2+ mon, 1+ day ago   (180+ words) A man was found dead Saturday evening after slipping between a boat and the bank of the Erie Canal in the village of Newark, police said. Newark police responded to the canal near Van Buren Street at about 6:12 p.m. and arrived…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (193+ words) Village officials, educators, tourism leaders and disability advocates are working together on a new initiative designed to make Newark more accessible and welcoming for residents and visitors of all abilities. A local core team has been assembled to guide the…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago   (205+ words) Big redevelopment plans in Newark are inching ahead, but patience is key, according to the Finger Lakes Times, as Mayor Jonathan Taylor says progress under the $10 million Downtown Revitalization Initiative takes time. The largest project, Coventry Commons, will turn a…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago   (169+ words) Residents will have another chance to weigh in on the future of Newark’s waterfront as village officials prepare to host a second public workshop focused on proposed improvements and long-term planning. The session, part of the Local Waterfront Revitalization Program,…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago   (120+ words) A Newark man is facing misdemeanor charges after police say he followed a victim across multiple towns and counties, prompting fears for their safety. Jazavier A. Garcia, 25, was arrested March 15 following an investigation into a reported domestic incident that escalated beyond…...

5+ mon, 3+ day ago   (184+ words) Volunteers across Newark will come together next month for a village-wide cleanup and beautification effort as Community Pride Day returns for its 20th year. The annual “Color Our Community with Pride” event is scheduled for Saturday, May 16, with residents, businesses and…...

8+ mon, 4+ week ago   (198+ words) A Newark man is facing murder charges after a body was discovered along a rural Wayne County trail, according to the Finger Lakes Times. Jared Nesmith was indicted for second-degree murder, concealing a corpse, and tampering with evidence in the…...

11+ mon, 6+ day ago   (310+ words) The Village of Newark is getting into the spooky spirit with a community-wide Halloween Display Contest — and residents who decorate could walk away with a basket of holiday treats. Locals are encouraged to get creative and show off their Halloween…...

11+ mon, 6+ day ago   (221+ words) A Newark woman is facing charges after allegedly trying to use a stolen credit card at Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack. Deputies arrested 70-year-old Iris Velazquez on Monday afternoon for fourth-degree possession of stolen property. The incident happened around 4:43 p.m. at the…...

11+ mon, 3+ week ago   (220+ words) Downtown Newark is about to get a lot more festive — and maybe a little spooky — as the village kicks off its first-ever Scarecrow Decorating Contest this October. The new tradition is part of Fall for Newark, a season-long series of…...