Driver found guilty in double fatal Wayne County accident

The driver in a double-fatal accident has been found guilty on an array of charges in Wayne County. The driver, Christopher M. Kirkey, 39, lost control of his vehicle, hitting a guard rail, bridge abutment, and subsequently overturning into Crusoe Creek. Kirkey was treated at Upstate Medical for injuries sustained in the crash, while the two passengers, Kayla M. Mettler, 27, and Michael K. Schute, ... FULL STORY
Starbucks blocked most transfer requests as company shut down remaining Ithaca stores

Starbucks has announced the closure of its last two stores in Ithaca earlier this week, following a strike by employees ... READ MORE
Roundabout gets tabled in Wayne County after debate

A proposed solution to safety concerns at the intersection of Gananda Parkway and West Walworth Road in Walworth has hit ... READ MORE
Major political divide in Albany over migrant policies as crisis looms

New York State's response to the rising influx of migrants is underscoring the country's political divide. On one hand, Democratic ... READ MORE
WATCH: Pal-Mac baseball wins sectional title on wild play

What happened in Saturday's Class B1 final between Palmyra-Macedon and Hornell will be talked about for years to come. With ... READ MORE
Historic focus in Wayne County

It's been a significant year for Wayne County. Among the major events the historical transformation of the county's original courthouse ... READ MORE
HS Sectional Scoreboard: Lacrosse, Baseball and Softball (5/27)

Here is a look at your daily high school sports scoreboard with updated sectional brackets presented by DiSanto Propane for ... READ MORE
Farm leaders across New York oppose pesticide ban

Several agricultural organizations and business leaders across New York are objecting to a legislative move aimed at prohibiting the use ... READ MORE
Supreme Court rolls back protections for wetlands in broad ruling that favors farmers, developers, and polluting industries

New York State’s top environmental regulator today condemned the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling Thursday that will remove millions of acres ... READ MORE
Thruway Authority is owed $276.3 million in tolls

New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli's recent audit revealed that the New York Thruway Authority needs to enhance its identification, ... READ MORE
Former Phelps businessman gets 10 years for sex abuse, assault, rape, and imprisonment charges

Thomas Mitchell, the former owner of a Phelps eatery, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison followed by 15 ... READ MORE
DEC, Finger Lakes Land Trust protects 86 acres along Skaneateles Lake

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and Finger Lakes Land Trust (FLLT) announced this week the permanent ... READ MORE
Matthew Talbott named Associated Chief Medical Officer for Finger Lakes Health

Matthew Talbott M.D., FACEP, MBA was named Associate Chief Medical Officer for Finger Lakes Health effective May 15, 2023. In ... READ MORE
Livingston County targets workforce development with new funding

In October of 2022, the Livingston County Board of Supervisors allocated $100K in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to ... READ MORE
Celebration of harvest season comes to Livingston County this fall

A celebration of harvest season featuring live music, craft whiskey and bourbon, and local culture, the inaugural Hoochenanny Whiskey Festival ... READ MORE
Finger Lakes Health honors Brian Gerard with DAISY award for extraordinary service

Finger Lakes Health honored Brian Gerard, RN, who works in the Intensive Care Unit at Geneva General Hospital, with “The ... READ MORE
Finger Lakes Health College of Nursing announces students with GPA’s above 3.5

Finger Lakes Health College of Nursing & Health Sciences announced the following students have achieved a grade point average of ... READ MORE