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Man accused of raping girl at Sonnenberg Gardens greenhouse in Canandaigua
Canandaigua, N.Y. (WHAM) — Joshua Abril-Alicea, 28, is accused of raping a minor inside the Sonnenberg Gardens greenhouse. In September, New York State Police Trooper Brian Hotchkiss received multiple cybertips from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). "That’s kind of where we kick off for the...
Sodus man arrested following axe attack
Sodus, N.Y. — A Town of Sodus man is in police custody after allegedly using an axe to attack a vehicle, with the driver still inside. Wayne County Sheriff's Office reported the incident on Tuesday evening. Keith E. Downey, 38, has been charged with criminal mischief, reckless endangerment, menacing,...
Restaurant, brewery and more proposed for old Canandaigua YMCA building
CANANDAIGUA, NY — Forget about swimming, aerobics classes and bench presses at the former YMCA site in Canandaigua. Instead, think fine dining, craft beer tasting and dancing at wedding parties, and for some, office work. Capstone Real Estate Development successfully received a variance from the city Zoning Board of...
What will Red Jacket's new nickname be? Community is asked to pick from three choices
SHORTSVILLE, NY — Will it be the Cardinals, Rail Hawks or the Bears?. As happened in the Canandaigua school district last year, the Manchester-Shortsville Central School District is surveying the community to move on from the Indians nickname and come up with a new one. Building on the feedback...
4 hip-hop legends to play Central NY concert... at a farm
Four legends of a music genre that began in the urban environment of New York City are headed upstate for a concert in a much more rural setting. The Sugarhill Gang, Furious 5, Slick Rick and Rakim will perform Sunday, June 9, at Lincoln Hill Farms in Canandaigua, N.Y. Doors for the throwback hip-hop party open at 4 p.m., show begins at 5.
Here are nominees for Women of Distinction awards in the Finger Lakes
VICTOR, NY — Who will be the next recipients of the Professional Women of the Finger Lakes' Women of Distinction Awards?. The winners will be announced at a dinner planned for 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 22, at Ravenwood Golf Club, 929 Lynaugh Road, Victor. Here are the nominees in four categories.
Ontario County Sheriff’s Office launches registry for people with special needs
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Ontario County Sheriff’s Office created a new registry for people with developmental disabilities or suffering from mental distress. According to OCSO, the “Handle with Care” registry will provide deputies and first responders with information when responding to certain emergencies. The registry includes people with autism, down syndrome, those suffering from […]
Canandaigua's International Festival & Vintage Car Celebration set for this Saturday
CANANDAIGUA, NY - Looking to spend your Saturday surrounded by international food, vintage cars, and live performances? Downtown Canandaigua will hold its International Festival & Vintage Car Celebration on Saturday, May 18. The event will run from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 115 South Main Street Canandaigua, NY. Vintage...
Man dead after motor home falls during tire change in Canandaigua
A Yates County man was killed in a roadside accident in Canandaigua on Monday afternoon. According to the Ontario County Sheriff's Office, Jarod G. Brown, 38, of Dundee, Yates County, was on the side of the road on Route 21, near Hickox Road, when he became trapped underneath a motor home around 5 p.m. ...
Meet your ‘purrfect’ match: Cat sanctuary hosts kitten shower this weekend
VICTOR, N.Y. — In the market for a four-legged friend? Pet Pride is opening its doors this weekend for a kitten shower, inviting all animal enthusiasts to join them at the Pet Pride Cat Sanctuary and Adoption Center. The event is set to take place Saturday, May 18, from...
Construction projects in Chili and Perinton to cause traffic disruptions
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Residents’ routes could be affected by upcoming traffic disruptions, due to construction and repair work in the Chili and Perinton areas. Starting Sunday, King Road in Chili will be closed between Paul Road and Roberto Drive at the railroad crossing for repairs. The closing will last through Saturday, May 25. In Perinton, a significant closure will affect Aldrich Road for a culvert replacement project. The section between Monarch and Teal Drives will be inaccessible starting May 22, and the closure is expected to last about three months.
Bright Spot: Celebrating a pair of special WHAM birthdays
Our Bright Spot shines on a birthday salute to Don Alhart and 13WHAM News Director Ed Buttaccio!. Ed has brought four decades of experience in broadcast journalism to our newsroom, and we are blessed to have him as our leader. He is also a soloist, often heard in church, and...
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