Hostage situation in Yates County and inside NEW Thruway rest area!

Latest photos and video, as well as new information on a contract proposal for deputies in Wayne County, and a gas leak that shut down a local Taco Bell.

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Hostage situation in Yates County? Residents were told to shelter in place yesterday afternoon.

Details are limited, but first responders have confirmed that law enforcement agencies were involved in a standoff yesterday in the village of Rushville. According to the Yates County Sheriff's Office residents in part of the village were asked to shelter in place as they deal with a hostage situation. The victim was ultimately freed, however, details about the suspect were not available as of Tuesday morning. Follow the latest with this developing story at the link below and subscribing to our newsletter service.

Inside the all-new Clifton Springs Rest Area: What makes this location so much better than earlier-opened Junius Ponds?

For those who were underwhelmed by the Junius Ponds Rest Area along the New York State Thruway in the heart of the Finger Lakes, the newly-opened Clifton Springs Rest Area will elicit the exact opposite reaction. The new rest area, which features Shake Shack, Chick-fil-A, Starbucks, and much more is sprawling by comparison. It will provide travelers with the perfect venue to stop with family as they make their way into the Finger Lakes. We have photos and video from the rest area available at the link below.

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Today’s Top-10: What’s new in the Finger Lakes?

1. Deputies union has contract proposal in Wayne County: Will they accept it?

2. Gas leak at Ithaca Taco Bell results in temporary closure

3. Shoppingtown Mall could finally have a future

4. Rochester Regional Health improving ‘at home’ physicals for patients who make it

5. NYS could save up to $500M by providing home care to older adults currently in nursing homes

6. Underground power line fire prompts early closure of Auburn City Hall

7. Nardozzi Companies HQ project to tax break public hearing

8. Butler man violates court order, arrested by deputies after call to assist EMS

9. New charges announced against Ontario contractor who didn’t fulfill snow removal contract

10. Suspect tried stealing man’s car with his wife still inside: Larceny ultimately thwarted by victim

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