Staff Report

The CDC has released federal guidelines for schools to reopen in the fall. They emphasize the importance of getting students back in a classroom, even though many parents, faculty, and administrators in the region have ... more

AMC says that the theater company may not survive the Coronavirus Pandemic. This week AMC officials announced that they were pushing back reopening. The chain had originally shut down in March due to COVID-19. Hollywood ... more

The Wayne County Sheriff's Office reports the arrest of a Lyons man after deputies responded to an arson in progress at 26 Montezuma Street. Deputies arrested Jeffrey Campbell, 32, of Lyons for arson, reckless endangerment, ... more

With more than 930,000 daily screens submitted over the past two months, the region’s ROC COVID symptom tracker is now able to share trend data on the prevalence of COVID-19 symptoms. The news, at least ... more

Thanks to more than 930,000 daily screens submitted over the past two months, the Finger Lakes Region’s ROC COVID symptom tracker is now able to share trend data on the prevalence of COVID-19 symptoms locally ... more

The Ontario County Sheriff's Office reports the arrest of a 50-year-old Canandaigua man following an investigation. Deputies say Michael Drake, 50, of Canandaigua was charged with first-degree criminal contempt after sending a threatening text message ... more

While President Donald Trump had said that slashing payroll taxes would likely be part of this upcoming pandemic relief bill proposed by Senate Republicans - it was left out at the last minute. "It won't ... more

While no official press release was sent to local media outlets - the Geneva Police Department is said to have made an arrest in the investigation that was taking place on Thursday at the Castle ... more

A second stimulus package is likely coming. The relief package, which now has widespread support among lawmakers, does not have final details sorted out. However, it's expected that members of Senate and Congress will get ... more

The Wayne County Board of Supervisors took another step toward waiving the residency requirement for a position in the District Attorney's office. It's a rule that makes hiring a challenge for many rural municipalities. District ... more

A bill calling for a year-long study of New York's broadband access is headed to Governor Andrew Cuomo's desk. New York State Assembly and Senate both passed a bill this week, in which lawmakers are ... more

Governor Andrew Cuomo is calling on federal leaders to find a way to bring financial assistance to municipalities across New York State. The latest pandemic relief bill appears to leave out local governments, which could ... more

A local bear sighting was caught on camera. The black bear was spotted in Keuka Lake, swimming along the shoreline, before getting out and wandering into the woods. There were some nearby ducks that weren't ... more

The New York State Senate joined Assembly in passing a piece of legislation that would reform when driver's licenses can be suspended. The Driver’s License Suspension Reform Act was passed by the Senate on Wednesday ... more

Inmate visits are returning to the Ontario County Jail, according to Sheriff Kevin Henderson. He had closed visitations in early March to prevent the spread of the virus in the jail. Visitors must complete a ... more

Is it time to start thinking about the flu shot? Health professionals say that the flu shot will be even more important this year, as flu season works with what could time out to be ... more

The New York State Senate passed a bill to ban the sale of certain animals at retail establishments on Tuesday. The bill was approved by a vote of 47-13. If made law, it would prohibit ... more

Transportation is a big question mark as students, faculty, and families look forward to the new school year. While masking will be a requirement for everyone on a school bus, some things like hand sanitizer ... more

Lawmakers are making a push for more child care funding. The big question: As schools weigh returning to a hybrid model this fall - where will kids go when parents are at work? Working parents ... more

Hours after working a house fire together in Ontario County two members of the Oaks Corners Fire Department were married on Saturday. The department shared congratulations on Facebook for Deputy Chief Zachery Rey and EMS ... more

Deputies are searching for the individual who threw a 10-week-old kitten out of a moving truck in Schuyler County on Tuesday. It happened on County Route 29 in Reading. Authorities say a late-model Chevy Z-71, ... more