Category: Service/non-profit

The Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office handled 1,865 calls for service in August, made 39 Penal Law or warrant arrests and responded to 45 motor vehicle crashes, according to Sheriff Brian Schenck’s monthly … more: Cayuga County deputies handled 1,865 calls in August, sheriff reports

The Yates County Sheriff’s Office has added a bloodhound named Hobie to its K9 team and appointed Deputy Kevin Crofoot as his handler. Hobie, the agency’s first bloodhound in many years, will … more: Yates County Sheriff’s Office adds bloodhound to K9 team

New York's Department of Veterans' Services will hold a free online discussion Oct. 14 about the experiences of Hispanic and Latino veterans, service members and military families. The program is open to … more: State veterans agency plans Hispanic Heritage Month discussion Oct. 14

The Throop Fire District is considering taking its ambulance service out of operation from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., a potential nightly reduction that the fire department says is tied to … more: Throop Fire District weighs overnight ambulance shutdown as EMS staffing concerns deepen

The Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office will open its doors to the public Sept. 16 for an afternoon focused on its road patrol operations, specialized units and law enforcement career opportunities. The open … more: Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office to hold road patrol open house Sept. 16

The Waterloo Fire Department has filled several leadership positions through a midterm election that will carry officers through the remainder of the current term, which runs until April. The department announced the results … more: Waterloo Fire Department fills several leadership posts in midterm elections

The Tour de Valor bicycle ride has confirmed a route from Albany County to Long Island for Oct. 23-24, with stops where community members can add names to banners the riders will … more: Tour de Valor confirms October route and stops

New York will make $75 million available to municipalities and nonprofit organizations to build, renovate or modernize community centers, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Monday. The second round of the NY BRICKS program … more: New York opens $75 million community center grant round

Hornell firefighters have new training equipment funded by a $20,000 Bethesda Foundation grant. The grant paid for adult and baby mannequins and simulation monitoring technology for local … more: Hornell Fire Department receives $20,000 grant for new training equipment

An 18-year-old from Ontario has founded a nonprofit that provides humanitarian aid to refugees and displaced people in Ghana, according to WROC. Joseph Schoene said the idea grew out of a 2025 … more: Ontario teen launches nonprofit to aid refugees in Ghana

New York will distribute more than $32 million in federal grants to 157 nonprofit organizations considered at elevated risk of terrorist or extremist attacks, state officials announced Tuesday. The awards include $3.6 million … more: New York nonprofits receive $32 million for security upgrades

Three new employees have joined the Ontario County Sheriff’s Office following an oath ceremony at the Ontario County Jail. The new hires are Correction Officer Johanna Ford, Jail Nurse Tanya Meath, LPN, and … more: Ontario County Sheriff’s Office welcomes three new jail employees

Twenty-seven area young people completed the Ontario County Sheriff's Office Junior Academy after a week of hands-on activities, teamwork and learning about law enforcement. The program was held at Finger Lakes Community College … more: 27 youth complete Ontario County Junior Sheriff’s Academy

United Way of Central New York is reducing allocations to several nonprofit organizations after its campaign revenue fell by an average of 11% annually over the past five years, according to WSTM. Affected … more: United Way cuts allocations as campaign revenue declines

The Wayne County Sheriff's Office has donated $14,710 to support a planned wellness center for first responders at the New York State Sheriffs' Institute summer camp on Keuka Lake. Sheriff Rob Milby … more: Wayne County Sheriff’s Office donates $14,710 for wellness center

The Rochester-based REMADE Institute has awarded $4,860,000 for 10 research projects aimed at moving recycling, remanufacturing and materials-recovery technologies closer to commercial use. The projects will test technologies involving critical minerals and rare … more: REMADE awards $4.86 million for recycling and manufacturing research

ReUse Systems founding Executive Director Naomi Smith will step down after leading the Geneva nonprofit through its launch and first year of operations, the organization announced Thursday. Smith, who began the role in … more: ReUse Systems founding director steps down after first year

Hornell will use a federal grant to help buy new body armor for city police officers. The award comes through the Fiscal Year 2025 Bulletproof Vest … more: Hornell police get body armor grant

Family Hope Center in downtown Geneva remains open despite the temporary closure of the sidewalk in front of its building, the nonprofit announced Monday. The faith-based organization at 551 Exchange St. is … more: Family Hope Center remains open during Exchange Street sidewalk closure