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The Philadelphia Streets Department has deployed 450 pieces of equipment to keep roads passable after Monday s winter storm.
The storm rolled in Sunday, but crews started brining roads on Friday in preparation. By Monday morning, ruddy snow had accumulated on residential roads, despite crews best efforts. Our goal is to make the roads as possible and return the city back to its normal operations as quickly as possible, said Philadelphia Streets Commissioner Carlton Williams. This does not mean our roads will be completely clear of snow and ice but it may passable for safe travel.
Shoveling snow in the winter might seem routine, but it can be dangerous if not done correctly. Follow these tips to prevent injuries in the winter months.
It s something Zach Ward worked on early as he tried to clear the snow accumulating in front of his home in Manayunk.
Driving on black ice: Tips for avoiding a hidden danger on the road
Even if a road might look clear, it could still be covered in nearly invisible black ice. Here s what you need to know when driving in the winter. This street always gets pretty bad. So we have to do what we have to do so our neighbors can go up and down, he said as he shoveled.
However, another important reminder from the city: do not shovel or plow snow into the street. This practice is illegal, unsafe and hinders snow operations, the city said.
The penalty is a fine ranging from $50 to $300 for each violation. (1) the owner, agent, and tenants of any building or premise shall clear a path of not less than 36 in width on all sidewalks, including curb cuts, abutting the building or premises within 6 (six) hours after the snow has ceased to fall. The path shall be thoroughly cleared of snow and ice. Where the width of any pavement measured from the property line to the curb is less than 3 (three) feet, the path cleared may be only 12 inches in width. When the building in question is a multifamily dwelling the owner or his agent shall be responsible for compliance with the requirements of this section.
POLICE REPORTS
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Includes reports received from Yates County Sheriff’s Department, Penn Yan Police Department, and New York State Police. It should be noted that these reports merely indicate that someone has been charged with an offense, and the use of the term “arrest” does not always mean someone was put in jail. These reports do not indicate guilt.
TODD J. BECKER, 34, of Penn Yan, was arrested Jan. 9 by Penn Yan Police responding to a report of a male with an open container of alcohol. Becker was found drinking a can of beer on the sidewalk and in possession of a quantity of marijuana. He was charged with second-degree unlawful possession of marijuana and violating the village ordinance for an open container of alcohol. He was released on an appearance ticket and will answer the charges in Penn Yan Village Court later.
Four sex offenders appear in Yates County Court
Staff reports
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PENN YAN – Four sex offenders in unrelated cases appeared Tuesday, Jan. 12 in Yates County Criminal Court before Judge Jason L. Cook in the only in-person session allowed last week due to COVID-19 restrictions on court procedures. A fifth previously registered sex offender was to have appeared, but failed the Covid screening. His case was adjourned.
PABLO P. BACON, 23, of Canandaigua, convicted of second-degree rape (class D felony), was sentenced to 180 days in jail, 10 years probation, and registration as a sex offender. Bacon was arrested May 14, 2020 by Yates County Sheriff’s Office investigators on a sealed Yates County Superior Court arrest warrant following an investigation of allegations he subjected an underage juvenile to sexual contact in the town of Middlesex. He was originally charged with one count each of first-degree rape, first-degree criminal sexual act, and second-degree cri