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Bloomfield Resident Faces Felony Charges for Online Contact With Canandaigua Minor. A 39-year-old Bloomfield man was arrested after police allege he had sexually explicit online interactions with a 13-year-old in Canandaigua over several months. Authorities charged the suspect with disseminating indecent material to a minor, attempted dissemination, and endangering the welfare of a child. The incidents reportedly occurred between late December 2025 and early March 2026 across various social media platforms. The investigation is ongoing and further charges may be considered. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Apr 3) Finger Lakes Canandaigua, NY Bloomfield, NY

Bloomfield Resident Arrested for Alleged Inappropriate Online Communications. A 39-year-old man from Bloomfield was arrested after an investigation led by Canandaigua Police into alleged inappropriate online exchanges with a 13-year-old. The individual faces multiple charges, including disseminating and attempting to disseminate indecent material to a minor. The arrest occurred on March 25, and authorities are continuing to review the circumstances around the case. Additional information regarding possible legal proceedings is pending. (Source: Finger Lakes Daily News on Apr 3) Finger Lakes Bloomfield, NY Canandaigua, NY

Bloomfield Resident Faces Charges Related to Indecent Material in Canandaigua. A 39-year-old man from Bloomfield has been charged with disseminating indecent material to a minor and attempted dissemination, along with child endangerment, following an investigation by Canandaigua police. The alleged offenses occurred between late December 2025 and early March 2026 in Canandaigua. Authorities arrested the individual on March 25. The case is progressing through the local criminal justice system. (Source: Finger Lakes Daily News on Apr 3) Finger Lakes Canandaigua, NY Bloomfield, NY

Local Leaders Seek Repeal of New York Electric School Bus Mandate. Assemblyman Jeff Gallahan, along with several school superintendents in the Finger Lakes area, are urging the repeal of New York State's mandate requiring school districts to convert their bus fleets to all-electric models. They argue that the shift would impose significant financial and operational challenges, highlighting the much higher cost of electric buses and necessary infrastructure upgrades compared to diesel buses. The leaders warn that increased expenses could result in higher property taxes and potential program cuts. Concerns were also raised about road wear and the impact on local budgets. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Mar 21) Finger Lakes Gananda, NY Bloomfield, NY

Farm and Wine Bar to Host Tasting Event Showcasing Finger Lakes Products. Finger Foods Farm from Bloomfield and Unwine’d, a Rochester wine bar, have joined forces for a tasting event taking place on March 25 in Rochester. The event is set to feature soups made with locally sourced ingredients paired with wines from the Finger Lakes region. Attendees will have the chance to try exclusive soup and wine pairings, including some products not yet available in stores. The collaboration aims to spotlight local agriculture and the connection between area farms and wineries. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Mar 18) Finger Lakes Rochester, NY Bloomfield, NY

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