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Geneva Hosts Career Day Linking Finger Lakes Students With Employers and Colleges. On April 24, the Geneva Recreation Complex will welcome high school students from across the Finger Lakes for a career day hosted by the Second Impact Foundation. Participants in grades 10 through 12 will meet with representatives from over 60 organizations, including local employers, colleges, trade associations, and military branches, to explore potential career paths. Organizers anticipate around 500 students from 12 schools, a decrease from last year due to district budget constraints. The event aims to provide students direct access to educational and workforce opportunities. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Apr 16) Finger Lakes Geneva, NY

Geneva Resident Arrested for Alleged Threats Toward Police Officers. A man from Geneva has been arrested after authorities reported he made threats against members of the local police department. Officers detained Javon Jackson on Wednesday afternoon, charging him with two counts of aggravated harassment in the second degree. Police did not release further details about the nature of the threats. The investigation remains ongoing as officials continue to review the circumstances. (Source: Finger Lakes Daily News on Apr 16) Finger Lakes Geneva, NY

Geneva Resident Receives 10-Year Sentence After Canandaigua Drug Arrest. A 41-year-old man from Geneva, Yokohiro Vidal-Ortiz, was sentenced to 10 years in state prison after being convicted on drug-related charges originating from a 2025 traffic stop in Canandaigua. The sentencing took place in Ontario County Court, where the case was adjudicated. Authorities linked Vidal-Ortiz’s arrest to the possession and transport of illegal substances during the stop. He will serve his term in the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision. (Source: Finger Lakes Daily News on Apr 16) Finger Lakes Geneva, NY Canandaigua, NY

Geneva Man Receives 10-Year Prison Sentence for Drug Conviction in Ontario County. A 41-year-old Geneva resident, Yokohiro Vidal-Ortiz, has been sentenced to ten years in state prison after being found guilty of felony drug charges in Ontario County Court. The case involved his intent to sell cocaine, and he will also serve three years of post-release supervision. The charges followed a March 2025 traffic stop in Canandaigua, where deputies discovered a large amount of drugs. This sentencing is part of ongoing local efforts to combat illegal narcotics activity. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Apr 16) Finger Lakes Geneva, NY Canandaigua, NY

Geneva Resident Faces Charges After Allegedly Threatening Local Police by Phone. A 30-year-old Geneva man was arrested after authorities say he made threatening phone calls to the Geneva Police Department. The incident reportedly occurred on April 14 and led officers to charge him with aggravated harassment in the second degree, a misdemeanor. The suspect was processed, then taken to Ontario County Jail for arraignment before being released without bail. He is scheduled to appear in Geneva City Court at a later date. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Apr 16) Finger Lakes Geneva, NY

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