Over 100,000 Vote Early in New York Primaries
More than 100,000 New Yorkers voted early in the 2024 primary elections, according to the state Board of Elections. Between June 15 and June 23, 102,883 residents cast their ballots. Nearly half of these, 46,241, ... more
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Hundreds of Migrants to Return to NYC from Upstate
Hundreds of migrants moved outside New York City will soon be relocated back to the city, officials announced. Since 2022, over 200,600 migrants arrived in New York, with 65,600 still in city care and 1,500 ... more
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Constellation Brands Opens New HQ in Rochester
Governor Kathy Hochul celebrated the grand opening of Constellation Brands' new headquarters in downtown Rochester at the historic Aqueduct Building. The renovated 170,000 square-foot campus includes six buildings, a rooftop patio, and modern features for ... more
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Body of Newark Teen Recovered from Erie Canal
Police report that a body was pulled from the Erie Canal in Newark on Monday night. Around 8 p.m., a 911 call alerted authorities about a person who fell into the canal near Main Street ... more
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Lyons Man Charged with Robbing Pizza Delivery Driver
A Lyons man faces felony robbery charges after allegedly threatening a pizza delivery driver with a knife. State police reported that on Friday, Emmanuel Montanez, 25, pulled a knife on the driver after his credit ... more
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Two Officers Injured in Cayuga Correctional Facility Incident
Two officers at Cayuga Correctional Facility were injured by an inmate earlier this month, according to the New York State Correctional Officers and Police Benevolent Association. The incident occurred on June 1 as the inmate ... more
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Rochester Man Steals $4K Check in Seneca Falls Intended for Youth Soccer Club
Seneca Falls police say a Rochester man was taken into custody for stealing a check worth $4,000 for a local soccer club. On Monday the Seneca Falls Police Department arrested Keon U. Kirton, 40, of ... more
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Bicyclist Dies After Crash in Ithaca: Police Open Investigation
A bicyclist died after crashing into a tree on Hudson Street on Monday. Ithaca Police responded around 10:52 a.m. to a report of a person on the ground. Officers found the bicyclist, who had lost ... more
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Rochester Man Arrested on Felony Charges for Purse Theft and Fraud
Deputies say a Rochester man faces serious felony charges in Ontario County after an investigation in Victor. Maurice Levert Brown, 37, of Rochester, was arrested on June 24 by the Ontario County Sheriff's Office. Brown ... more
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Ithaca Man Arrested on Serious Charges After Search Warrant for Weapons and Drugs trafficking
Authorities say an Ithaca man faces serious charges after a search warrant was executed at an address in the city turned up drugs and weapons. On June 20 Ithaca Police and the Tompkins County Sheriff's ... more
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Uber Driver Arrested for Felony Sex Abuse in Ithaca
Authorities in Ithaca have provided an update on a sexual assault investigation after an Uber driver was taken into custody last week in Ithaca. On May 24 Ithaca Police responded to a report of sexual ... more
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Gro-Moore Farms Honored by New York State for Historic Business
Senator Pam Helming celebrated the inclusion of Gro-Moore Farms in the New York State Historic Business Preservation Registry. The registry highlights businesses that have operated for at least 50 years and contributed to their community's ... more
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HEP Sales Celebrates Grand Re-Opening in Waterloo
On June 20, HEP Sales & North Main Lumber held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand re-opening of their new building at 0446 Waterloo-Geneva Road. The event featured community members, Seneca County Chamber staff, ... more
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Seneca Falls Man Arrested for Harassing Victim and Damaging Property During Incident
Seneca Falls police arrested a local man following a domestic incident where property was damaged and the victim was harassed. On June 24 at 9:43 p.m., the Town of Seneca Falls Police Department arrested Daniel ... more
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Filmora 13.5 ups your sticker game with an AI Sticker Generator
Filmora 13.5 kicks off a new era of creativity for video editors around the world. Building on its reputation for intuitive yet powerful editing tools, the latest version of Filmora introduces some brand-new cutting-edge AI-powered ... more
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EXCLUSIVE: What’s Being Done to Address the Housing Crisis in Ontario County?
There's a housing crisis in the Finger Lakes. For several years now homeownership rates have been in decline. This while the rate of rent burdened households, or those that spend 50% or more of their ... more
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Corning-Painted Post School District Approves Revised Budget
Voters approved the Corning-Painted Post Area School District’s revised budget of $138,061,969 on June 18, after rejecting the original proposal last month. The new budget passed with 1,698 votes in favor and 834 against. The ... more
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Wall Street’s Digital Face: Web Design for New York’s Financial Sector
Everyone knows a well-designed website is crucial for the success of any company. But when you're doing business in the global hub of your industry — which is the case with New York-based finance corporations ... more
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Debt Restructuring with Chapter 13 Bankruptcy: Pros and Cons
According to the Administrative Office of the United States Courts, the total bankruptcies filed during the October 2022 to September 2023 period increased by 13%. It also indicated that bankruptcy filings exceeded 433,000 for the ... more
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