Chemung County

The Finger Lakes region, a critical area for vineyards, has experienced significant damage following freezing temperatures on Thursday morning that caused about 50% crop loss at Lakewood Vineyards and an estimated 35% at Fox Run ... more

Michael G. Burchard, a 44-year-old from Elmira was charged with attempted murder after police responded to a distress call and found two individuals with multiple wounds. The incident occurred on Friday afternoon in a residence ... more

On Wednesday afternoon, a car crashed into a house in the Town of Erin, causing significant damage to the property and requiring the temporary closure of a section of Breesport Road. The incident occurred at ... more

The recently passed $229 billion New York state budget, which re-allocates Medicaid funds, is raising alarm among county administrators statewide. Wayne County Administrator Rick House and his counterparts worry about the impact of Governor Kathy ... more

This week the Finger Lakes Cider Trail will celebrate its official launch. Cider Week just wrapped up, and for an industry that's been growing rapidly over the last several years in the region - having ... more

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is appealing to residents involved in water sports to sanitize their watercrafts and gear, as a preventive measure against the invasion of local waters by harmful ... more

As the onset of warmer weather hits New York, preparations are in full swing for the commencement of the boating season with the opening of the New York State Canal system scheduled for Friday, May ... more

State police arrested a Horseheads man following an investigation. A traffic stop took place on May 7 along Ridge Road in the town of Horseheads. Following an investigation, Eric Connell, 50, was charged with aggravated ... more

A Painted Post driver was arrested on several charges after nearly striking a police cruiser. The incident happened in Penn Yan when officers say David McNeil, 75, almost struck a cruiser near Elm Street and ... more

The Finger Lakes Land Trust has been awarded two grants aimed at protecting open spaces and enhancing water quality in the region. Over $60,000 will be allocated to the Finger Lakes Forest Conservation Initiative, based ... more

RG&E and NYSEG are still negotiating with the New York State Public Service Commission for approval of a rate hike to address its billing and customer service issues. The utility has requested a 19% increase ... more

The ongoing EMS crisis, characterized by staffing shortages and concerns about Medicaid and Medicare reimbursement rates, has compelled Wayne County to establish its own ambulance service beginning July 1. The county aims to address response ... more

A maximum-security inmate serving a 25-year sentence for first-degree manslaughter was assaulted twice in separate incidents within a week, likely due to gang-related violence. The first attack took place on April 25, as the inmate ... more

A recent report from Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit Leapfrog revealed mixed safety grades for New York hospitals, ranking the state's healthcare system among the worst in the nation. New York ranked 40th worst in the country, ... more

A man from Schuyler County has been indicted on multiple charges in connection with his arrest in March this year. Shawn Mitstifer allegedly entered a residence in the town of Veteran on March 9 and ... more

State police arrested a Horseheads man following a traffic stop on April 30. According to a news release, Edward Rutan, 57, was stopped on Westinghouse Road in the village around 8:12 p.m. He was charged ... more

State police arrested a 32-year-old from Elmira after an attempted traffic stop on I-86. However, it was complicated when the driver, identified as Gage Hatch, of Elmira, fled after failing to comply. Hatch was eventually ... more

State police arrested a Horseheads man following a traffic stop on Wygant Road. According to a news release, Thomas Vankeuren Jr., 31, was arrested for driving while ability impaired by drugs and operating without a ... more

State health officials could be forced to make ruling on freshwater fish How safe is it to eat fish caught in Seneca Lake? On its face that might seem like the simplest question one could ... more

State police say a Pennsylvania man faces felony charges after a suspicious vehicle investigation in the Southern Tier. Troopers were dispatched to the Dandy Mini Mart in Wellsburg around 6:20 p.m. on April 24 for ... more

State police arrested a Pine Valley resident on drug charges after an incident on Main Street. According to troopers, Tricia Storbeck, 41, was arrested for criminal possession of a controlled substance after a stop on ... more