Geneva Woman Arrested for Grand Larceny and False Instrument Charges
Deputies arrested a Geneva woman following a larceny and false instrument investigation in Ontario County. Laporche J. Alexander, 35, of Geneva, was arrested on June 21 at Ontario County Jail on charges of grand larceny ... more
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Geneva Woman Arrested for Illegally Taking Vehicle
Seneca County Sheriff Tim Thompson reports the arrest of Jessica M. Newbrook, 34, of Geneva, for unauthorized use of a vehicle. On June 15, Newbrook allegedly borrowed a vehicle and refused to return it when ... more
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Palmyra Man Arrested for Aggravated DWI After Fayette Crash
Seneca County Sheriff Tim Thompson reports the arrest of Charles D. Hill, 34, of Palmyra, for aggravated DWI with a BAC over 0.18%. Hill was allegedly involved in a car accident in Fayette on June ... more
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Lodi Woman Arrested for Driving While Impaired by Drugs
Seneca County Sheriff Tim Thompson reports the arrest of Mya A. Sibley, 23, of Lodi, for driving while impaired by drugs. Deputies responded to a report of an erratic driver in Fayette on June 22 ... more
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Ontario Woman Arrested for DWI with Child in Car After Nearly Causing Head-on Crash
Authorities in Wayne County took a 30-year-old into custody after she nearly caused a head-on crash. Deputies arrested Katlynn M. Cleveland, 30, of Ontario, after a traffic stop on June 23. Cleveland was stopped around ... more
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Geneva Man Faces Felony Charges After Hit-and-Run Crash in Gorham
The Ontario County Sheriff's Office reports the arrest of a Geneva man following a hit-and-run accident at Lake to Lake and Kearny roads in the town of Gorham. Deputies arrested Matthew John McCarthy, 26, of ... more
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Seneca County Chairman Provides Update on Manager Investigation
Nearly two weeks after placing Manager Kyle Lovell on paid administrative leave over undisclosed allegations, Seneca County Chairman Mike Enslow has taken over the role temporarily. In an interview on Finger Lakes News Radio, Enslow ... more
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Income Gap Widens Across U.S., but New York Ranks Highest
The income gap between the highest and lowest earners in the U.S. remains a significant issue, with the top 10% earning over 12 times more than the lowest 10%, according to WalletHub. New York tops ... more
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STORM THREAT: Relief from Heat in Finger Lakes as Cold Front Brings Storms
After a week of tropical heat and humidity, the Finger Lakes region will get a brief break as a cold front moves in Sunday evening. Before the cold front arrives, a pre-frontal trough will pass ... more
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Police Pursuit Ends in Horseheads with Crash
A one-car chase ended early Sunday morning on Eacher Hollow Road in Horseheads, drawing a large police presence. The pursuit, involving the Horseheads Police Department and the Chemung County Sheriff's Office, concluded when a red ... more
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Car Crash in Farmington Injures One, Driver Ticketed
An 84-year-old woman was cited after a crash at the intersection of State Route 332 and Farmbrook Drive on Saturday at 2:13 p.m. Deputies from the Ontario County Sheriff’s Office responded when Carole Clarke of ... more
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Wegmans Recalls Ice Cream Cakes Due to Listeria Risk
Wegmans has recalled Abilyn’s Ice Cream Cakes due to potential Listeria contamination. The recall, issued on June 20, affects multiple flavors of the popular dessert. The recalled flavors include Vanilla & Chocolate, For the Love ... more
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Rochester Woman Arrested for Identity Theft and Fraud in Wayne County
Shanque K. Collins, 32, of Rochester, was arrested on June 18 after an investigation by a Williamson State Police investigator. Collins, a cleaner contracted through the Cleaning Authority Company, allegedly stole a Woodland Circle resident's ... more
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Lyons Structure Fire Displaces Several: Cause Under Investigation
Firefighters were called to an overnight blaze at the old Iroquois Hotel on Franklin Street in Lyons late-Friday. It's unclear how much damage was done to the property, but the Red Cross was requested to ... more
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Heat Wave Triggers Surge in ER Visits in New York
Hospitals across New York are seeing a sharp increase in heat-related emergency room visits due to a severe heat wave gripping the state. Emergency rooms in New York have reported a 500 to 600% spike ... more
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Sen. Mannion Denies Toxic Workplace Allegations Ahead of Primary
New York State Sen. John Mannion is calling recent allegations of creating a toxic work environment a smear campaign aimed at damaging his bid for a congressional seat. An open letter from "Concerned Mannion Staff" ... more
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Environmental Advocates Push for Bill to Hold Big Oil Responsible
Environmental advocates are urging the governor to sign a bill that would make major oil companies pay for infrastructure recovery due to global warming. Blair Horner, Executive Director of NYPIRG, explained the bill targets companies ... more
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Judge Rules Against NY Prisons for Violating Solitary Confinement Law
A judge has ruled that the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) violated the Humane Alternatives to Long-Term Solitary Confinement (HALT) Act. The class action lawsuit was supported by the New ... more
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Wayne County Treasurer Sues Dollar General Over Fatal Fall
Wayne County Treasurer Patrick Schmitt has filed a lawsuit against Dollar General on behalf of the estate of Donna Porter, who died in January 2022 after slipping on a sidewalk at the Rose store. Filed ... more
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