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Month: November 2018

Sheriff Virts opposes decriminalization of marijuana in New York

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Sheriff Virts opposes decriminalization of marijuana in New York
Don’t count Wayne County Sheriff Barry Virts among those supporting the decriminalization of marijuana in New York. Virts, president of the New York State Sheriffs’ Association, testified at a state Assembly hearing in Binghamton last week that he opposes the potential legalization of marijuana in New York, which is expected to be proposed when the state Legislature convenes in January.... more

FRESH TAKES W/ RUSSO & FELICE: The Bills win, Notre Dame undefeated & review of Tiger-Phil match (podcast)

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FRESH TAKES W/ RUSSO & FELICE: The Bills win, Notre Dame undefeated & review of Tiger-Phil match (podcast)
Join Paul Russo and Nick Felice for another edition of The Fresh Takes Podcast to discuss the week in college and NFL football as Syracuse ends the regular season with 9 wins. Speaking of Syracuse, the basketball team squares off against Ohio State on Wednesday night in the ACC/Big Ten challenge and there is already some MLB hot stove action... more

Section V Hockey: Six storylines for the 2018-19 season

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Section V Hockey: Six storylines for the 2018-19 season
A year after Victor and Canandaigua ruled their respective classes, the 2018 hockey season figures to have new contenders emerging. The season started last Tuesday with the Braves’ 8-2 win over Brockport. The Blue Devils went unbeaten a year ago and secured the program’s first state championship in March. However, with a number of departures, another team is expected to... more

Syracuse basketball still struggling to score even with new talent

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Syracuse basketball still struggling to score even with new talent
The Syracuse Orange last began the season 3-2 in 2005-06, then went on a magical run through the Big East Tournament to get to the NCAAs that March. It worked then, but there’s a fine line between starting behind schedule and fully progressing into a slow season. SU hasn’t done the latter yet despite two losses in New York City... more

Syracuse football ranked No. 18 in final AP poll of regular season

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Syracuse football ranked No. 18 in final AP poll of regular season
Syracuse football was ranked No. 18 in the final Associated Press Top 25 poll of the regular season on Sunday. The Orange (9-3, 6-2 Atlantic Coast Conference) bumped up one spot following its 42-21 win over Boston College (7-5, 4-4) in Chestnut Hill, Mass., on Saturday. SU was also slotted 18th in the USA Today coaches poll earlier on Sunday.... more

Three Sennett business projects clear Cayuga County review

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Three Sennett business projects clear Cayuga County review
Three different proposed development projects in the town of Sennett have passed the review of a Cayuga County Department of Planning and Economic Development committee. The projects include an existing business looking to add a convenience store and retail gas station, the relocation of an auto repair shop and a construction equipment and rental equipment company hoping to plant roots... more

COURT REVIEWS CASE: Should DEC have issued a mine shaft permit to Cargill before environmental review?

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COURT REVIEWS CASE: Should DEC have issued a mine shaft permit to Cargill before environmental review?
The main courtroom of the Tompkins County Courthouse was packed Monday afternoon for a hearing about whether the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation should have required an Environmental Impact Statement before issuing a permit to Cargill to build a new mine shaft. The petitioners in the Article 78 case include the City and Town of Ithaca, the Town... more

Deputies: Drunk driver charged after head-on crash in Newfield

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Deputies: Drunk driver charged after head-on crash in Newfield
Deputies say a driver involved in a head-on crash in Newfield on Sunday, which resulted in three people being seriously injured – happened after one driver was under the influence of alcohol. It happened on Shaffer Road in the town of Newfield just after 7 p.m. Sunday. State Police say 27-year-old Andrew Sampson of Horseheads crossed the center line, hitting... more

Cornell has ties to NASA spacecraft that landed on Mars

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Cornell has ties to NASA spacecraft that landed on Mars
An out-of-this-world project has a big local tie. This week, many people will be following the InSight Probe that landed on Mars. Cornell University is playing a major role in the NASA mission: Professor Don Banfield is one of the investigators and science team members. The team will be studying the interior geology of the planet. Cornell University professor Jonathan... more

Driver charged with DWI after being removed from casino by del Lago security

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Driver charged with DWI after being removed from casino by del Lago security
The Seneca County Sheriff’s Office reports that on November 17th at approximately 2:34 a.m. deputies responded to the del Lago Resort & Casino in Tyre for a reported two-car accident. Upon arrival deputies located the accident in the parking garage and found that 23-year-old Ghana S. Karki, of Rochester had been removed from the casino by security for being intoxicated.... more

Officials say E. coli outbreak connected to romaine grown in parts of California; not all lettuce at-risk

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Officials say E. coli outbreak connected to romaine grown in parts of California; not all lettuce at-risk
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, along with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and state authorities, continues to investigate a multi-state outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 infections associated with consumption of romaine lettuce in the U.S. As of Nov. 26, 2018, this outbreak had resulted in 43 people becoming ill in 12 states, with the last reported illness... more

Generations welcomes Michael Williams – CFP Investment Advisor Representative

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Generations welcomes Michael Williams – CFP Investment Advisor Representative
Generations announces the hiring of Michael Williams as an Investment Advisor Representative. Williams will be focused on the Western New York market. Generations Investment Advisor Representative, George Awad will remain focused in the Finger Lakes market. Williams has been in the financial services field for about 18 years. He has held a variety of leadership roles in the insurance and... more
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