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Democrats continue rallying against making changes to 2019 bail reforms: Hochul wants more flexibility for judges

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Democrats in Senate and Assembly are fighting proposed changes to the state's bail reform law made in last year's budget. Hundreds rallied in the state Capitol on Wednesday to show their support for the law, ... more
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What’s the local risk to highly-contagious fungus at hospitals?

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Doctors across the United States are increasingly concerned about the spread of Candida auris, a yeast infection that can cause severe and even fatal infections, and is proving to be highly drug-resistant. According to CDC ... more
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Sheriff Cirencione: Officer charged with eavesdropping, official misconduct

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Sheriff David Cirencione says a corrections officer at the Ontario County Jail has been arrested on a felony charge after an eavesdropping investigation. In January, he says the sheriff's administration was made aware of potentially ... more
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Major $2.4M water project underway in Torrey

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On Tuesday, local officials and the state director of the U.S. Department of Agriculture held a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the start of a $2.4 million water project in the town of Torrey in Yates ... more
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Police warn of phone scam where perpetrators pretend to be law enforcement

Local resident victimized by immigration phone scam, Geneva police warn about ‘call spoofing’
The Ithaca Police Department is warning the community about a phone scam in which scammers use the department's phone number to trick individuals into believing they are speaking with a police officer. The scammer then ... more
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Florida truck driver arrested in WNY after shooting driver in Pennsylvania

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A truck driver from Florida was arrested in Western New York after allegedly shooting another driver on Interstate 90 in Pennsylvania. Troopers responded to the Dunkirk/Fredonia exit on the New York State Thruway around 9 ... more
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Unemployment rate unchanged in New York: Holds steady at 4.2%

Unemployment: rates and fraudenlent benefits paid during the pandemic
The unemployment rate in New York remained unchanged in February, holding steady at 4.2%, according to the state Department of Labor's announcement on Thursday. While the addition of 21,200 jobs in the private sector marked ... more
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IRS issues updated guidance on 1099-K Forms for online payment services

IRS issues updated guidance on 1099-K Forms for online payment services
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has recently issued updated guidance on the 1099-K forms. They will be sent out by online payment services such as Venmo and PayPal next tax season. Initially planned for this ... more
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Social Security: Payments worth up to $4,555 sent out

Social Security: Payments worth up to $4,555 sent out
Yesterday, March 22, millions of Americans received their Social Security payments. Some of these recipients received the maximum monthly payment of $4,555. Yesterday's payments were the third round of payments for the month of March ... more
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Stolen property warrant nets one arrest in Wayne County

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State police arrested a 50-year-old Wayne County resident on a warrant for possessing stolen property. Corie Arnold, 50, was charged with criminal possession of stolen property and theft of services. Additional details about the incident ... more
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Village of Addison elects new mayor, trustees

Local elections: New York politicians say ‘no’ to
Residents of the Village of Addison will be welcoming a new mayor in 2023, following the results of the election held on Tuesday. Eva Sue Cunningham emerged victorious in the race for mayor with 179 ... more
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Albany man arrested on family court warrant in Wayne County

Albany man arrested on family court warrant in Wayne County
Deputies report the arrest of an Albany man following an investigation into a family court warrant. Anthony Williams, 47, was arrested for failure to pay child support. He was picked up from the Schenectady County ... more
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Major housing development in Ithaca moving forward

Inflation remains high, rent prices continue to climb in New York and across nation
Visum Development Group, an Ithaca-based property developer, is leading the redevelopment of the Ithaca Gun Factory site into a new housing project named "the Breeze." The Ithaca Common Council approved the updated redevelopment agreement earlier ... more
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Penn Yan man called protected party multiple times while police were with victim

Penn Yan man called protected party multiple times while police were with victim
Police arrested a 60-year-old following an investigation into a court order. The Penn Yan Police Department arrested Troy Rose, 60, of Penn Yan for second-degree criminal contempt after receiving a complaint about an order of ... more
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Fulton billboard targets Rep. Tenney for changing tune on term limits when hers arrived

Fulton billboard targets Rep. Tenney for changing tune on term limits when hers arrived
A billboard located in Fulton, NY on Rt. 481 at the railroad tracks is causing a stir among voters. U.S. Term Limits is calling out Rep. Claudia Tenney (R-NY) for breaking her U.S. Term Limits ... more
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Do Not Call Registry fines could jump to $20,000 in New York

Gov. Cuomo signs bill closing loophole for live telemarketer calls
The New York State Assembly advanced a bill this week that would raise the penalty for telemarketers who violate the do-not-call registry law. The bill, which was approved by a near-unanimous vote of 146-1, would ... more
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Montezuma Winery moving on expansion

Montezuma Winery moving on expansion
Montezuma Winery, owned and operated by the Martin family, has announced the groundbreaking of a new tasting room that is expected to be completed by fall of this year. The 5,700-square-foot expansion of the tasting ... more
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Hochul pushes harsher penalties for illegal cannabis sales after state legalizes marijuana

Town of Gorham expected to set public hearing on possible reversal of marijuana opt-in
Governor Kathy Hochul has proposed increased penalties for illegally selling cannabis, along with new enforcement powers for the state Office of Cannabis Management and the Department of Taxation and Finance. The proposal is intended to ... more
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Ontario contractor faces 17 felony charges after defrauding customers in Wayne County

Ontario contractor faces 17 felony charges after defrauding customers in Wayne County
State police have arrested a Wayne County snow removal contractor on several felony charges after an investigation. Chad Brockman, 39, of Ontario has been charged with several counts of first- and second-degree scheme to defraud, ... more
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