Five-vehicle Route 104 crash sends Williamson woman to hospital
A five-vehicle crash Tuesday morning on Route 104 in Williamson sent a 68-year-old local woman to the hospital for further evaluation, according to the Wayne County Sheriff's Office. Deputies said Linda J. Howell was driving ... more
Schumer seeks nearly $5 million for Seneca County veterans cemetery
U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer is seeking nearly $5 million in federal funding to expand burial capacity and improve safety, accessibility and infrastructure at the New York State Veterans Cemetery - Finger Lakes in Romulus. The ... more
Two Rochester residents seriously injured in Wayland crash
Two Rochester residents were seriously injured Sunday after a vehicle left Route 63 in Wayland, crossed the opposite lane and struck several trees and a home, according to New York State Police. Liz D. Maldonado, ... more
One hospitalized after two-vehicle crash on Turnpike Road in Aurelius
One person was taken to Upstate University Hospital after a two-vehicle crash Tuesday morning on Turnpike Road in the town of Aurelius. Firefighters were called to the crash at 7:34 a.m. between Blanchard and Laraway ... 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
AAA study finds drivers normalize speeding but support enforcement
Three in 10 drivers agreed that no one follows the speed limit in a new AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety study, while nearly half said keeping pace with traffic can feel safer than obeying the ... more
Two Rochester women seriously injured after car strikes trees, house in Wayland
Two Rochester women suffered serious injuries Sunday after their vehicle crossed into the opposite lane, left Route 63 and struck multiple trees and a home in the town of Wayland, according to New York State ... more
Student arrivals bring Ithaca traffic alerts
Cornell University and Ithaca College students are returning to campus this week, bringing traffic and parking changes around Ithaca. Ithaca College early arrivals begin Monday, while Cornell first-year and transfer students arrive Monday and Tuesday ... more
TCAT expands fall service
TCAT's fall schedule took effect Sunday with more frequent buses, added trips and expanded late-night service. The Fall 2026 schedule will remain in effect through December 19 ... more
Website lets drivers check whether Flock searched their plate
A nonprofit website allows drivers to check whether their license plate has appeared in Flock Safety database searches documented through public records, according to CNY Central. HaveIBeenFlocked.com uses audit logs obtained through public records requests ... more
Auburn anesthesiologist charged after alleged propofol crash
An anesthesiologist who has worked at Auburn Community Hospital was charged after allegedly crashing into a light pole while under the influence of propofol administered through an IV, according to The Citizen. Jordan B. Smith, ... more
Ontario County tick illnesses keep rising, per report
Tick-borne illnesses in Ontario County rose from 62 cases in 2017 to 337 in 2025. County health officials said cases are trending 40% higher this year to date than last year ... more
Rochester woman ticketed after crash sends vehicle rolling over in Jerusalem
A Rochester woman was ticketed after deputies said she failed to yield at a stop sign, causing a two-vehicle crash that sent another vehicle rolling over in the town of Jerusalem. The crash happened around ... more
Arizona man killed in Route 104 crash in Ontario
An 80-year-old Arizona man died Wednesday morning after two vehicles collided at State Route 104 and Furnace Road in the Town of Ontario, according to the Wayne County Sheriff's Office. Deputies said a preliminary investigation ... more
23-year-old woman killed in Route 104A crash in Wolcott
A 23-year-old woman was killed early Wednesday after her vehicle left Route 104A and struck a utility pole in the town of Wolcott, according to New York State Police. Troopers responded around 1:59 a.m. Aug ... more
Cornell study finds e-bus riders enthusiastic but drivers hard to convert
Electric buses can improve the experience of existing transit riders, but electrification alone is unlikely to persuade many drivers to leave their cars, according to a Cornell-led study. The research, published in June in the ... more
Troopers give update after driver killed in Palmyra logging truck crash
A 74-year-old man was killed Monday afternoon when the logging truck he was driving left Route 21 and overturned in the town of Palmyra, according to New York State Police. Troopers responded around 4:49 p.m ... more
Police identify two men killed in Kyser Lake boating incident
New York State Police have identified the two men who died Sunday during a boating incident on Kyser Lake in the town of Manheim, saying one suffered a medical emergency in the water and the ... more
Auburn removes parking kiosks, expands Pango payment options
Auburn is removing several parking kiosks and meters while expanding payment options through the Pango system, according to The Citizen. The city is installing 100 new signs explaining how motorists can pay by app, phone ... more
