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Gov. Cuomo directs DEC to sue IJC over Lake Ontario flooding

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Cuomo directs DEC to sue IJC over Lake Ontario flooding
Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is filing a lawsuit against the International Joint Commission for its mismanagement of Lake Ontario water levels that caused catastrophic damage to shoreline communities. As a direct result of the IJC’s mismanagement, extremely high water levels exacerbated damage to residences and businesses, swept away large swaths of... more

Drug take back program happening throughout Wayne County

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Wayne County police to collect unused drugs
Wayne County Sheriff Barry Virts said all law enforcement agencies in the county will take part in the Oct. 26 national pharmaceutical collection day. Expired, unused and unwanted medication will be accepted from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at these locations: Clyde Police Department — Galen’s Express Lane, 17 Sodus St. Sheriff’s Office — Lyons National Bank, 2 Forgham St. (Route 31).... more

Wayne County battles drug addiction with mobile van

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Wayne County battles drug addiction with mobile van
It has been just over a year since the Department of Mental Health, Wayne Behavioral Health Network opened the doors of the Open Access Center, an out-treatment facility located at the Public Health Building on Nye Road in Lyons. The team of drug experts are providing support and care to those with a heroin, opioid or any other addition issues,... more

Wayne County man accused of strangling woman during domestic incident

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Wayne County man accused of strangling woman during domestic incident
The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of a Butler man following a domestic incident on September 22nd. Phillip Seaton, 31, of Butler was charged with second-degree assault and criminal obstruction of breathing following an investigation into the incident. Seaton is accused of strangling a woman with a belt during a violent domestic incident. Deputies say Seaton was transported... more

Deputies: Wolcott man accused of taking wife’s keys, leaving her stranded in Wayne County

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Deputies: Wolcott man accused of taking wife’s keys, leaving her stranded in Wayne County
The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of a Wolcott resident following an investigation into a domestic incident. That incident occurred on Friday around 2 p.m., according to deputies. Heath Roberts, 38, was charged with petit larceny and criminal contempt after entering his wife’s vehicle without permission – taking the keys – and running down the road. According to... more

Cuomo pledges $300M for Lake Ontario REDI plan to address shoreline flooding

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Governor Andrew Cuomo kicked off the Lake Ontario Resiliency and Economic Development Initiative, or REDI Commission on Monday in Rochester – promising upwards of $300 million to improve infrastructure along Lake Ontario. @NYGovCuomo kicking off the multi-agency Resiliency & Economic Development Initiative (REDI) in Rochester taking a proactive investment approach to the environmental challenge at Lake Ontario pic.twitter.com/DJINZfM7EE — Matthew... more

Flooding along Lake Ontario in Wayne, Cayuga (photos)

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Flooding along Lake Ontario in
As residents along Lake Ontario continue to deal with flooding that’s approaching 2017-levels, many have taken to social media to share the sights they’ve encountered. Here are a few from the shores of Lake Ontario, as well as some recent coverage of flooding. Rising Waters: The situation here along Lake Ontario at Port Bay in Huron, NY worsens by the... more

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

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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

Newark man charged with forcible touching after domestic incident

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Deputies say that a 42-year-old Newark man was arrested following a domestic incident in the Town of Huron on Monday. Around 8:49 p.m. deputies say that David A. Oshaughnessy, 42, of Newark was charged with forcible touching and endangering the welfare of a child. He’s accused of forcibly touching a 31-year-old female during a custody exchange in front of a... more

SUNDAY CONVERSATION: Wayne Co. Sheriff Barry Virts talks contract negotiations, mugshot ban, and more

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SUNDAY CONVERSATION: Wayne County Sheriff Barry Virts talks
Wayne County Sheriff Bary Virts discusses the challenges of running a department that’s mid-contract negotiations, and also coping with the widespread shortage of law enforcement prospects. He also tackles some of the statewide initiatives that could prove to be difficult for law enforcement to manage – like the controversial mugshot proposal, which would ban law enforcement agencies from releasing arrest... more
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