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Nuclear proposal stirs debate in Schuyler County

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Ginna Nuclear Power Plant will test sirens around facility in Wayne County
A proposed nuclear power project has put Schuyler County at the center of a growing debate over energy, economic development, and public health. The New York Power Authority said Wednesday that Schuyler County is one of eight upstate communities that signaled interest in hosting a proposed 1-gigawatt nuclear facility, part of a ... FULL STORY
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HS BASKETBALL REPLAY: League leaders Honeoye, Lyons meet for super Saturday clash (webcast)

HS BASKETBALL REPLAY: League leaders Honeoye, Lyons meet for super Saturday clash (webcast)
The start of 2026 on FL1 Sports tips off with a huge and much-anticipated matchup in the Wayne-Finger Lakes boys basketball scene between two of the top teams in the ... LAUNCH STREAM
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HEADLINE NEWS

Salina stabbing sparks standoff, fire

Salina stabbing sparks standoff, fire
Smoke, flames, and flash bangs marked a tense police standoff after a daytime stabbing in Salina, according to CNY Central. Deputies responded to a stabbing on Sunflower Drive around 3:41 p.m. Friday, believing the suspect barricaded inside the ... Read More

Historical society leader accused of theft

Historical society leader accused of theft
A trusted community leader now faces felony charges after investigators uncovered alleged financial abuse at a small-town museum, according to WHAM. Prosecutors say the president of the Clarendon Historical Society stole more than $50,000 from the group over ... Read More

Maximum sentence in fatal strangling

A brutal killing that ended with a suspect fleeing the country brought a maximum prison sentence in Wyoming County, according to WHAM. Prosecutors said the man strangled his roommate inside their Warsaw apartment in ...

Wind damage shuts Elba post office access

Strong winds damaged the Elba Post Office Friday night, prompting village officials to warn residents to stay away, according to RochesterFirst. Officials said gusts hit the building on Main Street in Elba, causing visible ...

Tariffs squeeze Upstate manufacturers

Seven months of tariffs are already changing how upstate factories operate, according to Spectrum News. A new survey shows uncertainty pushing companies to slow hiring and raise prices for customers. The Buffalo Niagara Manufacturing ...

Grab-and-go coffee hits Bloomfield corner

A former ice cream stand at a high-traffic Finger Lakes crossroads just flipped to coffee, according to Rochester Democrat and Chronicle. Brewed Awakening opened Jan. 7 at Toomeyโ€™s Corners in East Bloomfield, replacing Shiverโ€™s ...

Port Byron clerk pleads guilty to gun charge

A felony gun arrest now forces a village board decision, according to The Citizen. Prosecutors confirmed a Cayuga County village clerk pleaded guilty after investigators found an un-serialized, self-made pistol. The case centers on ...

Gunlocke plant in Wayland closing, 135 jobs lost

A factory that anchored Waylandโ€™s economy for more than a century will shut its doors, according to Hornell Evening Tribune. HNI Corporation announced plans to close its Gunlocke manufacturing plant in Wayland in 2027, ...

Hochul tees up reelection pitch

Affordability, public safety and reelection will dominate next weekโ€™s State of the State, according to Spectrum News. Gov. Kathy Hochul plans to spotlight her record while laying out new proposals ahead of the 2026 ...

Auburn City Council amends work session rule, OKs culvert change order and new finance policies

On Thursday, Auburn City Council approved the cityโ€™s 2026 meeting calendar, amended its rules governing work session meetings after public comment, authorized a change order tied to the Burgess Street Culvert Replacement Project, and ...

RRH earns national culture honor

Rochester Regional Health has landed a national honor for how it treats its workforce. Newsweek named Rochester Regional Health one of Americaโ€™s Greatest Workplaces for Culture, Belonging and Community for 2026. The recognition comes ...

DEC officers crack down on poaching statewide

Environmental conservation officers stayed busy across New York last year, handling tens of thousands of complaints and making thousands of arrests and ticket issuances. The state Department of Environmental Conservation says its Environmental Conservation ...

Morning fire displaces family in Auburn

Fire crews quickly knocked down a house fire Friday morning on Havens Avenue. The Auburn Fire Department responded around 9:37 a.m. to a report of a house on fire at 7 Havens Ave. while ...

$3.6 million secured for Western New York water upgrades

Western New York communities will receive $3.6 million in federal funding to replace lead pipes, expand access to clean drinking water, and improve wastewater infrastructure. U.S. Sens. Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced the ...

Months-long investigation leads to mass raids in Ithaca: More arrests expected

Police moved in on several locations across Ithaca and Newfield early Friday after a six-month investigation into drugs, weapons, and the exploitation of vulnerable people. Investigators arrested multiple people after serving search warrants around ...

Deputies: Man taken into custody on Seneca warrant after crash in other county

Deputies arrested a man on a warrant after authorities located him following a crash in another county. Tyrease T. Young, 27, of Syracuse was taken into custody Jan. 1 on a warrant for violating ...

Deputies arrest Honeoye man on bench warrant

Deputies arrested a man after locating him on an active bench warrant in Ontario County. Brett Michael Kellar, 36, of Honeoye was taken into custody Jan. 8 after deputies said a bench warrant had ...

Food stamp misuse charge filed in Seneca Falls

Investigators arrested a Seneca Falls woman following a welfare fraud investigation. Leslie B. Meacham, 38, was charged Jan. 8 with misuse of food stamps, a Class A misdemeanor, according to the Seneca County Sheriffโ€™s ...
SPORTS

Syracuse men’s basketball hits season-high 10 threes in road win at Pitt (full coverage)

Syracuse men’s basketball hits season-high 10 threes in road win at Pitt (full coverage)
Syracuse menโ€™s basketball used a season-high 10 three-pointers and a dominant start to secure an 83-72 ACC road victory over Pittsburgh on Saturday afternoon at the Petersen Events Center. Sophomore Donnie Freeman led the Orange with 22 points on 8-for-13 ... Read More
FLX LIVING

Students take STEM careers to Boston

Students take STEM careers to Boston
From cancer research labs to tech offices, Hobart and William Smith students will dive into real-world STEM careers during a daylong Boston trek, according to Hobart and William Smith Colleges. The Jan. 14 trip connects students with alumni ... Read More
NATIONAL INTEREST

First Round of January Social Security Payments Goes Out This Week

First Round of January Social Security Payments Goes Out This Week
Millions of Americans who depend on Social Security benefits are set to receive the first round of Social Security payments in January 2026 this week, marking the start of a new year of monthly disbursements that include a ... Read More
PODCASTS & LIVE STREAMS

VICTOR: Town Board reorganizes, holds regular January meeting (webcast)

VICTOR: Town Board reorganizes, holds regular January meeting (webcast)
The Victor Town Board covered a lot of ground in its first meeting of 2026. The session was streamed live in two segments on YouTube, which is now available for on-demand playback. Check it out below. Part I: Reorganizing Part ... Launch Stream