Category: Finger Lakes
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Sabres lose third straight, fall to Predators 4-2
The Buffalo Sabres suffered a third straight loss on Thursday night after falling 4-2 to the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena. Bowen Byram had a goal and an assist in his debut for the Sabres (29-30-5), while Owen Power also found the back of the net. Eric Comrie made 21 saves in his first start…
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LIVE AT 6:20 PM: Lyons takes on Randolph in Far West Regional Friday night (webcast)
FingerLakes1.com is live from Buffalo State for the NYSPHSAA Class C boys basketball Far West Regional. For the second year in a row, the Lyons Lions take on the Randolph Cardinals from Section VI. The Lions look to get revenge and punch their ticket to Glens Falls and the Class C Final Four next weekend.…
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Notary Law Exam Prep on March 14 at Alfred State led by Law Scholar Alfred Piombino
Alfred E. Piombino will teach an in-person seminar at Alfred State College for those interested in becoming a New York State Notary Public. The seminar on Thursday, March 14, 2024 and runs from 9:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at the Alfred main campus. This practical seminar provides legal lessons to help prepare participants to successfully…
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Naples man threatened to kill person with knife during Penn Yan incident
Police say a Naples man was taken into custody on a felony charge after threatening to kill a person with a knife in Penn Yan. According to a news release, Andrew Schenk, 44, of Naples was arrested after an investigation into a domestic incident on March 6 where he threatened a protected party with a…
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Tops, Price Chopper face lawsuit for mishandling employee retirement plans
Northeast Grocery, the parent company of Price Chopper/Market 32 and Tops supermarkets, is facing a lawsuit for allegedly mishandling the 401(k) retirement plans of its employees. Filed in U.S. District Court in Albany in mid-January, the legal action accuses the conglomerate of not properly managing mutual fund fees within these plans, leading to lower returns…
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State legislators aim to boost lithium-ion battery safety
Following numerous fires and fatalities linked to lithium-ion batteries in New York City, state legislators have taken action to enhance safety measures for these rechargeable power sources. Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie highlighted the Assembly’s approval of five key bills on Wednesday, aimed at safeguarding residents from battery-induced fires, which have been on the rise statewide.…
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Ontario inmate brought drugs into jail with intent to sell, deputies say
The Ontario County Sheriff’s Office has arrested an inmate at the county jail following an investigation into contraband there. According to a news release, Spencer Tapscott, 23, was charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance after he was found to have introduced drugs to the jail. Another person brought the controlled substance to the…
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INSIDE THE FLX: Mayor Valentino talks paddlecraft pilot, reassessments, and changeover in city clerk’s office (podcast)
On Wednesday Geneva City Council held its regularly scheduled meeting for the month of March. And as part of our continued series connecting residents to local, elected leaders – Mayor Steve Valentino joined us via Zoom to discuss the biggest actions last night – including a unique paddlecraft pilot, reassessments that are due out next…
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Bail Reform: Hochul addresses growing concerns about public safety issues in New York
Governor Kathy Hochul has addressed the public’s growing concerns regarding New York’s bail reform policies. Hochul emphasized the legislative changes made last year, which aimed to grant judges greater discretion in bail considerations, moving away from the mandate of using the “least restrictive means.” Highlighting her commitment to ensuring public safety, Hochul recalled how the…
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Seneca Falls woman smashed phone with hammer during dispute
Police arrested a 63-year-old woman after a domestic incident in Seneca Falls. According to a news release from the Seneca Falls Police Department, Juanita McLeod, 63, was arrested for criminal mischief. She’s accused of smashing a person’s phone after a verbal disagreement with them. She was released on an appearance ticket. Get the latest headlines…