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Wayne County man accused of assaulting child with metal rod
The Wayne County Sheriff's Office reports the arrest of a Williamson man following a domsetic incident at his residence. Deputies say Michael Akers, 41, was charged with assault, aggravated family offense, menacing, and three counts ... more
McMurray expected to make announcement on Friday, trails big after special election
After Tuesday's strong showing by Chris Jacobs, the Republican vying to win a special election in the 27th District, Nate McMurray is expected to make an announcement on Friday. McMurray is the Democrat, who challenged ... more
Rochester Regional Health, URMC begin allowing visitors at hospitals on Thursday
The region's two major hospital systems will be allowing visitors again beginning Thursday. There will be plenty of rules, but hospitals in the Rochester Regional Health and URMC systems will get the green light for ... more
‘PHASE 4’ ARRIVES: Here’s what that means, and what businesses are allowed to reopen
The Finger Lakes, Southern Tier, and Central New York are all on pace to enter 'Phase 4' on Friday. Governor Andrew Cuomo confirmed that on Wednesday. The Governor says that limits on church gatherings will ... more
New York imposes 14-day quarantine for anyone traveling from state with high rate of COVID-19 (video)
Governor Andrew Cuomo, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont announced a joint incoming travel advisory that all individuals traveling from states with significant community spread of COVID-19 quarantine for a 14-day ... more
Tribal casinos are open across NYS, but no clear open date set for non-tribal facilities
The Oneida Nation's three casinos in Central New York reopened earlier this month. The Seneca Nation's three casinos in Western New York also reopened. The Cayuga Nation has reopened it's gaming facility in Union Springs ... more
FLX WEEKLY: Ciders of the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail, High School Graduations and here comes Phase 4 (podcast)
Cayuga Lake Wine Trail executive director Katherine Chase is back in-studio for the last Wednesday of June and she is bringing locally produced ciders to sample. We'll also look ahead to the weekend which includes ... more
Police: Geneva woman violated protective order
The Geneva Police Department reports the arrest of a 52-year-old resident on a felony contempt charge after a domestic incident. Norma Rodriguez-Sanabria, 52, of Geneva is accused of violating an order of protection. Police say ... more
Police: Geneva resident charged with grand larceny
The Geneva Police Department reports the arrest of a 40-year-old woman following a theft investigation. Heather Draheim, 40, of Geneva was charged with fourth-degree grand larceny, a felony, after stealing property from another person. The ... more
Police: Geneva man charged with assault after domestic incident
Police say a Geneva man was arrested following an incident, which was investigated on June 22nd. Eugene Dailey, 47, was charged with second-degree assault. He's accused of striking another person in the head with a ... more
One arrested, no one hurt after shooting on Exchange St. in Geneva
Editor's Note: Richard Hankerson was acquitted on the felony charges he faced in this case, which was investigated by the Geneva Police Department. Read more about the outcome of his court case here. Police say ... more
Gallahan takes lead into absentee ballot counts in 131st primary
New York State Board of Elections is reporting that with 29 of 111 districts reporting Manchester Town Supervisor Jeff Gallahan holds a 200 vote lead in the primary to appear on the Republican line of ... more
HABs reported in Canandaigua, Honeoye lakes, per NYS Department of Health
Blooms of blue green algae have already been reported in parts of Canandaigua and Honeoye lakes. New York State Department of Health reported that this week, and advocates for local water quality say long, dry ... more
Driver involved in fatal crash with Rochester police officer in Canandaigua ticketed
The driver of the vehicle involved in a fatal crash with a bicycle earlier this month has been charged with a traffic violation. James Miller, 70, was charged with failing to use due care to ... more
Malls, gyms, casinos, and theaters not included in ‘Phase 4’ as guidance changes from original outline again
Malls, gyms, and movie theaters are not part of 'Phase 4'. That was the word that came down on Tuesday. Albany County Executive Dan McCoy confirmed that he, and other local leaders received guidance from ... more
Chris Jacobs holds significant leads in 27th primary, special elections
There was a special election on Tuesday in the 27th Congressional District, which includes part of Ontario County. The two primary contestants were Chris Jacobs, a Republican, and Nate McMurray, a Democrat. Those two, plus ... more
One dead, teen airlifted from scene of serious crash in Wayne County
The Wayne County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal one-car crash that happened on State Route 31 in the town of Galen on Sunday. Deputies say David Fischette Jr., 30, was a passenger in the ... more
DAILY DEBRIEF: U.S. Census Bureau’s Northeast Director Jeff Behler on 2020 (podcast)
Today on The Daily Debrief, part of our conversation with Jeff Behler, of the U.S. Census Bureau. He oversees operations in several states - including Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode ... more
