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Unions, liquor stores oppose wine sales in groceries
Union leaders and representatives of small wine and liquor stores are urging Gov. Kathy Hochul to reject legislation that would allow grocery stores in New York to sell wine. The United Food and Commercial Workers and the Metropolitan Package Store Association say the proposed “wine in grocery stores” legislation would threaten union ... FULL STORY
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CONNECTIONS: Talking Seneca Falls Machine Shop & Newark revitalization (podcast)
During an episode of WXXI's Connections with Evan Dawson that aired this past week, a panel of guests joined to discuss the Landmark Society's 2026 Five to Revive. It's an ... LAUNCH STREAM
HEADLINE NEWS
Social Security Trust Fund Insolvency: Why Payments Could Be Cut by 24%
The financial outlook for Social Security is worsening faster than many policymakers expected. This raises urgent questions about the future of benefits for nearly 70 million Americans. New projections from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) indicate that the ... Read More
Victor Urban Renewal Agency pursues School Street land acquisition
The Village of Victor Urban Renewal Agency is pursuing the acquisition of a parcel at 33 School St. for potential future development. The proposed purchase is under review and negotiation as part of efforts tied to the village’s ... Read More
Canandaigua seeks summer parks workers
The Town of Canandaigua is accepting applications for seasonal positions for the 2026 summer parks season. Seasonal staff support park operations, recreation programming, visitor services and facility maintenance at town park locations. Available positions ...
Deputies: Branchport man stole prescription medications
A Branchport man faces charges after an investigation into the theft of prescription medication in the Town of Italy. Joseph C. Stratton, 42, was arrested March 14 following the investigation by the Yates County ...
Bath man flees domestic incident, later found hiding in nearby apartment
Bath police arrested a man March 8 after responding to a reported domestic incident involving a violation of an order of protection. Police identified the suspect as Dylan M. Henry, 34, of Bath. An ...
Driver leads police on pursuit in Bath, then flees on foot after
Bath police arrested a man after a vehicle pursuit early March 13 that ended in a cornfield in the Town of Bath. Police identified the driver as Matthew W. Sill, 30, of Otego. Officers ...
Senator criticizes proposed state budget plans
State Sen. Tom O’Mara criticized spending proposals advanced by Senate and Assembly Democrats as part of the ongoing state budget process. Legislative leaders approved “one-house budget resolutions” outlining their priorities for negotiations with Gov ...
CNY residents react to rising gas prices
Drivers across Central New York are watching gas prices jump again as conflict in the Middle East disrupts oil supply, according to WSYR-TV. AAA reports prices have climbed nearly 40 cents per gallon in ...
Tompkins legislators reject new government building plans
Tompkins County lawmakers rejected two new proposals for a major government office building, keeping earlier plans on the table instead, according to The Ithaca Voice. County administrators presented two updated options for a new ...
MTA backs Hochul insurance overhaul
New York transit leaders are backing Gov. Kathy Hochul’s push to overhaul auto insurance laws, arguing the current system unfairly burdens taxpayers, according to Spectrum News. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority says it often pays ...
Advocates push Alzheimer’s care funding
Families struggling with Alzheimer’s care say New York’s budget leaves too many seniors without help, according to Spectrum News. Advocates are urging state lawmakers to expand the Special Needs Assisted Living Residence Voucher Program ...
Plea deal reduced in inmate death case
A former correctional officer who testified about a fatal prison beating will now serve less time under a renegotiated plea deal, according to Spectrum News. Prosecutors reduced the sentence for former Marcy Correctional Facility ...
Student tied to terror plot eyed Siena
Investigators say a law student who died during a failed terrorism incident had also explored a mass shooting plan at Siena University, according to the Times Union. Authorities say 23-year-old Dawson Maloney, an Albany ...
Jury convicts man of assaulting state trooper in Ontario County
A man was convicted this week after a jury trial in Ontario County Court on charges including assaulting a police officer. Miles J. Martin was found guilty following a trial before Judge Frederick G ...
Auburn City Council debates cannabis hours, hears tax concerns and community garden expansion
The Auburn City Council tackled zoning changes for cannabis dispensaries, heard concerns from residents about property tax relief, and reviewed plans to expand a community garden during its March 12 meeting at Memorial City ...
Canandaigua planning board continues subdivision review, approves West Lake shoreline project
The Town of Canandaigua Planning Board approved a shoreline improvement project on West Lake Boulevard and delayed further review of a proposed 38-home subdivision during its March 10 meeting. The board voted to continue ...
Fast crews contain Geneva apartment fire
Firefighters knocked down a fast-moving apartment fire in under 10 minutes Friday morning in Geneva, according to the Finger Lakes Times. Crews responded around 6:30 a.m. to a blaze at a 14-unit building at ...
Chick-fil-A eyes Auburn location: Where would it go?
A popular fast-food chain may soon land in Auburn as plans move forward for a Grant Avenue property purchase, according to The Citizen. The Auburn City Council is set to vote on selling a ...
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Sabres top Maple Leafs in shootout to end homestand
The Buffalo Sabres earned a 3-2 shootout victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday night at KeyBank Center, improving to 41-20-6 and strengthening their hold on first place in the Atlantic Division. Jack Quinn tied the game in regulation ... Read More
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BEYOND THE FRONT PAGE: Seward House Museum projects, 2026 trends (podcast)
The executive director of the Seward House Museum discussed recent preservation projects, tourism trends and upcoming programs during an appearance on Beyond the Front Page, a public affairs program hosted by Guy Cosentino. During the interview, Executive Director ... Read More
NATIONAL INTEREST
Mega Millions jackpot hits $50M
The Mega Millions jackpot climbed to $50 million Friday night as lottery players checked their tickets across the country, according to syracuse.com. The winning numbers for the March 13 drawing were 6, 19, 36, 40 and 55, with ... Read More
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FAR WEST REGIONAL REPLAY: Lyons Lions battles Global Concepts for NYSPHSAA Final Four berth (webcast)
FL1 Sports is live from Buffalo State College for the NYSPHSAA Boys Basketball Class C Far West Regional! The Lyons Lions head west to take on the Global Concepts Gators for a spot in the Final Four and return to ... Launch Stream
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