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Yellow "CRIME SCENE DO NOT CROSS" tape stretched across a residential street with trees and a house in the background.

Tuesday, June 23

Ithaca Man Indicted on Murder Charge

An Ithaca man accused of fatally stabbing a 19-year-old woman has been indicted by a Tompkins County grand jury on murder and manslaughter charges. Tompkins County District Attorney Matthew Van…

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Exterior of Pontillo's Pizza building with red siding, green metal roof, glass windows, and a dark grey sedan in the parking lot.

Tuesday, June 23

Pontillo’s in Canandaigua Announces Closure After Nearly 50 Years

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Tuesday, June 23

Williamson Man Arrested After Multi-Town Police Pursuit

A white "VOTE HERE" sign with an American flag graphic and arrow on a lawn, leading to a polling place building.

Tuesday, June 23

Primary Election Day Across the Finger Lakes

A group of local officials cut a blue ribbon to dedicate a new paved trail surrounded by trees.

Tuesday, June 23

Route 364 Pedestrian Safety Project Completed in Canandaigua

A man claps between two smiling women, one holding a microphone, during an indoor event with reflections in a mirror.

Tuesday, June 23

Geneva Rotary’s Next President Aims to Build on Club’s Strengths

Red and white Waterloo Fire Department engine 1402, parked on a road with a house in the background.

Tuesday, June 23

Waterloo Seeks Volunteers for Fire Commission

Stone building with a white roof, cupola, and US flag flying, set against bare trees and a blue sky.

Tuesday, June 23

Jerusalem Considering Converting Elected Offices to Appointed

Dollar General semi-truck with overturned cab and leaning trailer in tall grass off a road.

Tuesday, June 23

Delaware Man Ticketed for Barrington Tractor Trailer Crash

Black and white barbell weight plates line a rack at a gym.

Tuesday, June 23

Moravia School Reopens Fitness Center to Community on Limited Basis

Close-up of a New York State Police vehicle door showing the official seal and yellow stripe.

Monday, June 22

Farmington Woman Killed in Marcellus Motorcycle Crash

Rear of a Bellona Fire Department PT-41 truck with red and black diagonal stripes, parked indoors.

Monday, June 22

Homeowner Extinguishes Fire Before Crews Arrive in Bellona

Heavily damaged white utility truck off the road at an accident scene with a NY State Police car.

Monday, June 22

Two Injured in Monday Morning Genoa Crash

Regional and Statewide

Firefighters respond to a severely burned two-story motel with a charred roof and smoke under a cloudy sky.

Tuesday, June 23

Endwell Man Charged After Deadly Fire Claims Six Lives

A smiling female doctor reviews a clipboard with a male patient in an office setting.

Tuesday, June 23

NY AG Warns of Health Insurance Changes, Scam Risks

An overturned e-bike and helmet on asphalt after an accident, with an ambulance and emergency personnel nearby.

Tuesday, June 23

State Police Issue Reminder on E-Bike, E-Scooter Laws

Side of a Rochester Police Department vehicle with 'POLICE' in bold blue lettering and the city seal.

Tuesday, June 23

Man’s Hand Severed in Rochester Incident

Mugshot of a person with dark curly hair, prominent makeup, red facial marks, wearing an orange and black top.

Tuesday, June 23

Cazenovia School Begins Removal Process for Board Member

A gas pump displays $36.14 for 12.91 gallons, with prices for Diesel #2 and unleaded 87, 89, 91.

Monday, June 22

New York Gas Prices Fall Again

Community Calendar

Three Bears Flower Pots Concert

Three Bears Ovid 6:00 PM

EPIC Series 2026

Deauville Island, Emerson Park 6:00 PM

Yoga on the Porch at Sunny Point

Sunny Point 8:30 AM

Zentangles with Toni Johnson

Arts Center of Yates County 10:00 AM

National News

Weather map shows Red Flag Warning for high winds, low humidity, and dry fuels across parts of Utah, Colorado, and Oregon.

Tuesday, June 23

New Utah wildfire triples in size, prompting evacuations and closing a highway

Close-up of a car's black air vent with chrome trim, featuring a small dark air freshener clipped to a louver.

Tuesday, June 23

3-year-old boy dies after being left in hot car in Florida: Sheriff

Savannah Guthrie smiles with an older woman on the Today Show set, with a weather map in view.

Tuesday, June 23

Savannah Guthrie speaks out after reports that ransom note said Nancy Guthrie died after kidnapping

Entertainment News

Actress Rebecca De Mornay smiles at the camera against a blue "VMA Music Awards" background.

Tuesday, June 23

New ‘The Blair Witch Project’ film coming fall 2027

IN BRIEF" text on a yellow background, flanked by a film clapperboard, retro TV, and a hand holding three colorful remotes.

Tuesday, June 23

In brief: ‘Klara and the Sun’ official trailer and more

Smiling woman in a red dress watches a man in a suit read a card at a festive dinner table.

Tuesday, June 23

‘Voicemails for Isabelle’ director Leah McKendrick on the true story that inspired her rom-com