LATEST: Reaction to FBI, NYSP investigation in Port Byron schools

Published: 10/13/2019 @ 04:12 pm | Updated: 10/14/2019 @ 06:36 am

FBI investigating ‘alarming and illegal’ internet posts made by Port Byron students

The Port Byron Central School District has been placed at the center of an investigation involving the FBI and New York State Police. The District’s leader, Superintendent Neil O’Brien, called online posts under investigation “alarming and illegal,” in a letter to parents. Now he’s asking families in the district to have a conversation – even if it’s a difficult one.... more

Partnership allows Port Byron students to get care at community health center

Published: 10/03/2019 @ 04:11 pm

The Port Byron Central School District is partnering with a community health center to treat students with acute health issues during the school day. Maggie Sayre, a licensed mental health counselor for the district’s high school and the person who spearhead the partnership, said the goals is to get students immediate medical assistance for issues beyond the capacity of a... more

UPDATE: One killed, another still critical after two-car crash in Cayuga County

Published: 08/23/2019 @ 05:48 pm | Updated: 08/25/2019 @ 04:15 pm

Police have provided an update on the serious, two-car crash in Brutus, which happened Friday afternoon. One person is dead, and two others are injured, according to Troopers. Police say that the crash happened after a single driver crossed into the wrong lane on State Route 31 and hit another car with two occupants inside. All three were taken to... more

Port Byron schools looking for Special Patrol Officer

Published: 08/19/2019 @ 10:00 pm

The Port Byron Central School District is still scrambling to put a police officer in their schools this upcoming year. They will not reach that goal by Sept. 1st. However, the district and the Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office are doing everything they can to fill that position by this year. The district did have a retried state trooper as their... more

Proposed Port Byron apartments take step forward

Published: 08/01/2019 @ 06:34 am

A proposal to build a new apartment complex in the village of Port Byron took a step forward Wednesday, as the village’s Zoning Board of Appeals voted to take lead agency status for the projects environmental review process. DePaul Properties Inc., has proposed a plan to renovate the existing Church Street Apartments complex, as well as the neighboring gymnasium and... more

Restoration still planned for Brigham Young house in Port Byron

Published: 07/22/2019 @ 06:26 am

A descendant of Brigham Young has announced plans to resume work on restoring an old house believed to have once occupied by his famous ancestor next year. The old James and Lydia Pine house, at 78 South St., one of the oldest in the village, has long been vacant. But in 2015, it was purchased for $35,000 by Richard Lambert of Salt... more

Port Byron school district technology plan approved by state

Published: 07/14/2019 @ 07:07 pm | Updated: 07/14/2019 @ 07:15 pm

The Port Byron Central School District has implemented the technology plan it received state approval for. A total of 96 school investment plans were given the green light under the $2 billion Smart Schools Bond Act, a June news release from Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s office said. The bond act is an education technology initiative intended to provide upgraded equipment to... more

Port Byron man caught by the FBI soliciting a minor pleads guilty

Published: 07/12/2019 @ 05:23 am | Updated: 07/12/2019 @ 05:38 am

A Port Byron man will likely serve two years in prison for trying to engage in oral sex with someone he believed to be younger than 15. Richard McAllaster, 37, of 10518 Duck Lake Road, Port Byron, pleaded guilty Thursday in Cayuga County Court to one count of second-degree attempted criminal sex act, a class E felony. The person McAllaster... more

SUNDAY CONVERSATION: Sheriff Schenck talks recruiting challenge, changes coming from Albany

Published: 06/23/2019 @ 07:00 am | Updated: 06/22/2019 @ 09:34 am

Earlier this year Cayuga County Sheriff Brian Schenck was in-studio discussing his first month on the job following an uncontested election last fall. He succeeded longtime Sheriff David Gould. Now, Sheriff Schenck has several months under his belt. He joined us for a follow-up conversation in this week’s Sunday Conversation. He talked about policing during the summer months, recruiting concerns... more

Port Byron native finds ‘priceless’ Babe Ruth card

Published: 05/28/2019 @ 05:50 am | Updated: 05/28/2019 @ 04:50 pm

The keen eye of a Port Byron native has made him the proud owner of a priceless baseball card. Experts say it is the only one of its kind and it was purchased for only $2. Dale Ball, who grew up in Port Byron, is an avid card collector. He found the card on the west coast. “The world seems... more

FingerLakes1.com launches Patreon to support continued growth in local digital content

Published: 05/28/2019 @ 12:44 pm

FingerLakes1.com launches Patreon to continue growth in digital content

FingerLakes1.com has officially launched a Patreon Support model, for readers, viewers, and listeners who want to support our mission. For 20 years now, FingerLakes1.com has focused on delivering news and information in a unique, interactive way and on a relentless, 24/7. 365 day a year publishing schedule. Whether that’s live-streaming local high school basketball throughout the winter, or showcasing in-depth... more

Port Byron CSD scrambles to solve SRO problem after mayor’s controversial remarks

Published: 04/12/2019 @ 06:10 am | Updated: 04/12/2019 @ 06:15 am

The Port Byron Central School District is scrambling to figure out how to keep a school resource officer (SRO) in the district next school year. The village board voted Monday not to renew the current officer’s contract. Officer Frank Ryan has been protecting the halls of the Port Byron Central School District for years as the school’s SRO. “Liability. The... more

Port Byron Mayor tells public to “Just keep your mouth shut”

Published: 04/09/2019 @ 06:22 am | Updated: 04/09/2019 @ 06:30 am

Port Byron village board votes not to renew school’s SRO contract

The village of Port Byron spontaneously voted against renewing the school resource officer contract with the Port Byron Central School District Monday night — something the district and parents have been seeking renewal of for weeks. Unless something changes, June 30 will be SRO Frank Ryan’s last day. On March 25, parents and district representatives asked the village to renew... more

Crash involving tractor-trailer reported on Thruway in Cayuga County

Published: 04/03/2019 @ 04:48 pm | Updated: 04/03/2019 @ 09:26 pm

Several departments were called to a serious crash along the New York State Thruway in Cayuga County. First responders from Weedsport, Port Byron, and Jordan all responded to mile marker 305 on the eastbound side of the Thruway for a crash involving a tractor-trailer and car. Extent of injuries was not reported at the time of the wreck, and it... more

Tractor-trailer destroyed by fire on Thruway (video)

Published: 03/31/2019 @ 06:41 pm | Updated: 04/01/2019 @ 06:03 am

A tractor-trailer fire caused the temporary closure of the Thruway between exits 39 and 40, according to transportation officials. Emergency crews responded to the scene around 4 p.m. It took until about 5:30 p.m. for the scene to be cleared. The tractor-trailer suffered extensive damage as result of the fire. Normal traffic flow was restored by 6:30 p.m., according to... more

Man charged with DWI in Port Byron had three child passengers

Published: 03/28/2019 @ 04:52 pm | Updated: 03/28/2019 @ 05:05 pm

A Red Creek man charged with driving while intoxicated in Port Byron Wednesday allegedly had multiple children in the car with him, state police said. Christopher W. Mullin was charged with aggravated driving while intoxicated, third-degree unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, driving while intoxicated with a blood alcohol content level greater than .08 percent and driving while intoxicated first-offense.... more

Parents, school ask for renewal of Port Byron school resource officer contract

Published: 03/26/2019 @ 05:21 am | Updated: 03/26/2019 @ 05:25 am

Parents and representatives from the Port Byron Central School District asked the village board to renew the school resource officer’s contract during a regular meeting Monday. Port Byron’s meeting room was filled with people who wanted to speak during the public-to-be-heard portion. The support for the SRO comes after the district announced that its attempts to engage the village to... more

Erie Canal grant may be ‘dead in the water’ due to Mentz, Port Byron pullouts

Published: 03/22/2019 @ 04:24 pm | Updated: 03/22/2019 @ 04:27 pm

The town of Brutus is close to losing a $418,000 state grant after another project partner, the town of Mentz, completely withdrew from an intermunicipal effort to rewater the Erie Canal. The planning grant for a Erie Canal Rewatering and Trail Connections Project was originally awarded to the village of Port Byron by the state Regional Economic Development Council. The... more

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