An Ontario County jury is expected to hear the confession of the Geneva man accused of shooting boxer Aleem “Hammer” Whitfield. Several police officers testified Wednesday in the trial of Nelson Mateo Jr. Whitfield also testified, getting into testy exchanges with District Attorney R. Michael Tantillo and saying Mateo didn’t shoot him during the early-morning... more

Long before your local brew, wine or cider touches your lips, it’s crafted in a tank. Chances are that tank was made in Ontario County. Vance Metal Fabricators in Geneva builds more than 100 tanks a year for making some 2 million gallons of beverage annually. On Thursday, three of the manufacturer’s newest 2,500-gallon stainless... more

On July 16th at approximately 2:15 pm deputies were called to County Road 32 at Hickox Rd. for the report of a crash. When they arrived at the scene it was determined that Samira Karim had been operating a 2017 Toyota Rav 4 with five passengers ranging from 12- to 80-years-old in her vehicle when... more

The 27th annual Grassroots Festival of Music & Dance is underway this weekend in Trumansburg while the Hill Cumorah Pageant wraps up in Palmyra. Get the complete weekend event line-up, weather forecast and sports schedule along with a discussion of the top local news stories of the week and our favorite local digital photos on... more

“X” doesn’t always mark the spot. It’s not often that we get treasure hunting stories in sports, but this quest for buried gold in Canandaigua Lake certainly fits — like a perfectly-sized ring. “Right then and there I knew, here’s a significant find,” Gary Gavurnik says. Gary Gavurnik has been searching for lost items for... more

A Farmington man is facing charges after Canandaigua police say he, “violently fought,” with officers after receiving a parking ticket. Michael Ogden, 29, is charged with resisting arrest, disorderly conduct and harassment. Early Sunday morning, police say Ogden approached an officer on Bristol Street in Canandaigua, “in a threatening and violent manner,” after getting a... more

The job status of fired Canandaigua Fire Chief Mark Marentette remains up in the air. Marentette in June filed an appeal in state Supreme Court of his termination and is seeking his job back as well as full back pay and benefits. But Judge William Kocher in court Tuesday reserved a decision at this time,... more

Anyone wanting to celebrate National Ice Cream Month will surely want to pay a visit to Cheshire Farms Creamery at 10 Parrish St. in Canandaigua. More than an ordinary ice cream parlor, the large, spacious area with comfy chairs, hardwood floors, fireplace and plenty of tables offers an inviting atmosphere that encourages relaxation and fellowship,... more

In 2015, then-Canandaigua Fire Chief Mark Marentette discussed a deadly fire in Kansas City with his firefighters. “Under the circumstances, I was worried this would happen here,” Marentette said Monday, one day before he was scheduled to be in court to appeal his termination earlier this year as fire chief — and just days after... more

The Constellation Brands — Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center has announced that country artist Luke Bryan will be bringing his Huntin’, Fishin’ & Lovin’ Everyday Tour to the venue on Aug. 24, with special guests Brothers Osborne & Raelynn. Tickets to the show will go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. Prices range from $83.25... more

A two-vehicle accident Monday afternoon at the intersection of State Routes 5 and 20 and Middle Cheshire Road left one of the vehicles on its roof.Traffic stalled briefly following the accident but soon was cleared. No additional details were available late Monday, including potential injuries or cause. Additional information will be reported as it becomes available.... more

On Tuesday at approximately 1:14 am deputies in Ontario County arrested a 27-year-old Canandaigua man after patrol witnessed his vehicle weaving in its lane. Upon further investigation, John T. Stahl, 27, of Canandaigua was found to be driving while intoxicated and had an expired registration. He was placed through field sobriety tests, which showed visible... more

Nick Violas, owner, Nolan’s on the Lake, thought it was a joke when he got a call that his restaurant was on fire. He quickly realized it wasn’t when we saw the smoke and flames last Thursday morning. Violas’ first thought went to making sure everyone was safe; his second thought quickly went to his... more

Canandaigua’s Mayor says politics are behind criticism of the city’s fire department after Nolan’s Restaurant burned down last week. Some of the city’s Republican leaders have been on Facebook questioning the department’s manpower. It is something that Canandaigua’s former fire chief spoke about to News10NBC by phone, giving an idea of how much the department... more

The owners of Nolan’s restaurant are making plans to reopen next year as Cananadauigua firefighters sift through the debris of the charred restaurant. Nolan’s on Canandaigua Lake, 726 S. Main St., was destroyed in a four-alarm fire Thursday morning. No one was injured in the blaze, as workers had not yet arrived at the restaurant... more

City Republicans in Canandaigua have been vocal and critical of local leadership after a fire at Nolan’s on the Lake resulted in the building being demolished. While the investigation into the fire remains active — the City of Canandaigua Republicans took to Facebook — sounding off about staffing issues with the Canandaigua Fire Department. They... more

Investigators in Ontario County have charged 44-year-old Canandaigua resident with felony offering a false instrument in a welfare fraud investigation after they learned that the individual had filed incorrect information with the Ontario County Department of Social Services. On July 11th, Vinice N. Burney was charged with first-degree offering a false instrument for filing after... more

Training rules, eligibility and sportsmanship expectations will be reviewed for fall athletes entering grades 7 to 12 The Canandaigua City School District Athletic Department will hold a mandatory meeting for all student athletes entering grades 7-12 and their parents on August 17 at 7 p.m. in the Academy auditorium. Daily Messenger: Read More more

It was a happy hour in every sense of the term. Constellation Brands employees sipped their favorite adult beverage and cruised a room full of hopeful non-profit representatives. And somewhat akin to high-stakes speed dating, charity reps pitched their organizations’ missions, goals and needs as Constellation staff moved from table to table, sizing up where... more

Summer is in full-swing as we enter the third full weekend of July and Jessica Lahr and the FingerLakes1.com Staff will get you primed with your full local event line-up and weather outlook for the Musselman in Geneva, Convention Days in Seneca Falls and the opening of the Hill Cumorah pageant in Palmyra. Also, see... more