Wegmans Recalls Ice Cream Cakes Due to Listeria Risk
Wegmans has recalled Abilyn’s Ice Cream Cakes due to potential Listeria contamination. The recall, issued on June 20, affects multiple flavors of the popular dessert. The recalled flavors include Vanilla & Chocolate, For the Love ... more
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Rochester Woman Arrested for Identity Theft and Fraud in Wayne County
Shanque K. Collins, 32, of Rochester, was arrested on June 18 after an investigation by a Williamson State Police investigator. Collins, a cleaner contracted through the Cleaning Authority Company, allegedly stole a Woodland Circle resident's ... more
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Lyons Structure Fire Displaces Several: Cause Under Investigation
Firefighters were called to an overnight blaze at the old Iroquois Hotel on Franklin Street in Lyons late-Friday. It's unclear how much damage was done to the property, but the Red Cross was requested to ... more
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Heat Wave Triggers Surge in ER Visits in New York
Hospitals across New York are seeing a sharp increase in heat-related emergency room visits due to a severe heat wave gripping the state. Emergency rooms in New York have reported a 500 to 600% spike ... more
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Sen. Mannion Denies Toxic Workplace Allegations Ahead of Primary
New York State Sen. John Mannion is calling recent allegations of creating a toxic work environment a smear campaign aimed at damaging his bid for a congressional seat. An open letter from "Concerned Mannion Staff" ... more
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Environmental Advocates Push for Bill to Hold Big Oil Responsible
Environmental advocates are urging the governor to sign a bill that would make major oil companies pay for infrastructure recovery due to global warming. Blair Horner, Executive Director of NYPIRG, explained the bill targets companies ... more
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Judge Rules Against NY Prisons for Violating Solitary Confinement Law
A judge has ruled that the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) violated the Humane Alternatives to Long-Term Solitary Confinement (HALT) Act. The class action lawsuit was supported by the New ... more
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Wayne County Treasurer Sues Dollar General Over Fatal Fall
Wayne County Treasurer Patrick Schmitt has filed a lawsuit against Dollar General on behalf of the estate of Donna Porter, who died in January 2022 after slipping on a sidewalk at the Rose store. Filed ... more
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Efforts to Eradicate Hydrilla from Cayuga Lake Continue
The push to eliminate hydrilla from Cayuga Lake is set to continue this summer with aquatic herbicide treatments in Wells College Bay. Starting the week of June 24, the US Army Corps of Engineers, in ... more
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Other Half Brewing Opens Taproom on Canandaigua Lake
Other Half Brewing, based in New York City, has opened a new taproom on Canandaigua Lake at 24 Lakeshore Drive, previously the site of Young Lion Brewing Co. The upstairs taproom is now open from ... more
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Ribbon Cutting at New Popeyes in Canandaigua Thursday
The Ontario County Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon-cutting event for the new Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen at 3225 Route 364 on Thursday, June 27 at 10 a.m. Local officials, restaurant staff, and the public ... more
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UPDATE: Missing Man with Ties to Wayne County Found Dead
Rodney Riviello, 69, who had been missing since June 17, was found deceased in Plymouth on Saturday afternoon after a four-day search. Police Chief Dana Flynn and Fire Chief Neil Foley expressed their condolences to ... more
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Record 71 Million Expected to Travel for July 4th Week
AAA projects 70.9 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home during the extended July 4th week, setting a new record. With the flexibility of remote work, more people are taking longer trips ... more
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Geneva Man Arrested for Criminal Mischief After Parking Dispute in Waterloo
Police arrested a Geneva man following a parking dispute in the village of Waterloo. The Waterloo Police Department arrested Paul Deal, 61, of Geneva, for Criminal Mischief on June 20, 2024, around 10:59 p.m. The ... more
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Car Crashes into House in Cayuga County
Emergency crews responded to a car crash into a house on Waldron Road in Union Springs, Cayuga County. The incident was first reported by The Cayuga/Seneca Fire Wire late-Saturday afternoon, and included a quick response ... more
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Sodus Man Arrested for Domestic Incident
The Wayne County Sheriff's Office arrested Kevin Woods, 60, of Sodus, following a domestic incident investigation. Woods faces charges of Harassment in the 2nd Degree and Criminal Contempt in the 1st Degree. He allegedly threatened ... more
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Williamson Man Arrested for Drug Possession
The Wayne County Sheriff's Office arrested Roger M. Cooney, 57, of Williamson, for criminal possession of a controlled substance. Cooney was originally arrested on January 3 for another offense, during which deputies found him with ... more
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Canandaigua Man Arrested for Harassment and Stalking
Police have arrested a Canandaigua man following an investigation into harassment and stalking. Tim V. Shafer, 57, of Canandaigua, was arrested on June 21 for aggravated harassment and fourth-degree stalking following a police investigation. Shafer, ... more
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Algal Bloom Advisory Issued for Conesus Lake
The Livingston County Department of Health has issued a Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) advisory for Conesus Lake. HABs have been spotted near Vitale Park and in shallow waters along the break wall. People and animals ... more
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