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Canandaigua man charged with assault after South Bristol crash
A Canandaigua man has been charged months after a crash in South Bristol left a pedestrian seriously injured. Investigators with the Ontario County Sheriff’s Office arrested 58-year-old Terry S. Cole on April 20, accusing him ... more
Palmyra woman charged with DWI after vehicle found in ditch
A late-night crash in Hopewell led to a driving while intoxicated charge for a Wayne County woman. Deputies arrested 28-year-old Cynthia Marie Bode of Palmyra after responding to a report of a vehicle off the ... more
New York ranks mid-pack in gambling addiction as industry hits record highs
New York sits in the middle of the pack when it comes to gambling addiction, even as the industry continues to surge nationwide with record-breaking revenue. A new report from personal finance site WalletHub ranks ... more
Lyons man accused of hiding contraband during jail intake
A Lyons man is facing a felony charge after deputies say he attempted to conceal drugs during a jail intake process. Wayne County Sheriff’s deputies arrested 41-year-old Jason Caplinger following an investigation into an incident ... more
Canandaigua City Council fills vacancy, advances projects at Monday meeting
Canandaigua City Council moved quickly through a focused agenda Monday, approving a key appointment, greenlighting a youth fishing event, and advancing infrastructure and development projects tied to parks and housing growth. The April 20 meeting, ... more
Victor ZBA reviews Bass Pro proposal as village lands NY Forward grant
A pivotal night for development in Victor unfolded Monday, as town officials weighed a major redevelopment proposal at Eastview Mall just hours after the village secured a $4.5 million state grant aimed at accelerating downtown ... more
Schuyler, Newark hospitals flagged as ‘at risk’ amid looming Medicaid cuts
Two Finger Lakes hospitals — Newark-Wayne Community Hospital and Schuyler Hospital — have been identified as “at risk” of service reductions, layoffs, or potential closure under a new report analyzing the impact of proposed federal ... more
Sheriff warns of scam messages threatening court action over traffic violations
The Yates County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a scam circulating by text message and email that falsely claims recipients owe money tied to traffic violations and face immediate legal consequences. Authorities say the ... more
Corrections union calls for urgent reforms, cites ‘systemic emergency’ in New York prisons
New York’s largest corrections officers union is warning that conditions inside state prisons have reached a breaking point, urging Gov. Kathy Hochul to take immediate action to address rising violence, contraband, and staffing concerns. In ... more
More Americans getting news by chance rather than seeking it out, Pew finds
A growing number of Americans aren’t looking for the news — they’re stumbling across it. New research from the Pew Research Center shows that nearly half of U.S. adults now say they mostly get their ... more
Global satisfaction with environmental efforts rises, even as conditions worsen
Public confidence in efforts to protect the environment is climbing worldwide, even as many key indicators show the planet’s health continuing to decline. New data from Gallup shows that a median of 57% of adults ... more
Study finds ibuprofen may help ease ‘chemo brain,’ but exercise remains most effective
A new study led by researchers at the University of Rochester Medical Center suggests that a common over-the-counter medication may help cancer patients manage the cognitive side effects of treatment — though exercise continues to ... more
Buffalo man with prior felony arrested on federal gun charge
A Buffalo man with a prior felony conviction is facing a federal gun charge after police said a loaded firearm fell from his pant leg during a traffic stop on Route 33. Earl Stone, 34, ... more
Seneca Falls project earns state preservation award for housing, historic reuse
A former industrial building in Seneca Falls that once faced demolition is now being recognized statewide as a model for historic preservation and affordable housing. State officials announced that the Huntington Apartments project in Seneca ... more
State launches accessibility initiative for parks with $10.8M investment
New York is rolling out a new push to make its parks and природ spaces more accessible, backed by more than $10 million in funding aimed at breaking down barriers for people with disabilities. Gov ... more
Supreme court rejects Cuomo nursing home case
The U.S. Supreme Court just shut the door on a high-profile COVID lawsuit, according to the Times Union, refusing to hear claims that a 2020 nursing home policy caused deaths. The decision leaves intact a ... more
Weed is legal in NY, but impact of impairment still unclear
Five years after New York legalized cannabis, no one can reliably tell who’s actually high on the job or behind the wheel, according to the Times Union. Employers can’t punish off-duty use but must judge ... more
Victor lands $4.5M NY Forward grant to boost downtown growth
State officials are directing a multimillion-dollar investment into the Village of Victor, aiming to accelerate redevelopment in one of Ontario County’s fastest-growing communities. Victor will receive $4.5 million through New York’s NY Forward program, part ... more
Double-predicate felon pleads not guilty in Geneva murder investigation: Latest updates
A man described by authorities as a double-predicate felon pleaded not guilty Monday to a murder charge in Ontario County, as investigators continue to piece together what led to the death of a Farmington man ... more
