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WINTER WEATHER: Widespread snow, then lake effect expected through Thursday (full coverage)
A rapidly evolving winter weather system is moving across New York Wednesday, bringing a transition from rain to snow, accumulating snowfall, and sharply colder air for the Finger Lakes and Central New York, according to the National Weather Service. Forecasters say the system will create hazardous travel conditions Wednesday night into Thursday ... FULL STORY
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WALWORTH: Planning Board holds January meeting (webcast)
The Walworth Planning Board held its first meeting of 2026 earlier this week. The session was streamed live on Facebook and can be watched on-demand below ... LAUNCH STREAM
HEADLINE NEWS
Elevator accident injures five at Turning Stone
An exterior construction elevator detached from a new hotel and sent five workers to the hospital at Turning Stone Resort Casino, according to CNY Central. The accident happened Tuesday afternoon during work on the resort’s expansion in Verona ... Read More
Animal cruelty charges follow Cayuga County dog seizure
Seventeen dogs in dire condition triggered animal cruelty charges after investigators searched a Lake Como Road home, according to the Auburn Citizen. Officers seized the animals in December after a neighbor reported emaciated dogs chained without food or ... Read More
Flu season hits hard in 2026
Flu season arrived fast and fierce this winter, driven by a sharp spike in influenza A cases around the holidays, according to the University of Rochester Medical Center. Doctors say the surge came earlier ...
New York sues HHS over funding threat
New York Attorney General Letitia James is suing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, saying a new federal policy unlawfully threatens billions in funding unless states discriminate against transgender people. James is ...
Schumer demands restored funding for Wayne school
Sen. Chuck Schumer is calling on the Trump administration to immediately restore $6 million in federal funding for Wayne County public schools after a nationwide cut canceled grants mid-school year. Schumer says the U.S ...
Cornell faces financial and political strain
Cornell University is grappling with mounting financial pressure, rising costs, and ongoing fallout from federal actions that disrupted research funding, President Michael I. Kotlikoff told staff during his annual address this month. Speaking Jan ...
New York halts extremist group activities
New York Attorney General Letitia James announced a settlement that shuts down violent and threatening activity tied to Betar US, a New York-based group her office labeled extremist. The agreement follows a months-long investigation ...
Canandaigua seeks parks committee members
The Town of Canandaigua is inviting residents to apply for open seats on its Parks and Recreation Committee, offering a chance to help shape the future of local parks, trails, and recreational programs. The ...
Clyde mayor joins race for 130th District: Who else says they’re running?
A third Republican has entered the race for New York’s 130th Assembly District, further expanding a contest that may soon be for an open seat. Gerald “Jerry” Fremouw, the longtime mayor of the Village ...
Climate advocates protest outside State of the State
Climate and environmental advocates rallied outside Gov. Kathy Hochul’s State of the State address today, accusing the governor of backing away from New York’s landmark climate law and calling for a halt to new ...
Geneva forms ad hoc finance committee
Geneva Mayor Jim Cecere announced the creation of a new Finance Ad Hoc Committee during the City Council meeting on Jan. 7, aiming to strengthen financial transparency and oversight at City Hall. The committee ...
Hochul outlines priorities in State of the State: What’s the goal? (webcast)
Gov. Kathy Hochul gave her 2026 State of the State address today, outlining more than 200 proposals aimed at affordability, public safety, and long-term investment across New York. Speaking in Albany, Hochul said her ...
RG&E flags help as heating costs rise
As colder weather pushes energy use higher, RochesterFirst reports that RG&E is steering customers toward help paying their bills. Applications are now open statewide for the Emergency Home Energy Assistance Program, known as HEAP ...
McCarron launches Senate challenge to May
A mall rally kicked off a high-stakes Senate race in central New York, according to The Citizen. Republican Onondaga County legislator Rich McCarron launched his campaign Jan. 5 at Fingerlakes Mall, aiming to unseat ...
New liquor rules shake up nightlife
Axe-throwing bars and other hybrid venues just got clarity they’ve wanted for years, according to Spectrum News 1. New York’s State Liquor Authority rolled out sweeping rule changes aimed at modernizing Prohibition-era liquor laws ...
Ithaca council condemns Venezuela attack
A late-night vote pulled global politics into City Hall, according to The Ithaca Voice. The Ithaca Common Council approved a resolution condemning U.S. military action in Venezuela days after President Nicolás Maduro was captured ...
Man charged after Penn Yan gas station incident
Police arrested a Penn Yan man after responding to a report of unwanted physical contact at a local gas station. Officers charged Theodore L. Auld, 53, with second-degree harassment following an investigation tied to ...
Man arrested after overnight apartment entry
Police arrested a Penn Yan man following a domestic disturbance involving an unlawful apartment entry. Officers charged Jedediah C. Collette, 23, with second-degree criminal trespass and endangering the welfare of a child after responding ...
SPORTS
Syracuse men’s basketball tops Florida State in high-scoring battle (full coverage)
The Syracuse men’s basketball team leaned on a season-best offensive showing to earn a 94-86 victory over Florida State on Tuesday night at the JMA Wireless Dome, improving to 12-5 overall and 3-1 in ACC play. Sophomore forward Donnie Freeman ... Read More
FLX LIVING
HWS, Geneva honor MLK legacy together
Hobart and William Smith Colleges will join the City of Geneva to honor the legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a full day of community events on Monday, Jan. 19. In partnership with the ... Read More
NATIONAL INTEREST
Driving through Europe: Top Things You Need to Know Before Hitting the Road
Perhaps the best way to see Europe is by car, but there are many nuances to consider. For those seeking adventurous trips with spontaneous stops, exploring hidden gems of traditional cuisines, and sightseeing the most incredible places in ... Read More
PODCASTS & LIVE STREAMS
VICTOR: Town Planning Board holds January meeting (webcast)
The Victor Town Planning Board met on Tuesday holding their first meeting of 2026. The session was streamed on YouTube and can be watched below ... Launch Stream
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