Lyons woman charged in larceny case
Wayne County deputies arrested a woman this week following an investigation into a reported theft in Lyons. Kathleen D. Shoemaker-Kelley, 44, of North Canal Street, was charged with petit larceny in connection with an incident ... more
Victor man charged with DWI after traffic stop
Ontario County deputies arrested a driver on Friday following a traffic stop in the Town of Victor. Jeffrey P. Frelier, 30, of Ionia, was taken into custody after a roadside investigation on State Route 96, ... more
CONNECTIONS: NYSEG president talks billing (podcast)
Leaders from Rochester Gas and Electric and NYSEG joined WXXI’s “Connections with Evan Dawson” to discuss recent billing concerns and rising energy costs affecting customers across the region. CEO Trish Nilsen and regional manager Chris ... more
Canandaigua traffic study underway on local roads
State transportation officials are conducting traffic counts across the Town of Canandaigua this week. The New York State Department of Transportation is collecting data through April 4 at multiple locations throughout the town. Officials said ... more
State, Micron announce $43M for CNY projects
New York officials and Micron Technology announced more than $43 million in community investments tied to a major semiconductor project in Central New York. The funding includes nearly $35 million from Micron and $8.5 million ... more
New York marks five years of legal cannabis
New York officials marked the five-year anniversary of cannabis legalization as the state’s market continues to expand. State leaders reported $3.3 billion in total sales and more than 600 licensed dispensaries operating statewide. Officials said ... more
State leaders propose vaccine access legislation
New York officials announced new legislation aimed at protecting access to vaccines statewide. Gov. Kathy Hochul and legislative leaders introduced two bills that would expand state authority over vaccine recommendations and coverage. One proposal would ... more
Parcel worker charged in $120K theft case
Authorities arrested a California parcel service employee accused of stealing checks totaling about $120,000, including one tied to a New York college savings account. Deangelo Anderson Rodriguez, 25, of Chula Vista, was charged with grand ... more
NY reaches agreement with jail health provider
New York’s attorney general reached an agreement with a private medical provider following an investigation into care at the Onondaga County Justice Center. The agreement resolves findings that NaphCare LLC and an affiliated provider violated ... more
Trump orders pay for TSA workers during shutdown
President Donald J. Trump issued a memorandum March 27 directing action to compensate Transportation Security Administration employees during the ongoing Department of Homeland Security shutdown. The directive orders federal officials to use available funds to ... more
White House launches new official mobile app
The White House announced March 27 the launch of a new official mobile app designed to deliver updates from the administration directly to the public. The app provides real-time access to news, livestreams and policy ... more
Gallup study highlights leadership accountability gap
A recent Gallup study found that fewer than half of leaders rate themselves as highly effective at creating accountability in the workplace. The research identified accountability as the lowest-rated leadership competency among both leaders and ... more
Man charged after domestic incident in Geneva
A Geneva man was arrested March 27 following a reported domestic incident on Lewis Street. Nicholas E. Smith, 22, was charged with criminal contempt in the first degree, endangering the welfare of a child, and ... more
Man arrested on felony warrants tied to Geneva incidents
A Syracuse man was arrested March 21 on multiple felony charges after officers identified active warrants tied to domestic incidents in Geneva. Dominique D. Huddleston, 35, was taken into custody on bench and arrest warrants, ... more
Woman charged with drug possession after Canandaigua investigation
A Canandaigua woman faces a felony drug charge following a months-long investigation into reported narcotics activity. Caitlyn S. Fenner, 37, was arrested March 26 and charged with one count of criminal possession of a controlled ... more
Fire damages home in Ontario
A structure fire damaged a single-family home early Friday morning at 2561 Putnam Road in the Town of Ontario. All occupants made it out of the home without injury, according to the Wayne County Sheriff’s ... more
Seneca LDC to review contracts, plan May meeting
The Seneca County Local Development Corporation will meet April 2 to review contracts and plan upcoming work. Board members will gather at 5 p.m. at the Lyons National Bank Community Room in Waterloo. The agenda ... more
Driver arrested after alleged DWI incident in Springport
Authorities arrested a man following a traffic stop attempt in Springport. Simon J. Fricano, 43, of Springport, was taken into custody March 20 after deputies observed erratic driving behavior. Deputies attempted a traffic stop around ... more
Woman charged with welfare fraud in Auburn
Authorities arrested a woman on a welfare fraud warrant in Auburn. Nicole L. Boulanger, 32, of Waterloo, was taken into custody March 24 on multiple charges tied to alleged benefit misuse. Investigators charged Boulanger with ... more
