Former NRA CFO banned from nonprofit work in NY
New York Attorney General Letitia James announced that former NRA CFO Wilson "Woody" Phillips is banned from nonprofit work in New York for 10 years. This settlement follows a jury finding Phillips liable for mishandling ... more
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NY Lt. Gov. Delgado urges Biden to step aside
New York Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado has called on President Joe Biden to drop his reelection bid, clashing with Gov. Kathy Hochul, who supports Biden. Delgado praised Biden's achievements but suggested he step aside for ... more
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State police ID Newfield man in fatal Horseheads crash
New York State Police confirmed that Tony E. Catlin, 56, of Newfield, died in a rollover crash in Horseheads on Sunday. The accident happened around 6:47 p.m. on Lattabrook Road. Catlin was driving a 2004 ... more
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NWS: 18 tornado warnings, at least two confirmed tornadoes, and plenty of damage across the Finger Lakes (photos)
Western New York saw 18 tornado warnings Wednesday, leading to two confirmed tornadoes and significant damage from heavy rain and high winds. WATCH: This video is incredibly intense. This is not recommended, as flying debris ... more
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OP-ED: Response to ‘long-haul’ garbage truck story
Editor's Note: The following is an op-ed shared by Mark Benjamin and others from Seneca Meadows Landfill in response to a story published on July 1, 2024 titled "Long-haul garbage trucks use shortcuts across rural ... more
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Ithaca passes good cause eviction protections: What does it mean?
The Ithaca Common Council voted 8 to 2 on Tuesday to adopt Good Cause Eviction Protections, becoming the fourth city outside New York City to do so. This new law will shield nearly all Ithaca ... more
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Experienced NP joins Honeoye Family Practice
Kimberly Schunk, a family nurse practitioner with over 20 years of experience, has joined Honeoye Family Practice. Schunk, who lives in Geneseo, is certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Schunk holds a bachelor's in ... more
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NY drafts guidelines for coastal and flood resilience projects
The New York State Department of State has released draft eligibility guidelines for two programs under the $4.2 billion Clean Water, Clean Air and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act of 2022. These programs focus on ... more
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Finger Lakes Land Trust expands Wesley Hill Nature Preserve
The Finger Lakes Land Trust (FLLT) has added 38 forested acres to its Wesley Hill Nature Preserve near Honeoye Lake. This expansion brings the preserve to a total of 428 acres. Photo by Matt Sitler ... more
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Ontario County Chamber welcomes new members
The Ontario County Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed its newest members who joined in May and June. New members include FLX Pressure Wash, Closed Lotus Yoga LLC, Rochester Democrat and Chronicle / Daily Messenger, Centerpointe ... more
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New York birth complication rates exceed national average: Why?
New data reveals that New York state has higher rates of birth complications after hospital discharge compared to the national average, with significant racial disparities. An analysis by Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) shows that ... more
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Man arrested after damaging equipment at Finger Lakes Gaming
A Wilson man is facing charges after damaging equipment at Finger Lakes Gaming Casino. Ethan Derrick Keleher, 21, was arrested on July 10 for Criminal Mischief in the third degree. The incident occurred on July ... more
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Driver hurt after crash caused by attempting to pass garbage truck in Lyons
A Florida man was injured in a two-car accident in Lyons on July 9. Ronald Gillette, 76, of Kissimmee, was involved in a collision with a garbage truck at the intersection of State Route 14 ... more
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Wayne County kicks off annual business pitch competition
The Wayne Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) has launched its sixth annual Pitch Competition, aiming to spark entrepreneurship in Wayne County. Local residents with businesses less than three years old or new business ideas can compete ... more
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Ithaca man arrested for attempted burglary after home invasion
Early on July 10, Ithaca Police responded to a burglary in progress on Stewart Avenue. Officers found Angel Arce, 59, attempting to break into another home nearby. He was taken into custody without incident. Arce ... more
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At Army’s request, EPA deletes website reference to request for PFAS tests of creeks in former Seneca Army Depot
At the request of the U.S. Army, the EPA has deleted from its website a reference to the agency’s formal request that the Army test for PFAS chemicals in two creeks that run through the ... more
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Wayne County debates use of $91M surplus: Tax reduction on the way?
Wayne County officials are debating how to use a nearly $91 million surplus, largely driven by increased sales tax revenues during the pandemic. The Finger Lakes Times reports that officials like County Administrator Rick House ... more
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WEBCAST: Seneca County Board of Supervisors holds July meeting (video)
The Seneca County Board of Supervisors held its monthly meeting for July on Tuesday covering an array of important issues. Watch the full-meeting below, which was streamed on YouTube ... more
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USPS says stamp prices are going up again in days
Starting July 14, the cost of a First-Class Forever stamp will rise from 68 cents to 73 cents. This is the second increase this year, following a 2-cent hike in January. The USPS has been ... more
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