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Thursday, July 2

Collision Kills Naples Man and Dogs; Critically Injures Cohocton Woman

A Naples man was killed and a Cohocton woman was critically injured in a three-vehicle crash Wednesday afternoon on County Road 12 in the Town of Naples. Ontario County Sheriff’s…

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A black Cayuga County Sheriff SUV with emergency lights flashing, parked outdoors.

Thursday, July 2

Tractor-Trailer Driver Killed in Scipio Manure Tanker Crash

Boat ablaze at Finger Lake dock, thick black smoke rising against evening sky, seen from emergency vehicle.

Thursday, July 2

Boat Fire in Vine Valley Draws Multi-Agency Response

Man with short hair and a beard, wearing a white shirt, faces the camera in a booking photo.

Thursday, July 2

Sterling Man Accused of Causing $14K in Vehicle Damage With ATV

Mugshot of a young man with blond hair and facial scratches, wearing an orange jumpsuit against a blue background.

Thursday, July 2

Dundee Man Charged After Six Hurt in Arcadia Attacks

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

Thursday, July 2

Juveniles Charged After Stabbing at Seneca Falls Trailer Park

A firefighter sprays water on a severely charred house, with another person visible inside the damaged porch structure.

Thursday, July 2

House Fires Strike Scipio, Newark During Heat Wave

Modern metal and wood pedestrian bridge spanning a deep, rocky gorge with lush trees.

Thursday, July 2

New Sentry Bridge Opens at Watkins Glen State Park

Gold City of Auburn, NY Police Chief badge for 1776-2026 Semiquincentennial on a dark blue background.

Thursday, July 2

Auburn Police to Wear Commemorative Badges for USA’s 250th

Woman looking hot and wiping her forehead, sitting near a large fan indoors on a sunny day.

Thursday, July 2

City of Ithaca Expands Cooling Resources During Heat

A rolled scroll inscribed "We the People" with a decorative ribbon, set on red, white, and blue pleated fabric.

Thursday, July 2

Steuben County to Host July 4th Reading of Founding Documents

Orange "Road Work Ahead" sign on a highway in the Finger Lakes region warns drivers of construction.

Thursday, July 2

DOT Revising Plans for Route 21 Project in South Bristol

Two American flags wave against a clear blue sky, with one flag prominently displayed.

Thursday, July 2

Auburn to Mark America 250 With Tree Planting

Regional and Statewide

NY State Police car pulls over a dark SUV on the side of a road.

Thursday, July 2

State To Increase DWI Patrols for July 4 Holiday Weekend

A hand holds a wooden gavel with a gold band next to a blurred golden statue of Lady Justice in a dark courtroom setting.

Thursday, July 2

Syracuse Man Sentenced in Identity Theft, Bank Fraud Scheme

Man eats from a bowl on a bed in a dark jail cell behind metal bars.

Thursday, July 2

Man Sentenced in Deadly Gates Wegmans Warehouse Shooting

A person in a dark hoodie firmly grips a textured red brick, their bearded face blurred behind.

Wednesday, July 1

Buffalo Man Accused of Throwing Brick at FBI Building Again

Two black and white calves with yellow ear tags drink water from a bucket behind a wooden fence.

Wednesday, July 1

State Urges Farmers to Take Precautions During Heat

Smartphone displays selfie of person in keffiyeh, next to two grenades, a keffiyeh cloth, and a green flag with Arabic script.

Wednesday, July 1

Irondequoit Woman Accused of Sending Crypto to Terrorist Organization

Community Calendar

Three Bears Nate Marshall Concert

Three Bears Ovid 6:00 PM

Kids Pottery: Washington Monument Replica with Linda LaRock

Sunny Point 9:00 AM

Adult Pottery: “Friday Night Fun” Week 1 with Linda LaRock

Sunny Point 5:00 PM

“Breakfast Club” Pottery Session with Linda LaRock

Sunny Point 9:00 AM

National News

Two individuals climb a tall metal tower, one pausing on a platform, high above calm water.

Thursday, July 2

New details emerge about Empire State Building daredevil climbers, as couple released from jail

Two individuals ascend a tall metal tower above a lake, one climbing and another resting on a platform.

Thursday, July 2

Empire State Building climbers released from jail after court appearance

NYC skyline at sunset with the Empire State and Chrysler Buildings silhouetted against an orange sky over water.

Thursday, July 2

Heat wave forecast: Dangerous temps to continue into July 4 holiday

Entertainment News

Thursday, July 2

Influencer Nara Smith says 2-year-old daughter has cancer

Actor Frankie Muniz and Paige Price smile at a "Ones to Watch" red carpet event.

Thursday, July 2

Frankie Muniz, Paige Price ending marriage after 10 years

IN BRIEF" in black on a white banner, with a film clapboard, retro TV, and hand holding three colorful remotes on a yellow background.

Thursday, July 2

In brief: ‘Project Hail Mary’ gets Prime Video streaming date and more