Staff Report

As boating season ramps up on Canandaigua Lake, emergency responders are signaling they’re ready for what comes next. The Cheshire Fire Department announced that its Marine 4 unit is now officially in service for 2026, ... more

A $177 million school budget—and a tax hike—are now headed to voters in Ithaca, according to The Ithaca Voice. Leaders at Ithaca City School District approved a 5.1% spending increase, driven largely by rising salaries, ... more

One simple act—carrying an injured opponent off the court—turned a Lyons basketball player into a standout far beyond the game, according to The Times of Wayne County. Stavell LeBrecht earned multiple honors, including a Section ... more

Music, murals, and a new historical marker turned a school day into a birthday celebration for Marion’s bicentennial, according to The Times of Wayne County. Students at Marion Central School District gathered with local leaders ... more

Repeated videos and shrinking views are raising red flags for student creators as TikTok shifts ownership and possibly its algorithm, according to Spectrum News 1. Students at Syracuse University say their feeds look different and ... more

A shrinking volunteer force is pushing fire departments to recruit teenagers just to keep trucks rolling, according to Spectrum News 1. At Black River Fire Department, leaders say fewer volunteers—and more emergency calls—are straining crews ... more

What began as a missing person case late Friday quickly escalated into a homicide investigation after a Farmington man was found dead inside a Geneva motel room — and within 48 hours, a suspect was ... more

Penn Yan village officials will take up final votes on next year’s budget and utility rates, along with a slate of infrastructure, staffing, and community event decisions at their April 21 meeting. The Village Board ... more

Water levels on Seneca Lake have surged this spring, raising concerns about flooding, shoreline damage, and the region’s ability to manage increasingly volatile conditions. The Seneca Lake Pure Waters Association says recent rainfall and saturated ... more

A parolee released earlier this month is back in custody after a chaotic chain of events in Newark that ended with a crash into a home and a hours-long standoff. Police say the incident began ... more

A Lyons man already being held without bail on rape charges is now facing additional felony accusations after authorities say he attempted to interfere with a witness from inside the jail. The Wayne County Sheriff’s ... more

A new approach to tackling one of the fire service’s fastest-growing hazards is being put into practice locally. DiVal Safety announced that the Victor Fire District is among the first in the country to implement ... more

Canandaigua City Council is expected to return to full strength Monday with the appointment of a new Ward 1 representative. Teale Fox has been selected to fill the vacancy left by Michael Mills, who resigned ... more

One of the Finger Lakes’ largest running events is set to return later this month, bringing hundreds of runners and increased traffic around Seneca Lake. The Seneca7, a 77.7-mile relay race, will take place Sunday, ... more

A regional effort to protect Keuka Lake from invasive species is getting a significant funding boost, with state officials awarding more than $100,000 for a multi-year control project. The New York State Department of Environmental ... more

A Bath woman is facing felony charges after police say she crashed her vehicle near a school while heavily intoxicated. Officers were dispatched Friday, April 17 around 2:15 p.m. to Maple Heights, in front of ... more

Hundreds of roaring UTVs will roll through Hornell this Memorial Day to honor a fallen Marine and fund student scholarships, according to the Hornell Evening Tribune. The Zach D. Smith Memorial Ride, organized by Ridin ... more

A Bath man was arrested Sunday morning after police say he threatened his neighbors during a dispute. Officers were dispatched to a residence on Shannon Street around 6:59 a.m. on April 19 for a reported ... more

An early morning traffic stop in Bath led to a driving while intoxicated arrest over the weekend. According to the Village of Bath Police Department, an officer observed a vehicle traveling north on Liberty Street ... more