Category: Finger Lakes

Cayuga Medical Center is set to enhance its emergency response capabilities with the addition of two new generators and a dedicated storage facility, funded by a $10,450,800 grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). This investment aims to fortify the hospital’s infrastructure against severe weather threats, particularly flooding, which has been identified as a…

Governor Kathy Hochul has announced the New York State Cybersecurity Grant Plan, a groundbreaking strategy to bolster cyber resilience across local governments. Leveraging nearly $6 million in federal funding from the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program, this initiative aims to equip public sector entities with advanced cybersecurity tools and resources. This plan marks a…

In Wayne County, a significant legal decision was reached as 43-year-old Jamison Emanuel was sentenced to 25 years in prison for the attempted murder of Laura Breen. The sentencing follows an incident in December 2022, where Emanuel engaged in a dangerous confrontation, firing shots at Breen from his vehicle. Miraculously, Breen escaped the attack unharmed.…

In a tragic update in Steuben County, New York State Police confirmed that John N. Marvin II was charged with the murder of his sister, Heather L. Moran, after assaulting her with a frying pan. The assault occurred on Tuesday, Feb. 20, inside a trailer home in the town of Erwin, leading to Moran’s death…

The National Women’s Hall of Fame is partnering with Oprah Winfrey’s OWN network to broadcast this year’s induction ceremony, marking a significant milestone for the event. Scheduled for 8 p.m. on March 24, the ceremony will celebrate the contributions of nine remarkable American women. This historic occasion will be hosted for the first time in…

The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of a Galen resident following an investigation into a stolen John Deere Gator from Nutrien AG Solutions last year. The larceny took place on October 15, 2023, according to police, who say Jaida Degnan, 26, of Galen was taken into custody for criminal possession of stolen property…

A tragic snowmobile crash in the town of Martinsburg, Lewis County, claimed the life of a 54-year-old man from Ontario County on Wednesday. Michael Spooner was riding a 2001 Polaris XC 800 cc snowmobile when he lost control on a curve on Rector Road and collided with a tree, leading to fatal injuries. The incident,…

Police arrested a Syracuse man in Penn Yan for criminal impersonation after investigating a complaint in the village. On Wednesday around 1:30 p.m. police arrested Kawonjamin Felton, 42, after he was found hiding in a closet within the residence. Police had been called there for a welfare check complaint. Officers found a corrections ID card…

Police in Penn Yan arrested a local man after he attacked a woman during a domestic incident. Casey LaForce, 38, was charged with unlawful imprisonment, endangering the welfare of a child, and harassment after an incident on February 15. According to police, LaForce struck the woman, then grabbed her by the arms and dragged her…