Staff Report

James Kuhl of Painted Post has announced his plans to run for the Steuben County Legislature in the 12th District. Republican Gary Roush, of Erwin is the current representative. Kuhl is the son of John ... more

On Monday during a meeting in regular session, the Schuyler County legislature unanimously voted to enact a local law that allows 12 and 13-year-old youth to hunt with a firearm or crossbow this fall season ... more

A horse-drawn buggy was hit by a car on State Route 364 in Potter on Sunday, making it the second major accident involving a horse and buggy in the last ten months. Sheriff Ron Spike ... more

The Zerbini Family Circus is performing at the Seneca County Fairgrounds. There are two shows tonight, June 16, at 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and one show tomorrow, June 17, at 6 p.m. The circus ... more

Summer excursion programs will be organized by New York State along the Erie Canal. The series of events will be called "On the Canals." Plans include six free outdoor activities, two of which will be ... more

Police are investigating a crash involving a motorist and pedestrian that happened in the parking lot of the Grant Avenue McDonald's in Auburn. It happened Wednesday morning, according to police, who say that the parking ... more

Despite the fact that most restrictions have been tossed out- Gov. Andrew Cuomo has retained most of his emergency powers. Those were the ones granted at the start of the coronavirus pandemic. The state legislature ... more

There's been an explosion of tickets throughout the Finger Lakes and Upstate New York- and that has some healthcare providers concerned about the prevalence of Lyme disease. “Ticks are exploding,” said Saravanan Thangamani, who spoke ... more

Earlier this spring it was reported that several churches in the Auburn area would be closed. At this point, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Rochester is reviewing plans to shut down some churches, while leaving ... more

Police in Auburn are boosting patrols around local schools after receiving reports of men approaching elementary school children. Families with students at the Casey Park Elementary School are being asked to report any suspicious incidents ... more

Earlier this week the NewYork-Presbyterian hospital network announced that it would mandate the COVID-19 vaccine for its 48,000 workers across the state. While it's the first example of it in New York, the expectation is ... more

New York State Police are investigating- and searching for the driver involved in a fatal hit-and-run accident in Cortland County. It happened Tuesday evening in the town of Cincinnatus, according to troopers, who say that ... more

Deputies say a Geneva man faces new charges after an incident at the Ontario County Jail. Matthew Jackson, 37, of Geneva was charged with second-degree assault, a Class D felony, after causing physical injury to ... more

Police say a Penn Yan man faces an array of charges after officers found a large amount of methamphetamine inside his vehicle. Tino Rivas, 48, was stopped by police on Tuesday after being spotted by ... more

First responders were called to an incident in downtown Canandaigua around lunchtime on Tuesday. A crash involving a bicyclist and motorist was reported at the intersection of South Main and Beeman streets. No significant updates ... more

Authorities say a Penn Yan man was taken into custody on a superior court warrant following an investigation into sexual abuse that happened in Yates County. Matthew Ryder, 25, of Penn Yan is accused of ... more

The restrictions have been lifted. Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on Tuesday that COVID-19 restrictions would be lifted immediately as the state hit 70% eligible New Yorkers vaccinated. The State's health guidance and New York Forward ... more

The sentencing of a man who was found guilty of murder will be sentenced later today. William Ricke, a Fairport man, was accused of killing Julianne Baker and stabbing attorney Dennis Gruttadar in Canandaigua. The ... more

Cayuga Community College Announces Student Accolades for Spring 2021 Semester: Cayuga Community College has announced student accolades for the Spring 2021 semester. Below are students from the Cayuga County area who were named to the ... more

The following press release was announced from the Village of Newark: The Laurel House Comfort Care Home 5K run and BBQ fundraiser was held on June 12, 2021. In appreciation of assistance with the 5K ... more

Watkins Glen Area Chamber of Commerce has announced their 4th of July fireworks event in the following press release: Fireworks are back. After taking a year off for the pandemic, the Watkins Glen Area Chamber ... more