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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
FL1 FORECAST: Quiet Tuesday gives way to Wednesday showers before a drier late week
High pressure is bringing a calmer stretch back across the Finger Lakes and Central New York on Tuesday, but the break is expected to be brief before another front brings scattered showers and a few ... more
Victor bakery closing after 36 years
Sweet Times Bakery in Victor will close after 36 years in business. The bakery's last day is scheduled for August 28 after an announcement posted to its Facebook page ... more
Two arrested after alleged $297 theft at Victor Von Maur
Two Rochester residents were arrested Sunday after the Ontario County Sheriff's Office said they worked together to take $297 in merchandise from the Von Maur store at Eastview Mall without paying. Deputies arrested Sylevester Webb, ... more
Retired firefighter helps contain Farmington vehicle fire before flames spread through home
A retired firefighter used a garden hose to slow a vehicle fire outside a Farmington home Sunday evening, helping responding crews limit damage to the building's exterior, according to the Ontario County Sheriff's Office. Deputies ... more
Ontario County Chamber golf tournament raises nearly $17,000
Nearly 100 golfers helped raise almost $17,000 for Ontario County Chamber of Commerce programs during the organization's annual golf tournament fundraiser Aug. 11 at Ravenwood Golf Course in Victor. RBC Wealth Management and Wegmans sponsored ... more
Ontario County deputies charge two in $297 Victor shoplifting case
Ontario County sheriff's deputies arrested two Rochester residents Sunday following a shoplifting complaint at Von Maur in Victor, according to the Sheriff's Office. Sylevester Webb, 43, and Cecily A. Hayes, 59, are accused of working ... more
Geneva man faces felony weapon charge after traffic stop
Geneva police arrested a 23-year-old city resident Saturday after an officer reported finding a loaded handgun with a high-capacity magazine during a traffic stop on North Exchange Street. Nasir K. Carr was driving alone when ... more
Canandaigua police report DWI, assault and warrant cases in latest blotter
The Canandaigua Police Department reported 19 arrests and one criminal summons in cases ranging from impaired driving and alleged assaults to order-of-protection violations and outstanding warrants. The department's latest blotter covers incidents from July 21 ... more
Finger Lakes child advocacy center loses state crime-victim funding
The Child Advocacy Center of the Finger Lakes and five other centers received no funding in New York's 2026 Victim of Crime Act Victim Assistance Grant awards after years of receiving support through the program, ... more
Geneva man arrested on warrant after DWI arrest in Seneca County
A Geneva man was taken into custody Friday after police said a separate DWI arrest in Seneca County revealed an active warrant from the city of Geneva. Cerious L. Edmonds, 27, was arrested Aug. 14 ... more
Geneva man charged after domestic incident
A Geneva man faces two charges following a domestic incident Friday in which police said another person’s breathing was obstructed and that person was prevented from calling for emergency help. Julius K. Williams, 51, was ... more
Pure Waters files FERC complaint over low Seneca Lake levels
Seneca Lake Pure Waters Association has filed a formal federal complaint seeking faster action on a leaking gate at the Seneca Falls Development that the organization says is contributing to already-low water levels on Seneca ... more
Seneca Falls man charged with DWI after Geneva crash
A Seneca Falls man was charged with DWI following a crash in Geneva on Friday, with police saying he also interfered with their investigation and refused a breath test. Michael S. O’Malley, 32, was arrested ... more
Geneva man charged in two reported store thefts
A Geneva man faces two petit larceny charges after police connected him to reported thefts from two city businesses in late July. Denim D. Noble, 22, was arrested Aug. 15 after Geneva police said he ... more
Geneva man charged with drug possession after traffic stop
A Geneva man was charged with drug possession Sunday after police said officers found a controlled substance during a traffic stop. Brandon A. Golden was arrested Aug. 16 on East North Street and charged with ... more
Shortsville man charged with DWI after report of intoxicated driver
Ontario County sheriff's deputies charged a Shortsville man with driving while intoxicated Sunday night after responding to a report of a sick or intoxicated driver. Deputies said Andres Salazar, 30, was found operating a vehicle ... more
FL1 FORECAST: Spotty showers fade tonight before a drier Tuesday and midweek storms
Scattered showers, a few thunderstorms and areas of low cloud will keep the Finger Lakes and Central New York unsettled through Monday before a drier, calmer stretch settles in for Tuesday. Forecast discussions issued early ... more
