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Deputies: One charged with DWI after stop in Steuben County

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
Deputies: Lyons woman punched man in stomach during domestic

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
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
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
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
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
Canandaigua driver charged with aggravated DWI after city incident

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
Police: Farmington woman walked into traffic with child in Canandaigua

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
First responders called to structure fire on Victor Rd.

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
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
WATCH: Cuomo holds briefing in Syracuse talking about New York State Fair (video)

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
If New York loses enough population in Census count, 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
$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
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
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
Sodus woman accused of hitting daughter in presence of deputies

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
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
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
Deputies: Neighbor dispute ends in charges for Sodus woman

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
Deputies: Lyons teen possessed stolen handgun

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
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