Category: Finger Lakes

The Ontario County Sheriff’s Office provided an update on a personal injury crash that happened around 8 a.m. on Wednesday at the intersection of State Route 332 and County Road 28. Deputies say they responded along with other first responders after receiving a report of a pedestrian that had been struck by a vehicle. Investigation…

Deputies say a Pittsford man was arrested after an investigation at the Burger King at Eastview Mall earlier this month. According to deputies, Eulice McCall, 50, of Pittsford is accused of stealing over $400 from the Burger King at Eastview Mall. He was charged with one count of petit larceny and released. The charge will…

The Ontario County Sheriff’s Office has provided an update on a crash that happened late-Wednesday at the intersection of County Road 41 and Strong Road. A little before 11 p.m. Allison Warney-Cassano, 42, of Bloomfield was traveling south on Strong Road, when a dumptruck operated by Jamie Philbee, 61, of Wolcott was traveling east on…

Canandaigua will enhance its water treatment system with a $1.75 million federal grant aimed at removing harmful byproducts of the disinfection process. Announced as part of the federal appropriations bill signed by President Joe Biden on March 9, the funding will enable the city to install crucial equipment to mitigate the levels of disinfection byproducts,…

A new bill passed by the New York State Senate seeks to reshape the landscape of junk food advertising, particularly those targeting children. Spearheaded by State Senator Rachel May and other Albany lawmakers, the legislation aims to hold companies accountable for false or misleading advertising, drawing parallels to the significant changes seen in cigarette advertising…

Reports from the Upstate New York Poison Center indicate a significant rise in children, especially those five years old or younger, accidentally consuming edible cannabis products. According to Vincent Calleo, the medical director, the center went from receiving around seven calls in 2019 to approximately 211 cases in 2023 concerning such incidents. The increase highlights…

A significant number of older Americans are seeing their Social Security benefits reduced because of defaulted student loan payments, a practice that Democratic lawmakers, led by Senator Elizabeth Warren, are seeking to end. In a letter to federal agencies, they highlighted the financial strain this places on seniors, who often depend solely on Social Security…

In the Hornell area village elections held on March 19, local residents cast their votes, resulting in victories for both Democrat Josh Greenthal and Republican Peter DiRaimondo in North Hornell. Greenthal, a former trustee, secured a return to the North Hornell Village Board for a two-year term with 55 votes, while incumbent DiRaimondo won re-election…

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has announced a virtual session for March 28, aiming to discuss the future management of Adirondack brook trout. This meeting is part of the DEC’s effort to develop a new 15-year plan for managing these fish, which are a vital part of the state’s ecosystem and…

The weekend is here and it’s time to decide what to watch. We give you our top 6 picks for the weekend across all popular streaming platforms like Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, HBO Max, Hulu, YouTube TV and more. Grab your popcorn and favorite blanket. It’s going to be a great weekend! “Bob Marley: One…