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Deputies: Sodus man drove drunk with young child unrestrained in the backseat

Deputies in Wayne County arrested a Sodus man following a DWI traffic stop. They say the arrest was made under Leandra's Law due to a child being inside the vehicle at the time of the ... more
Police: Man stole over $30K from elderly person with dementia in Canandaigua

Police say a 67-year-old Rochester man is facing a serious charge after stealing more than $30,000 from a person who suffered from dementia. Gordon King, 67, of Rochester was charged with one count of third-degree ... more
Deputies: Felony arrest after domestic incident in Lyons

The Wayne County Sheriff's Office reports the investigation of a domestic incident that happened in the town of Lyons on Thursday. It was reported around 7:45 a.m., according to deputies, who say that Christian Morrill, ... more
Former Midlakes, Bloomfield athletic trainer pleads guilty to enticing minor

The former athletic trainer that worked in the Phelps-Clifton Springs school district has pleaded guilty to enticement of a minor. It's a charge that could carry a life sentence in federal court. Austin Pratt, 32, ... more
Will another round stimulus check come before Election Day? Officials still won’t rule it out

Earlier this week President Donald Trump said discussions were being called off for a second stimulus package. This as Democrats and Republicans argued over specifics of an expansive bill. However, within hours of calling off ... more
Bloomfield HS decorates storefronts instead of floats for homecoming week festivities

Homecoming will be celebrated in the Bloomfield Central School District. While the Coronavirus Pandemic has prevented traditional festivities from taking place - the high school there has found a unique way to increase school spirit ... more
Health officials in Steuben County fear they’re experiencing a second wave
Steuben County is dealing with an outbreak of positive COVID-19 cases. Public health officials worry that what they are seeing is a second wave. At the moment there are more than 245 active cases. It's ... more
Schuyler nursing facility residents test positive for COVID-19

On Thursday, Schuyler County Public Health received notification that two residents at Schuyler Hospital’s Seneca View Skilled Nursing Facility in Montour Falls tested positive for COVID-19 after being screened due to an employee testing positive ... more
Auburn restaurant worker tests positive for COVID-19

The Cayuga County Health Department announced a potential COVID-19 exposure at a local restaurant after an employee tested positive for the virus. The exposure involved an employee who worked at Don Juan Cafe, which is ... more
Cuomo says New York faces bleak future if federal funding doesn’t come soon

Governor Andrew Cuomo said New York State will face some difficult decisions, and 'irreversible damage' if President Donald Trump wins re-election. He also noted that Democrats need to win the U.S. Senate, if the state ... more
Could mobile sports betting be legalized by winter? Bill gets renewed attention in Albany

Could mobile sports betting finally get the green light in New York State? There's renewed efforts to push a bi-partisan bill across the finish line, as the Coronavirus Pandemic clamps down on commercial casinos' ability ... more
Marcus Whitman HS stays open even after positive COVID-19 case

The Marcus Whitman Central School District opted to keep its high school open -- despite a positive COVID-19 case. While that news may not seem controversial -- the district is one of the few to ... more
Onanda Park transferred to town of Canandaigua

Legislation sponsored by Senator Pam Helming and Assemblyman Brian Kolb to transfer ownership of Onanda Park to the Town of Canandaigua has been signed into law by Governor Cuomo. The law provides for the transfer ... more
Some still without power in Cayuga County after severe storms roll through Finger Lakes

More than 300 people were still without power as of lunchtime on Thursday after strong storms moved through with damaging winds and hail on Wednesday. Calls for trees and wires down across Cayuga County -- ... more
WEEKEND DEBRIEF: NY’s new rules for governing shut downs, theaters still shut down, and future of Farm Days (podcast)

This week it's all about the changes that are happening at the state and local level as fallout from the Coronavirus Pandemic continues to be evident. The state has new plans for how businesses will ... more
Commission moves next presidential debate to virtual format; Trump says he won’t participate

On Thursday, the Commission on Presidential Debates announced that the next debate, set for October 15th would take place virtually. The announcement, which apparently did not include consultation of both candidates, set off a swift ... more
When will New York require vehicle inspections, or license/registration renewals? Not until at least November

Governor Andrew Cuomo quietly extended an executive order, which expired over the weekend and allowed those with expired registration or driver's licenses to continue operating without heading to the DMV. The executive order was extended ... more
Severe storms leave damage behind across the Finger Lakes (photos)

Thousands are without power after strong winds associated with a cold front and thunderstorms rolled through the area on Wednesday. Some of the storms prompted severe thunderstorm warnings as they dropped from north to south ... more
Structure fire reported at Hillbillies Paradise diner in Clyde

First responders say they were called to a structure fire at a diner in Clyde during the morning hours. The call came in for a structure fire at Hillbillies Paradise, which is located at 24 ... more
New York has blocked around 10K STAR checks from going out

New York has taken the dramatic action of blocking STAR rebate checks to those who have unpaid tax bills, according to state records. Homeowners who didn't pay their property taxes were subjected to a relatively ... more
Deputies: Williamson man kicked down door, choked woman during dispute

The Wayne County Sheriff's Office reports the arrest of a Williamson man following an investigation into a domestic incident that happened in June. Deputies arrested Terrance Barber, 32, of Williamson for criminal obstruction of breathing, ... more

