One airlifted from chain-reaction, three-car crash in Yates County
The Yates County Sheriff's Office responded to a multi-vehicle accident on Route 14A in Milo on Saturday afternoon, leaving one person injured. At around 3:16 p.m., a car driven by Brenden C. Manahan, 19, of ... more
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No charges for Hornell police chief after DA’s investigation
The Steuben County District Attorney’s Office has cleared Hornell Police Chief Ted Murray of any criminal charges following an investigation into an incident reported by his department. Prosecutors in Steuben County said late last week ... more
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Zodiac license plates now available in New York
Astrology enthusiasts can now showcase their zodiac sign on their vehicle, thanks to new custom license plates offered by the New York Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). "Custom plates allow New Yorkers to express their ... more
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Lyons man arrested for shoplifting in Wayne County
The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office arrested Aaron Foulkrod, 36, of Lyons, on charges of petit larceny following an investigation into a theft in the Village of Sodus. Deputies reported that Foulkrod allegedly bypassed all checkout ... more
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NYSUT praises max classroom temperature bill after passage by lawmakers
NYSUT President Melinda Person praised the Legislature for passing a bill to set maximum temperatures in school buildings and indoor facilities. “Extreme heat is a real danger to our students and educators,” Person said. “We ... more
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Williamson woman faces charges from Lyons hit-and-run
Deputies say a Williamson woman was arrested after a length investigation into a hit-and-run that happened in late-September last year. Carissa Bellinger, 24, of Williamson, was arrested by the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office following an ... more
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Gillibrand pushes for funding to keep PFAS out of drinking water supplies
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand visited the Shoremont Water Treatment Plant on Friday to push for $20 million in federal funding to regulate PFAS chemical discharges. PFAS are found in many consumer products, industrial applications, and firefighting ... more
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Public hearings coming to Canandaigua Town Hall on June 24
Canandaigua town residents are invited to share their views at two upcoming public hearings on June 24. One hearing will focus on a proposed local law to amend the budget and increase the highway superintendent’s ... more
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Petition urges return of Wells College land to Cayuga Nation
As the New York State Attorney General's Office decides the future of Wells College's properties, an online petition is calling for the land to be returned to the Cayuga Nation. The petition, titled "Revitalize Wells ... more
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Sen. Helming to hold press conference Tuesday over state refrigerant standards that will challenge grocers
Senator Pam Helming and Deric West, owner of Honeoye Falls Marketplace and Mendon Meadows Marketplace, will hold a press conference on Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at Honeoye Falls Marketplace. They will urge the state to ... more
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Bath police seize $14,000 in counterfeit Nike merchandise from local business
The Bath Police Department seized 93 pairs of counterfeit Nike sneakers and other fake Nike products from a business at 29 Liberty St. The merchandise, valued at over $14,000, is considered a class E felony ... more
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Cortland man breaks into apartment, assaulting resident in Yates County
A Cortland man faces serious assault and burglary charges in Yates County after breaking into an apartment there. On June 6 deputies arrested Brandon F. Paquin, 31, of Cortland, for assault, criminal mischief, and burglary ... more
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Seneca Falls attempted murder case heads toward trial
The case against Jocolby Wallace, a Rochester man accused of a near-fatal stabbing, is advancing to trial. Wallace faces charges of attempted murder, assault, burglary, and criminal possession of a weapon from an incident in ... more
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Excellus wants to increase premiums by 20+ percent this year: Will state allow it?
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield has announced a proposed 19.5% increase in premium rates for certain health plans in 2025. Letters are being sent to affected customers explaining the changes. The rate adjustment request, filed with the ... more
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Parking garage in Ithaca to close for two weeks as maintenance work is completed
The municipal parking garage at 118 Dryden Road in Ithaca’s Collegetown will be closed for two weeks starting June 17 for essential repairs. City workers will repair concrete slabs and repaint the garage’s traffic deck, ... more
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Newark woman arrested for threatening juvenile
The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office arrested Nicole D. Bethea, 43, of Newark, following a domestic violence incident in the Village of Newark. Bethea is charged with Harassment in the Second Degree and Endangering the Welfare ... more
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Advocates criticize legislature’s failure to pass Medical Aid in Dying Act
For the 10th consecutive year, New York's Legislature has failed to pass the Medical Aid in Dying Act, leaving advocates and terminally ill New Yorkers frustrated and disappointed. Corinne Carey, senior campaign director for Compassion ... more
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AAA finds interest waning in EV’s as high costs, battery repairs, and range anxiety grow
Despite incentives, fewer consumers are interested in buying all-electric vehicles, according to a recent AAA survey. Conducted in April, the survey found that only 18% of U.S. residents are “likely” or “very likely” to buy ... more
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Barclay critical of state’s parole system, spotlighting release of people who killed cops
Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay has voiced strong criticism of New York's parole system, highlighting the release of 41 cop killers since 2017. He argues that the state parole board's decisions undermine public safety and ... more
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