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Month: December 2018

LATEST: Parents in Geneva urged to find alternate transportation for student walkers after attempted abductions

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Police: Geneva student gets away after attempted abduction on Pulteney St.
A total of three incidents have taken place in Geneva, which have police investigating – and the community on edge. A total of three students have encountered a male attempting to abduct or lure them to a van. After the report of an attempted abduction on Monday the Geneva Police Department has received the report of a suspicious condition, which... more

Cayuga County’s Christmas Elf helps hundreds of families in need with gifts

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Cayuga County’s Christmas Elf helps hundreds of families in need with gifts
Families in need were once again given boxes full of Christmas gifts Monday by volunteers with the Cayuga County Christmas Elf program. Boxes stuffed with toys, food and gift cards were distributed at Currier Plastic’s garage in Auburn. This year’s most popular toys included Paw Patrol sets and L.O.L. Surprise! dolls. Supplies for arts and crafts were also given in... more

Town of Skaneateles votes to approve Hamlet Committee members

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Town of Skaneateles votes to approve Hamlet Committee members
The town of Skaneateles voted to confirm six members to Skaneateles’ first Hamlet Committee during a regular village board meeting Monday. The idea behind the creation of the Hamlet Committee, said town Councilor David Badami last week, is first and foremost because the town and village’s join comprehensive plan calls for it. While committee members were just confirmed Monday, the... more

Upstate Medical prez gets probation, no jail time, for pocketing public money

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Upstate Medical prez gets probation, no jail time, for pocketing public money
A judge reluctantly sentenced Dr. David R. Smith today to thee years of probation and no jail time for padding his pay while he was president of SUNY Upstate Medical University. “This was public money,” Syracuse City Court Judge Rory McMahon told Smith. “This is what bothered me.” Despite his reluctance, McMahon gave Smith the same sentence that was worked... more

Natl. Women’s Hall of Fame honors three with ‘Keeper of the Flame’ award

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Natl. Women’s Hall of Fame honors three with ‘Keeper of the Flame’ award
The National Women’s Hall of Fame honored three local women Monday night. Susan Houde-Walter, Alexis Vogt and Carol Ritter Wright received the hall’s “Keeper of the Flame” award. It honors women who are courageous, trustworthy and brave. Ritter-Wright was a longtime reporter and columnist at the Democrat and Chronicle. “I and my three sisters, we were told we were worthless... more

Lawmakers from both sides say to let public have input on pay raises

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Lawmakers from both sides say to let public have input on pay raises
Dissatisfaction with legislative pay raises is trending among lawmakers on both sides of the aisle. Hudson Valley state Sen. Sue Serino introduced a bill that would require voters to have a say in approving the pay commission’s recommendations. “With New York politicians poised to become the highest paid in the nation, New Yorkers themselves deserve a say in the process,... more

Criminal justice reform advocates cheer Cuomo’s intent to marijuana legalization

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Criminal justice reform advocates cheer marijuana legalization
There are still blanks to be filled in, but criminal justice reform advocates on Monday cheered Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s support for legalizing adult use marijuana in 2019, a significant centerpiece for overhauling the state’s drug laws. In addition to backing a change in how the state views marijuana, Cuomo wants changes to bail and speed up access to a trial.... more

UPDATE: Charter responds after $174M settlement publicized by NY AG’s office

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UPDATE: Charter responds after 4M settlement publicized by NY AG’s office
Charter-Spectrum is going to have to pay up. Attorney General Barbara D. Underwood announced a record $174.2 million consumer fraud settlement with Charter Communications, Inc. and Spectrum Management Holding Company (together “Charter”) for defrauding internet subscribers. The $62.5 million in direct refunds to consumers alone are believed to represent the largest-ever payout to consumers by an internet service provider (ISP)... more

Construction underway on $17.3M housing development in Lansing

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Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced the start of construction on a new $17.3 million housing development that includes 71 affordable apartments in the Town of Lansing. Milton Meadows Apartments, developed by Rochester’s Cornerstone Group, is the first phase of construction at Lansing’s new Town Center and will be located near the Tompkins County Area Transit bus stop, as well as... more

Finger Lakes, Southern Tier, and Central New York win big with economic development funding

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Finger Lakes, Southern Tier, and Central New York win big with economic development funding
The City of Geneva will see a series of projects funded by the Regional Economic Development Council after a series of announcements on Tuesday. “We are honored to have been awarded five grants from Regional Economic Development Councils (REDC) today. The Finger Lakes region was one of the top performers, receiving $86.5 million for the region,” the city said in... more

Crash in Auburn prompts response, clean-up effort along Arterial

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Crash in Auburn prompts response, clean-up effort along Arterial
First responders were called to a two car accident at the intersection of North Street and the Arterial during Tuesday afternoon. The Auburn Fire Department responded to the scene. Auburn firefighters clean up at a two car accident at North St.and the Arterial. ⁦@The_Citizen⁩ pic.twitter.com/oTSdMcuN5A — Kevin Rivoli (@KevinRivoli) December 18, 2018 It’s unclear if there were any injuries. However,... more
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