Category: Finger Lakes

Police say a motorcyclist was seriously injured in a late-evening crash on Mill Street in the city of Canandaigua. According to a news release, Steven Scherer, 52, of Canandaigua was operating a motorcycle headed north on Mill Street from Beeman Street. His vehicle left the road and collided with a parked vehicle, resulting in him…

Police say a Geneva man is in custody on felony charges after an abduction on Hamilton Street last night. Dakota McKoy, 35, has been charged with kidnapping and criminal contempt, both as felonies, after a violent incident during the overnight hours. McKoy is accused of entering a home on Hamilton Street illegally, then using force…

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently issued a bulletin to address misconceptions about what constitutes a medical expense, especially in the realm of general health and wellness. The IRS emphasized that expenditures for overall wellness, including certain foods and fitness equipment, do not qualify as deductible medical expenses, despite misleading claims from some aggressive marketing…

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has set its sights on high-income Americans who have neglected a fundamental responsibility: filing their tax returns. With an initiative aimed at those earning over $400,000 annually, the IRS announced it will be sending notices to about 125,000 individuals who have failed to file in at least one year since…

In a move that promises to bolster the finances of qualified American families, IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel has assured swift implementation and disbursement of child tax credit refunds, potentially delivering an extra few hundred dollars to taxpayers this season. This commitment was voiced during a recent congressional hearing, signaling a rapid response to legislative changes.…

A recent audit by the California State Auditor has spotlighted several problems with the Middle Class Tax Refund (MCTR) program, a stimulus initiative designed to alleviate the financial strain of inflation and rising gas prices on Californians. Despite disbursing over $9.2 billion through tax refunds, the program faced significant challenges, including customer service failures and…

The Ontario County Sheriff’s Office provided an update on a personal injury crash that happened at the intersection of Emerson and Sand Hill roads around 3 p.m. on Friday. Deputies say an SUV operated by 84-year-old Louis Buccini, of Canandaigua was traveling west on Emerson Road when a vehicle operated by Mark McWilliams, 69, of…

The Seneca Falls Backpack Program has received a significant boost thanks to a donation from Seneca Meadows. The funds will go toward providing daily nutritious snacks and replenishing the food pantry, offering substantial support to families in the area. The program has evolved to serve the community better, moving from delivering food weekly to individual…

A social media threat led to a lockdown and the arrest of a 13-year-old student at Arkport Central School on Thursday. Superintendent Jesse Harper reported that after being alerted to a potential threat, the school swiftly initiated a lockdown, contacting law enforcement for support. New York State Police, along with local law enforcement agencies, responded…