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Canandaigua gets closer to new school mascot and nickname
The Canandaigua school district is nearing the end of the selection process for a new nickname for its athletic teams, with seven potential options reaching the semifinals. An ongoing online survey, aimed at further narrowing ... more
New York offers aid to Canada amid wildfires: Air Quality Alert extended through Thursday
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has offered to send aid to Canada in the fight against wildfires that have ravaged the country. Hochul said that New York is prepared to send firefighters, equipment, and other ... more
Deputies: Wayne County man committed ‘lewd act’ in view of neighbors and public
The Wayne County Sheriff's Office reports the arrest of an Ontario man following a disturbance on Tuesday. Andreas Vagianos, 47, was charged with public lewdness. It's alleged that he exposed himself and proceeded to commit ... more
Proposal would decrease mandated number of lockdown, active shooter drills from four to one in New York
A proposed bill aiming to decrease the annual number of mandated lockdown and active shooter drills in New York schools from four to one may not gain final approval from the Legislature. Should the bill ... more
Troopers: Woman provided 11-year-old with concentrated cannabis, then sexually abused them for two days
State police arrested a Steuben County resident following a sex abuse investigation last month. On May 19 troopers received a report of sexual abuse in the town of Erwin. New York State Police were assisted ... more
Supervisors debate, ultimately delay vote on asylum seeker resolution in Ontario County
Last week, the Ontario County Board of Supervisors postponed a vote on a resolution addressing the unplanned relocation of asylum seekers from New York City to Ontario County. Canandaigua Supervisor Jared Simpson proposed several amendments, ... more
Sodus gets new climate smart recognition for efforts to go green
New York Governor Kathy Hochul recently announced that a Wayne County village has received the esteemed Bronze Level Certification in the state's Climate Smart Communities Program. The award is in recognition of eight years of ... more
Canandaigua property owners may be forced to replace lead pipes
A new ordinance mandating inspection and replacement of lead water service lines before property sales was introduced by the City Council on June 1. The regulation, aimed at ensuring clean, lead-free drinking water, requires that ... more
Corning Museum of Glass gets $3.5 million grant
The Corning Museum of Glass (CMoG) has been granted $3.5 million by New York State towards the StudioNEXT expansion project, as announced by Governor Kathy Hochul's office on June 6. The funding is a part ... more
Disabled vehicle complaint leads to DWI arrest in Corning
State police arrested a Sayre woman for DWI following a disabled vehicle investigation in Corning. On June 2 troopers were dispatched to Caton Road in Corning to find Rosemaria Ephlin, 69, in an intoxicated condition ... more
Lyons woman arrested three times in 72 hours for trespassing, resisting in separate incidents
State police arrested a Lyons woman for trespassing following an investigation on Monday. Julia Wirth, 51, of Lyons, who was arrested over the weekend twice for trespassing- was once again arrested for trespassing on Monday ... more
Hornell man charged with DWI after speeding through Arkport
State police arrested a Hornell man for DWI after being stopped for speeding in the village of Arkport. According to troopers the arrest took place on Saturday, June 3 on State Route 36 in the ... more
Motorcyclist charged with DWI after being stopped for speeding in Steuben
State police say a motorcyclist was arrested for DWI after a traffic stop on State Route 36 in Hornellsville. Mario Puorro, 55, was found to be intoxicated during the stop, which was executed due to ... more
Montour Falls Fire Department hosting annual festival and parade this week
The Montour Falls Fire Department has announced its annual festival and parade set to run from June 8 through June 10 off State Route 224 on Clawson Boulevard. Open to the community, the festival will ... more
Travelers frustrated by new Thruway rest stops after busy holiday weekend
Over Memorial Day weekend, many travelers experienced the newly renovated rest areas on the New York State Thruway, part of a $450 million initiative to overhaul all 27 rest areas along the 570-mile superhighway. Many ... more
Man in custody after flashing BB gun at Auburn girls lacrosse team
The Auburn Enlarged City School District is telling families a man was taken into custody after flashing what appeared to be a handgun at student athletes. In an automated call heard throughout the district, a ... more
Dundee resident violates court order, faces charges in Yates County
State police arrested a Dundee man following an investigation in the village. According to a news release, Angel States, 32, violated a court order. The order protected a victim from being contacted by States. The ... more
Felony charges follow domestic incident in Prattsburgh
State police arrested a Prattsburgh resident following a call to authorities about a domestic incident. Troopers say Corey Roth, 30, was in an area where he should not have been, per an active court order ... more
Lyons man ticketed after crash at intersection Rt. 88, Ridge Rd. in Wayne County
State police arrested a Lyons man following a crash at the intersection of Ridge Road and State Route 88 in Wayne County. The accident, which happened in the town of Sodus, resulted in Marvin Whitfield, ... more
