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Ithaca woman wraps houses in plastic, fears asbestos from former library
A woman in Ithaca has sealed up the homes she rents with plastic in fear of she says are chemicals coming from across the street. Susan Kramer’s properties aren’t hard to see. She has several on West Court Street in …more
Citizens Bank backing affordable housing project in town of Geneva
Citizens Bank said it is playing a key role in the financing package for an affordable housing project in the …moreWayne-Finger Lakes BOCES selects new leader
A former Rochester City School District administrator is on track to be the next superintendent of Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES. The …more‘Raise the Age’ law reforms justice system for youth in Tompkins and across the state
Earlier this month, police reported that three youth stabbed a man near the Ithaca Commons. The process for the felony …more
New farm bill could herald hemp resurgence in Southern Tier, Schumer says
U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., and Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., have plenty of disagreements, with one notable …moreTHE DEBRIEF: Breaking down the biggest stories of 2018 (podcast)
What were the biggest issues in 2018? Many of them came at the end of the year, as elected officials …moreDeputies: Drunk driver nearly struck vehicle on NYS Thruway
On December 26th at approximately 3:50 p.m. deputies responded to the Petro truck stop at 1255 State Route 414 for …moreAfter shutting down at Eastview Mall, Sears announces closure of Marketplace Mall location
The deadline for bids to keep Sears from bankruptcy is later today, but the end is near either way for the Marketplace Mall …moreAuburn man charged with punching, choking woman
An Auburn man is facing criminal charges after allegedly attacking a woman Thursday night, the Auburn Police Department said. Emmanuel …moreEastview Mall adds Prime Steak House to restaurant roster
A new eatery is open for business at Eastview Mall. Prime Steak House, a 8,600 square foot restaurant, is the …moreSF Board accepts ball drop app despite concerns; moves landfill revenue to cover Vince’s Park shortfall
The final legislative session of the 2018 calendar year in Seneca Falls didn’t go without some controversy, as the Board …moreSUNDAY CONVERSATION: Sheriff-elect Brian Schenck on first term, goals for 2019 in Cayuga County
What does the future of law enforcement look like in Cayuga County as incoming Sheriff Brian Schenck takes office on …more
Garbage truck crashes on Rt. 96 resulting in two-hour closure
Deputies say they responded to a crash involving a garbage truck on State Route 96 in the Town of Manchester …moreFirst responders extinguish afternoon fire in Waterloo (photos)
First responders from Waterloo, Seneca Falls, Fayette, and Border City were called to a structure fire at 107 E. Elisha …moreMan appears on the news, later arrested on grand larceny charges in Ontario Co.
Deputies announced the arrest of a 39-year-old fugitive following his appearance on a Rochester-area morning show. Anthony Lamarca, 39, of …moreCuomo vetoes additional time off for bereavement
A bill that would have allowed those grieving to take more time off to grieve the loss of a loved …moreFlight from Ithaca to D.C. diverted to Pennsylvania due to fire warning
A flight from Ithaca headed to Dulles International Airport in Washington D.C. has been diverted to State College, Pennsylvania. According …moreNewark Police: Teen facing charges after falsely reporting abduction
Police in Newark say a 17-year-old is facing charges after falsely reporting a home invasion and abduction. According to police, …moreConvicted felon hospitalized after consuming baggies of drugs at Wayne Co. Jail
The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office reports new charges against an inmate, who was recently convicted on drug charges – and …moreCBS features Seneca White Deer on national segment (full segment)
Earlier this month film makers from CBS were in Seneca County filming a segment, which aired on Sunday. The segment, …moreYou’ll soon need a new ID, driver’s license in NY: Here are tips to avoid pitfalls
Beginning Oct. 1, 2020, New Yorkers will need a new form of identification to cross the U.S. border or to …moreDeputies: Lodi man arrested on multiple charges after violating protective order
The Seneca County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of a Lodi man on felony charges following the reported violation of …moreDeputies: Geneva pair arrested after Waterloo incident
The Seneca County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of two Geneva residents following a domestic incident, which took place in …moreOntario man charged with forcible touching after domestic incident
On Saturday at approximately 11:47 p.m. deputies in Wayne County arrested a 38-year-old Ontario resident on forcible touching charges following …moreWellness check leads to firearm charge in Sodus
Deputies say a wellness check in the Town of Sodus led to the arrest of a 47-year-old resident on firearm-related …moreAdvocates for alternatives to hospital births rally for Penn Yan midwife
Advocates from all walks of life have stepped up to support the ‘fraudulent’ midwife – who was arrested twice in …more