Finger Lakes Technologies Group to become FirstLight after merger

Published: 12/04/2017 @ 05:00 am

FirstLight, a leading fiber-optic bandwidth infrastructure services provider operating in the Northeast, announced that it has completed the acquisition of Finger Lakes Technologies Group (“FLTG”). The latest acquisition is just one of several that FirstLight has successfully completed during the last twelve months, as FirstLight acquired and combined operations with both Oxford Networks and Sovernet Communications and also announced the... more

South Seneca, Penn Yan plans for ‘smart’ tech approved by NYS

Published: 11/29/2017 @ 05:00 am

Governor Andrew Cuomo announced the approval of 88 Smart Schools Investment Plans aimed at reimagining teaching and learning for the 21st century. The approved plans, totaling $75.6 million, are part of the $2 billion Smart Schools Bond Act – a sweeping education technology initiative first proposed by the Governor and overwhelmingly approved by voters. The investments authorized today will modernize... more

Fall in the Finger Lakes (photo)

Published: 11/29/2017 @ 05:00 am

Late afternoon sun lights up this scene in Victor on Monday. Photo by Mike Sargent. more

Irondequoit duo charged with endangering child after Eastview Mall fight

Published: 11/30/2017 @ 05:00 am

Deputies arrested an Irondequoit duo at Eastview Mall on Tuesday for endangering the welfare of a child after an incident during the afternoon hours at the shopping center. Deputies say Austin Q. Martin, 26, and Goya S. Morgan, 41, were both charged with endangering the welfare of a child after engaging in a physical altercation in the immediate presence of... more

Geneva nips Lyons on late Porter lay-up; South Seneca girls start 2-0 (W-FL round-up 12/1)

Published: 12/02/2017 @ 05:00 am

With Lyons junior standout Justice Smith sidelined with foul trouble for much of Friday night’s opening round game against Geneva at the Waterloo Hall of Fame Classic,59 Coach Brian Miller’s Panthers were able to stick around just long enough to gut out a 46-45 win on a driving lay-up from Adrian Porter in the waning second of the fourth quarter…... more

Rochester woman stole from Footlocker, JC Penney at Eastview Mall

Published: 11/21/2017 @ 05:00 am

Deputies in Ontario County say a Rochester woman has been charged after a theft incident at the Eastview Mall in Victor. Catherine A. Peters, 55, of Rochester was charged with fifth-degree criminal possession of stolen property after an incident that took place last week at the mall. She is accused possessing stolen property from Footlocker and JC Penney’s valued at... more

FLX WEEKLY: Thanksgiving Weekend Edition (podcast)

Published: 11/22/2017 @ 05:00 am

Join Jessica Lahr, Josh Durso and Jim Sinicropi live inside the FingerLakes1.com Studios for a special Thanksgiving holiday edition of FLX Weekly. Find out everything that’s happening in the region over the next few days, get your weekend weather outlook, discuss the top local news stories of the week and check out our favorite photos of the week. . more

Deputies respond to two-car crash in Hopewell

Published: 11/22/2017 @ 05:00 am

The Ontario County Sheriff’s Office reports that on Tuesday around 3:47 pm deputies responded to State Route 21 and Schutt Road in Hopewell for the report of an accident with injury. It was determined that Katlynn V. Ward, 26, of Williamson was traveling north on Route 21 in a 2003 Pontiac Sunfire when she was struck by a 2004 Dodge... more

Tax rate stable in 2018 Ontario County budget

Published: 11/24/2017 @ 05:00 am

Spending and the property tax levy are up in the 2018 Ontario County budget, although the tax rate will be the same as this year. The $223.7 million budget was approved at last week’s Board of Supervisors meeting. Spending is up 2.31 percent over the 2017 budget of $218.7 million. Next year’s tax levy is $57.3 million, a 3.2-percent increase... more

UPSTATE HOOPS: New season of Wayne-Finger Lakes high school basketball tips-off (podcast)

Published: 11/25/2017 @ 05:00 am

The 2017-18 local high school basketball season is underway and FingerLakes1.com will have full coverage, live game webcasts and your weekly round-up every Sunday morning on the Upstate Hoops Podcast. Our season premiere went live on Sunday morning with your host Jim Sinicropi and in-studio analysis from Lyons varsity boys head coach Zac Young and first year Mynderse varsity boys... more

Man accused of threatening woman in front of child in Victor

Published: 11/26/2017 @ 05:00 am

A 40-year-old Albany man was arrested after an investigation into a domestic incident on County Road 42 in Victor involving a female and child. When deputies arrived around 11:27 pm on November 24th they found Gregory S. Leszyk, of Albany belligerent and aggressive toward the female, while in the presence of the child. He was arrested and charged with endangering... more

Utica man worked with another to steal from Eastview Mall

Published: 11/26/2017 @ 05:00 am

Deputies say a Utica man was arrested on a grand larceny charge at Eastview Mall after working with another shopper to steal more than $1,600 worth of merchandise. Deputies say Michael Leggett, 49, of Utica was arrested at the Victor shopping mall when he worked in concert with another male to steal $1,673.50 worth of merchandise from Macy’s. He was... more

Diverging diamond? Victor considers it as possible solution to 490 interchange congestion

Published: 11/17/2017 @ 05:00 am

The Town of Victor is taking steps to make major changes to one of their busiest roads. “This area is always busy around the holidays,” said Allen Bennett of Farmington. The town is looking to make improvements on the 490 interchange by the Thruway exit on Route 96 because of heavy congestion and safety concerns. A proposal is in the... more

Victor girls season ends in state volleyball final pool play on Saturday

Published: 11/18/2017 @ 05:00 am

The Victor girls volleyball team ended their season with a loss in the NYS Class A State Championship pool play on Saturday afternoon in Glens Falls. They lost to Shenendehowa 25-22. Congratulations to the Lady Blue Devils on an outstanding season. Very proud of our Girls Varsity Volleyball Team!! Hold your heads high Ladies! 2017 was a wonderful season. Go... more

Tractor-trailer crash, blaze closes Thruway for hours late-Saturday (videos)

Published: 11/12/2017 @ 05:00 am

First responders say that the call came in as a tractor-trailer crash, which had burst into flames after the impact. The scene on the New York State Thruway between exits 44 and 45 was a chaotic one with first responders struggling to keep up. Flames were reportedly spreading to the rear of the truck as soon as the first State... more

Canandaigua man charged with stalking after Eastview Mall incident

Published: 11/10/2017 @ 05:00 am

On November 3rd at approximately 10:17 am deputies were called to Eastview Mall for a suspicious condition complaint. Upon arrival it was determined that Darryl Bowman, 26, of Canandaigua had traveled to the mall after having been involved in a domestic dispute with a young woman earlier in the morning. He went to her place of employment, demanding to see... more

Two airlifted, seriously injured after crash on Thruway in Victor

Published: 11/07/2017 @ 05:00 am

A serious crash on the New York State Thruway resulted in at least two people being airlifted to Strong Memorial Hospital, according to first responders. The crash happened shortly before 8 pm, and two people had to be extricated from the wreckage. Fishers and Victor fire departments were called to the scene. Mercy Flight was called to the scene, according... more

TAKING BACK SUCCESS: Victor event collects 384 lbs of unwanted drugs

Published: 11/07/2017 @ 05:00 am

The Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition of Ontario County and the Ontario County Sherriff’s Office announce the successful collection of unwanted prescription drug medication on Saturday, October 28th at the “Medication Take Back” event at the Victor Village Hall. Through the support of community members, 384 pounds of unwanted medication was collected from 135 participants. The event was supported by the... more

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