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High-speed pursuit leads to arrest of woman accused of killing three. Plus, county EMS plan moves forward in Wayne Co., new payroll tax shut down by lawmakers, and more!

Jun 07, 2024

State police arrest woman accused of killing three in Virginia after high-speed chase in Steuben County

New York State Police arrested Alyssa Venable, 23, after a high-speed chase on Thursday. Venable is accused of killing her three roommates in Virginia. The chase ended around 5:30 p.m. when Venable’s car crashed after police used spike strips to stop the vehicle, which was traveling over 100 miles per hour at times. Venable sustained minor injuries and was taken to Strong Hospital.

Wayne County officials have broken ground on a new EMS base in Rose, marking the second phase of the county’s Emergency Medical Services project. The new base on Route 414 is one of four being built to improve EMS coverage in underserved areas. [Read More]
Ithaca police arrested a 66-year-old man after he threatened a homeowner with a baseball bat and later damaged a car with a wooden stick. Officers responded to a call on North Aurora Street on June 6th, where Richard M. Johnston reportedly threatened a homeowner with a bat during a dispute. [Read More]

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Geneva High School has named Elisabeth Porschet as this year’s valedictorian and Sophia Cosentino as the salutatorian. Both say positive role models had a huge impact on their educational success. [Read More]
Steuben County deputies arrested Raymond M. Burns, 32, of Campbell, after he allegedly fired rifle shots and threatened police on June 5. Burns allegedly fired several shots outside his home and threatened to retrieve another firearm to use against the officers. He was taken into custody before he could enter his residence. [Read More]
Governor Kathy Hochul’s proposal to increase a payroll tax on businesses was quickly rejected by state lawmakers, creating uncertainty for future mass transit funding. The tax hike was suggested to replace the revenue from the now-shelved congestion pricing plan. [Read More]

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Veteran TV anchor Don Alhart hosts final broadcast after 58 years in Rochester

Known for his calm demeanor and trustworthy reporting, Alhart began his career at 13WHAM-TV in 1966. Over the decades, he became a staple in many households, delivering nightly news with professionalism and warmth. His contributions to journalism have earned him numerous awards, including five Edward R. Murrow Awards and a place in the New York State Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame.