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Ithaca man wanted on several charges including violent felony taken into custody after traffic stop
Police say an Ithaca man faces a number of charges after a traffic stop on January 19. According to a news release, Raymond Kamila, 31, had several warrants out for his arrest-…
Gov. Hochul proposes $216 billion in budget negotiations
Governor Kathy Hochul has started state budget negotiations with a $216 billion proposal. The state is working with a budget surplus, which many hope will slow the migration of people leaving New…
Andrew Cuomo has $16.4M in campaign funds, paid attorney Rita Glavin $899K
Former Governor Andrew Cuomo has spent at least $1.9 million in the last six months on attorneys, according to records made public this week. Cuomo left office in August 2021 after a…
Police: Penn Yan man damaged property of another person during village incident
The Penn Yan Police Department reports the arrest of a local man following a complaint investigation. According to a news release, Christopher Shay, 38, of Penn Yan was charged with endangering the…
Savona father and son indicted on sex abuse charges: Accusations span more than a decade
A father and son from Savona, Steuben County have been indicted for sexually assaulting children over the last 11 years. According to investigators, Joseph Thompson Sr., 53, and Joseph Thompson Jr., 19,…
Lyons man arrested after stealing sensor from McDonald’s location
The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of a Lyons man following a disturbance at the Lyons McDonald’s. According to deputies, Aaron Vanopdurp, 29, stole a sensor off the wall of…
Deputies give update on fatal multi-vehicle wreck in Seneca County that killed longtime teacher
The Seneca County Sheriff’s Office has provided more information on the fatal crash that claimed the life of a longtime South Seneca Central School District educator. According to a news release, deputies…
Woman accused of illegally practicing midwifery with Elizabeth Catlin turns down plea deal
An Allegany County woman accused of practicing midwifery illegally has refused a plea deal. The Finger Lakes Times reports Melissa Carman of Belfast faces charges of unauthorized practice of a profession and…
Flu season mild this year, says expert
The flu comes around every year, but this season local doctors are seeing a record low number of cases. “Having a normal flu season on top of our current surge would really…
20 major takeaways from Governor Kathy Hochul’s state budget proposal: Help for rural hamlets, downtowns, and property tax relief
What’s on tap for New York after its first budget of the Hochul Administration was released? On Tuesday, Governor Kathy Hochul issued her first annual spending proposal. Enjoying front-runner status in an…
Ontario man had fentanyl, other drugs in his system while passed out behind wheel at local gas station
The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of an Ontario man following a suspicious condition investigation last summer. According to a news release, Christopher Hillen, 43, of Ontario was charged with…
Strong Hospital imposing new visitor limits beginning Thursday
Strong Memorial Hospital will temporarily revise its visitor policy, beginning Thursday. News 10 NBC reports only one designated visitor will be allowed per patient. The change is in response to the increase…
Buffalo man faces several charges in Wayne County after skipping court
The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of a Buffalo man on a bench warrant issued out of Williamson Town Court. According to a news release, Jesus Rivera Martinez, 31, of…
Former Geneva Agritech Director Donald Barton dead at 100
The Cornell College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) has announced the passing of former Cornell Agritech Director Donald Barton. He was 100. Barton died October 7 in Canandaigua. He joined the…
Syracuse man failed to appear on disorderly conduct charge in Seneca Falls
Police say a Seneca Falls man was taken into custody after failing to appear. Scott Meldrum, 34, of Syracuse was arrested on a bench warrant out of Seneca Falls Town Court on…
Several vehicles destroyed in Manchester garage fire
The cause of a fire that destroyed several vehicles in Ontario County remains under investigation. Deputies say a little after 11:30 p.m. on January 15 first responders were called to a structure…
