Upstate NY health plans support Medicare Advantage legislation
Upstate New York health plans are backing bipartisan legislation to protect benefits and care access for over 400,000 Medicare Advantage enrollees. Excellus BlueCross BlueShield and MVP Health Care support the bill, endorsed by several local ... more
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Nixon Peabody LLP moving to Victor in 2025: New office will be 50,000 square feet for over 60 attorneys
Nixon Peabody LLP will relocate to High Point Business Park in August 2025, when its lease at Clinton Square expires. The new office will offer 50,000 square feet of space for over 60 attorneys and ... more
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Canandaigua man arrested for drug conspiracy in Wayne County
The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man from Canandaigua after an investigation. Deputies charged Randolph S. Mattice, 56, with second-degree conspiracy, third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, and attempted possession of a ... more
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Ithaca man arrested after burglary-in-progress: Suspect tried to flee
Ithaca Police arrested a man after a burglary on South Titus Avenue on July 1. The homeowner discovered the suspect inside and followed him to Center Street, where police arrived. The man, identified as Elliott ... more
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Greece teen arrested for larceny and harassment in Ontario County
Ontario County Sheriff Deputies arrested an 18-year-old from Greece on June 27. Demetrius Darnel Bronson was charged with petit larceny and second-degree aggravated harassment following a domestic incident on June 22. The arrest took place ... more
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Deputies: Farmington woman arrested after missing multiple court dates
Ontario County Sheriff's Deputies arrested a Farmington woman on June 29 for failing to appear in court. Sara Williams, 43, was taken into custody at 11:58 p.m. on a bench warrant from Canandaigua Town Court ... more
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Rochester woman arrested for shoplifting in Victor
A Rochester woman was arrested for shoplifting at Von Maur in Victor on July 1. Ontario County Sheriff's Deputies took Jill Marie Tiefel, 41, into custody around 4:40 p.m. after she was caught stealing $159 ... more
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Steuben County launches anti-DWI campaign for July 4th
Steuben County Sheriff James Allard announced a special campaign to combat impaired driving from July 3 to July 7. The STOP-DWI High Visibility Engagement Campaign aims to raise awareness about the dangers of drunk driving, ... more
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State awards $40M in grants to nonprofits
Governor Kathy Hochul announced over $40 million in grants to 136 nonprofit organizations serving New York families and veterans. The funding includes $39.6 million for human services organizations and $1.13 million for veterans services groups ... more
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Hochul celebrates $63M recovered in wage theft crackdown
Governor Kathy Hochul announced that New York State has recovered over $63 million in stolen wages for nearly 65,000 workers in the past two years. The New York State Department of Labor investigated numerous wage ... more
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Campbell woman arrested for giving marijuana to minors
State troopers arrested a Campbell woman on June 29 for allegedly providing marijuana to minors. Savannah Cranmer, 20, was charged with two counts of Unlawful Dealing with a Child 1st after an investigation revealed she ... more
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Supreme Court’s ruling on Trump immunity sparks debate
The Supreme Court's recent decision on presidential immunity has stirred controversy among its justices, with a 6-3 ruling redefining executive power. The Court decided that former presidents are immune from criminal prosecution for official acts ... more
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Low voter turnout in NY primaries prompts call for reforms
Good-government groups are urging New York lawmakers to open the state’s primary elections after less than 25% of eligible voters participated last week. Only 15% of voters turned out for 44 primary contests, according to ... more
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MacKenzie-Childs announces annual barn sale dates
MacKenzie-Childs, the popular home décor brand based in Central New York, has announced the dates for its annual Barn Sale. The sale will take place from July 18-22, 2024, both in-store and online. Shoppers can ... more
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Sonic joins McDonald’s introducing super value menu
Sonic has launched a new value menu with items priced at $1.99 each, the company announced Monday. The Fun.99 menu includes a Quarter Pound Double Cheeseburger, Chili Cheese Coney, Bacon Ranch Queso Wrap, Southwest Crunch ... more
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Woman killed by microburst at Upstate NY campground over the weekend
A severe storm hit Russell Brook Campsites in Delaware County, New York, on Sunday, killing one woman. The National Weather Service confirmed the storm was a microburst, not a tornado, with winds up to 90 ... more
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DEC advises on bear safety as population grows
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) reports an increase in the bear population over the past two decades, leading to more frequent human-bear encounters. To reduce the risk of attracting bears, the ... more
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New Costco proposed for Penfield: Details to come later this month
A new Costco warehouse may soon be coming to Penfield. The town has received a proposal for a mixed-use development along Route 250 at Sweet Corners Road, with Costco as a potential tenant. More information ... more
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CNY Regional Market board fires executive director after audit
The CNY Regional Market board voted Monday to terminate Executive Director Amanda Vitale following a critical audit by the New York state comptroller’s office alleging mismanagement. Vitale, who succeeded her father in January 2020, expressed ... more
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