Sodus man fights grocery store employees during larceny
The Wayne County Sheriff's Office reports the arrest of a Sodus man following a larceny investigation at Paton's Market. According to a news release, Dominick Mason, 21, was charged with petit larceny and harassment on ... more
Steuben man previously convicted of sex offense, pleads guilty to new child porn charges
A Steuben County man, who was previously convicted of a sex offense six years ago, has pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Rochester to possessing child pornography. Joshua Wormley, 38, was previously convicted in ... more
Gillibrand announces support for Military Family Nutrition Access Act
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand has announced her support for the bipartisan Military Family Nutrition Access Act, which she intends to include in the 2023 Farm Bill. The bill aims to exclude Basic Allowance for Housing from ... more
National Women’s Hall of Fame unveil eight inductees for 2023 class
The National Women's Hall of Fame has announced the eight women who will be honored at its 31st annual induction ceremony in September. The ceremony will take place at the Smith Opera House in Geneva, ... more
State could pay for Bills stadium with cash instead of long-term debt
New York State may pay for a portion of the new Buffalo Bills stadium using cash instead of issuing long-term debt, due to the rising interest rates. The state has committed to funding about 30% ... more
