Category: Finger Lakes

The Village of Waterloo has taken a significant step towards modernizing its public safety infrastructure by commissioning MRB Group of Rochester to design a new campus for its police and fire departments. The decision, driven by the inadequate size of the current fire department building for new fire trucks and the outdated police department facilities,…

In Cayuga County Court, former Throop town supervisor William Tarby, 59, was sentenced Thursday for stealing nearly $11,000 from the town. Following his admission of guilt to charges of fourth-degree grand larceny and official misconduct, Tarby has been mandated to make full restitution and is barred from seeking any future public office. The investigation, initiated…

Timothy Blackman, a 53-year-old former Auburn businessman, has been sentenced to 24 months in prison for filing a false federal income tax return, officials announced today. The sentencing took place in the federal court of Utica, marking a significant conclusion to a case spotlighting tax fraud. Blackman, now residing in Daniel Island, South Carolina, had…

Prosecutors say a Campbell man has been found guilty of incest after a bench trial in Schuyler County. Nathan Cooper, 56, of Campbell was convicted on Thursday of third-degree incest. He was is set to be sentenced in May. Authorities say he could face upwards of four years in prison for the charge. Get the…

Police in Waterloo arrested a 39-year-old Clyde resident following an incident involving an altered check. According to a news release, William Brownlee, 39, was charged with criminal possession of a forged instrument following an investigation where it was determined he altered a check that was given to him. The value of the check was modified…

Police in Waterloo arrested a pair of juveniles after a graffiti investigation earlier this month. According to a release, the two juveniles, who were not identified due to age, were charged with making graffiti and criminal tampering. One of them was also charged with petit larceny. The original incident occurred in mid-January, when the juveniles…

Almost three million New York households are dealing with housing costs that consume more than 30% of their household income, with 1 in 5 households experiencing a severe cost burden of more than 50% of their income going to pay for housing, according to a report by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. This is the third report…

The Buffalo Sabres capped off a four-game homestand with a 4-0 loss to the Florida Panthers on Thursday night. Buffalo (23-26-4) outshot Florida 45-31 but went 0-for-2 on the power play and couldn’t get one past Florida’s backup goaltender Anthony Stolarz. Rasmus Dahlin recorded a game-high eight shots on goal, while Dylan Cozens and Tage…

Town Supervisor Frank Schmitter has instituted new procedures effective immediately for residents and  businesses to report any unreasonably offensive odors in the Town.  A Town resident or business may now report any unreasonably offensive odors to the Code  Enforcement Officer by calling 315-568-8013, Option 4, or emailing [email protected]. Mr.  Porcelli is located at 130 Ovid…

The Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of a Cato man for driving while intoxicated after an incident on State Route 34. Sheriff Brian Schenck says deputies were called to the area of Route 34 and Ditmar Road in Cato for a traffic complaint. A motorist called 911 to report an erratic driver who…