Locals graduate from SUNY Oswego
OSWEGO — Five Western New York-area students completed their graduate studies in fall 2016 at SUNY Oswego and were recognized in December at the college’s Commencement. Caleb Winne of Woodlands…
Winning TAKE 5 ticket sold in Brockport
The New York Lottery today announced a top prize winning ticket for the Jan. 1 TAKE 5 drawing was sold at Crosby’s at 8389 West Ridge Road in Brockport. The…
Local students named to Potsdam Dean’s List
POTSDAM — The State University of New York at Potsdam recently named 377 students who excelled academically in the Fall 2016 semester to the College’s Dean’s List. Three dozen of…
New York Army National Guard announces soldier promotions
LATHAM — Major General Anthony P. German, The Adjutant General for the State of New York, announces the promotion of members of the New York Army National Guard in recognition…
Five from WNY enroll at USC Upstate
SPARTANBURG, SC — Five students from Western New York have enrolled at USC Upstate for fall semester: Zachary Blakeslee of Clymer Tiffany Fiel of Niagara Falls Kaitlyn Kennedy of Brockport…
Former Brockport fireman sentenced for mail fraud, forgery
ROCHESTER — A 51-year-old Brockport man was sentenced to 84 months in prison on a conviction of mail fraud, forging treasury checks, and obstructing an official proceeding. The defendant, Steven…
Canal lift bridges to get updates
ALBANY — A pair of lift bridges in Orleans and Monroe counties will be rehabilitated as part of the state’s five-year Department of Transportation capital plan. The $7.8 million in…
State ducks charities, Ortt offers solution
ALBANY — Several area charity duck races planned for the summer had to be canceled because the state told them they were running afoul of the law. The state considered…
Four charged with Pembroke trespassing
PEMBROKE — A 19-year-old Brockport woman — and three 17-year-old juveniles — were charged with trespassing on private property on Saturday. According to New York State Police, all three were…
Ortt unveils college affordability plan
BROCKPORT — State Sen. Rob Ortt unvieled a plan on Monday designed to help college students in New York better afford a higher education. During a press conference at The…