Ontario County
Geneva Public Safety Building evacuated, blocked off for hours after package with potential explosive received
Police say one person is in custody after the public safety building in Geneva received what appeared to be an explosive inside a box. According to a news release, around 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday the ... more
Lt. Colton on Geneva shootings: “I’m tired of a small portion of our community that have no regard for human life”
The Geneva Police Department is speaking out on a pair of shootings that happened this past weekend at the Courtyard Apartments. Investigators tell us they have responded to four shootings in about two months. "It’s ... more
Lenoard’s Express plays big role in constructing inclusive playground in Ontario County
"If you build it, they will come." These timeless words from the 1989 movie Field of Dreams could be a perfect refrain for the Dream Big campaign, which involved the construction of a playground for ... more
Geneva man arrested for third DWI this year after found asleep in running car, blocking roadway
Police arrested a Geneva man after a complaint for a vehicle blocking Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. Officers found Theodore Francis Jr., 51, of Geneva sleeping at the wheel of his running vehicle while it ... more
Police: Geneva man charged with felony DWI after erratic driver complaint
On Sunday, October 2nd police responded to an erratic driver complaint near State Route 14 and Route 31 in the town of Lyons. Brandon Giovannini, 38, of Geneva was arrested for felony DWI, operating with ... more
Cortland blanks Hobart, 3-0
The Hobart College soccer team was defeated by SUNY Cortland 3-0 in a non-conference contest on Cozzens Field Tuesday afternoon. With the loss, the Statesmen are now 4-3-3 overall this season.Guillermo Castañeda Chang played all 90 ... more
Geneva parents frustrated over bus policy: Why do some kids have to walk 30 minutes to school?
Parents in the Geneva City School District are wondering why their kids are eligible for the bus this year. Those who live in the Washington/Jefferson streets neighborhood on the city's west side were picked up ... more
Milestone celebration for Kowalski Legal in Geneva on October 13th
The Geneva Area Chamber of Commerce will be co-hosting a Member Milestone Celebration to honor the official Grand Opening and Relocation Ceremony of Kowalski Legal PLLC, on Thursday, October 13th. The event will take place ... more
Geneva General to host blood drive next week
Geneva General Hospital, 196 North Street, Geneva, will host an American Red Cross blood drive on Monday, October 10th. The drive will run from 10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in Conference Room A/B located on ... more
FLH to host stroke recovery support group
On Tuesday, October 11th from 3-4 p.m. Finger Lakes Health will offer a Stroke Support Group. The topic for October is “Physical Therapy and Stroke Recovery”. The Support Group will be held at the Garnsey ... more
Public health officials say residents eligible for COVID booster shots should get them ASAP
Public health officials are encouraging eligible residents in the Finger Lakes region to get vaccinated with the updated booster shot against COVID-19. The CDC recently approved reformulated booster shots to further protect against the disease ... more
New HABs reported on east side of Canandaigua Lake: What should you look for?
Fall is officially here, and you never know what the weather will bring day-to-day. We’ve certainly had some cooler, rainy days mixed with stretches of calm, sunny weather. With this seasonal weather variability we can ... more
#5 William Smith soars past Lions, 6-0
Katrine Berg and Emma Faso each scored two goals as the fifth-ranked William Smith College soccer team defeated Penn State Behrend, 6-0, in a non-conference contest on Cozzens Field on Sunday afternoon. With the win, the Herons are ... more
State police: Conesus man had more than 700 images, videos depicting sexual assault against children on electronic devices
State police arrested a 56-year-old Conesus man following an investigation involving the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, as well as the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force in Albany. Raymond DiPasquale, 56, of ... more
Hobart falls to Ithaca, 31-7
The nationally-ranked Ithaca College football team took advantage of a pair of Hobart College turnovers in the second quarter to turn a 7-0 lead into a 21-0 advantage in the span of just 15 seconds ... more
Geneva PD contends with understaffing, overtime costs, and retirements: City councilor asks, “Why are we not adding staff?”
How should Geneva spend public safety dollars? That question was central in Geneva City Council's debate about the future of the city's police department. Chief Mike Passalacqua says they're suffering from being short-staffed. It's not ... more
Victor schools are running out of space: Will voters approve purchase of former YMCA? Answer comes October 8th
The Victor Central School District is considering an acquisition. The former YMCA building is located near the school district's campus and would go a long way to dealing with the need for added instructional space, ... more
Canandaigua Town Board stuck on second attempt to increase public access to Canandaigua Lake: Why have both plans failed?
Greater access to Canandaigua Lake for residents of Canandaigua? It doesn't look like any plans will move forward. The Town Board is deadlocked, according to the Canandaigua Messenger. A resolution to purchase land at 3950 ... more
Former executive director of Smith Opera House passes away
The former executive director of the Smith Opera House has passed away. Richard Erwin, 80, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, September 25th, according to family members. Calling hours are taking place Friday from ... more
