Cuomo: New York State Fair has been cancelled for 2020
The New York State Fair has been cancelled. “This one hurts – I love the State Fair. But the risk is too high to hold it this summer,” Governor Andrew Cuomo said in a tweet. He held a press conference on Monday, updating the state on its COVID-19 ... FULL STORY
NWS: Heat wave arrives in the Finger Lakes with advisories for outdoor activity
The National Weather Service has issued a Heath Advisory for a large swath of the Finger Lakes, Southern Tier, and Western New York as oppressive temperatures ... MORE
Police ask for residents, motorists to avoid Genesee St. in Geneva as standoff continues on Monday
A standoff that began in the city of Geneva last evening has continued into the daylight hours on Monday, according to the Geneva Police Department. Around ... MORE
New York continues to control COVID-19 infection, spread keeping numbers low
On Sunday, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that New York State had over 500 new cases of the coronavirus. However, it wasn’t enough to prevent New York City from entering Phase 3 – ... MORE
Brief standoff, vehicle fire both reported after domestic incident at July 4th party in Canandaigua
The Canandaigua Police Department reports the arrest of a 37-year-old resident on July 4th around 8:50 p.m. Officers had been dispatched to a residence on Bristol Street for the report of two ... MORE
Deputies: Seneca County man charged after domestic incident in Waterloo
The Seneca County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of a 32-year-old following a domestic incident. On Saturday around 12:30 a.m. deputies responded to 350 Waterloo-Geneva Road for the report of a physical ... MORE
Better Business Bureau warns about new job scam as millions look for employment
There’s a new job scam that people should be on the lookout for over the next several weeks. The Better Business Bureau reports that emails and texts offering fake jobs are increasing ... MORE
Firefighters battle large blaze in Cayuga County (photos)
No injuries were reported and all animals inside a home on Compton Road were safe after firefighters were called to a blaze on Saturday. Firefighters from Weedsport, Port Byron, Jordan, Throop, Sennett, ... MORE
First responders from more than a half-dozen districts battle Skaneateles blaze (photo)
Firefighters battled a blaze in Skaneateles during the evening hours on Saturday. Crews were called in from Cayuga County to battle the flames, which could be seen from miles away. Owasco, Fleming, ... MORE
Lyons woman rescued by Good Samaritan on Sodus Bay after canoe sinks on Saturday
On Saturday around 6:15 p.m. deputies were called to a water rescue on Sodus Bay south of Oak Park Marina. Dispatch received a report of a vessel taking on water and upon ... MORE
Pickup truck crashes into Camillus store (photo)
On Sunday night, a pickup truck crashed into a home decor store in Camillus. New York State Police, Camillus Police, and the Camillus Fire Department were called to the scene. Fire Chief ... MORE
Police: Seneca Falls woman punched, kicked, and scratched victim during domestic
On Friday around 9 p.m. the Seneca Falls Police Department took a 24-year-old into custody following a domestic dispute that had occurred earlier in the day. During that dispute, Sara Ventura, 24, of Seneca Falls subjected the male victim to unwanted physical ... MORE
INSIDE THE FLX: Michael Warren Thomas talks changes to ‘Savor Life’ radio programs (podcast)
For more than two decades Michael Warren Thomas has been a staple on regional radio. His series ‘Savor Life’ focuses on gardening, the Finger Lakes, food, wine, and more. For years, his program was run exclusively on WYSL. However, after a string ... MORE
FOILS ON THE FOURTH: Questions loom as investigation into Ontario Center remains open
By Gabriel Pietrorazio Today is the Fourth of July, a celebration of freedom – and in honor of this federal holiday, several Freedom of Information Law requests have been filed by our newsroom over the last few days with local county and ... MORE
Good Samaritan dies from injuries sustained in Sodus Bay incident on Thursday
Family members of the 20-year-old who attempted to save the three swimmers in Sodus Bay on Thursday has died. Draven Starr-Howell’s grandmother tells News10NBC that he succumbed to injuries around 2 p.m. on Friday. Deputies had said that the help of Starr-Howell ... MORE
Two years removed from 9-day boil water emergency, Watkins Glen still hasn’t tackled long-overdue system upgrades
By Peter Mantius Members of the Phish rock band were just about to begin their on-stage sound checks on Aug. 16, 2018, when state and local officials abruptly pulled the plug on their weekend music festival at the Watkins Glen International racetrack ... MORE
Deputies: Palmyra man kicked pregnant girlfriend, resulting in injuries
The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of a Palmyra man following a domestic incident. Kristopher Fletcher, 20, was charged with assault after an altercation with his pregnant girlfriend. Deputies say Fletcher kicked her twice, causing her to need medical attention ... MORE
WATCH: Behind the scenes with Mynderse Class of 2020 (video)
What was it like graduating during a pandemic? This exclusive feature takes a look behind the scenes of the 2020 Mynderse Graduation. It was an unusual year, but one that was just as rewarding for students, parents, and faculty as they celebrated ... MORE
Yankees’ Masahiro Tanaka released from hospital after taking line drive to head
Yankees right-hander Masahiro Tanaka was treated and released from a local hospital on Saturday after being struck in the head by a line drive off the bat of Giancarlo Stanton, a frightening scene that cast a somber tone over the first formal ... MORE
NYSPHSAA Covid-19 Task Force shares six potential scenarios for high school sports
The New York State Public High School Athletic Association’s Covid-19 Task Force met on Tuesday to finalize potential options for high school athletics this coming fall and winter. Six potential scenarios were discussed that could occur as a result of the COVID-19 ... MORE
State Department of Health makes unannounced visit to Ontario Center, says investigation into facility underway
By Gabriel Pietrorazio When Ontario Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare employees walked through the doors of the facility on Thursday, the New York State Department of Health did, too. The state’s Department of Health arrived at the center to conduct an unannounced ... MORE
Deputies: Two hospitalized after motorcycle crash in Wayne County
The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office reports the investigation of a motorcycle crash, which happened in the town of Palmyra. Fortunately, only minor injuries were reported in the incident. It happened around 7:48 p.m. on Garnsey Road. Two people were on a motorcycle ... MORE
State launches form to report violators of NY’s travel ban to places with high infection rate
New York State has set up a way for residents to report violators of the new travel advisory issued to include more states this week. Initially the restriction, which states that anyone traveling outside of New York to a state with a ... MORE
