Sodus Man Arrested for Domestic Incident
The Wayne County Sheriff's Office arrested Kevin Woods, 60, of Sodus, following a domestic incident investigation. Woods faces charges of Harassment in the 2nd Degree and Criminal Contempt in the 1st Degree. He allegedly threatened ... more
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Williamson Man Arrested for Drug Possession
The Wayne County Sheriff's Office arrested Roger M. Cooney, 57, of Williamson, for criminal possession of a controlled substance. Cooney was originally arrested on January 3 for another offense, during which deputies found him with ... more
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Canandaigua Man Arrested for Harassment and Stalking
Police have arrested a Canandaigua man following an investigation into harassment and stalking. Tim V. Shafer, 57, of Canandaigua, was arrested on June 21 for aggravated harassment and fourth-degree stalking following a police investigation. Shafer, ... more
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Algal Bloom Advisory Issued for Conesus Lake
The Livingston County Department of Health has issued a Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) advisory for Conesus Lake. HABs have been spotted near Vitale Park and in shallow waters along the break wall. People and animals ... more
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Auburn Man Arrested for Stealing $17,000 from ATMs
An Auburn man was arrested for allegedly stealing around $17,000 from ATMs owned by Stanton Automatics Inc. Michael Gauthier, 43, was identified as a suspect after discrepancies were found in the accounting of three ATMs ... more
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Heat and Humidity Persist in Finger Lakes
The Finger Lakes heat wave has ended, but warm weather continues through the weekend with scattered showers and storms. Saturday's stalled front may bring more showers and thunderstorms, especially in the Central and Southern Finger ... more
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Plymouth Police Seek Help Finding Missing Man with Roots in Wayne County
Authorities are searching for a missing man in Massachusetts with roots in the Finger Lakes. Police are searching for Rodney Rivello, 69, from Manomet, who was last seen on June 18 near a hospital on ... more
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Boil Water Notice Issued for Seneca Falls After Water Main Break
A boil water notice was issued Friday for parts of Seneca Falls and is expected to last three to four days. The affected area includes Fall Street north and west to Rumsey Street. Residents should ... more
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Sodus Woman Gets 10 Years for Robberies
Layne D’Agata of Sodus was sentenced to 10 years in prison for her role in two robberies in Wayne County last year. Acting District Attorney Christine Callanan announced the sentence, which followed D’Agata's convictions for ... more
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Red Jacket to Reveal New School Mascot After July 2 Vote
The Red Jacket school district is set to unveil a new mascot after the Board of Education votes on July 2. A special committee has recommended a new name, which will be revealed through a ... more
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Court Allows Cayuga Nation to File Late Claim for Seized Money
The Appellate Division of the Fourth Judicial Department has overturned a 2023 decision, allowing the Cayuga Nation to file a late claim for $59,400 seized from a Nation business. The ruling permits the Nation to ... more
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Wells College Fails to Submit Records Agreements as Closure Nears
As Wells College approaches its closure on June 30, it has not complied with requests to finalize where institutional and student records will be stored, according to the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. The ... more
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Tompkins County Man Arrested for Spray-Painting Swastikas
A Tompkins County man was arrested after allegedly spray-painting swastikas on a home on Main Street in Freeville. State Troopers arrived at the scene and took 43-year-old Bryan Dickenson into custody. He was charged with ... more
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Crosman Corp. to Cut 10 Jobs at Ontario County Plant
Crosman Corp. will end production of a specific product at its Ontario County facility, resulting in the loss of 10 jobs. The air gun manufacturer announced the layoffs, set to begin in mid-September and conclude ... more
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Main Street Closure in Trumansburg for Gorges Half Marathon
Main Street will be closed from Hector Street to Lake Street from 7 to 8 a.m. on Sunday, June 23, for the Gorges Half Marathon. Several hundred runners will gather at Charles O. Dickerson High ... more
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Corning Man Arrested in Child p*rnography Case
Authorities say a Corning man was arrested after a months-long investigation into child p*rnography in the Southern Tier and Finger Lakes. Kevin C. Pilon, 59, of Corning, was arrested on June 14 after a lengthy ... more
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Public Hearing on New Boating Rules for Keuka Lake
A proposed new law in the Town of Jerusalem will change how people enjoy the sandbar in Branchport on Keuka Lake. A public hearing is set for July 17 at 7 p.m. The amended law, ... more
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Boosting Brand Recognition with Promotional Apparel in Dubai
In the bustling business hub of Dubai, standing out in a sea of competitors is crucial. One effective way to elevate your brand and ensure it gets noticed is through the strategic use of promotional ... more
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Destiny USA Increases Security to Combat Shoplifting
Destiny USA is stepping up security measures and prosecuting shoplifters more aggressively, officials announced at a June 20 press conference. Authorities reported a “significant reduction” in crime at the mall since last fall. A Property ... more
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