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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...
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 […]
Family of Dundee man fatally crushed by motor home celebrates a ‘kind individual’
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The family of a Dundee man who was killed earlier this week when a motor home fell on top of him spoke to News 8 Thursday. Jarod Brown, 38, was changing a tire of a motor home on the side of State Route 21 in Canandaigua Monday evening when the motor home fell off the jack. News 8 spoke to his brother Justin, who says he was just doing his job which he loved.
Former Macedon police chief pleads guilty to DWI charges after crash
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The former police chief of the Macedon Police Department pleaded guilty to two counts of DWI. Fabian Rivera was in court on May 1 and pleaded guilty to two counts of DWI. He was sentenced to a one-year conditional discharge. His license was revoked for six months, he has a one-year […]
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...
New eatery in Fairport brings gluten-free focus, international flavors. Take a peek
Kayla Sandoval bakes with flours and starches like oat, sorghum, white rice, brown rice, tapioca and potato. She called her new bakery and café in the Village of Fairport Alter Ego Eatery because while none of her breads and baked goods contain gluten, they could pass for conventional products made with wheat.
Deputies: Sodus man took ax to car with person inside
WAYNE COUNTY, N.Y. — A Sodus man was arrested following a domestic incident in which he allegedly attacked a car with an ax while someone was inside the vehicle. Keith Downey, 38, faces multiple charges, including menacing and criminal possession of a weapon. According to Wayne County Sheriff’s deputies, the victim was in the car when Downey damaged it.
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.
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...
Ontario County man indicted for fatal stabbing outside Rochester apartment building
An Ontario County man accused of stabbing another man to death during an argument in Rochester last month has been indicted. Police said Mark Burdick, 54, of Clifton Springs, stabbed Myron Fair, 53, April 21 in a car outside the Pinnacle Place apartment building on South Clinton Avenue. Fair died...
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...
WATCH: Bald eagle flies after wing injury heals
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced the release of a rehabilitated bald eagle on Tuesday. According to NYS DEC, they received a number of calls regarding an injured bald eagle in the southeast end of Irondequoit Bay in Webster. After picking up the injured bird, they sent […]
Two people airlifted to hospital after crash on Route 31 in Palmyra
Palmyra, N.Y. — Two people had to be airlifted to the hospital after a crash on Route 31 in Palmyra Saturday. According to New York State Police, a Mustang struck a Honda. Route 31 was closed off near Old Route 31 but has since reopened. The driver of the...
Section V softball playoffs begins: What to know about the top teams, players
WEBSTER — "Lots of love". Those three words echoed from Webster Thomas seniors Maddie Hicks, Julia Maciag and Maddie Throumoulos as each captain summed up their illustrious softball careers. Eliya Hagan is the fourth senior on a Titans team hoping to make a fourth consecutive Section V finals appearance and repeat as champions when postseason play begins Friday. ...
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