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Deputies: One charged with DWI after stop in Steuben County

Deputies: DWI charge filed after two-car crash in Fayette
The Steuben County Sheriff's Office reports the arrest of a 28-year-old Addison resident following a DWI traffic stop. Devan Speciale, 28, is said to have left her lane of travel, which prompted the traffic stop ... more
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Deputies: Lyons woman punched man in stomach during domestic

Sodus man charged after months-long investigation into January crash
Deputies say a Lyons woman was arrested on two child endangerment charges after an incident on Broad St. Jessica Carpenter, 38, is accused of punching a male victim in the stomach, which knocked the wind ... more
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Legal process underway to officially dissolve the Magee Fire Department

Legal process underway to officially dissolve the Magee Fire Department
What's next for the Magee Fire Department? Well, the legal process is underway now to dissolve the Magee Volunteer Fire Department. State Attorney General Letitia James has applied for an order dissolving the department under ... more
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DEC reviewing Seneca Meadow’s 50-acre infill expansion proposal

DEC reviewing Seneca Meadow’s 50-acre infill expansion proposal
While the last several months have been spent waiting for answers regarding the proposed expansion at the Seneca Meadows Landfill in Seneca Falls- the process took one step forward recently. On April 21, officials with ... more
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Newark man faces felony charge after drug investigation in Canandaigua

Newark man faces felony charge after drug investigation in Canandaigua
Police report the arrest of a Newark man following a drug investigation in Canandaigua. Jose Colon-Roldan, 23, was charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance as a felony. He's accused of selling narcotics in ... more
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Police: Ontario man charged after pulling fire alarm at Canandaigua business

Police: Ontario man charged after pulling fire alarm at Canandaigua business
Police say a 29-year-old Ontario man was taken into custody for falsely reporting an incident after they responded to a fire alarm at a local business. Police arrested Anthony Delucia, 29, for falsely reporting an ... more
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Canandaigua driver charged with aggravated DWI after city incident

Canandaigua drive
Police report the arrest of a 35-year-old Canandaigua man on a number of charges after a traffic stop on Saltonstall St. David Eldridge Jr., 35, of Canandaigua was charged with DWI, aggravated DWI, unlicensed operator, ... more
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Police: Farmington woman walked into traffic with child in Canandaigua

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A 28-year-old Farmington resident was arrested for child endangerment after a disturbance on Ontario St. Police say Chelsey Hicks, 28, of Farmington was charged with endangering the welfare of a child and disorderly conduct. Hicks ... more
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First responders called to structure fire on Victor Rd.

Shortsville home destroyed by fire; family being assisted by Red Cross
Firefighters were called to a reported structure fire on Victor Rd. during the late-morning hours on Monday. According to scanner traffic, the call came in as an electrical box issue. However, one of the first ... more
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New York State Fair will happen: Cuomo announces gyms, offices, and casinos can expand capacity

New York State Fair will happen: Cuomo announces gyms, offices, and casinos can expand capacity
The New York State Fair is happening this year. It will run the full 18-day schedule, according to Governor Andrew Cuomo and other state officials, who held a press conference in Syracuse on Monday. "We ... more
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WATCH: Cuomo holds briefing in Syracuse talking about New York State Fair (video)

New York State Fair will happen at 100% capacity this summer
On Monday, Gov. Andrew Cuomo held a briefing in Syracuse. He was providing an update on the status of the New York State Fair, which is expected to happen this summer. WATCH ... more
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If New York loses enough population in Census count, will the 23rd District get split up?

If New York loses population in Census, will the 23rd District get split up?
State population numbers will likely be coming in a matter of days- if not weeks from the U.S. Census Bureau's 2020 count. That could mean bad news for New York. When full-counts are conducted- state ... more
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$5 billion to be made available for small businesses hardest hit by COVID-19

$5 billion to be made available for small businesses hardest hit by COVID-19
The U.S. Small Business Administration launched a new round of Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) assistance – called Supplemental Targeted Advances – on April 22, 2021 that will provide $5 billion in additional assistance to 1 million small businesses ... more
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Are masks needed for outdoor activities still as COVID vaccination increases?

Are masks needed for outdoor activities still as COVID vaccination increases?
Do you have to wear a mask outside if you're around other people? That has been a growing question- one that Centers for Disease Control officials say they will be exploring in the coming days ... more
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Ontario man charged after damaging vehicle at McDonalds

Deputies report the arrest of a 25-year-old following a disturbance at the McDonalds in Ontario along Rt. 104. Cody Kerr, 25, of Ontario was arrested by deputies after grabbing a door handle of a victim's ... more
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Sodus woman accused of hitting daughter in presence of deputies

Sodus man charged after months-long investigation into January crash
Deputies report the arrest of a Sodus woman following a domestic incident that occurred on Ridge Rd. over the weekend. It happened Sunday during the morning hours when Kristin Milner, 37, was charged with harassment ... more
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Local restaurants encouraged to apply for $28.6 billion in COVID relief

Local restaurants encouraged to apply for $28.6 billion in COVID relief
If you own a restaurant there is billions in federal aid being set aside to help. Altogether there is $28.6 billion in relief available, which was passed through the last COVID package. "Hopefully, at some ... more
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Johnson & Johnson vaccine resumed in New York: When will we see it locally?

Johnson & Johnson vaccine resumed in New York: When will we see it locally?
The Johnson & Johnson vaccine has been resumed at state sites across New York. The vaccine was initially put on hold after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention noted that out of nearly 8 ... more
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Deputies: Neighbor dispute ends in charges for Sodus woman

Sheriff: Woodhull man violates court order, faces new charges in Steuben County
Deputies report the arrest of a Sodus woman following an investigation into a neighbor dispute. Kayla Reinhardt, 26, of Sodus was charged with criminal obstruction of breathing after the incident. The victim alleges that Reinhardt ... more
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Deputies: Lyons teen possessed stolen handgun

Clyde man accused of trying to lure teens walking to school, charged with stalking
The Wayne County Sheriff's Office reports the arrest of a Lyons man following an investigation on Geneva St. in Lyons. Deputies arrested Marquest Horton, 18, after illegally possessing a handgun. The 18-year-old was charged with ... more
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Deputies: Williamson man charged with aggravated DWI after incident at Fastrac

Deputies: Williamson man charged with aggravated DWI after incident at Fastrac
Deputies arrested a Williamson man on a number of charges including DWI after investigation of an erratic driver complaint on State Rt. 104. Deputies say Ryan Datthyn, 28, was arrested after he was found in ... more
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