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Auburn bomb threat leads to arrest
Authorities arrested an Auburn man after investigators linked him to multiple bomb threats that prompted emergency responses at public buildings. Cayuga County Sheriff Brian Schenck reports that 31-year-old Leonard C. Hamilton Jr. was charged following a series of threats made late last month . According to the Sheriff’s Office, staff at Auburn ... FULL STORY
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AUBURN: City Council holds final meeting of January (webcast)
The Auburn City Council’s January 29 work session included standard opening business such as roll call, public comment, approval of the January 15 and January 22 meeting minutes, the City ... LAUNCH STREAM
HEADLINE NEWS
Auburn sex sting case ends with max sentencing
A 2024 child sex sting in Auburn ended with a judge handing down the harshest possible sentence, despite a last-ditch challenge to the verdict, according to The Citizen. Prosecutors said the case involved men who traveled to meet ... Read More
Deputies find driver unconscious in Waterloo, make DWI arrest
Sheriff’s deputies arrested a Geneva man on a driving while intoxicated charge after finding him unconscious behind the wheel of a running vehicle in the Town of Waterloo. Seneca County Sheriff Tim Thompson says deputies made the arrest ... Read More
Auburn police report shows thousands of calls and mounting cases
Auburn police closed out 2025 after responding to tens of thousands of calls, handling hundreds of investigations, and expanding community and enforcement efforts across the city. According to the Auburn Police Department’s year-end activity ...
Valentine’s Day deadline for party changes
Livingston County voters have until Valentine’s Day to change their party enrollment ahead of this year’s primary election. The Livingston County Board of Elections says Saturday, Feb. 14, is the deadline for enrollment changes ...
Seneca Falls man arrested after child abuse investigation
Police arrested a Seneca Falls man after a monthlong investigation into allegations of sexual and physical abuse involving multiple children. Steven Marquart, 46, was taken into custody around 11:56 a.m. on Jan. 29 by ...
Three-vehicle crash shuts down Clifton Springs road
A chain-reaction crash on West Main Street forced a road closure and sent one driver to the hospital Thursday afternoon in the Village of Clifton Springs. The three-vehicle crash happened around 1:43 p.m. between ...
Snowy roads cause Ontario crash
Deputies responded to a two-car crash Wednesday evening after a driver failed to stop at an icy intersection in the Town of Ontario. The crash happened around 5:54 p.m. at the intersection of Knickerbocker ...
Quick response stops Ovid chimney fire
Firefighters quickly knocked down a chimney fire at a home in the Town of Ovid, preventing damage and injuries. Sheriff’s deputies responded to the fire at 2599 Center Road, where they found an active ...
Icy roads lead to injury crash in Covert
Icy road conditions sent a vehicle off the roadway early Wednesday morning in the Town of Covert, sending one driver to the hospital. Seneca County sheriff’s deputies responded around 4:35 a.m. to a single-vehicle ...
O’Mara blasts electric school bus mandate (video)
State Sen. Tom O’Mara says a proposed electric school bus mandate could hammer school districts and property taxpayers across upstate New York. O’Mara raised the concerns during a state budget hearing on education proposals, ...
Gallahan warns of Chinese ownership risks
A recent business deal involving a well-known American food brand has sparked new concerns from a local lawmaker about foreign influence in New York. Assemblyman Jeff Gallahan says the $450 million sale of Nathan’s ...
Newark man arrested after domestic incident
Deputies arrested a Village of Newark man after a domestic incident that investigators say turned physical in the presence of a child. Zackery Powell, 38, of Linden Avenue, faces charges of third-degree assault, criminal ...
Mercy Flight Central earns top reaccreditation
Mercy Flight Central has secured full reaccreditation from a national air medical oversight organization, marking a major milestone for the regional lifesaving service. The Canandaigua-based nonprofit earned a full three-year reaccreditation from the Commission ...
Lyons man charged in welfare fraud case
Deputies arrested a Town of Lyons man after an investigation into alleged welfare fraud uncovered misuse of food assistance benefits. David Jones Jr., 42, of Phelps Street, faces charges of misuse of food stamps ...
Seneca Falls man faces charges after back-to-back arrests
Police arrested a Seneca Falls man twice in connection with disturbances that occurred earlier this month, leading to multiple misdemeanor charges. Officers first arrested Stephen C. Happ, 32, on Jan. 24 following a disturbance ...
Ithaca economic development seats new board, elects officers
Ithaca Area Economic Development has named new board members and elected officers for the coming year as it sets its leadership slate for 2026. The organization approved the appointments at its first quarterly meeting ...
Seneca Falls DWI arrest follows crash
Police arrested a Seneca Falls driver after a two-vehicle crash led officers to suspect alcohol impairment Wednesday evening. Luke Elias, 25, of Seneca Falls, was taken into custody around 5:44 p.m. following a roadside ...
Sodus man charged after Wolcott traffic stop
Deputies arrested a Sodus man after a traffic stop in the Village of Wolcott led to a drug possession charge. Dylan M. Trine, 34, of Brantling Hill Road, faces a charge of seventh-degree criminal ...
SPORTS
Bills hire Pete Carmichael Jr. as new offensive coordinator
Joe Brady has made his first big move as head coach of the Buffalo Bills. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported Friday morning that Buffalo has agreed to terms with Pete Carmichael Jr. to become the team's new offensive coordinator. Carmichael, 54, most ... Read More
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FLX WEEKLY: Galentines & Spices on the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail (podcast)
Katherine Chase is back in-studio with information on two great events coming up in February on the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail. Their "Galentines" event is on February 13 and 14, followed by "Pinch & Pour" on February 21 ... Read More
NATIONAL INTEREST
Fed nominee’s roots trace to Colonie
Before Wall Street and Washington, Kevin Warsh sat in a Capital Region classroom, according to State of Politics. President Trump announced Friday he plans to nominate Warsh to lead the Federal Reserve. Warsh, 55, graduated from Shaker High ... Read More
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FL1 SPORTS: Red Autry’s future, Super Bowl set, latest NBA trade buzz (podcast)
Syracuse basketball is in a tailspin at a crucial point in the season. The guys discuss what the future of Red Autry looks like as the team continues to disappoint. Next, the guys recap NFL Conference Championship Sunday and review ... Launch Stream
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