Category: Finger Lakes

Geneva’s police chief remains on paid administrative leave.  That statement came from City Manager Amie Hendrix on Monday after FingerLakes1.com received documents from a Freedom of Information Law request filed on January 10, 2024. Matthew Colton, who was appointed chief of police in July 2023, was placed on paid administrative leave in early-January because of…

In a bizarre incident on January 26 around 7:30 p.m., an unknown individual was caught on a doorbell camera abandoning two cats at a home in Canandaigua. The suspect, seen carrying a cardboard box to the front porch of the residence, quickly left the scene after placing the box, which contained two cats along with…

The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office has reported the arrest of Fredy R. Aguilarlopez, a 31-year-old resident of the Village of Clyde, following a motor vehicle accident that caused property damage. The incident occurred on State Route 31 where Aguilarlopez’s vehicle veered off the road and into a culvert ditch. Subsequent field sobriety tests, which Aguilarlopez…

The final days of the regular season are here in the Wayne-Finger Lakes basketball scene. The FL1 Sports team recaps the last week of action across the region. The guys discuss the league championship situation as some league titles are locked up and others still to be decided. A new power ranking for each boys…

The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office has provided new information on a manhunt that happened Friday afternoon resulting in one arrest. Deputies, with the assistance of New York State Police, say a Galen man was taken into custody after a manhunt started at the Fastrac on State Route 414. Timothy Caves Jr., 38, was spotted in…

In observance of International Holocaust Remembrance Day on January 27, Clyde-Savannah Senior High School’s 10th-grade students had the unique opportunity to engage with descendants of Holocaust survivors through a Zoom session. This educational initiative was part of a collaborative effort between Mike Burke’s Global Studies class, learning about World War II, and Brian Poerio’s English…

A Skaneateles mother has initiated a lawsuit against the local school district, alleging that it infringed on her religious freedoms and parental rights by not informing her of her child’s gender transition. The legal battle highlights the tension between a parent’s rights and a student’s autonomy, particularly in matters concerning gender identity. The lawsuit criticizes…

As winter progresses, New York isn’t out of the woods with flu season yet, according to health professionals. Officials say a typical pattern where after an initial spike in flu A cases, a second surge of flu B infections emerges around spring. This year is no exception, with New York State Department of Health reporting…

Geneva City Councilor Chris Lavin is advocating for significant operational changes within the city’s legislative process to foster efficiency and bolster public engagement. During February’s council meeting, Lavin proposed the establishment of committees focusing on finance, economic development, public works, and public safety. This approach, he suggests, aligns with the operational models of other city…

First responders were called to a single-car accident on State Route 34 near Brick Church Road on Saturday. Cato Fire Department and Jordan Ambulance were called to the reported rollover crash, where one person was transported to an area hospital, according to Green Gator News. They reported minor injuries from the scene. Fast Eddie’s from…