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Lockport Man Faces Federal Charges After Border Inspection at Lewiston Bridge. Authorities arrested a 37-year-old Lockport resident after a border investigation at the Lewiston–Queenston Bridge revealed drugs, cash, and a loaded firearm. The individual faces federal charges including possession with intent to distribute cocaine and carrying a firearm related to drug trafficking. Law enforcement seized multiple substances, money, and a revolver. The suspect, already on parole for a prior weapons conviction, remains detained following a court hearing. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Dec 23) Finger Lakes Lockport, NY Lewiston, NY

Mary Lou Young, Former Rye Community Volunteer, Dies at Age 96. Mary Lou Young, a longtime Rye resident and dedicated community volunteer, died on December 7, 2025, at the age of 96 in Vero Beach, Florida. Raised in Wilson, New York, and educated at Syracuse University, Young settled in Rye with her family in 1960. She played active roles in local organizations such as Christ’s Church, the Rye Garden Club, and the Twig Organization, and also served on the boards of United Hospital and The Osborn. Her legacy in Rye includes decades of service and community involvement. (Source: Rye Record on Dec 16) Sound Shore Rye, NY Lockport, NY

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