»

‘STAY OFF ICE’: Sheriff outlines concerns after Sodus Bay rescue on Thursday

‘STAY OFF ICE’: Sheriff outlines concerns after Sodus Bay rescue on Thursday
Wayne County Sheriff Barry Virts says a 75-year-old Rose man was successfully rescued from Sodus Bay after he fell into the ice while attempting to cross it on a snowmobile. According to deputies, their office responded to Sodus Bay along with the Sodus Point and Alton fire departments for a subject that fell through the ice while attempting to cross... more

Canandaigua duo hospitalized after crash on County Road 4; neither were wearing seatbelts

Canandaigua duo hospitalized after crash on County Road 4; neither were wearing seatbelts
Two Canandaigua residents are recovering after a crash on County Road 4 during the late-afternoon hours. It all unfolded around 4:43 p.m. when first responders were called to the area of County Road 4 and Seneca Castle for the report of a personal injury accident. Deputies say that two male occupants of the vehicle were found to be injured when... more

Deputies: Hopewell woman crashed vehicle, drove it down 5&20 on shredded tires

Deputies: Hopewell woman crashed vehicle, drove it down 5&20 on shredded tires
Deputies were called to a portion of State Route 5&20 in Hopewell during the early-morning hours of Saturday after receiving a complaint that a vehicle, which appeared to have been in an accident — was being driven on nothing more than rims. The Ontario County Sheriff’s Office says deputies located the vehicle, which was traveling in the eastbound lane —... more

Sheriff: Newark residents provided false information during Tyre accident investigation

Sheriff: Newark residents provided false information during Tyre accident investigation
Deputies say a Newark duo was charged with falsely reporting an incident after an accident at the intersection of State Routes 414 and 318 late-last month. Sacha Santana, 32, and Richard Barnes, 34, were each charged with one count of third-degree falsely reporting an incident. Barnes was also charged with third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation and three other minor traffic offenses.... more

Deputies: Penn Yan man leaves scene of crash, leads police on brief pursuit

Deputies: Penn Yan man leaves scene of crash, leads police on brief pursuit
The Ontario County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of a Penn Yan man following a hit-and-run property damage accident in the Town of Gorham. The incident unfolded around 2:22 p.m. and involved a short pursuit, according to deputies, who say that Devon R. Pierce, 25, of Penn Yan was operating his vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. Deputies say... more

REPORTS: Vehicle strikes buggy in Locke, leaves scene of accident

REPORTS: Vehicle strikes buggy in Locke, leaves scene of accident
First responders in Cayuga County were called to the area of Route 90 at the intersection with Locke Summerhill Town Line Road for a reported car vs. buggy accident. Locke Rescue and Four Town Ambulance were called to the scene, and scanner traffic indicates that there were no reported injuries after a vehicle struck a horse-and-buggy traveling on the roadway.... more

Penn Yan teen injured after van overturns in Geneva

Penn Yan teen injured after van overturns in Geneva
A 19-year-old Penn Yan resident was sent to Geneva General Hospital after a one-vehicle crash on County Road 6 on Tuesday. Deputies say Jacob T. Bunn, 19, lost control of the work van he was driving due to slippery road conditions. His vehicle traveled off the roadway, struck a ditch — and overturned. He suffered a facial injury, according to... more

Thruway Authority announces E-Zpass discounts for new customers

Thruway Authority announces E-Zpass discounts for new customers
The New York State Thruway Authority announced Thursday that new E-ZPass customers will receive a discount. It's part of the E-ZPass Education Campaign. As part of this special incentive program, drivers who buy a Thruway E-ZPass On-The-Go tag and register it from Thursday Feb. 1 through Monday, Feb. 26 will be eligible for the account credit. After the customer takes... more

Feds withhold $14M from state over ‘I Love NY’ signs

Feds withhold M from state over ‘I Love NY’ signs
The federal government is withholding $14 million from New York in highway funds for erecting more than 500 ‘I Love NY’ signs that violate federal highway rules and state law. On Thursday, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) issued a letter to transportation officials in Governor Andrew Cuomo’s administration. The state has spent more than $8 million building and installing the... more

Sheriff: Auburn woman killed after exiting disabled vehicle in Cicero

Sheriff: Auburn woman killed after exiting disabled vehicle in Cicero
A 26-year-old Auburn woman was killed after being struck by a car in Cicero, according to the Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office. Heather Lardeo, 26, of Auburn was traveling north on Route 298 around 5:23 p.m. when her pickup truck ended up in a ditch. After walking to a nearby business to seek help, deputies said in a release that she... more

Livonia driver charged with DWI after rollover in Canadice

Livonia driver charged with DWI after rollover in Canadice
On January 28th at approximately 3 a.m., the New York State Police in Canandaigua responded to a report of a rollover accident on Rt. 15A in Canadice. Upon their arrival, the operator, 24-year-old Cristina Vanvolkenburg, of Livonia, was already out of her vehicle and being evaluated by EMS personnel. Police say Vanvolkenburg displayed several signs of intoxication and failed administered... more

Driver sent to hospital after one-car crash in Aurelius

Driver sent to hospital after one-car crash in Aurelius
One person was transported to Auburn Community Hospital after a rollover accident in Aurelius on Friday, according to first responders. A one-car rollover was reported around 1 p.m., which resulted in first responders being dispatched to Genesee Street Road and Bluefield Road. The driver had to be extricated from the vehicle, and AMR Ambulance responded to the scene. First responders... more

Lincoln Street parking lot in Auburn will permanently close Sunday night

Lincoln Street parking lot in Auburn will permanently close Sunday night
The Lincoln Street parking lot in Auburn will permanently close at 11 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 4 to make way for the construction of the $10 million Equal Rights Cultural Heritage Center. Work to create a three-way T intersection at the William and Lincoln streets wrapped up Thursday. Now, a new pedestrian crossing will connect the north side of William Street... more

Phelps man charged with felony DWI after nearly striking patrol car

Phelps man charged with felony DWI after nearly striking patrol car
The Wayne County Office of the Sheriff reports the arrest of a Phelps man for driving while intoxicated after nearly striking a patrol car. Deputies arrested James W. Walburn III, 26, of Phelps. He was eastbound on Route 31 when he turned north on Whitbeck Road directly in front of a patrol vehicle nearly causing a collision. Walburn was subsequently... more

Deputies: Driver had BAC twice legal limit during Hopewell stop

Deputies: Driver had BAC twice legal limit during Hopewell stop
Deputies say a 22-year-old Canandaigua man was charged with aggravated driving while intoxicated after a traffic stop on Smith Road in Hopewell. Jaymin R. Ransom was charged with aggravated driving while intoxicated after the stop, which was initiated due to multiple vehicle and traffic violations. He was transported to the Ontario County Jail where he submitted to a breath test... more
1 18 19 20 21 22 50