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Latest on incident where two were airlifted in Seneca Co., fallout from Palmyra grandparents arrested over teens' crime spree, Wayne Co. man killed in Monroe crash, & Sodus Bay gets federal funding.

May 07, 2024

Two airlifted from tractor rollover accident in Seneca County

We’re still learning new details this morning on the serious incident that resulted in two people being airlifted from Covert yesterday afternoon. Several departments were called to a tractor rollover incident along State Route 96 — including LifeNet and Guthrie helicopters.

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Two men were killed in a high-speed car accident at Oak Hill Country Club on Sunday night, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office reported. The crash occurred when their vehicle, traveling fast on Chapin Way, veered off the road and collided with a tree. The victims, a 24-year-old from Fairport and an 18-year-old from Walworth, were pronounced dead at the scene. [MORE]
In Palmyra local police have taken a controversial step by arresting two grandparents in an effort to curb a rising tide of teen crime. Palmyra Police Chief Kyle Dinardo tells News10NBC that the arrests were part of a new strategy to prevent ongoing criminal activities by a group of teens responsible for nearly 30 incidents. These incidents range from vandalism to breaking and entering, with damages totaling around $10,000. [MORE]

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Leaders in military service, business, community affairs and government have established an organization dedicated to raising funds to enhance and ensure the quality of the memorial honoring our Nation’s veterans at New York State’s first veterans’ cemetery, NY State Veterans Cemetery — Finger Lakes. Although the members of the Friends of the NY State Veterans Cemetery— Finger Lakes, are confident the NY State and Federal Government will provide the necessary day to day operating and maintenance funds for the cemetery, the Friends organization’s stated goals in raising financial support will be to achieve a higher standard of care. [MORE]
More officials are pledging support to students and staff following the unexpected closure announcement of Wells College in Aurora. In response to the closure, Senator May has proposed legislation to support communities affected by such institutional shutdowns, aiming to facilitate workforce transitions and new uses for vacated educational facilities. [MORE]
The National Women’s Hall of Fame in Seneca Falls, closed for several months for renovations, is set to reopen its doors to the public on May 25. The historic 180-year-old building, a former Seneca Knitting Mill at 1 Canal Street, has undergone the latest phase of construction to enhance the visitor experience. The Hall will operate from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. [MORE]