Hamburg man arrested for possessing firearms under domestic violence order
U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced the arrest of Matthew R. Zamborowski, 48, for possession of firearms while under a Domestic Violence Order of Protection. If convicted, he faces up to 15 years in prison ... more
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Voters in Ithaca will get new school budget to vote on next week
Voters in the Ithaca City School District will consider a new budget next week after rejecting the previous proposal last month. The original budget, which included an eight percent tax levy increase, was turned down ... more
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Upstate Cancer Center at Auburn Community Hospital celebrates grand opening
The Upstate Cancer Center at Auburn Community Hospital celebrated its grand opening on Wednesday, bringing advanced cancer care to the local community. This new facility features state-of-the-art radiation technology and modern patient setup facilities, offering ... more
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New York approves homegrown cannabis regulations for adults
The New York Cannabis Control Board has approved regulations allowing adults 21 and older to grow cannabis at home. Each person can cultivate up to six plants, with a household maximum of 12 plants. This ... more
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Midlakes school faces serious allegations of bullying and harassment in new lawsuit
Midlakes High School is facing serious allegations of bullying and sexual harassment. A new lawsuit reported by 13WHAM-TV this week claims that a student with learning disabilities, referred to as Janie Doe, was physically attacked ... more
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Part of Ithaca Mall expected to become large, self-storage facility
A developer plans to convert parts of the Ithaca Mall into a self-storage facility. The Ithaca Voice reports the Bahlmann Capital Group proposed transforming spaces once occupied by Dick’s Sporting Goods, Ulta, DSW, and Best ... more
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Livingston County websites move to .gov domain next week
Starting June 17, 2024, Livingston County's official websites will switch to a more secure .gov domain. This change follows a New York State mandate requiring all county websites to use .gov by August 1 to ... more
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Canandaigua man threatened deputies with a shotgun
A 72-year-old man from Canandaigua was arrested for menacing police officers after pointing a shotgun at deputies who were checking on his welfare. Deputies from the Ontario County Sheriff’s Office visited Alan C. Scrivener’s home ... more
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Union Springs man charged with assaulting 17-year-old, then resisting arrest
The Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office arrested Matthew H. Delfavero, of Union Springs, after a fight investigation on June 5. Deputies discovered Delfavero had repeatedly struck a 17-year-old boy in the head with his fist. During ... more
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Injuries, tickets follow three-car crash in Ontario along Rt. 104
A three-car accident on State Route 104 in the town of Ontario resulted in injuries and traffic citations early Wednesday morning. The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office reports that Tanya Fisher, 32, of Ontario, was driving ... more
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Rose man arrested for child endangerment after incident involving 5-month-old
A man from Rose has been arrested for endangering the welfare of a child following a family dispute. The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office reports that Pasquale Conca, 30, was taken into custody after an argument ... more
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Romulus run-off election for school board canceled
The Romulus Central School's run-off election set for June 18 has been cancelled. Alicia Rath withdrew her name from the ballot, conceding to Caroline Hamelin. At a special meeting, the Board of Education accepted Rath's ... more
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Deputies: Savannah man arrested for damaging farm fields in Galen
The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office has arrested Joseph W. Donson, 21, of Savannah, for damaging farm fields in Galen. Authorities say that on June 6, Donson recklessly drove his pickup truck through newly seeded fields ... more
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Tompkins County to vote on strategic plan next week
County legislators will vote on the first Tompkins County Strategic Operations Plan at their June 18 meeting. The plan focuses on health and safety, climate change, economic opportunity, and quality of life. Legislature Chair Dan ... more
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Cuomo testifies on handling of COVID-19 pandemic
Former Governor Andrew Cuomo testified on Capitol Hill Tuesday about his management of the COVID-19 pandemic. He faces accusations of misrepresenting the number of deaths in New York state nursing homes during the crisis. Cuomo ... more
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Human trafficking thread online caught by FBI; leads to arrest of Steuben County man
A Steuben County man is in custody after local authorities were tipped off by an FBI report that individuals were discussing human trafficking in the Southern Tier. Tyler Johnson, 32, of Jasper is accused of ... more
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Oswego man convicted of murder in Cayuga County
An Oswego County man has been convicted of murder, announced the Cayuga County District Attorney's Office. Alva G. Parsons, 64, of Sandy Creek, was found guilty of second-degree murder, second-degree criminal possession of a weapon, ... more
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New nature preserve opens in Lansing
A new nature preserve above Cayuga Lake is now open to the public in Lansing. The Sims-Jenning Preserve at Cayuga Cliffs covers 223 acres and features bluffs, meadows, woodlands, and gorges, according to the Finger ... more
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