Get Local: Your AM update for Tuesday, May 13th!

Get the latest headlines from around the Finger Lakes here in the region's go-to newsletter! We'll get you updated and out the door in 60 seconds or less!

May 13, 2025

Latest on high-speed chase through Yates County

A Rochester man led Yates County deputies and Penn Yan police on a high-speed chase early Monday morning, reaching speeds over 100 mph. The pursuit began around 2:27 a.m. on Pre-Emption Road and continued through several intersections, with the driver ignoring traffic signals. Officers successfully ended the chase by deploying spike strips, which disabled the vehicle in the Village of Penn Yan. The suspect, Leonard L. Henry, 50, was arrested without further incident and later turned over to Geneva police for unrelated charges.

Full Story

Finger Lakes Forecast: Mild, muggy, and showers.

Warm, humid weather will persist across the Finger Lakes and Central New York through Wednesday, as a slow-moving system pulls moisture into the region. Scattered showers will continue today, with some breaks of sunshine expected despite increasing humidity. On Wednesday, light rain and isolated thunderstorms may develop, especially in the Southern Tier, as dewpoints rise and temperatures remain above average. A brief break is expected Thursday, but a stronger storm arriving Friday could bring widespread showers and thunderstorms into the weekend.

FL1 Weather Center

Fast 5: What’s happening in the Finger Lakes?

An Auburn man has pleaded guilty to attempting to seriously injure a woman by setting her on fire during a July 2024 incident. Mathew Mosher, 51, admitted to pouring nail polish remover on the victim and igniting it, causing burns to her leg. He also pleaded guilty to a separate aggravated family offense involving a different victim. Mosher faces up to 15 years in prison for the assault and an additional 2 to 4 years for the second charge, with sentencing set for July.
A 19-year-old Waterloo woman was airlifted to Strong Memorial Hospital after a two-car crash Sunday night in the Town of Phelps. The accident happened when Destiny Robinson, 18, of Clifton Springs failed to yield while turning left onto State Route 96, striking Marissa Ohearn's vehicle. Ohearn and her passenger, Mackenzie Shafer of Lyons, sustained non-life-threatening injuries and were transported to the hospital. Robinson was also injured and ticketed for failure to yield, while Ohearn received a citation for not wearing a seat belt; the investigation is ongoing.
The Seneca County Board of Supervisors will meet tonight to vote on a wide range of resolutions, including budget amendments, vehicle purchases, and public health contracts. Key items include reallocating over $140,000 in water district funds, approving vehicle and infrastructure contracts, and renewing a multi-county public health emergency agreement. Other measures involve recognizing Mental Health Awareness Month, accepting a historical marker grant, and extending services for the County Manager transition. Public participation will feature remarks on Medicaid protections and opportunities for open comment before routine approvals and document reviews conclude the meeting.
New York’s FY26 budget includes major crime-fighting investments and legal reforms aimed at improving public safety and reducing recidivism. The state will invest $347 million in gun violence prevention and $122 million to boost subway safety, while also expanding funding for domestic violence services and hate crime protections. Legal changes include discovery law reforms and a new mask law targeting disguised offenders, alongside $685 million for correctional system improvements. Governor Hochul says the plan marks a long-term commitment to crime reduction, victim support, and justice system accountability.
High school students from Wayne and Cayuga counties competed in the annual Envirothon at the Montezuma Audubon Center on April 30, testing their skills in five core environmental science categories. The event, hosted by local Soil and Water Conservation Districts, emphasized teamwork and real-world problem-solving. The Red Creek Rams took first place, followed by Weedsport in second. Both teams will represent their counties at the New York State Envirothon later this month at SUNY Cortland.

Share FingerLakes1.com

Wayne Finger Lakes scoreboard: Who played? Who won? May 12 report

The Wayne-Finger Lakes region saw a full slate of high school sports action on May 12, with games played across baseball, softball, lacrosse, and flag football. Highlights included big wins by Marcus Whitman girls lacrosse, South Seneca/Romulus softball, and Sodus baseball. Several matchups remained unreported at the time of publication.

BASEBALL

CG Finney 2, HAC 6
CG Finney 3, HAC 1 (Doubleheader Game 1)
Clyde-Savannah 2, Lyons 5
Honeoye 12, South Seneca/Romulus 2
Naples 5, Marcus Whitman 6
Canandaigua 15, Aquinas 0
Wayne 0, East High 4
Bishop Kearney/Chesterton/Archangel 9, Midlakes 10
Marion 0, Wilson/Early College 7
Gananda 10, Red Creek 0
Newark 1, Dansville 5
East Rochester 1, Sodus 11
No score reported: North Rose-Wolcott vs. Williamson; Penfield vs. Victor; Red Jacket vs. Dundee/Bradford; Penn Yan vs. Waterloo

BOYS LACROSSE

Mynderse Academy 12, Newark 9

FLAG FOOTBALL

Edison/WOIS/SOTA 13, Wayne 6
Fairport 13, Victor 6
Geneva 18, Eastridge 0

GIRLS LACROSSE

Newark/Midlakes 9, Wayne 20
Geneva 10, Waterloo 11
Eastridge/Bishop Kearney 16, Mynderse Academy 6
Livonia/Avon/Geneseo 4, Palmyra-Macedon 20
Gananda/Marion 4, Marcus Whitman 17

SOFTBALL

CG Finney 0, Marion/Gananda 9
Clyde-Savannah 0, Lyons 12
North Rose-Wolcott 12, Williamson 0
Honeoye 7, South Seneca/Romulus 19
Naples 13, Marcus Whitman 8
Wayland-Cohocton 16, Newark 2
SOTA 0, Wayne 13
Watkins Glen 4, Palmyra-Macedon 2
East Rochester 4, Sodus 22
Victor 0, Webster Thomas 3
No score reported: Churchville-Chili vs. Canandaigua; Red Jacket vs. Dundee/Bradford; Midlakes vs. Waterloo

Learn More About Today's Sponsor!

Geneva youth soccer registration open for summer season

The Geneva Recreation Department is now accepting registrations for its 2025 youth soccer program, giving children ages 5 to 8 a fun and active way to spend the summer. Open to both city and town residents, the co-ed program features two age divisions—5–6 and 7–8—with games held every Saturday morning from June 21 through July 26. Registration is available through May 23 at noon.