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Tennessee man arrested in Steuben County for brandishing stolen firearm

Tennessee man arrested in Steuben County for brandishing stolen firearm
Steuben County Sheriff's deputies responded to a 911 text alert on August 29, 2023, leading to the arrest of Sergio M. Allen, 48, of Tennessee, on I-86 in the Town of Hornellsville. Allen is accused ... more
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Police: Hornell man received cocaine through the mail

Police: Hornell man received cocaine through the mail
James L. Pitts Jr., a 28-year-old resident of Hornell, was taken into custody on Aug. 30 after police intercepted a package containing over one pound of cocaine meant for delivery to his home. The Hornell ... more
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Rattlesnake turns up at auto shop in Southern Tier: DEC says it’s rare, but species is native to New York

Rattlesnake turns up at auto shop in Southern Tier: DEC says it's rare, but species is native to New York
Rattlesnakes in New York? The DEC says a recent incident in Steuben County highlights the risk for a select species of venomous snake. An Environmental Conservation Officer responded to a report of a potential rattlesnake ... more
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After Thurston officials say they’ll vote on law to ban sewage sludge spreading, Casella issues legal warning

After Thurston officials say they’ll vote on law to ban sewage sludge spreading, Casella issues legal warning
A Steuben County town’s plan to hold a final vote Sept. 20 “at the latest” on a proposed local law banning field-spreading of municipal sewage sludge prompted warnings last night that the law would be ... more
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Hornell welcomes new business-class Hampton Inn

Hornell welcomes new business-class Hampton Inn
The city of Hornell has ushered in a new chapter in its economic development with the opening of the Hampton Inn by Hilton Hornell. The four-story, 80-room hotel, situated conveniently on state Route 36 adjacent ... more
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DEBRIEF: Cargill could sell Cayuga salt mine, Thurston moves toward banning sewage sludge, and more (podcast)

DEBRIEF: Cargill could sell Cayuga salt mine, Thurston moves toward banning sewage sludge, and more (podcast)
In this edition of The Debrief Podcast we're joined by Peter Mantius from The Water Front Online. The longtime environmental reporter has been busy publishing a number of high-profile pieces on the Finger Lakes over ... more
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Rollercoaster ride of temperatures this week, but early-September looks warm

Rollercoaster ride of temperatures this week, but early-September looks warm
The Finger Lakes region is set to experience fluctuating temperatures and varying chances of rain throughout the week. Monday's forecast hints at rain across the Finger Lakes, despite an initially dry commute in the morning ... more
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Casella urges state agriculture commissioner to help it derail Thurston’s plan to ban sewage sludge spreading

Casella urges state agriculture commissioner to help it derail Thurston’s plan to ban sewage sludge spreading
Casella Waste Systems Inc. is seeking to rally support from two state agencies in its bid to sidetrack the Town of Thurston’s proposed ban on the spreading of sewage sludge on local farm fields. The ... more
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Steuben man convicted of rape in Chemung County Court

Steuben man convicted of rape in Chemung County Court
Chevis G. Sargent, an Addison resident, was convicted of first-degree rape after a jury trial in Chemung County Court on Friday, Aug. 25, according to Chemung County District Attorney Weeden A. Wetmore. The charge emerged ... more
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Introducing the ‘Crafts & Drafts’ digital beverage pass for Yates and Steuben

Introducing the 'Crafts & Drafts' digital beverage pass for Yates and Steuben
Two counties in the Finger Lakes region are unveiling "Crafts & Drafts." It's a cutting-edge digital craft beverage pass that opens the door to a curated collection of the area's craft beverages, spanning beer, spirits, ... more
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Bath standoff ends in attempted murder charges for local man

Sheriff: Standoff at vacant building along 5&20 ends peacefully in Cayuga County
A tense hours-long standoff in Bath culminated in the arrest of a man now facing multiple charges, including two counts of attempted murder of a police officer. Larry J. Schoonover, 51, was apprehended by New ... more
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Steuben County warns of potential board of elections scams

Ithaca residents: Don’t get caught up in this Social Security scam
Local authorities are investigating a potential scam related to the Steuben County Board of Elections. The county's Sheriff's Office has received reports of an individual claiming to represent the Board of Elections visiting a resident ... more
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Corning caregiver stole $20K from elderly man for out-of-state vacation

Corning caregiver stole $20K from elderly man for out-of-state vacation
The Corning Police Department (PD) announced on August 23rd the arrest of a local woman in connection to the theft of $20,000 from an elderly man's bank account. Julie Sweeney, 48, of Corning, faces charges ... more
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Hornell residents might have discolored water today: Why?

Hornell prepares for summer activities as pandemic restrictions subside
Hornell's Mayor, John Buckley, alerted the community on the possibility of water discoloration for some residents on Thursday night. This stems from a major business in Hornell planning to evaluate its fire suppression system during ... more
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New York’s unemployment rate remains steady: Ranges between 2.5% and 3.2% in the Finger Lakes

New York's unemployment rate remains steady: Ranges between 2.5% and 3.2% in the Finger Lakes
The New York State Department of Labor released its preliminary local area unemployment rates for July 2023, revealing a steady state unemployment rate of 3.9%. These figures, calculated using U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics methodologies, ... more
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Bath man sentenced to 10 years in child porn case

Bath man sentenced to 10 years in child porn case
A 38-year-old man from Bath, Joshua Wormley, has been handed a 10-year prison sentence for child pornography by the federal court. The U.S. Attorney's Office emphasized that the severity of Wormley's sentence was influenced by ... more
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LATEST: Steuben crash remains under investigation; three now dead

Pregnant woman dies, baby survives after Steuben crash: 11 more injured
Tragic rollover accident on I-390 claims three lives, including pregnant woman A morning road trip to Niagara Falls ended in tragedy when a 2005 Ford E-350 van, carrying 13 passengers, rolled over on I-390 northbound ... more
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Hammondsport’s Dr. Konstantin Frank Winery clinches top-100 spot in Wine & Spirits Magazine

Hammondsport’s Dr. Konstantin Frank Winery clinches top-100 spot in Wine & Spirits Magazine
Dr. Konstantin Frank Winery has once again been lauded by Wine & Spirits Magazine, securing its third Top 100 Winery Award. Having previously achieved this accolade in 2016 and 2019, the Hammondsport establishment stood out ... more
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Corning will settle sex discrimination suit, paying $120,000

Corning will settle sex discrimination suit, paying 0,000
Corning Incorporated has agreed to pay $120,000 and implement additional measures to resolve a sex discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The federal agency accused Corning of overlooking female "process ... more
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