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Large police investigation in Seneca Falls after chase. Geneva begins taking apps for next police chief, massive fire in Yates Co. under investigation, and So. Cayuga school restarts mascot change.

Apr 23, 2024

The Seneca Falls Police Department says one person is in custody after a theft investigation led to a foot pursuit in the former village near Bridge Street. Late Monday evening, John Pisano, 37, of Seneca Falls, was arrested following a police chase that started with a traffic stop. The incident occurred around 10:00 p.m. when Pisano, driving a U-Haul truck reported to have just left a residence with stolen property, was spotted by local police. He attempted to flee but was eventually taken into custody.

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Late-last night a major fire broke out following an explosion near State Route 230 in Dundee engulfing two barns. The Yates County 911 center received the emergency call at approximately 10:23 p.m., and deputies soon discovered both structures fully involved in flames. [MORE]
The City of Geneva has officially started its search for a new Police Chief, with applications open through the Ontario County portal until May 13 at noon. The position is open to internal and external candidates, including those needing to complete or who have passed the Civil Service testing, marking them as provisional or probationary-permanent candidates respectively. [MORE]

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Sentencing has been postponed for Fabian Rivera, the former chief of police in Macedon, who faces DUI charges after an incident involving his department-issued vehicle. The delay occurred during a court session on Monday in Walworth Town Court. [MORE]
The Southern Cayuga Central School District has decided against adopting “Cougars” as its new nickname, despite its popularity in a previous community vote, and will start the selection process over. The decision came after concerns were raised about the nickname’s ‘negative connotations’, according to District Superintendent Patrick Jensen. The district is seeking a replacement for the former “Chiefs” nickname in compliance with a state directive to eliminate Indigenous mascots. [MORE]
Canandaigua’s water supply, sourced from Canandaigua Lake and treated at the city’s West Lake Road facility, consistently meets or surpasses state and federal standards, according to the latest water quality report. This annual evaluation by the state Health Department concluded that the treatment processes, which include filtration, carbon addition, chlorination, and fluoride addition, effectively maintain the water’s safety for city residents and neighboring towns. [MORE]

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Vehicle engulfed by flames at Finger Lakes Outlets in Junius

No injuries were reported, but a vehicle burst into flames at the Finger Lakes Premium Outlets in Junius on Monday. This photo was captured by Joelynn Cassell.