Massachusetts man arrested for DWI in Seneca Falls
A man from Massachusetts was arrested for driving while intoxicated on Friday after being stopped by Seneca Falls police. The incident occurred at 8:51 p.m. on Lake Road when the vehicle failed to stop at ... more
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Walworth woman arrested for DWI in Ontario
A traffic stop led to the arrest of a Walworth woman on Friday at 11:00 p.m. The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office reports that deputies stopped Laurie L. Ruston, 59, for driving on the wrong side ... more
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IPD investigates two shootings and related car crash
Ithaca Police responded to two shootings and a related car crash on June 28. The first shooting occurred around 1:35 p.m. in the 400 block of Adams Street. The second happened at 1:57 p.m. in ... more
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Former IPD chief settles discrimination lawsuit, agrees to return to work
Former Acting Police Chief John Joly is back at the Ithaca Police Department after settling his discrimination lawsuit against the city. The settlement includes a $175,000 payment to Joly and ends a 14-month leave he ... more
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Popeyes opens new restaurant in Canandaigua
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen has officially opened its new location at the Roseland Center on Route 364 in Canandaigua. The grand opening on Thursdaywas marked with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by the Ontario County Chamber of ... more
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Public hearing set for Ovid apartment renovation
A public hearing is scheduled to discuss the renovation progress of Verona Village Apartments in Ovid, which received a $4.8 million state grant for a $9.5 million overhaul. The Seneca County Board of Supervisors approved ... more
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The Williamson Chamber of Commerce celebrated the grand reopening of Rootstock Cider & Spirits on June 26, 2024, under new ownership. The event featured a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by over 30 community members. Chamber President ... more
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Hocul signs bill reforming teacher evaluation system in New York
Governor Kathy Hochul signed a new law, S9054/A9849, reforming the Annual Professional Performance Review (APPR) system. The change ends the previous test-focused evaluation model and returns control to local districts. NYSUT President Melinda Person celebrated ... more
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Oats & O's, a family-owned breakfast restaurant, is set to open in August at 230 West Union Street, next to Ling Ling Chinese Restaurant. The eatery will feature specialty donuts, breakfast burritos and sandwiches, coffee, ... more
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Auburn school board approves new superintendent and contract
The Auburn Enlarged City School District Board has approved an agreement with Dr. Misty Slavic as the new superintendent. Slavic's term begins on September 1, with an annual salary of $195,000. Current Superintendent Jeff Pirozzolo ... more
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Parents sue Seneca Falls CSD over daughter’s death
The parents of Taylor Brown, a young woman who died by suicide last year, have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the Seneca Falls School District and several staff members. The lawsuit, filed on June ... more
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New dog park opening in Victor
The long-awaited dog park at Harlan Fisher Park is finally opening. The Town of Victor will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday, June 29, at 10 a.m. to celebrate the new off-leash park. The event ... more
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Seneca Lake fishery update coming July 9th: What to expect?
The Seneca Lake Pure Waters Association is hosting a community update on the Seneca Lake Fishery on July 9, 2024, at 6 p.m. at the West Lake Road Fire Association. DEC Region 8 Fisheries Biologist ... more
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Rep. Tenney votes for three bills to boost national security
Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) voted for three appropriations bills for Fiscal Year 2025, aimed at strengthening national security and securing borders. The bills are H.R. 8752 for Homeland Security, H.R. 8771 for State and Foreign ... more
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Canandaigua woman arrested for making threats and false report to police
Police in Canandaigua arrested a local woman for making a terroristic threat and falsely reporting an incident after an investigation stemming from a situation earlier this week. Sherlla Denis, 40, was arrested on June 28 ... more
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Geneva woman arrested for DWI and driving with suspended license
On June 24, around 2 a.m., Geneva police stopped a car on E. North Street for not having a front license plate. Sgt. Nickolas Shannon suspected the driver, Bridgette Caroline Reyes, 23, of being intoxicated ... more
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Geneva police arrested Waterloo man for DWI
On June 27 at around 10 p.m., Geneva police stopped a car on Oak Street for not having a valid NYS inspection sticker. Officer Brett Hall suspected the driver, Edwin Giovanni Cabrera-Guzman, 44, of Waterloo, ... more
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Rollover crash in Bloomfield sends one to the hospital
On June 28, the Sheriff's Office responded to a rollover crash on County Road 40 in East Bloomfield. John J. Piasta, 70, of Honeoye, was driving a 2021 Chevrolet Colorado when he veered off the ... more
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Penfield couple arrested after fraud and identity theft investigation in Ontario County
The Ontario County Sheriff's Office reports the arrest of two people following a lengthy investigation into a stolen credit card and illegal purchases made at the Canandaigua Walmart. On June 27, Kelli C. Race, 41, ... more
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