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Cornell study finds separate neurons drive mouse social calls and squeaks
Cornell neuroscientists found that mice use nearly separate groups of brainstem neurons for social ultrasonic calls and the audible squeaks associated with distress or fighting. The study, published Aug. 17 in eNeuro, examined the nucleus ... more
Schumer seeks nearly $5 million for Seneca County veterans cemetery
U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer is seeking nearly $5 million in federal funding to expand burial capacity and improve safety, accessibility and infrastructure at the New York State Veterans Cemetery - Finger Lakes in Romulus. The ... more
Canandaigua approves $760,000 water plant design work as tax cap, fire staffing concerns surface
Canandaigua will move ahead with $760,000 in engineering and design work for major improvements at its water treatment plant, even as the city continues pursuing grant funding for a larger $15.5 million upgrade. City Council ... more
Geneva City Council to weigh e-bike rules, South Main Street changes and short-term rental taxes
Geneva City Council is set for back-to-back meetings Tuesday and Wednesday, with the first session carrying a wide-ranging agenda that includes new rules for e-bikes and other motorized devices, proposed changes to South Main Street, ... more
Keuka College opens rural outpatient clinic with $1.6 million federal award
Keuka College has opened a Rural Community Outpatient Clinic backed by $1.6 million in federal funding and expected to serve about 1,000 Yates County residents. The clinic will offer nursing care, occupational and physical therapy, ... more
Waterloo man arrested on bench warrant after missed court appearance
Seneca Falls police arrested a Waterloo man Aug. 13 on a bench warrant issued after he allegedly failed to appear in court. Damon N. Monroe was taken into custody at 6:45 p.m., processed at the ... more
Survey finds people underestimate cost of NYS child, senior care
New data found Americans underestimate care costs for kids and seniors in New York and nationwide. The Care Disconnect survey showed most Americans do not understand how much caring for an older loved one or ... more
Schumer urges USDA grape juice purchase after 126 farm contracts canceled
U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer is asking the Department of Agriculture to buy Concord grape juice for federal nutrition programs after processor Refresco canceled contracts with about 126 farms in New York and Pennsylvania. The affected ... more
Cornell study finds nanofiber film releases pain drugs in under two seconds
Cornell researchers found that a fast-dissolving nanofiber film released 90% of a three-drug pain medication formula in less than two seconds during laboratory testing. The film, designed as a possible alternative for children, older adults ... more
Walworth to host nuclear security drills tied to Ginna Clean Energy Center
Residents may notice a heavier law enforcement and security presence around the Walworth Town Hall complex next week as the town hosts the first of two emergency preparedness drills tied to the Ginna Clean Energy ... more
Horseheads man charged with grand larceny after $15,000 construction dispute
A Horseheads man was arrested in Waterloo last week after state police said he took a $15,000 cash payment for a construction project in Big Flats but completed only limited work and failed to return ... more
Bath man charged with stalking after repeatedly going to victim’s home
A Bath man was charged with stalking after police said he repeatedly went to another person’s home despite being told not to return, causing the person to become fearful. Randy Burdick, 47, was arrested at ... more
Bath man charged after two break-ins at convenience store
A Bath man faces felony charges after police said he was connected to two separate break-ins at the same village convenience store less than a week apart. Ezra S. Wensel, 25, was arrested early Sunday ... more
Gallup finds U.S. gambling participation down from 2016
Gallup researchers found that 45% of U.S. adults reported gambling during the past year, down from 64% in 2016 as participation fell across nearly every activity the organization measured. The estimate comes from more than ... more
Syracuse man charged with felony weapon possession after Auburn traffic stop
A Syracuse man was charged with felony weapon possession after Auburn police said officers found a switchblade knife during a traffic stop last week. Jaquan Pitts, 35, was a front-seat passenger in a vehicle stopped ... more
Two Rochester residents seriously injured in Wayland crash
Two Rochester residents were seriously injured Sunday after a vehicle left Route 63 in Wayland, crossed the opposite lane and struck several trees and a home, according to New York State Police. Liz D. Maldonado, ... more
Louisiana man charged with aggravated DWI in Yates County
A Louisiana man was charged with aggravated driving while intoxicated after a traffic stop on Route 54A in the town of Jerusalem, according to the Yates County Sheriff’s Office. Wayne C. Dean, 68, of Maurepas, ... more
Middlesex teen arrested on felony criminal mischief warrant
A Middlesex teenager was taken into custody last week after turning himself in on an active arrest warrant, according to the Yates County Sheriff’s Office. Juelz Owens, 18, surrendered at the sheriff’s office at about ... more
Cornell method reveals overlooked protein’s role in cancer growth
A Cornell-led research team has developed a method for mapping protein interactions inside cancer cells, uncovering a previously overlooked protein that helps stabilize a major factor in tumor growth. The study focused on c-Myc, a ... more
