Category: Finger Lakes

Thomas Telesco, a 42-year-old former employee of the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD), was sentenced to five years’ probation after illicitly spending over $4,500 of state funds. The sentencing took place on Tuesday by Honorable Michael L. Dwyer in Oneida County Court, where Telesco was also ordered to repay the full amount. He…

The City of Ithaca is contemplating a significant shift in employment law, moving towards requiring a “just cause” for firing employees, a move that could position Ithaca as the first city in New York State to apply such legislation across all workers. This initiative, spearheaded by progressive activists and council members including Alderpersons Kayla Matos…

Senior Maddie Montgomery led the second-ranked William Smith lacrosse team to a 12-6 conference win over Union this afternoon on Stiles Field at the Thomas B. Poole ’61 and Family Sports Dome. The Herons move to 6-0 on the season and 1-0 in the Liberty League, while the Garnet Chargers fall to 3-2 overall and 1-1 in…

The Buffalo Bills added depth to their offensive line on Friday, signing Will Clapp to a one-year contract.  Clapp, 28, was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the seventh round of the 2018 draft. He played four seasons with the Saints before spending two years with the Los Angeles Chargers. The 6-foot-5, 311-pound Clapp…

Joel Cook, a 49-year-old man from Tompkins County, has been sentenced to over 12 years in prison after admitting to sending sexually explicit text messages to a 14-year-old child in March 2023. Cook attempted to persuade the minor to engage in sexual activities with him. The minor did not engage with Cook’s messages, and her…

At Cornell University, a protest demanding divestment from Israeli organizations and companies culminated in the arrest of 24 individuals. The demonstration, organized by the Cornell Coalition for Mutual Liberation, targeted the university’s Board of Trustees meeting at Day Hall. Despite the peaceful nature of the protest, as confirmed by university relations VP Joel Malina, campus…

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In the early hours on Thursday Seneca County Sheriff’s Deputies, alongside Varick Fire Department and South Seneca Ambulance, responded to a single-vehicle accident on State Route 96A in the town of Romulus. The driver, identified as Cory J. Steen, 33, from Ovid encountered snowy conditions that led to the loss of control of his vehicle,…

Police arrested a 48-year-old Clyde resident following an investigation at Walmart in Newark. Police say Heather Boone was arrested after a dispute at Walmart. She’s accused of pointing what was believed to be a taser at the victim, causing them fear for their safety. Boone was charged with menacing and will answer the charges at…

The Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of an Aurora man after he violated an order of protection, showing up at a person’s place of work. Christopher Driscoll was arrested after violating a full stay away order of protection, which was in place for a family member. He’s accused of going to the protected…