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Traffic stop leads to DWAI charge in Victor

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Traffic stop leads to DWAI charge in Victor
Deputies say a 26-year-old Rochester resident was arrested on Friday along Rowley Road in Victor following a traffic stop. Piccole M. Nunez, 26, of Rochester was charged with driving while ability impaired by drugs, and aggravated unlicensed operation after failing to yield the right of way at an intersection. Deputies say she also failed to keep right on a two... more

Driver charged with DWI after one-car accident in Walworth

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Driver charged with DWI after one-car accident in Walworth
Deputies say a 21-year-old Chili resident was charged with DWI after a one-car accident on Ontario Center Road in Walworth. Abigail M. Higgins, 21, was found to have a BAC of .13 percent, and was subsequently charged with driving while intoxicated after investigation. Deputies say Higgins’ vehicle left the roadway, and after receiving a call from a concerned motorist –... more

Nate McMurray concedes in 27th Congressional race against Collins

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Nate McMurray concedes in 27th Congressional race against Collins
Democrat Nate McMurray conceded the race to represent the 27th Congressional District to Rep. Chris Collins on Monday. “Nearly all the votes are counted and it is apparent that Chris Collins will be returning to Washington,” said McMurray, who had been a long shot candidate before Collins, a Republican, was arrested in August on charges of insider trading. “It is... more

MCC faculty, unionized employees support no confidence vote on Kress

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MCC faculty, unionized employees support no confidence vote on Kress
Out of over 500 voting faculty members and unionized employees at Monroe Community College, 88 percent supported a vote of no confidence in President Anne Kress, the Faculty Senate and Faculty Association announced Monday. The voting individuals were asked to respond to a proposed resolution from the Faculty Senate and Faculty Association — which represents teaching and professional employees —... 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

LEADING THE WAY: Assemblyman Brian Kolb elected to lead Republican conference again

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LEADING THE WAY: Assemblyman Brian Kolb elected to lead Republican conference again
Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb (R,C,I,Ref-Canandaigua) was unanimously re-elected as Leader of the Assembly’s Republican Conference. He released the following statement, extending his gratitude to those who elected him, as well as the constituents who chose him for another term. “It is a profound honor to have the trust and support of my colleagues in the Assembly Minority Conference,... more

MCC President Kress fires back after ‘no confidence’ vote

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MCC President Kress fires back after ‘no confidence’ vote
Monroe Community College President Anne Kress portrayed a wide ranging complaint about her administration as a union tactic in an ongoing contract dispute, not a genuine critique of her leadership. “The way that we resolve a contract is not in the public sphere,” she professed. “It’s not through the media.” Kress spoke on Tuesday after Monday’s announcement by the MCC... more

Eastview Mall, Waterloo Premium among most-popular shopping centers in Upstate New York

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Eastview Mall, Waterloo Premium among most-popular shopping centers in Upstate New York
Like to shop? The holiday season is here and shoppers are taking to area malls and shopping centers like always — and Yelp — has provided a regional ranking of the most-positively reviewed destinations for shopping. However, not all of them on the list are malls, exactly. Some of them are shopping centers and plazas that offer a slightly different... more

Teen found safe in Byron

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Amber Alert issued for abducted Byron teen
The Genesee County Sheriff’s Office reports that a 14-year-old girl was abducted around 8 a.m. on West Bergen Road. Deputies say the child was taken under circumstances that lead them to believe she is in “imminent danger or serious harm.” The suspect has been identified as Guillermo Torres-Acevedo, a 22-year-old Hispanic male, with black hair and brown eyes. He is... more

THE DEBRIEF: Discussing CAFO regulation, HABs, and politics of Greenidge (podcast)

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THE DEBRIEF: Discussing CAFO regulation, HABs, and politics of Greenidge (podcast)
This week on The Debrief Peter Mantius, founder of The Water Front, whose reporting is featured on FingerLakes1.com, joins Josh Durso to discuss a number of important, pressing political and environmental issues that have been grabbing headlines in the last several weeks. Watch the entire program below, or listen to the audio only version in the media player at the bottom... more

How much snow fell? NWS reports more than a foot in some places (full coverage)

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How much snow fell? NWS reports more than a foot in some places (full coverage)
The brunt of the accumulation is over after the first winter storm of the season dumped a significant amount of heavy, wet snow on the Finger Lakes. Skies will stay mostly cloudy throughout the day with the chance for breaks of sun during the afternoon. Crews are out getting roadways cleared; and as one would imagine – it’s a slow... more

Car stolen from Brighton located in Ontario County; suspect charged and hospitalized

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Car stolen from Brighton located in Ontario County; suspect charged and hospitalized
Deputies say a 22-year-old Sodus man was arrested on stolen property charges after being found in possession of a car that was reported stolen in Brighton. Darien R. White, 22, of Sodus was charged with fourth-degree criminal possession of stolen property at County Colony Estates in the Town of Canadice. The 2015 Chevy Cruz had been reported stolen from Brighton.... more

THE DEBRIEF: Amazon HQ, Upstate NY, policy for local renters, and more (podcast)

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THE DEBRIEF: Amazon HQ, Upstate NY, policy for local renters, and more (podcast)
This week on The Debrief Podcast Jackie Augustine and Josh Durso break down the latest headlines from a busy week in local, regional, and state politics. Here’s a look at the stories up for discussion exclusively on FingerLakes1.TV and FL1 Radio: – Amazon receives $1.5B+ in incentives from NY for HQ #2; – New push to divide Upstate & Downstate NY;... more

Aldi to now offer delivery

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Aldi to now offer delivery
Aldi is teaming up with Instacart in Central New York to make it easier for you to get your groceries. Aldi will now do the shopping for you and deliver your groceries right to your door. There is a delivery fee for some products. Check the Instacart app to see if your local Aldi is participating. All you do is... more

MCC president responds with essay after ‘no confidence’ vote initiated by resolution

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MCC president responds with essay after ‘no confidence’ vote initiated by resolution
This week a ‘no confidence’ vote is expected against Monroe Community College President Anne Kress. The resolution asks trustees to conduct a full review of Kress and her administration, and to consider the possibility of dismissals. This is the latest in faculty complaints of declining morale and lost confidence in Kress and leadership going back several years. But it is... more
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