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Seneca Falls man killed in Hopewell crash. Plus, controversy over Wells College president's massive bonuses, latest on investigation into $92,000 stolen from Geneva American Legion, and more!

May 01, 2024

Seneca Falls man dies in Hopewell crash: Sheriff says speed and alcohol factors

Ontario County Sheriff David Cirencione says a Seneca Falls man has died after a crash on State Route 488 and Petit Road in the town of Hopewell on Tuesday. First responders were tipped off about the crash via iPhone crash alert, according to a news release. They say upon arrival to the scene, deputies found a 2020 Chevrolet Camaro with heavy front-end damage. [READ MORE]

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Wells College in Aurora is shutting down. While that news has reverberated throughout the Central New York community over the last three days since the College’s surprise announcement, questions have swirled about notification. However, the bigger issue appears to be the massive bonuses that President Jonathan Gibralter continued receiving. [READ MORE]
A former commander of the Geneva American Legion has been arrested for allegedly stealing over $92,000 from the nonprofit veterans organization, authorities reported. Dale Henry Mosher, 63, faces charges of second-degree grand larceny after an internal audit and investigation led by the new commander raised suspicions of financial misconduct. [READ MORE]

Things dry out today and stay that way for the rest of the week!

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Indus Hospitality Group is requesting a 20-year tax incentive for a new hotel project in Newark, which is twice the usual duration offered by the local Industrial Development Agency (IDA). CEO Jett Mehta presented the $10.17 million plan for a four-story, 72-room Microtel Inn and Suites by Wyndham during a virtual IDA meeting on April 24. [READ MORE]
A shooting in Avoca led to the arrest of 66-year-old Willie C. Faniel on assault charges Monday. New York State Police responded to a distress call at a residence on State Route 415 shortly after 6:15 p.m., where they discovered a man had reportedly been shot with a shotgun by his neighbor. [READ MORE]
Spectrum’s parent company, Charter Communications, reported a significant loss of internet customers in its first quarter earnings for 2024. The company noted a decline of 72,000 residential and small to medium business internet subscribers. This decrease followed after the company raised prices and altered channel programming, leading to customer dissatisfaction. [READ MORE]

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Truck side-swipes car stopped on Thruway in Seneca County

Early Monday morning, a collision occurred on the New York State Thruway involving a truck and a stationary motor vehicle. Firefighters from Clyde responded to the scene at approximately 6:50 a.m. after reports that a truck had side-swiped a vehicle parked on the side of the road. [READ MORE]