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UPDATE: Roseland told by NYS that it cannot reopen as planned
After officials at Roseland Water Park announced earlier in the week that they would be reopening on Friday with limited attractions - New York State stepped in and shut it down. The initial announcement came ... more
Wegmans says it cannot force customers to wear a mask, as complaints about the grocer stack up
Is Wegmans doing enough to enforce masking requirements? It's been debated on social media, and recently that question was posed to the company. Even though New York is mandating face coverings in public spaces, Wegmans ... more
Robot helps battle mildew on grape plants in the Finger Lakes
For grape growers in the Finger Lakes there are a lot of challenges. The weather is one of them. However, John Martini, owner of Anthony Road Wine Company, tells 13WHAM that there's a cool new ... more
Naples Grape Festival won’t happen this fall due to COVID-19
Organizers of the Naples Grape Festival say 2020 will not be a summer for them. The announcement came that the fall staple will not take place this year. Ordinarily, it's held in September. Festival organizers ... more
Wells College says fall semester will happen with students on-campus
This week Wells College announced that it would move forward with plans to reopen in the fall for on-campus instruction. Marie Chapman Carroll ’75, chair of the College’s Board of Trustees, and President Jonathan Gibralter ... more
WEEKEND DEBRIEF: Discussing Butler sludge proposal and changes at Greenidge (podcast)
Today on The Weekend Debrief we catch up with the reporter who broke the news on FingerLakes1.com that Tully Environmental would be withdrawing it's application to build a sewer sludge composting facility in Butler, Wayne ... more
More stimulus cash? Another round of coronavirus relief checks could be coming when Senate returns
Another stimulus bill? Despite being in recess a group of Democrats are pushing for Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to bring lawmakers back and take up the next coronavirus relief package. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, ... more
Infant dies at camping site in Cortland County
Deputies say an infant camping with family in Cortland County has died. Deputies were dispatched to the Tri-County Pond located on Lacey Road in Harford on July 2nd around 12:15 p.m. Family members of the ... more
Young child recovering after falling debris at Naples park causes severe head injuries
Officials in Naples say the injuries sustained to a local child was a rare event, and one that he hasn't seen happen in his time living in the area. That said, it serves as a ... more
Jeff Gallahan officially named winner of 131st Republican Primary
Manchester Town Supervisor Jeff Gallahan is officially the winner in the 131st Republican Primary. The contest was held more than two weeks ago to find a Republican challenger to face-off against Matthew Miller, a Canandaigua ... more
Two adults, one minor face felony charge after Lyons pizzeria burglary
New York State Police say three people were arrested on burglary charges following an investigation into an incident that occurred just a few days prior. On Monday police arrested Joelito Fernandez, 21, of Massena for ... more
Deputies: Sodus Point man charged with assault after June incident
The Wayne County Sheriff's Office reports the arrest of a Sodus Point man following an investigation. Deputies arrested Kirstopher Skillins, 36, following an investigation into an altercation that occurred in June 2020. The details of ... more
Deputies: Webster man charged with DWI after Sodus Point traffic stop
Deputies say a traffic stop at Sodus Point resulted in DWI-related charges for a Webster man. On Wednesday around 4:48 p.m. Steve Marinelli, 26, of Webster was arrested for DWI, DWI with a BAC of ... more
Pedestrian escapes injury after two-car crash near crosswalk in Victor
The Ontario County Sheriff's Office provided an update on a personal injury crash that they responded to on Wednesday along Phillips Road during the afternoon hours. Around 2:53 p.m. deputies were called along with the ... more
Seneca Falls man faces more than a half-dozen charges, including felony after domestic incident
The Seneca Falls Police Department reports that on Tuesday around 2:26 a.m. they responded to a domestic incident, resulting in one arrest. Joshua Goodman, 39, of Seneca Falls is accused of using his hands to ... more
State Police, Wayne County District Attorney investigating hit-and-run crash that seriously injured two
New York State Police confirmed on Thursday that they are investigating a serious hit-and-run accident on State Route 414 in Wayne County. Police say the crash involved a vehicle and horse-and-buggy. The horse drawn buggy ... more
Clifton Springs woman abandoned dog at Ontario County Humane Society, charged with making false written statement
Officials say one dog is getting placed up for adoption in Ontario County, and a Clifton Springs woman could be facing a number of charges. The Ontario County Humane Society reports that on Tuesday at ... more
Shopping malls given the green light to reopen in region’s that have hit ‘Phase 4’
New York's shopping malls are finally going to be given the opportunity to reopen this week, according to new guidance from Governor Andrew Cuomo. The word came down in a press conference held Wednesday. Starting ... more
Districts must plan reopening this month, but Cuomo won’t issue final decision on fall until August
On Wednesday, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that New York State would make a decision on whether schools will reopen in the fall during the first week of August. New York State is now consulting with ... more
12-year-old airlifted from scene of serious one-car crash in Cayuga County
Sheriff Brian Schenck provided an update on the one-vehicle crash that happened in the town of Conquest on Wednesday a little after 2 p.m. He says a 2014 Chrysler minivan operated by Kathleen Liccion, 39, ... more
FLX WEEKLY: Amy Pedulla-Kelsey of D.A. Liquors (podcast)
D.A. Liquors in Seneca Falls is one of the longest operating retail businesses in Seneca Falls. Owner Amy Pedulla is in-studio with Sydney Rogers and Jim Sinicropi to talk about how the coronavirus has affected ... more
