The Syracuse man accused of murdering his baby daughter has agreed to a plea deal. Syracuse media say Ryan Lawrence will plead guilty to first degree murder and waive any right to appeal his case. He will serve 25 years to life in prison. Lawrence was arrested in February after allegedly strangling his 21-month-old daughter, […]
Government drought monitors say the drought conditions are easing in the southwestern part of New York State…but there’s still no break for the Finger Lakes and Rochester. As one meteorologist put it, it seems “Rochester can’t buy a rain shower.” The drought map for New York shows southern Monroe County, Genesee, Livingston, Ontario and […]
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office presented its annual awards today, granting its highest civilian honor to Adam Henry and Jason Ricker. The Civilian Service Award goes to both men for pulling the driver of an overturned and burning car out of the vehicle before it exploded in flames. Sheriff Patrick O’Flynn says there’s no doubt […]