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Florida woman arrested for DWI after crash in Cayuga County
State police report the arrest of a Florida resident for DWI after a crash in the town of Brutus. Cathy Johnson, 60, was charged with DWI, operating with a BAC over 0.08%, and other violations ... more
Phelps resident charged with DWI after stop in Lyons
State police arrested a Phelps resident following a traffic stop in Lyons. The stop was initiated when the vehicle in question was observed with inadequate headlines, police said. Levi Delong, 21, was charged with DWI ... more
Newark man resists arrest after approaching school bus in Lyons, walking down the middle of the road
Deputies arrested a Newark man following an investigation in the town of Lyons. It was described as a 'suspicious condition' report, which led deputies to arrest 31-year-old Leporia Logins III. According to reports, Logins was ... more
PGA TOUR, DP World Tour, and owners of LIV Golf join forces: Players will have opportunity to rejoin Tour
In a historic move to unite the world of golf, the PGA TOUR, DP World Tour, and the Public Investment Fund (PIF) have announced a groundbreaking agreement. This landmark deal aims to consolidate the commercial ... more
Student loan payments will soon resume thanks to debt ceiling deal
As part of the recent debt ceiling agreement passed by Congress, student loan repayments are set to resume. This provision is part of a broader deal that prevents the nation from defaulting by enabling the ... more
Missing 80-year-old found dead in Bath
State police say an 80-year-old man who was reported missing from Painted Post last month has been found dead. Joseph Mcgrath, 80, was found dead in the town of Bath last week. Additional information was ... more
State officials, Buffalo Bills host groundbreaking for new stadium
The Buffalo Bills marked the start of construction for their new stadium with a groundbreaking ceremony on Monday. The open-air stadium, which will keep the current Highmark Stadium name, will be situated across the street ... more
State could let marijuana be sold at farmers markets after mishandled license rollout
The state is apparently considering the sale of cannabis at farmers markets. This comes after the incredibly slow rollout of legal marijuana sales in New York. Farmers have hundreds, some even thousands of pounds of ... more
Park Police losing authority in state parks? Cuomo era change paves way for NYSP to take over
New York's state parks have begun shifting from regular Park Police patrols to State Police coverage, a change that will be noticed by many visitors this summer. The Times Union reports that the change was ... more
Comedian Matt Rife schedules additional dates at del Lago after selling out six shows this August
Matt Rife is coming to del Lago Resort & Casino … again! The rising comedian and actor, who's popularity has skyrocketed in recent months, recently announced a global tour through 2023 and 2024. The ProbleMATTic ... more
Downtown Ithaca Alliance announces new chief executive officer
The Downtown Ithaca Alliance (DIA) has announced the appointment of Nan Rohrer as the new Chief Executive Officer, succeeding former Executive Director Gary Ferguson. Baltimore-based Rohrer, known for her extensive background in business development, is ... more
Packaging and Recycling Infrastructure Act faces pushback from state business leaders
The Packaging and Recycling Infrastructure Act, a late amendment bill aimed at mitigating plastic pollution and enhancing recycling statewide, has drawn strong opposition from state business leaders. The proposed legislation seeks to establish an Extended ... more
South Seneca trap club takes top honors, clinching spot in NYS clay target spring league conference
In an impressive show of marksmanship, the Falcon Trap Club from South Seneca Junior/High School bagged first place in Conference 9 of the 2023 New York State Clay Target Spring League. In a league-wide competition ... more
Air Quality Alert extended as Canadian Wildfires in Quebec affect Upstate New York
The air quality alert for Upstate New York has been extended through 11:59 p.m. Tuesday due to the impact of raging wildfires in Quebec. The smoke from these fires is causing hazy skies and potential ... more
Family sues over COVID-19 vaccine saying it killed their son
The family of 24-year-old George Watts has filed a lawsuit against the U.S Department of Defense (DOD), accusing the agency of "willful misconduct" linked to their son's death after taking the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine. The ... more
Man arrested after trespassing at closed state prison
A 35-year-old was taken into custody after trespassing into a closed state prison. New York State Police have charged Justin E. Hoose, 35, with criminal trespass after he allegedly forced his way into the now-closed ... more
Hochul says changes to Clean Slate Act possible before end of session
Governor Kathy Hochul announced on Sunday her confidence in the passing of the Clean Slate Act, a proposal aimed at sealing many criminal records, before state lawmakers adjourn for the year. The act, seen as ... more
Yates Community Center chosen as beneficiary for Community Table Dinner
Last week the Community Table Committee announced that the Yates Community Center has been chosen as the beneficiary for the highly anticipated 2023 Community Table Dinner. This annual event brings together the community to support ... more
Tobacco use declines significantly in New York: Flavored vaping ban and tax hike credited
A recent report from the state Department of Health reveals a substantial decrease in tobacco usage among middle and high school students in New York, citing a ban on flavored vaping products and a declining ... more
