Bath police seize $14,000 in counterfeit Nike merchandise from local business
The Bath Police Department seized 93 pairs of counterfeit Nike sneakers and other fake Nike products from a business at 29 Liberty St. The merchandise, valued at over $14,000, is considered a class E felony ... more
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Cortland man breaks into apartment, assaulting resident in Yates County
A Cortland man faces serious assault and burglary charges in Yates County after breaking into an apartment there. On June 6 deputies arrested Brandon F. Paquin, 31, of Cortland, for assault, criminal mischief, and burglary ... more
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Seneca Falls attempted murder case heads toward trial
The case against Jocolby Wallace, a Rochester man accused of a near-fatal stabbing, is advancing to trial. Wallace faces charges of attempted murder, assault, burglary, and criminal possession of a weapon from an incident in ... more
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Excellus wants to increase premiums by 20+ percent this year: Will state allow it?
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield has announced a proposed 19.5% increase in premium rates for certain health plans in 2025. Letters are being sent to affected customers explaining the changes. The rate adjustment request, filed with the ... more
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Parking garage in Ithaca to close for two weeks as maintenance work is completed
The municipal parking garage at 118 Dryden Road in Ithaca’s Collegetown will be closed for two weeks starting June 17 for essential repairs. City workers will repair concrete slabs and repaint the garage’s traffic deck, ... more
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Newark woman arrested for threatening juvenile
The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office arrested Nicole D. Bethea, 43, of Newark, following a domestic violence incident in the Village of Newark. Bethea is charged with Harassment in the Second Degree and Endangering the Welfare ... more
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Advocates criticize legislature’s failure to pass Medical Aid in Dying Act
For the 10th consecutive year, New York's Legislature has failed to pass the Medical Aid in Dying Act, leaving advocates and terminally ill New Yorkers frustrated and disappointed. Corinne Carey, senior campaign director for Compassion ... more
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AAA finds interest waning in EV’s as high costs, battery repairs, and range anxiety grow
Despite incentives, fewer consumers are interested in buying all-electric vehicles, according to a recent AAA survey. Conducted in April, the survey found that only 18% of U.S. residents are “likely” or “very likely” to buy ... more
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Barclay critical of state’s parole system, spotlighting release of people who killed cops
Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay has voiced strong criticism of New York's parole system, highlighting the release of 41 cop killers since 2017. He argues that the state parole board's decisions undermine public safety and ... more
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State takes aim at addictive social media feeds requiring consent from parents
Governor Kathy Hochul announced the passage of two groundbreaking bills designed to safeguard children from addictive social media feeds and protect their personal data. The Stop Addictive Feeds Exploitation (SAFE) for Kids Act and the ... more
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Supervisors to address cyber security, IT budget, and mental health at June meeting
The Seneca County Board of Supervisors will meet on Tuesday, June 11, to consider several key resolutions aimed at enhancing county operations and services. The agenda includes measures to boost cyber security, amend the IT ... more
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Finger Lakes HABs season gets early start with bloom confirmed in Seneca Falls on Cayuga Lake
The Finger Lakes’ 2024 HABs season kicked off this week with a widespread bloom reported near the northwest tip of Cayuga Lake. The Finger Lakes’ first confirmed HABs of 2024 sprang up Monday on the ... more
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Geneva man threatens person with knife, then stabs car tire
Police announced charges against a Geneva man following a violent incident on June 2. Bernell Evans, 53, was arrested for second-degree menacing, fourth-degree criminal mischief, and third-degree criminal possession of a weapon after a crime-in-progress ... more
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Police: Geneva man choked woman, stole purse and phone during incident
Geneva police announced the arrest of a city resident following an investigation on Exchange Street Thursday. David Brinson, 61, was arrested for robbery, strangulation, criminal mischief, and grand larceny after an incident. According to police, ... more
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Seneca County jail inmate faces felony charges for violating court order
An inmate at the Seneca County Jail faces felony charges after an investigation involving a court order that was violated. On June 5 Seneca County Sheriff’s Investigators arrested Michael R. Mclean, 44, an inmate at ... more
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IG’s Office releases 2023 report on gaming oversight
New York State Inspector General Lucy Lang has released the 2023 Annual Report on Gaming Commission Oversight, highlighting efforts to maintain integrity, transparency, and accountability in the state's gaming industry. Lang praised her team for ... more
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Canandaigua woman arrested for grand larceny after Geneva housing fraud investigation
Authorities in Ontario County arrested a Canandaigua woman following a housing investigation. Sarah Pallifrone, 44, was arrested on June 6 for Grand Larceny in the third degree after an investigation revealed she committed housing fraud ... more
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Are 17 or 18 Inch Wheels Better in Snow? A Comprehensive Comparison
Introduction Wintertime may make driving difficult, particularly in areas that get a lot of snowfall. One of the most important choices drivers must make to guarantee both safety and best performance from their cars is ... more
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INSIDE THE FLX: Canandaigua approves strategic plan, housing projects get update, and fireworks return! (podcast)
Today on episode #499 of Inside the FLX we're joined by Canandaigua Mayor Bob Palumbo to discuss Thursday's meeting for the month of June. It was a busy session, running longer than the average, but ... more
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