Category: Finger Lakes

Investigators in Cayuga County report the arrest of a Mentz resident following a series of incidents there. According to a news release, Brien Fredendall, 45, was arrested for three counts of contempt, two counts of child endangerment, and one count of criminal solicitation. The charges stemmed from an investigation where Fredendall was contacting multiple people…

Sheriff Brian Schenck says a Rochester man was taken into custody after a fraud complaint and investigation in the town of Brutus. According to the sheriff’s office, Jerome Hightower Jr. is accused of using a stolen credit card to purchase lottery tickets and $500 Visa gift cards throughout the state, as well as Ohio and…

Pitchers, catchers, and the rest of the rosters are descending on Florida, which means baseball is returning. Paul Russo and Kyle Evans dive into the latest happenings for the New York baseball teams on Concrete Jungle. They discuss the Yankees bringing back Lou Trivino late in the off-season, Aaron Boone’s comments to open spring training,…

The body of 37-year-old Robert McKeen was discovered Monday evening under the Cecil A. Malone Bridge in Ithaca, near a shallow creek bank. Emergency personnel found McKeen deceased upon their arrival. The Ithaca Police Department, led by Chief Tom Kelly, confirmed McKeen’s identity and indicated that his death currently does not seem suspicious. Officials noted…

The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of a Red Creek woman following a fraud complaint and investigation in Lyons. Deputies arrested Samantha Burgin, 34, for grand larceny and welfare fraud following a complaint from DSS. She’s accused of not properly reporting income, which resulted in Burgin obtaining more than $6,400 in SNAP benefits…

After months of intense negotiation and public pushback, New York State Senator Jessica Ramos went public by saying she is nearing a decision about whether or not to endorse a new casino and resort at Citi Field’s complex in Queens. Citi Field is home to the New York Mets. Steve Cohen owns the Mets. This…

The Ontario County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of a Clifton Springs man following a drug investigation in Manchester. Cardell Singletary, 31, was arrested for third-degree criminal sale of a controlled substance after selling crack cocaine. He was taken into custody without incident. However, deputies say Singletary was held on no bail due to previous…

PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING FOR ROUND TWO OF THE SENECA FALLS DRI BUILDING IMPROVEMENT FUND SET FOR FEBRUARY 28, 2024 The Seneca Falls Development Corporation (SFDC) will host a public information meeting regarding an available grant opportunity for downtown building owners. As part of the DRI’s Downtown Building Improvement Fund, the SFDC will be reallocating more…

A registered sex offender accused of exposing himself in several local stores, who has a criminal history of more than 30 years, is going to prison. Paul Goodrell has pleaded guilty to burglary as a sexually motivated felony, as well as three counts of public lewdness and four counts of endangering the welfare of a…

The cost of living, including tuition and housing, has dramatically changed the transition into adulthood for Millennials and Gen Z, compared to previous generations. Recent data shows that 56% of young adults aged 18 to 24 lived with their parents in 2023, a significant increase from the 48% recorded in 1940. This shift is largely…