Staff Report

A Waterloo man was arrested Friday night following a domestic incident that police say violated protection orders and endangered a child. According to the Waterloo Police Department, officers arrested 38-year-old Matthew Northrop at approximately 9:43 ... more

A high-octane celebration of cars, bikes, and community spirit is set to roar into Canandaigua on August 2, bringing together local enthusiasts for a day of music, food, and veteran support. Revved Up Events of ... more

A public forum is set for August 6 in Auburn as opposition grows against a large-scale wind energy project in Cayuga County. According to The Citizen, Scipio and Venice officials say the Agricola Wind Project—featuring ... more

Drivers in Auburn will face lane closures as Finger Lakes Railway begins replacing a railroad crossing near the former Bombardier plant. According to The Citizen, the project kicks off July 7 and will close the ... more

A $60 million overhaul of Route 36 through Hornell has hit a snag over streetlight responsibilities. According to the Hornell Evening Tribune, while the city agreed to maintain 63 new lights, the Village of North ... more

The Canandaigua Fire Department has welcomed five new firefighters, marking a fresh chapter for the city's emergency services. According to the Democrat and Chronicle, Fire Chief Frank Magnera led the swearing-in ceremony for Max Mahoney, ... more

The Army is eyeing a high-tech energy solution to power Fort Drum — one that doesn’t yet exist. According to Spectrum News 1, the Army Corps of Engineers has named the upstate New York base ... more

A Trumansburg woman is facing a felony drug charge following a traffic stop in Seneca Falls. Police arrested Laura S. Dellert, 58, after pulling her over on East Bayard Street, according to the Town of ... more

New York’s largest teachers union is calling out major problems with this year’s Regents exams after reports surfaced that some tests included material not covered in the approved curriculum. NYSUT President Melinda Person said the ... more

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is ramping up efforts to control the spread of hydrilla, an aggressive invasive aquatic plant, across several key waterways in Western New York this summer. Beginning the week of ... more

A statewide climate coalition is calling on Governor Kathy Hochul to accelerate New York’s renewable energy buildout in the wake of new federal legislation gutting green energy incentives. The Public Power NY Coalition issued a ... more

New York’s Environmental Conservation Police are showcasing the range of their work—from wildlife rescues to marine patrols and illegal fishing busts—as part of an ongoing mission to protect the state’s natural resources. The Department of ... more

Running to Places Theatre Company is gearing up to present Urinetown: The Musical, a sharp-witted Broadway satire that turns climate crisis and corporate greed into comic gold. Performances will run from July 11–13 at Ithaca ... more

A Waterloo man was arrested Wednesday morning after reportedly walking into a Geneva home uninvited. The Ontario County Sheriff’s Office says deputies arrested 33-year-old Joseph Osterhout for criminal trespass in the second degree after he ... more

Midlakes Middle and High School has released its fourth-quarter honor rolls, recognizing students in grades 7 through 12 for outstanding academic achievement as the 2024–25 school year came to a close. Dozens of students earned ... more

With Independence Day celebrations just hours away, Rochester Regional Health is urging New Yorkers to think twice before lighting fireworks at home. Dr. Keith Grams, Director of Emergency Medicine at RRH, warned that even small ... more

The Seneca County Sheriff’s Office is inviting the public to go behind the scenes this fall during a special Open House event at the county’s Law Enforcement Center. The free, family-friendly event will be held ... more

A Savannah man has been charged with felony drug possession following a months-long investigation into a traffic stop that occurred in April. The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of 38-year-old Kevin J. Himes ... more

An off-road vehicle crash in the Village of Sodus sent two people to the hospital Wednesday night, including one who was airlifted due to multiple injuries. According to the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office, 26-year-old Dean ... more

As summer sets in across the Finger Lakes, the Seneca Lake Pure Waters Association is diving into a busy season of environmental action, community outreach, and celebration. Their July newsletter offers residents and lake lovers ... more

Emergency crews responded to a two-car crash on State Route 89 in Seneca Falls Thursday evening, but fortunately, no serious injuries were reported. The Seneca Falls Volunteer Fire Department, along with the Town of Seneca ... more