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Deputies: Newark man failed to yield, caused two-car accident in Manchester

Deputies: Newark man failed to yield, caused two-car accident in Manchester
The Ontario County Sheriff’s Office reports that they responded to a two-car accident with injuries on Wednesday around 10:30 am. Deputies say Edward Hilfiker, 70, of Newark was traveling south on East Palmyra Port Gibson Rd. At the intersection with State Rt. 31 — when he was struck by a vehicle being operated by 21-year-old Maximus Mahoney, of Walcott. Deputies... more

Police: Clifton Springs man steals car in Canandaigua, pursuit ensue on 490

Police: Clifton Springs man steals car in Canandaigua, pursuit ensue on 490
On Thursday around 4:02 pm members of the Canandaigua Police Department, Ontario County Sheriff’s Office, and New York State Police arrested a 26-year-old Clifton Springs man on grand larceny and assault charges. According to police, Shane M. Wolff, 26, of Clifton Springs was charged with second-degree assault and third-degree grand larceny. He is accused of stealing a vehicle at approximately... more

City of Geneva moving ahead with DRI-funded road projects

City of Geneva moving ahead with DRI-funded road projects
The city is wasting no time getting going on street projects that are receiving state Downtown Revitalization Initiative funding. The city has issued requests for proposals for engineering and planning services for a $4.4 million project that would modify Routes 5&20 between Lake and Elizabeth Blackwell streets to create more connectivity between downtown and Lakefront Park. The cost of the... more

One person sent to hospital after Geneva crash

One person sent to hospital after Geneva crash
The Ontario County Sheriff’s Office reports that one person was sent to the hospital after a crash involving two vehicles in Geneva. Deputies say P.A. Hungerford, 66, of Lodi was traveling west on W. Washington St. and failed to stop at a stop sign at the intersection of County Rd. 6 causing a northbound vehicle to strike hers. Deputies say... more

Deputies: Tractor-trailer rollover in Gorham results in tickets

Deputies: Tractor-trailer rollover in Gorham results in tickets
The Ontario County Sheriff’s Office reports that on Friday around 10:33 pm deputies, as well as the Rushville Fire Department, Middlesex Ambulance and Canandaigua Ambulance responded to the area of State Rt. 247 and State Rt. 245 in Gotham for a tractor-trailer rollover crash. Upon arrival, first responders observed a tractor-trailer overturned on its side in the roadway near the... more

One hospitalized in Yates County after motorcycle vs. mini van crash

One hospitalized in Yates County after motorcycle vs. mini van crash
A Hammondsport man was hurt and sent to Soldiers and Sailors Hospital following a collision between a minivan and motorcycle. Deputies say the accident occurred Saturday afternoon at the intersection of Bath and Second Milo roads. Joseph Meade, 65, was traveling east on Second Milo Rd. When he failed to yield the right of way at the intersection and collided... more

Deputies: Bloomfield man transported to Strong after car hydroplanes, flips in Naples

Deputies: Bloomfield man transported to Strong after car hydroplanes, flips in Naples
The Ontario County Sheriff’s Office reports that on Sunday around 1:36 pm first responders were called to County Rd. 36 in the Town of Naples for a reported single-car accident. Upon arrival, deputies determined that Damon J. Petty, 55, of Bloomfield was traveling north on County Rd. 36 when he hydroplaned, crossed into the southbound lane, and struck a ditch... more

K&D Disposal truck crashes in Sodus; driver transported to Strong Hospital

K&D Disposal truck crashes in Sodus; driver transported to Strong Hospital
The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office announced the investigation of a one-car personal injury incident, which took place on South St. in Sodus. Sheriff Virts reports that Douglas Lanning, 48, of Palmyra was operating a K&D Garbage Disposal truck heading north on South St. in Sodus when he allegedly was pushed by a strong gust of wind into the east shoulder... more

Fairport woman faces felony DWI charge in Wayne County after hitting road sign

Fairport woman faces felony DWI charge in Wayne County after hitting road sign
The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of a Fairport woman for Driving While Intoxicated following a traffic stop in the Town of Macedon. Angel L. Ericson, 28, of Fairport, was speeding and was observed crossing over the yellow line. Upon initiating the traffic stop her vehicle struck a road sign. Ericson attempted to give a breath sample, but... more

Penn Yan man charged with DWI after Wayne County crash

Penn Yan man charged with DWI after Wayne County crash
Deputies in Wayne County say a 23-year-old Penn Yan man has been arrested following a personal injury crash that happened on September 23rd. Said De Jesus Ballesteros-Cisneros, 23, was charged with driving while intoxicated, speed not reasonable failure to keep right, no seat belt, driving with a blood-alcohol content of .17 percent and second-degree reckless endangerment. He was issued tickets... more

Cuomo blocks free Thruway tolls for CNY commuters

Cuomo blocks free Thruway tolls for CNY commuters
A bill that would have allowed Syracuse commuters to use the Thruway for free has been vetoed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo. The legislation sponsored by state Sen. John DeFrancisco and Assemblyman Bill Magnarelli would have established short-term commuter permits for Syracuse-area drivers using the Thruway between exits 34A and 39. With a permit, a motorist would not have to pay... more

Forged NY DOT docs being investigated in Schuyler County

Forged NY DOT docs being investigated in Schuyler County
According to Tyrone Town Supervisor Don Desrochers, a document on file with the New York State Department of Transportation has been falsified. During a regular meeting with Town Council on Tuesday, the board was made aware of the irregularity with the document, according to Watkins Review. Schuyler County Legislature Chairman Dennis Fagan, as well as about 20 residents were present... more

New Thruway Exit 43 bridge in Manchester requires wetlands permit

New Thruway Exit 43 bridge in Manchester requires wetlands permit
The state Thruway Authority wants to replace the deteriorating, Exit 43 bridge that runs over Interstate 90. However, it needs a state Department of Environmental Conservation permit in order to do so, because the project site will disturb about 0.02 acres of an adjacent state freshwater wetlands area. Public comment on a draft of that freshwater wetlands permit is due... more
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