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Wayne County District Attorney Michael D. Calarco, announced on Wednesday (12/6) that Michael Robinson, age 49, formerly Union Street in Newark was convicted of Felony Murder 2nd Degree and Felony Robbery in the 1st Degree following a jury trial. The conviction stems from an incident where Torey Mathis, was located...

State Troopers out of Williamson respoinded to a disturbance on King Street in Williamson on Saturday (12/2) at 7:32 p.m. It is alleged that Deshawn Faniel, age 31, of 6910 Ridge Road, Apt. 1 in Sodus, who is well known to area police, hit another man in the head with the butt of a shotgun and then broke a window on a vehicle.

On December 5, 2023, officers from SP Lyons responded to a call on Water Street in Lyons. They met 19-year-old Jacob W. Bartosch, who was homeless. Bartosch made statements about committing crimes in the presence of the officers. The situation became more serious when it was found that Bartosch had previously threatened his uncle with a weapon.

Four incidents occurred in Ontario County, New York this week. These include the discovery of a dog starved to death, a man sentenced for federal wire fraud, a man arrested on an indictment warrant after allegedly pointing a gun at police officers, and a shooting incident involving the same man.

Wow, people in the Rochester area sure love to show their holiday spirit. Last week we asked for your suggestions for homes that have great holiday lights — and boy, did you respond. Our Christmas lights maps now has over 130 homes and neighborhoods in Monroe, Ontario, Wayne and...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Following an investigation, a Canandaigua man was arrested by the Ontario County Sheriff’s Office for disseminating indecent material to a minor in the first degree. According to Ontario County deputies, around November 7, 24-year-old Ryan P. Gilly sent a nude photo to a minor relative of his and tried to have […]

State Police are investigating a fatal accident involving two cars on State Route 104 in Sodus, NY, on December 5, 2023. The vehicles involved were a 2003 Chevy Silverado and a 2011 Chevy HHR. Cory T. Mayo, 28, was driving the Silverado with passenger Clifford R. Mayo, 51. They collided with the HHR after failing to yield at an intersection.

As of Friday, the shopping center formerly known as Waterloo Premium Outlets will go by “Finger Lakes Premium Outlets,” the mall’s investment company announced. According to a press release, the name change will better reflect the region and complement the other attractions in the surrounding Finger Lakes area. The property also received an updated exterior color palette giving it a more modern and refreshed look as well as new pylon and monument signs.

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A Bloomfield man was sentenced Thursday for defrauding investors of nearly $2 million. According to prosecutors, Thomas Corsaro, 60, positioned himself as an investment advisor from November 2020 to November 2022. During that time, Corsaro received a total of $1,712,469.32 from eight investors. He did not invest those funds, instead spending […]

A Wayne County judge Wednesday refused to route to family court charges that three Clyde-Savannah High School students sexually abused a classmate. Instead, Wayne County Court Judge Richard Healy ruled, the criminal case against the three teens will be heard in what is known as Youth Part, a court more similar to standard criminal court. That court can have more severe penalties, including sentences that can begin in juvenile centers then move to adult prisons when the convicted teen reaches an adult age.

The writer of this essay is a 2023-24 Student Voices Fellow at Chalkbeat. Click to learn more about our high school fellowship program.In November of my junior year of high school, I watched from outside my body as I spoke before the Newark Board of Education. As someone who had always shied away from being under any kind of spotlight, it was uncharacteristic for me to be delivering this speech. However, when it was time to decide if I was going to speak up or remain silent, I remembered a quote by the incomparable writer Zora Neale Hurston: “If you...

SHORSTVILLE — Most places, you wipe your shoes dry before entering, especially around Christmastime when the weather outside is frightful.  Not necessary here, a place that was inspired by reading an article one Christmas Eve. A place that has grown in size over the last six years and will continue to grow, at...

Photo from Unsplash and unrelated to the city. For most people, it is a constant necessity of life to manage gas prices. The national average price for a gallon of regular-grade gas on Saturday is $3.167, a week ago the price is $3.247 , according to AAA.

Considering pet adoption? Or perhaps you just enjoy all things cute and cuddly? Numerous charming pets are ready for a loving home at animal shelters situated in and near fairport.

This article presents three remarkable Italian restaurants located in Canandaigua. Have you had the opportunity to dine at any of these establishments? If yes, we encourage you to share your experiences in the comments section below:

In this piece, we will be exploring three exquisite Italian restaurants in Geneva. Have you had the pleasure of dining at any of these establishments? If so, we invite you to share your experiences in the comments section below.

Community members gathered in Penfield's Four Corners to celebrate the start of the holiday season with a tree lighting event on Friday, December 1. The newly added 30-foot tree is now shining brightly in Schaufelberger Park to celebrate the holiday season. Thank you to Penfield Business Chamber for helping put on the event.Visit here for more details.

The Vietnam War Commemoration lapel pins are awarded to veterans who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces at any time during the period of November 1, 1955, to May 15, 1975.

Following the carrying of a petition and posted advertising asking for signatures, a “Committee to Dissolve the Village of Wolcott,” has deliver a pettion of 100 signatures asking for a resolution and vote to dissolve the Village. The petition was delivered to Village Clerk, Fran Acker and after...

Monroe County sheriff's deputies have identified the pedestrian who died after she was struck by a vehicle in a Wegmans' parking lot last week. The pedestrian - Jane Kanehl, 63, of Victor, Ontario County - had just exited her car in the parking lot of Wegmans Food Market on Pittsford Palmyra Road in Perinton Thursday morning, when a man driving into a parking space in the lot struck the woman, said sheriff's spokesman Deputy Brendan Hurley. ...