Category: Finger Lakes

The Batavia Police Department is now leading the investigation into the line-of-duty death of Genesee County Sheriff’s Sergeant Thomas A. Sanfratello, who passed away following an altercation at Batavia Downs on March 10. Sergeant Sanfratello, a 32-year veteran, was working a special detail at the casino when the incident occurred. The conflict began inside the…

For the second consecutive season and the sixth time in school history, the Skaneateles hockey team has captured a state title.  The Lakers defeated Queensbury, 5-1, in the New York State Division II Championship on Sunday afternoon at the LECOM Harborcenter in Buffalo.  Andrew Gaglione scored twice, while Noah Testa, Cole Palmer, and Braedan Taggart…

Deciding to quit smoking marks the beginning of a transformative journey towards a healthier, smoke-free life. This significant step not only improves your own well-being but also positively impacts those around you. This blog post is designed to guide and support you through the process of quitting, highlighting effective strategies, tools, and the undeniable benefits…

The Seneca Falls Police Department reports the arrest of a 42-year-old following an investigation into a one-car crash on State Route 89. According to a news release, Shaun Johnson, 42, of Seneca Falls struck a guard rail causing significant damage to his vehicle. During the accident investigation it was determined that Johnson was operating his…

Deputies arrested a Palmyra woman following an investigation into a domestic incident over the weekend. On Sunday, deputies took kali Gronau, 28, into custody for third-degree assault. She’s accused of striking another person in the face resulting in injuries. The injuries were sustained during what deputies described as a domestic incident. She was taken to…

Governor Kathy Hochul announced new measures requiring health insurers to assist healthcare providers, ensuring that New Yorkers continue receiving health care services without interruption. This decision comes in the wake of a cyberattack on Change Healthcare, a component of UnitedHealth Group, which disrupted claims and payment systems on February 21, 2024. The aim is to…

State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Heather Briccetti Mulligan, President and CEO of the Business Council of New York State, have voiced concerns over New York’s dwindling population and its implications on the state’s economy and tax base. An op-ed published by the New York Daily News on March 8, 2024, highlighted that the state…

A New York State Trooper, identified as 30-year-old John M. Grassia III, was among three individuals killed in a helicopter crash over the U.S.-Mexico border in Texas. The tragic accident, which also claimed the lives of two National Guard soldiers and a Border Patrol agent, occurred on Friday. Another soldier sustained injuries in the crash,…

Representative Claudia Tenney advocated for the ‘Laken Riley Act’ in Rochester on Saturday, a bill requiring local law enforcement to inform ICE upon the arrest or conviction of non-citizens. The Act, named after a Georgia student tragically killed by an illegally present Venezuelan man, has passed the House with significant support, including votes from 37…

The Ontario County Sheriff’s Office has received a significant boost with the donation of a 15-foot Brig Rigid inflatable vessel, enhancing its marine patrol capabilities. Seasonal residents Stephen Smeulders and Posy Seifert, who have a home on Canandaigua Lake, generously donated the vessel, which Sheriff David Cirencione announced will be instrumental for water-rescue incidents and…