Staff Report

A new rental assistance program has been launched by the state as part of its effort to keep renters homed amid the Coronavirus pandemic. The program, which is designed to reach those individuals and families ... more

On Tuesday, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced the addition of more states that meet the state's 14-day quarantine measure. The newly-added states are Minnesota, New Mexico, Ohio and Wisconsin. Delaware has been removed. The quarantine applies ... more

If you purchased hand sanitzer at a local Dollar Tree store it might be time to throw it away. The FDA says that the type sold at Dollar Tree, known as Assured Instant Hand Sanitzer ... more

The New York State Department of Labor says that a partial employment program running in the state has been pivotal during the coronavirus pandemic. Nearly 2,600 businesses have joined the state’s Shared Work program, which ... more

Law enforcement agencies across New York are asking for Governor Andrew Cuomo's support, as he calls for major changes to the way policing happens across the state. A number of legislative proposals aimed at protecting ... more

The Ford Bronco is back in the lineup. Ford has relaunched the SUV for the 2021 model year. The reveal was streamed on ABC, ESPN, and National Geographic as part of a short film, which ... more

A new study has uncovered that there could be new reason for students to safely return to school in the fall. Two professors of pediatrics at the University of Vermont studied how children transmit COVID-19, ... more

Lawmakers have established a date for hearings on Governor Andrew Cuomo's controversial policies for handling nursing homes in New York. More than 6,000 people inside nursing homes have died of the Novel Coronavirus or COVID-19 ... more

U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer announced in Ontario County on Monday that schools would need federal support to reopen in the fall. Schumer was announcing his plan to make the federal funding happen, on the same ... more

What's it like running an ice cream truck operation in the midst of one of the hottest summers the region has seen in years? Find out from Mynderse Academy 18' graduate Paige Montegomery. She runs ... more

A few days after Roseland Water Park had to pause it's reopening plan - officials say it won't reopen at all this season. Officials said operating this summer or fall was not feasible, so they ... more

On Monday, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced a travel enforcement operation, which will commence effective immediately to help ensure travelers in New York are following quarantine restrictions. As part of the enforcement operation, enforcement teams will ... more

Empire Access has launched state-of-the-art Fiber Optic Internet, Phone, Streaming TV and Security services in Geneva. Super high-speed Fiber service is now available in parts of the City of Geneva and surrounding areas, offering up ... more

New York State will use a formula to determine whether schools in different regions of the state can open in September, Governor Andrew Cuomo told the press on Monday. The Governor also outlined specific regional ... more

Sheriff Ron Spike reports that a business in Yates County was cited after violations of New York's face-covering mandate. In a press release, Spike said that an appearance ticket was issued to the business owner ... more

The Steuben County Sheriff's Office reports the arrest of a 54-year-old Avoca resident following an investigation into a trespass complaint. Craig Burlew, 54, possessed a quantity of methamphetmine, an assault-style rifle, and high capacity weapon ... more

Sheriff Jim Allard reports the arrest of a 20-year-old Corning resident following an investigation at a cemetery in March. Dante Sellers, 20, was charged with criminal mischief as a hate crime, arson, filing a false ... more

After more than 87 years, the Washington Redskins will be no more. Team ownership announced on Monday that they will change their name and logo after corporate and public pressure to drop it over racial ... more

Public health officials are issuing new warnings about COVID parties, after a 30-year-old died in Texas. Officials in Texas said the 30-year-old attended a 'Covid party', where people gather after a positive test is identified ... more

The Seneca County Sheriff's Office reports that on Thursday around 2:03 p.m. deputies responded to the area of State Route 336 and Secor Road for a one-car crash. Deputies say Peggy Cole, 52, of Waterloo ... more

Police say a 50-year-old Canandaigua man faces hate crime related charges after an investigation by the Canandaigua Police Department. Michael Drake, 50, of Canandaigua was arrested on July 10th for first-degree criminal contempt, a felony; ... more