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Published 21 hours agoPublic safety policies should be based on fairness, grounded in data
Editor: Promoting public safety is the goal of all public servants, regardless of Democratic, Republican, or Independent. Since crime is a complex phenomenon, promoting public safety requires serious, thoughtful analysis grounded in data and fairness for the communities and the…
Robert H. Jackson Center’s ‘Jackson After Dark’ To Feature Lucas West
The Robert H. Jackson Center’s end-of-summer fundraiser, Jackson After Dark, will feature NBC’s The Voice’s Lucas West. The event will take place 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., Saturday, September 12 at the Center. West, a Fairport, N.Y., native and recent SUNY Fredonia graduate, captured…
Orleans Hub
Published September 03Possible tornado touched down in Shelby; flood warning remains in effect until 11:15 a.m.
Severe storms brought heavy water, damaging winds throughout county Press Release, Orleans County Emergency Management Agency ALBION – Orleans County was struck by two separate rounds of severe weather on Wednesday, resulting in widespread power outages, flooded roadways, downed…
Orleans Hub
Published September 02Tornado warning until 7 p.m. for Orleans, Niagara and Genesee
A tornado warning is in effect for Orleans, Niagara and Genesee counties until 7 p.m. The National Weather Service said the affected areas include east central Niagara County, Orleans County and northwestern Genesee County. “At 6:28 p.m., a severe thunderstorm capable of…
Orleans Hub
Published September 02Tornado watch in effect for Orleans, WNY until 11 p.m.
The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for Orleans County, Western New York and much of upstate until 11 p.m. “Several rounds of showers and thunderstorms with periods of heavy rainfall are expected today through tonight,” the Weather Service said. “Some storms…
Rochester Beacon
Published September 02Rochester needs AI practice that builds experience
Rochester’s AI advantage will depend on more than teaching people to use tools.
Rochester Beacon
Published September 02Displacement doesn’t work
City officials should stop trying to make sweeps appear more compassionate. If Rochester wants fewer encampments, then house the people living in them.
Rochester Beacon
Published September 02Court upholds Rochester’s sanctuary city status
A federal judge dismissed the Trump administration's lawsuit against the city, which first adopted a sanctuary city policy four decades ago.
Orleans Hub
Published September 02Dispatchers handled numerous calls from this morning’s storm
Press Release, Orleans County Sheriff Chris Bourke During this morning’s severe weather event, the Orleans County 911 Center experienced a significant surge in emergency and non-emergency activity. Between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m., dispatchers handled a total of 159 telephone…
Orleans Hub
Published September 02Medina’s big celebration for Old Home Week in 1906 started as a prank
By Catherine Cooper, Orleans County Historian “Illuminating Orleans” – Volume 6, No. 24 MEDINA – It all started as a prank…. This year marks the 120th anniversary of Medina’s gala Old Home Week in 1906. We are familiar with the postcard views of the Main Street buildings bedecked…
Times of Wayne County
Published September 02LaBrake, Katherine P.
Wolcott: With heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of Katherine P. LaBrake, who departed this life at the age of 83 on August 31st, while residing at the Wayne County Nursing Home in Lyons. Katherine’s journey on Earth was marked by an enduring spirit of warmth,…
Times of Wayne County
Published September 02Caward, Jeanmarie S.
EAST PALMYRA: Caward, Jeanmarie S.; died on Aug. 29, 2026 at the age of 77. Family and friends are invited to call from 6-8pm on Thurs., Sept. 3 and from 11am to noon on Fri., Sept. 4 at the Robert L. Yost Funeral Home, Inc., 123 W. Main St., Palmyra, NY 14522. Committal prayers…