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Cuomo gives update on COVID-19 response, doesn’t give update on casinos
Governor Andrew Cuomo said just one person died from the Novel Coronavirus in the last 24 hours on a call with press. Cuomo said that of the 66,241 tests reported, just 656 were positive. Hospitalizations ... more
What’s next for Excelsior Scholarship in New York? Can the state afford free tuition?
What is next for the Excelsior Scholarship in New York? The scholarship was launched in 2017, and helps students who come from families thta make less than $125,000 go to college tuition free. The deadline ... more
Auburn man faces several felony charges after search warrant executed
The Finger Lakes Drug Task Force announced the arrest of a 32-year-old Auburn man following the execution of a search warrant on Arch Street. The search happened on Saturday around 8 p.m., and resulted in ... more
Auburn man faces felony charge after incident at Seneca County campground
The Seneca County Sheriff's office reports the arrest of an Auburn man following the investigation into a domestic incident at a campground in Tyre. Deputies were called to the Rivers Crossing Campground and Marina in ... more
Wayne County emergency response times lacking, according to new report
A new report outlines updates that are needed in emergency services in Wayne County. A county-funded study conducted by Fitch and Associates said average emergency response times to ambulance calls remain at 1999 levels, according ... more
Deputies: Waterloo man arrested on felony charge after incident
The Seneca County Sheriff's Office reports the arrest of a Waterloo man following a domestic incident on Burgess Road. Deputies say 28-year-old Daniel Bailey was involved in a domestic incident, where he placed a plastic ... more
Police: Seneca Castle man arrested on several charges after incident at Seneca Falls apartment complex
The Seneca Falls Police Department reports the arrest of a 29-year-old Seneca Castle resident following a disorderly conduct complaint. Police say Joseph Pollino, 29, was shouting loudly and kicking a door of a local resident ... more
Nine test positive for COVID-19 on Cornell campus after several small gatherings
Nine students have tested positive for the Novel Coronavirus, according to campus officials. Vice President Ryan Lombardi made the announcement on Saturday. The university said that students are in isolation and receiving proper care while ... more
Cuomo expected to make announcement this week about commercial casinos
Could this be the week that casino workers have been waiting for? Governor Andrew Cuomo is expected to make an announcement at some point this week on when or if they will be allowed to ... more
Newark driver falsely reports accident at Sauder’s store in Seneca Falls
The Seneca Falls Police Department reports the arrest of a 28-year-old Newark resident following a hit-and-run crash investigation. The original incident occurred on August 20th, according to police. They say Rebecca Castro, 28, of Newark ... more
Deputies: Lyons woman charged with harassment, child endangerment
The Wayne County Sheriff's Office reports the arrest of a Lyons woman following an investigation into a domestic incident that happened in the town of Lyons. Deputies arrested Angelica Luyando on two counts of endangering ... more
Deputies: Webster man charged after striking person in Wayne County
The Wayne County Sheriff's Office reports the arrest of a Webster man following a domestic incident. Deputies arrested Gary Beck Jr., of Webster on two charges including criminal mischief and harassment. He's accused of striking ... more
81-year-old sent to Strong Hospital after crash involving dump truck in Phelps
The Ontario County Sheriff's Office reports the investigation of a personal injury crash at the intersection of State Routes 96 and 488 in Phelps. Charity Quagliata, 81, of Phelps failed to stop at a red ... more
Williamson man hospitalized after crash in Wayne County
The Wayne County Sheriff's Office reports the investigation of a crash that sent one man to the hospital with injuries. Michael Venishel, 62, of Williamson was traveling east on Lake Road when a deer entered ... more
Deputies: Short pursuit leads to several charges in Wayne County
The Wayne County Sheriff's Office reports the arrest of a Clyde man following a traffic stop and short pursuit. Richie Stokes Jr., 32, of Clyde was arrested for felony DWI, DWI, aggravated unlicensed operation, speeding, ... more
Deputies: Newark man broke into home, stole multiple firearms
The Wayne County Sheriff's Office reports the arrest of a 27-year-old Newark man following an investigation into a burglary. Christopher Ford, 27, is accused of breaking into a residence in the town of Arcadia and ... more
SUNY Oneonta forced to shut down for two weeks after spike of coronavirus cases
On Sunday, SUNY Chancelolor Jim Malatras announced that SUNY Oneonta will shut down for two weeks after a spike in COVID-19, or Novel Coronavirus cases. About 3% of its faculty and student population, or 105 ... more
After five hours of negotiating, duo taken into custody after Cayuga County burglary
Sheriff Brian Schenck reports the arrest of a Hannibal duo following an investigation into a burglary during the early-morning hours on Saturday. Around 2:15 a.m. deputies were called to a burglary complaint with a report ... more
Low level of toxins in untreated water samples in Owasco, but no concern for residents
Results from samples collected on Thursday, August 27th from the Town of Owasco’s raw water have been received and reveal low levels of toxins associated with harmful algal blooms in the raw, untreated water entering ... more
Officials: Five new COVID-19 cases, one hospitalization in Cayuga County
On Friday, public health officials in Cayuga County announced five new cases of the Novel Coronavirus or COVID-19, as well as one hospitalization caused by the illness. Officials said in a press release that there ... more
NWS: Quiet start to day, but afternoon will bring risk of thunderstorms again
The National Weather Service says that the region has one more chance for strong to severe thunderstorms, as warm, humid air gets ready to exit. Scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop in Western New York, ... more
