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Hamilton Stern Construction relocates to Pittsford, unveils new branding

Hamilton Stern Construction, a leading upstate New York construction company, recently announced its relocation to a new office in Pittsford. In conjunction with the move, Hamilton Stern Construction unveiled its new brand. Founded in 2010 ... more
NYS high schools rollout ‘three-strike rule’ for spectator conduct at fall sports

The state expects everyone in attendance at local high school sporting events to be on their best behavior. Enhanced spectator guidelines have been rolled out by the New York State Public High School Athletic Association ... more
Report: 44% increase in population 65+ expected across Finger Lakes by 2040

The SAGE II Commission, reconvened by Common Ground Health in 2022, has released a vital report addressing the escalating needs of the aging population in New York's Finger Lakes region. The report, which will influence ... more
Rochester man charged with attempted rape after trying to meet up with teen

The Canandaigua Police Department announced the arrest of Matthew S. Ranelli, a 31-year-old resident of Rochester, on September 12 following an investigation. The arrest stemmed from allegations that Ranelli, after engaging in an online conversation ... more
USPS vehicle collides with Prius in Honeoye Falls; no serious injuries reported

A United States Postal Service (USPS) delivery vehicle ran a stop sign and crashed into a Toyota Prius at the intersection of East Street and Quaker Meeting House Road on Sunday morning, according to the ... more
Doud Apartment Homes announces promotion on two bed, one bath units

Doud Apartment Homes, a collaboration between Vincent DiRaimo and Michael Nuccitelli, is excited to announce a promotion on its two-bedroom, one-bath units. Tenants who sign a 14-month lease will receive months thirteen and fourteen for ... more
Hochul unveils $55M plan to battle rising car thefts across New York: Will new enforcement efforts, stiffer penalties be enough to curb it?

In response to a surge in car thefts, particularly those involving specific Kia and Hyundai models, Governor Kathy Hochul has revealed a targeted five-point strategy, the Comprehensive Auto-Theft Reduction Strategy (CARS), to tackle the menace ... more
Rochester man sentenced to 15 years in prison for Auburn bar shooting

Antoine Clark, a 39-year-old from Rochester, received a 15-year prison sentence followed by five years of post-release supervision for his involvement in a 2022 gunfight outside the Lavish Lounge Bar & Restaurant. The altercation, which ... more
Topgolf could be coming to Rochester soon

International driving range chain, Topgolf, has submitted a letter of intent to the town of Brighton outlining plans to establish a facility at CityGate, located on Westfall Road. The proposed development, situated on an 18-acre ... more
Adam Sandler’s tour coming to Blue Cross Arena in November

Comedic heavyweight Adam Sandler is bringing laughter to Rochester's Blue Cross Arena on November 8 as part of his "I Miss You" stand-up comedy tour. The tour, which covers 25 cities across North America, follows ... more
Rochester man held in Wayne County after bench warrant discovered

John Ortega, a 25-year-old resident of Rochester, was taken into custody by the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office on an outstanding bench warrant. The warrant was issued when Ortega failed to appear in court on October ... more
Finger Lakes hit hard by HABs over Labor Day week; Owasco and Canandaigua took the brunt

The good news for Owasco and Canandaigua lakes is that cyanobacteria blooms were relatively rare events this summer — if you assume that summer ends on Labor Day. A sign on the shore of Owasco ... more
Rochester woman faces felony charges in Wayne County over string of domestic incidents

The Wayne County Sheriff's Office has taken Tamila S Jackson-Kemp, 30, of Rochester, into custody on several charges, including a probation violation, two counts of first-degree criminal contempt, aggravated family offense, aggravated contempt, and aggravated ... more
Rochester man held without bail after pursuit in Schuyler County

Authorities have given an update on the person involved in a pursuit that happened in Schuyler County on Wednesday. Jason B Boswell, 41, of Rochester was arrested early on September 6 for a myriad of ... more
Rochester man skips court in Seneca Falls, arrested after being taken into custody in Geneva

The Seneca Falls Police Department reported the arrest of Misaiah A. Hymes, 33, from Rochester following a bench warrant issued after he skipped a court hearing. Hymes was previously charged with Petit Larceny and did ... more
Wayne County man killed by alleged drunk driver in Rochester

Early Tuesday morning, Gene Kulp, 51, of Red Creek, was tragically killed in Rochester when he was hit by a minivan. According to the Rochester Police, Kulp had parked his tractor-trailer on Lexington Avenue and ... more
Rochester woman faces several charges including weapon possession after pursuit

On September 3 troopers from Rochester pursued a 2016 Kia Optima after its driver failed to signal a turn on Joseph Avenue and then declined to stop for the police. The chase ended when the ... more
Near-record September heat poses challenges for schools: Heat Advisory in effect again

As school resumes across the Finger Lakes, students and teachers are bracing for near-record heat, mirroring July-like conditions. A heat advisory has been announced for the Finger Lakes region, effective Tuesday, with potential extensions into ... more
HEAT ADVISORY: How long do the 90s hold on? Hazy, hot, and humid across the Finger Lakes

The National Weather Service in Binghamton has issued a heat advisory effective from noon to 7 p.m. today for the entire Finger Lakes region, encompassing parts of Central New York and the Southern Tier. With ... more
UDN, Inc. lands on 2023 Greater Rochester Chamber’s top-100 list

For the third year, UDN, INC., a general contractor based in Rochester, has secured its position on the Greater Rochester Chamber's Top 100 list, which recognizes the swiftest expanding privately-held businesses in the Rochester and ... more
Rochester man arrested for obstruction after Wayne County traffic stop

Deputies from the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office detained a Rochester resident, Daniel Kusi, 22, during a traffic stop in the Town of Huron. Kusi is facing a charge of Obstruction of Governmental Administration in the ... more