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Deputies: Driver charged with DWAI after accident near Miami Motel in Hopewell

Deputies: Driver charged with DWAI after accident near Miami Motel in Hopewell
Deputies say a 23-year-old Rochester man was arrested for driving under the influence of drugs following a crash that happened near the Miami Motel on State Route 5&20 in Hopewell. The Ontario County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene along with the Hopewell Fire Department after receiving the report of a car, which had struck a tree on 5&20. Investigators... more

Deputies: Man forged girlfriend’s signature on multiple insurance policies

Deputies: Man forged girlfriend’s signature on multiple insurance policies
Deputies say a Rochester man was charged with forgery after an investigation into an incident that took place in Bloomfield. James K. Smith, 33, was employed as an insurance salesman and had completed several policies in the name of his girlfriend, forging her signature to said policies in the process without her permission. Smith was charged with second-degree forgery and... more

Saturday will be quiet, but Sunday to feature heavy rain, high winds for parts of FLX

Saturday will be quiet, but Sunday to feature heavy rain, high winds for parts of FLX
It’s going to be an active weather weekend, as forecasters pin down the rain, wind, and changing temperatures that are expected here in the Finger Lakes over the next 48 hours. – A stalled out frontal boundary is going to cause a couple areas of low pressure to move through the region, according to FLX Weather Meteorologist Drew Montreuil. –... more

FLX FORECAST: February ends on a warm note, as temps soar into 50s by mid-week

FLX FORECAST: February ends on a warm note, as temps soar into 50s by mid-week
As far as the statistics go, this February will likely go down as one of the warmest on record. The second half of the month, which has seen day-after-day of above normal, or exceptionally warm temperatures has resulted in a shift away from winter. – The week will start out warm with temperatures heading into the mid-40s on Monday. –... more

Deputies: Henrietta man trespassed at del Lago casino

Deputies: Henrietta man trespassed at del Lago casino
The Seneca County Sheriff’s Office says a 32-year-old Henrietta resident was taken into custody after trespassing at the del Lago Resort & Casino. On February 25th at 9:00 a.m. deputies arrested Akmal Ahmadzai for trespassing. It is alleged that Ahmadzai entered the Del Lago Casino in the Town of Tyre, which he had previously been banned. Deputies released Ahmadzai on... more

Study reveals visitor info along Erie Canal corridor

Study reveals visitor info along Erie Canal corridor
Results from an Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor study are out, and they show a picture of what kinds of visitors pass through, strengths of the corridor and areas for improvement. The approximately 500-mile corridor spans the state canal system including the Erie, Champlain, Cayuga-Seneca and Oswego canals. It provides biking, boating and hiking opportunities, in addition to showcasing many... more

DEC cites High Acres Landfill for ongoing odor issues

DEC cites High Acres Landfill for ongoing odor issues
Officials at High Acres Landfill in Perinton and Macedon are working to correct an ongoing odor issue that prompted a notice of violation from the state Department of Environmental Conservation. DEC Commissioner Basil Seggos announced the Feb. 2 Notice of Violation to Waste Management of New York LLC, operator of High Acres Western Expansion Landfill on the Monroe-Wayne County border... more

FORECAST: Mixed precipitation possible throughout Saturday

FORECAST: Mixed precipitation possible throughout Saturday
The weekend weather will be active in the Finger Lakes. As temperatures rise into the upper-20s and low-30s, an outside chance of mixed precipitation will make its way into the Finger Lakes. Conditions will vary, but another round of general snow, like the one that arrived late-Friday is expected on Saturday. *** PLANNING FORECAST AT A GLANCE *** – Temperatures... more

Helming: $5.5M available for farmland protection projects

Helming: .5M available for farmland protection projects
Senator Pam Helming announced that $5.5 million is available through two state grant programs to fund farmland protection projects. Both the Farmland Protection Implementation Program and Land Trust Grants can help preserve viable farmland, protecting it from development and conversion to non-farm uses. The funding helps farmers identify available land and expedite the process of permanently protecting agricultural properties through... more

Deputies: Teen had sexual contact without victim’s consent in Ontario County

Deputies: Teen had sexual contact without victim’s consent in Ontario County
A 19-year-old Rochester man was arraigned in Hopewell Town Court on Tuesday after an investigation into a November incident. The Ontario County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of 19-year-old Reginald Castel, of Rochester for sexual misconduct. Deputies say the charge stems from an investigation into an incident where he had sexual contact with a 20-year-old female victim without her consent.... more

DEBRIEF: Unpacking school start times, tablets in prison, political appointments & Linden St. (podcast)

DEBRIEF: Unpacking school start times, tablets in prison, political appointments & Linden St. (podcast)
On Episode #18 of The Debrief Podcast Jackie Augustine and Josh Durso debate school start times, tablets in prison, the appointment of a deputy supervisor in Canandaigua, and a controversial property on Linden Street in Geneva. WATCH THE ENTIRE PODCAST BELOW OR LISTEN: more

PLANNING FORECAST: Temperatures will warm as the week progresses

PLANNING FORECAST: Temperatures will warm as the week progresses
FLX Weather Meteorologist Drew Montreuil says the first half of this week will be quiet, and cool, but changes are on the way. – By Wednesday temperatures will be moving through the 40s and into the low-50s. Those temperatures will continue on Thursday with high-temps pushing into the mid-50s for the Finger Lakes. – Rain enters the picture by late-week,... more

Jim and Jill Kelly both in hospital battling separate illnesses

Jim and Jill Kelly both in hospital battling separate illnesses
Former Buffalo Bills quarterback Jim Kelly, and his wife, Jill, are both in the hospital, battling separate illnesses. Their daughter, Erin, posted an emotional photo on Instagram, saying her mom has been in the hospital since Wednesday battling pneumonia. She says within 24 hours, her father was hospitalized and had to get his gallbladder removed. In her post, Erin asked... more

Helming hosts farm brewery roundtable in Albany

Helming hosts farm brewery roundtable in Albany
Senator Pam Helming, Senate Chair of the Legislative Commission on Rural Resources, held a Farm Brewery Roundtable in Albany on Wednesday, January 31, drawing nearly 60 stakeholders from across New York to the State’s capital. Those in attendance included members of the Legislative Commission on Rural Resources, including Assemblywoman Woerner, Assemblyman Fitzpatrick, and Assemblyman Palmesano, as well as Senator Amedore.... more

Rochester Red Wings reach deal with Monroe County; will stay at Frontier Field

Rochester Red Wings reach deal with Monroe County; will stay at Frontier Field
Rochester’s oldest and most popular sports team will remain in the Flower City, as the Rochester Red Wings and Monroe County have signed a lease deal to keep the team at Frontier Field for at least another decade. Monroe County Executive Cheryl Dinolfo and Rochester Red Wings President/CEO/COO Naomi Silver announced the deal at a joint press conference at Frontier... more

Deputies: Traffic stop leads to DWAI charge, warrant arrest in Farmington

Deputies: Traffic stop leads to DWAI charge, warrant arrest in Farmington
Deputies arrested a 20-year-old Honeoye Falls resident following a traffic stop in Farmington. Ezickiel M. Smith, 20, was charged with driving while ability impaired by drugs after a traffic stop for failing to keep right on the roadway. As result of the traffic stop he was issued citations to be answered in Farmington Town Court. During the traffic stop, it... more

$4.8M coming to local counties to enhance emergency communication

.8M coming to local counties to enhance emergency communication
More than $4 million in grant funding is coming to the Finger Lakes area to help improve emergency communications. State Senator Pam Helming announced millions in grant awards to the six counties she represents to enhance emergency communications for police, fire, and EMS. This funding will help local first responders expand their ability to communicate and respond more quickly to... more

Fairport teen charged with endangering child after instructing 11-year-old to steal

Fairport teen charged with endangering child after instructing 11-year-old to steal
On Monday a Airport resident was arrested after a larceny investigation at Victor Schools on High Street. The larceny incident allegedly took place on January 18th, according to deputies. Laura A. Pesantes, 19, was charged with fifth-degree criminal possession of stolen property and endangering the welfare of a child. Deputies say she instructed an 11-year-old child to steal an item... more
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