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A teen died after a ‘freak’ accident in a batting cage. Now, his parents want to hold the school accountable
The parents of a 17-year-old high school baseball star who died in a “freak” accident inside a batting cage have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against representatives of the school. Jeremy Medina died in 2023 from head injuries sustained during a Gainesville High School baseball practice after a fellow teammate hit him in the head with a bat.The teen’s parents, David and Yasmira, claim there were no adults present at the Thanksgiving break practice.The filing alleges it took three minutes for an adult to arrive at the batting cages after Medina was struck in the head and seven minutes...
Son of former deputy from Le Roy becomes state trooper
Bryce Bordonaro, a Le Roy High School graduate and son of the late Deputy Frank Bordonaro, graduated on Wednesday from the New York State Police Academy.Bordonaro begins field training in Lockport on Friday.Frank Bordonaro, 44, suffered a line-of-duty death in July 2014. Within a 24-hour period, the
Two people under 18 in custody after break-in at Scottsville business
SCOTTSVILLE, N.Y. — Two people under 18 were detained, one of whom was charged with burglary, after a break-in at a Scottsville business on Thursday morning. Monroe County sheriff’s deputies responded to Buster’s Food Mart on Scottsville Road after an alarm went off and found the front door broken.
Law and Order: Le Roy police arrest 22-year-old on strangulation, assault charges
Austin Malek, 22, of North Street, Le Roy, is charged with strangulation 2nd, assault 3rd, unlawful imprisonment, and obstructing governmental administration 2nd. Malek is accused of assaulting a female victim at about 2 a.m. on May 2 at a location on North Street in the village of Le Roy.
Missing teen update: Xavier Ricks found safe
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Batavia Police Department has safely located missing teen Xavier Ricks. According to BPD, 15-year-old Xavier Ricks was last seen on April 26, in Batavia. Police described Ricks as 5’11” tall, 130 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. They added that he was last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans, and […]
News10NBC Investigates: Small village, big water problem
NUNDA, N.Y. — Residents of the small village of Nunda in Livingston County are struggling with a significant water quality problem, forcing many to seek alternative water sources for basic needs. The issue, which has been known for a few years, varies from day to day but often results in unappealing water.
Monroe County deputy involved in crash in Rush
RUSH, N.Y. — A Monroe County sheriff’s deputy was involved in a crash Tuesday on Routes 251 at Hanlon Drive in the town of Rush. The deputy was heading west on Route 251 when another driver, who was heading east on Route 251, tried to make a northbound turn in front of the deputy, causing a crash, according to the Sheriff’s Office. the deputy was not injured, and the other driver was taken to the hospital as a precaution. That driver was ticketed with failure to yield the right of way.
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.
City shuts down further talk with downtown businesses, refers to current parking plan
Downtown property owner Sharon Kubiniec made a return visit to City Council Monday evening to remind the elected leaders that, despite the good intentions and efforts made so far to rectify a parking issue around the new police station in progress, “we are not flourishing.”Coverage of local government takes time and money. You can help support local journalism by joining Early Access Pass. Your support will help us hire more reporters to cover the community. Click here to join today and with your annual membership, receive a $50 gift card for T.F. Browns. Members of Early Access Pass are able to read select stories four hours before non-members.
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