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Victor woman charged with felony DWI, drug possession after 911 call
Deputies responded early Sunday morning to a report of an intoxicated driver on East Victor Road and found a 34-year-old woman behind the wheel under the influence and in possession of an illegal substance. Jessica ... more
Social Security Mistake Disrupts Access to Benefits: What You Need to Know
A significant Social Security mistake in April 2025 left many Americans worried about missing payments. When beneficiaries logged into their “My Social Security” accounts, some were shocked to see a message reading “You are not ... more
What States Don’t Tax Social Security Benefits in 2025?
Planning for retirement? Where you live could impact how much of your Social Security income you actually keep. While the federal government may still tax a portion of your benefits, many states offer full exemptions ... more
Tax Tips for Newlyweds and New Parents Ahead of 2025 Tax Day
Tax Day 2025 is here — and for recently married couples or first-time parents, there are key steps to avoid costly mistakes and maximize your refund. With the IRS filing deadline falling on Tuesday, April ... more
Education Tax Credits and Deductions: A 2025 Guide for Students and Parents
Understand Education Tax Credits Before You File in 2025 College is expensive, but tax season can bring some relief. The IRS offers two education credits that could significantly reduce your tax bill or even increase ... more
Tariffs on Baby Products Could Raise Prices on Formula, Diapers, Car Seats in 2025
As President Donald Trump’s shifting trade policy ripples through global markets, American parents could soon feel the impact where it hurts most: at the checkout aisle. With tariffs rising on imports from more than 75 ... more
Semiconductor Tariff Exemption 2025: What Executive Order 14257 Means for U.S. Imports
The Trump administration has clarified that semiconductors are officially exempt from new reciprocal import tariffs, according to a memorandum issued Friday in connection with Executive Order 14257 and its recent amendments. President Donald Trump signed ... more
Social Security Fraud Prevention Gets a Boost with New Phone Claim Safeguards Start April 14
The Social Security Administration (SSA) is rolling out enhanced anti-fraud measures designed to safeguard telephone-based benefit claims starting April 14, 2025. The move comes as part of a broader modernization push aimed at protecting beneficiaries, ... more
Cabot recalls butter over bacteria concerns
New Yorkers are being urged to check their refrigerators after Cabot Creamery recalled over 1,700 pounds of its sea salted Extra Creamy Premium Butter in seven states, according to the FDA. The recall was issued ... more
City Council reviews Auburn PD’s budget, addresses ambulance concerns
Auburn leaders heard about the city's police department’s proposed 2025–26 budget this week and met to address infrastructure updates and hear public comments. Police Chief Matt Androsko presented a $9.8 million proposed budget, reflecting a ... more
Victor ZBA grants use, tables two other decisions during monthly meeting
The Town of Victor Zoning Board of Appeals met April 7 and rendered a key interpretation on the permitted use of a tree service business in a Light Industrial zoning district while tabling decisions on ... more
Victor planning approves building expansion, subdivisions, and EV charging stations (video)
The Town of Victor Planning Board approved multiple development applications during its April 8 meeting, including a major building addition, a residential subdivision, and the installation of electric vehicle charging stations. The board also granted ... more
Overriding tax cap, budget, personnel and contracts on Yates Legislature agenda
The Yates County Legislature will meet Monday at 1 p.m. to hold its regular monthly session, which includes a public hearing on a proposed local law to override the state’s real property tax levy limit ... more
New York cities call for long-overdue increase in state highway maintenance funding
Dozens of cities across New York are sounding the alarm over a decades-old reimbursement rate that has left local governments footing the bill for state highway maintenance. Thirty-seven cities currently maintain state-owned arterial highways under ... more
Seneca Falls man wanted on multiple felony drug charges skips court: Public’s help sought
Authorities in Seneca Falls are searching for a man wanted in connection with multiple felony drug charges and a court no-show. The Seneca Falls Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating 46-year-old ... more
Water main flushing may affect Canandaigua residents starting Monday
Water service in parts of the Town of Canandaigua may be impacted beginning Monday as the City of Canandaigua begins flushing its water mains. The maintenance will occur in two phases and could affect homes ... more
Dundee man violates order of protection, files false statement
A Yates County man is facing charges after allegedly violating an order of protection and lying to authorities, according to the Yates County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies say Shawn Martz, 52, of Dundee, was charged with ... more
Florida fugitive arrested at Eastview Mall in Victor
Deputies arrested a woman at Eastview Mall on Saturday morning after discovering she was wanted in Florida on felony charges. Jennifer Ann Ketcham, 41, of Bloomfield, was taken into custody without incident by Ontario County ... more
Tax Day 2025 Deadline and Free Filing Tools: April 15 Is Almost Here
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is urging last-minute filers to act quickly as the April 15, 2025 tax deadline approaches. From free filing tools to payment plans and disaster-related extensions, here’s what individuals and businesses ... more
