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Month: October 2018

Women’s HOF wins $150K for former knitting mill overhaul, leaders hope for 2020 opening

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Women’s HOF wins 0K for former knitting mill overhaul, leaders hope for 2020 opening
Thanks to an aggressive campaign by supporters, the National Women’s Hall of Fame has won a $150,000 grant from the National Trust for Historic Preservation, American Express and Main Street America. The Hall of Fame was one of 11 historic sites nationwide to win the grants, determined by online voting from Sept. 24 to Oct. 26. There were 20 organizations... more

Molinaro touts vision to build NY from ‘ground up’ in new economic development plan

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Molinaro touts vision to build NY from ‘ground up’ in new economic development plan
Republican candidate for governor Marc Molinaro released an economic development plan on Tuesday that would ban cash giveaways to companies and enhance oversight of programs meant to create jobs. At the same time, the proposals would expand the earned-income tax credit and support “shovel ready” projects. The proposals come after the convictions of a former close aide to Gov. Andrew... more

SPOOKY FORECAST: Mild temperatures, but plenty of wet weather remains in Finger Lakes

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SPOOKY FORECAST: Mild temperatures, but plenty of wet weather remains in Finger Lakes
It’s going to be a rainy day. The Finger Lakes will see plenty of wet precipitation, with it becoming heavy at times during the late-morning and early-afternoon hours. While the steady rain will taper throughout the afternoon; and should only be a shower or two by 6 p.m. – more steady rain will work back into the area as evening... more

Village of Newark awards local firefighters and police officer

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Village of Newark awards local firefighters and police officer
The Village of Newark is proud to congratulate Newark Firefighters Juan Ortiz, Captain Doug Velte and Captain Rod Bliss, as well as Police Officer Dan Weegar. The four hometown heroes recently received awards from the Northern Central Volunteer Firemen’s Association. The firemen collectively received “Firefighter of the Year” and Office Weegar received “First Responder of the Year”. For their lifesaving... more

Police: Rochester woman jailed after felony drug arrest in Canandaigua

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Police: Rochester woman jailed after felony drug arrest in Canandaigua
Police report that on Friday around 8:09 pm officers arrested a Rochester woman on felony drug charges after an investigation into the sale of crack cocaine in the city. Irene R. Drake, 40, of Rochester is accused of selling the controlled substance after an investigation, which involved multiple departments. She was arraigned and held at the Ontario County Jail. Police... more

FINALLY HAPPENING: Andrew Cuomo & Marc Molinaro will meet in primetime debate tonight

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FINALLY HAPPENING: Andrew Cuomo & Marc Molinaro will meet in primetime debate tonight
There will be a debate. It will happen on AM radio in Manhattan, but will be made available across the state. It will happen Tuesday at 7 p.m.; and will be made available to CBS affiliates around the state, too. On Monday morning, Molinaro said he agreed, and he pressed for two more televised debates: in Buffalo and the Southern... more

‘AN INSPIRING SUCCESS’: Seneca County walk raises $18K for suicide prevention and awareness efforts

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‘AN INSPIRING SUCCESS’: Seneca County walk raises K for suicide prevention and awareness efforts
It was a stunning turnout for organizers who spent tireless days, weeks, and months preparing for the first ‘Out of the Darkness Walk’ in Seneca County. In partnership with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, the Seneca County Suicide Prevention co-hosted an overwhelmingly successful walk on Sunday. More than 400 walkers raised $18,394 for suicide prevention and awareness efforts through... more

Two vying to succeed longtime Assemblyman Bob Oaks in 130th

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Two vying to succeed longtime Assemblyman Bob Oaks in 130th
Two Wayne County residents are competing for the 130th Assembly seat that been held by the same person for nearly three decades. Palmyra alpaca farmer Scott Comegys, a Democrat, is running against Lyons Town Supervisor Brian Manktelow, a Republican. The winner succeeds Republican Bob Oaks, R-Macedon, who is not seeking re-election. Oaks first was elected in 1992. Each took issue... more

Auburn hospital completes energy project, eyes savings

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Auburn hospital completes energy project, eyes savings
Auburn Community Hospital has collaborated with energy services company Trane, a brand of Ingersoll Rand, to complete an energy-efficient indoor comfort system, according to a news release. The new system reduces the hospital’s heating and air conditioning energy use by 50 percent and saves more than $220,000 in energy costs annually, allowing the hospital to reinvest those savings into patient... more
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