MOUNT MORRIS- Sheriff Thomas J. Dougherty reports the arrest of a Allegany County resident on felony charges after an investigation into a stolen vehicle. On January 9, 2021 at approximately 9:35 am Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to an address on River Road for the report of a stolen vehicle. Deputies were advised that an unknown individual stole a 2007 Chevrolet pickup truck from the location. The onscene investigation … [Read more...]
Fire Chief Will Jackson Retiring After 25 Years of Service, Mayor Warren Names Felipe Hernandez Interim Fire Chief
Mayor Lovely A. Warren today announced that Rochester Fire Department Chief Will Jackson will retire at the end of February after 25 years of service to the community. Executive Deputy Chief Felipe Hernandez Jr., a 20-year veteran of the RFD, has been appointed as Interim Chief upon Chief Jackson’s retirement. “Today is a happy day,” said Mayor Warren. “I am excited that Chief Jackson has fulfilled the two-year plan he gave to me when I … [Read more...]
PLAY BALL: BYRNES CALLS ON GOV TO REOPEN YOUTH SPORTS
Assemblywoman Marjorie Byrnes (R,C-Caledonia) announced this week that she is sponsoring new legislation to compel the state departments of Education and Health to allow all interscholastic sports programs to resume this year. Sports programs would include proper COVID-19 safety protocols similar to those implemented already in schools, such as mask wearing. “If thousands of fans can gather safely to watch the Buffalo Bills … [Read more...]
Felony Charge Following 50 Plus Suspensions
Darwin F. Barnes, age 55 of Rochester was pulled over on 390 within Livingston County, for a violation of the NYS Vehicle and Traffic Law. A records check revealed that Barnes was operating the vehicle with his driver’s license revoked. Barnes was found to have a total of 51 suspensions or revocations. Barnes was arrested and charged with felony Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle in the 1st Degree. The AUO charge was a … [Read more...]
Mayor Warren Requests Governor Allow Indoor Dining in Orange Zones
Today, Mayor Warren requested via letter that Governor Cuomo allow indoor dining in Orange Zones. The full text of the letter follows and is attached: January 12, 2021 The Honorable Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor of New York State NYS State Capitol Building, Albany, NY 12224 Dear Governor Cuomo: Thank you for the leadership you have demonstrated as New York State navigates the coronavirus pandemic. The actions you have taken so far have … [Read more...]
GIRL SCOUT COOKIE SEASON KICKS OFF IN WESTERN NEW YORK
Girl Scouts of Western New York and Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) kicked off the 2021 Girl Scout Cookie season nationally, during a challenging time when many Girl Scouts are selling in creative, socially distant, and contact-free ways. Their sales methods include contact-free pickup and delivery orders through a new national collaboration with Grubhub. Innovative Girl-led Sales Methods The Girl Scout Cookie Program has … [Read more...]
Assemblywoman Marjorie Byrnes Calls on Governor to Get NYS Back to Work
Assemblywoman Byrnes is working in the Assembly in Albany and is making it clear, despite Cuomo's Speech, that getting back to work is paramount to the overall health of those within NYS borders. “The two priorities of our state must be public health and economic health. However, without jobs, the state of our state will remain dire. What the governor needs to do is allow people to get back to work immediately and safely. Also, … [Read more...]
Monroe County Department of Public Health COVID-19 Update
The 7-day rolling average positivity rate for Monroe County is 9.8%. There are 1114* new confirmed cases of COVID-19 since the last update. The 7-day rolling average of new cases is 600 new cases per day. *Today’s total new cases are a result of the state’s positive test reporting system being down for an extended period of time earlier this week. During that time, the Monroe County Department of Public Health was not receiving … [Read more...]
BELLO NAMES STEVE LACY AS SENECA PARK ZOO SUPERINTENDENT
Monroe County Executive Adam Bello today announced the appointment of Steve Lacy as Superintendent of the Seneca Park Zoo. Lacy comes to the Seneca Park Zoo from SeaWorld San Antonio, where he most recently served as Manager of Entertainment Productions and Operations. “I’m excited to welcome Steve Lacy to the Seneca Park Zoo and Monroe County,” said County Executive Bello. “His enthusiasm and experience are great additions to our zoo as … [Read more...]
LEADER OF ROCHESTER DRUG TRAFFICKING RING PLEADS GUILTY TO CONSPIRACY CHARGE
Jose Casado, 32, of Rochester, NY, pleaded guilty to conspiring to possess with intent to distribute, and distributing, quantities of fentanyl, heroin, cocaine, and crack cocaine, before Chief U.S. District Judge Frank P. Geraci, Jr. The charge carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison, and a $1,000,000 fine. The defendant was the leader of a Rochester-based drug trafficking conspiracy. Between December 2017 and May … [Read more...]
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