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LATEST: Extreme Cold Warning, Winter Weather Advisory posted for Finger Lakes
Winter is about to turn dangerous across the Finger Lakes and Central New York. Widespread snow will move through the region today, followed by a sharp arctic blast tonight that will send wind chills plunging well below zero. What began as an Extreme Cold Watch has now been upgraded in many areas ... FULL STORY
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LIVE AT 7 PM: Penn Yan, Waterloo meet in Friday night fight (webcast)
It's a Friday night battle between Finger Lakes East foes on FL1 Sports! The Penn Yan Mustangs head to Waterloo to take on the Tigers in the middle of a ... LAUNCH STREAM
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Taxes, landfill money, and a forensic audit: What’s next for Seneca Falls? (video)
The Seneca Falls Town Board’s February meeting held on Tuesday laid bare three issues that now define the political and financial moment in town government: An 18% tax increase that continues to draw backlash, uncertainty surrounding landfill revenue, ... Read More
Lawmakers push to return NYSERDA funds
Republican state lawmakers are calling on Governor Kathy Hochul to return billions of dollars in unspent energy funds to New York utility customers struggling with high bills. In a letter sent February 5, Senate Republicans urged the governor ... Read More
Family says one person severely hurt after Weedsport fire, fundraiser launched
A second-alarm structure fire drew firefighters from across Cayuga County to South Street in Weedsport early Thursday. Crews from Weedsport, Port Byron, Jordan, Sennett, Elbridge, Auburn, and Aurelius Fire responded to the call, along ...
Schuyler County prepares for extreme cold
Dangerously cold air is set to move into Schuyler County this weekend, prompting emergency officials to urge residents to prepare. Schuyler County Emergency Management issued an alert as an Arctic air mass is expected ...
Auburn woman locks herself in bedroom during violent incident
A domestic disturbance on Cottage Street led to an arrest after officers responded to a report of a woman being held against her will in Auburn. Officers were dispatched around 10:30 a.m. January 30 ...
Police investigate domestic assault, vandalism in Auburn
A domestic violence investigation led to an arrest after police were called to a Genesee Street apartment in Auburn. Officers responded around 10:40 a.m. February 2 to a reported domestic incident at 253 Genesee ...
Cayuga legislature hears concerns over immigration enforcement, county office building cost
The Cayuga County Legislature’s January 29 meeting made one thing clear: While the county continues to move routine government business forward, two unresolved issues — immigration enforcement policy and the stalled County Office Building ...
Free fishing days return in 2026
New Yorkers will be able to fish for free on six days next year as the state looks to get more people outdoors. Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Department of Environmental ...
Lawmaker targets Public Service Commission overhaul
A Capital Region lawmaker wants to upend how New York picks powerful utility regulators, according to Spectrum News 1. Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara rolled out a bill to reform appointments to the New York Public ...
NYSEG, RG&E blame winter for higher gas supply prices
Rising natural gas prices are driving up the supply portion of electric and heating bills for NYSEG and RG&E customers this winter. Utility officials say colder weather and higher demand are pushing costs higher, ...
What happens if taxes are raised in New York?
New York already squeezes residents harder than any other state, yet leaders still want more, according to a new report from the Empire Center for Public Policy. The analysis warns proposed hikes backed by ...
$2M Lyons redevelopment targets blight, housing
A $2 million federal investment is set to reshape a struggling stretch of Canal Street in the Town of Lyons. U.S. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced the funding ...
Wells College moves to sell properties
Seven off-campus buildings tied to a shuttered college could soon change hands as part of a court-approved wind-down, according to The Citizen. Wells College is asking Cayuga County Court to approve sales totaling about ...
Hochul targets car insurance costs
Car insurance bills could soon drop for New Yorkers under a new push from Gov. Kathy Hochul to crack down on fraud and change how damages get paid. Hochul outlined a package of proposals ...
Lawmakers slam Thruway toll errors
Cashless tolling on the New York State Thruway keeps drawing complaints as billing mistakes pile up, according to CNY Central. State Sen. Joseph Griffo says drivers across his district report getting charged for trips ...
Auburn distillery heads downtown
A local whiskey maker is betting on foot traffic with a downtown move, according to The Citizen. Cellar & Folly Whiskey Co. plans to relocate from York Street to Genesee Street later this spring, ...
Boil water order hits Rushville
A boil water notice now affects part of a Finger Lakes village after officials flagged possible contamination, according to officials. The warning covers South Main Street in Rushville, stretching from Bassett Street to the ...
REPORT: Will Barclay exits Assembly leadership, won’t seek re-election
A longtime Upstate lawmaker is stepping away from Albany politics mid-session, according to WSYR-TV. Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay announced he won’t seek re-election and will soon resign from his leadership post. Barclay represents ...
SPORTS
Sabres fall to Penguins in final game before Olympic break
The Buffalo Sabres closed the pre-Olympic portion of their schedule with a 5-2 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday night at KeyBank Center, despite a third-period push that briefly cut the deficit to one goal. Jason Zucker opened the ... Read More
FLX LIVING
Deep freeze cancels winter festival
Bitter cold shut down Phelps’ first-ever Frozen Festival just days before it was set to begin, according to organizers. They pulled the plug as forecasts showed wind chills dropping near -20 degrees, raising safety concerns for families and ... Read More
NATIONAL INTEREST
Family renews plea in Guthrie kidnapping
Five days into the search, Savannah Guthrie’s family publicly begged her mother’s kidnapper to make contact, according to the Associated Press. Investigators believe 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie was taken from her Tucson home but say they still have no ... Read More
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FL1 SPORTS: Super Bowl LX preview, Syracuse basketball continues to slide (podcast)
Super Bowl LX is here! The guys break down the game, offer their favorite prop bets, and make their picks for the big game. Syracuse basketball continued on its cold streak in North Carolina, and the guys discuss how the ... Launch Stream
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