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Canandaigua ZBA tables garage proposal, starts review of salon variance

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Implicit bias: How do we get past discomfort, make way for positive changes in our community?
The City of Canandaigua Zoning Board of Appeals opened its January meeting by organizing for the new year, then spent the bulk of the evening deliberating a proposed oversized detached garage on Academy Place and beginning review of a requested use variance for a hair salon on Pleasant Street. Proposed second garage ... FULL STORY
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FL1 SPORTS: McDermott firing fallout, NFL Conference Championship Sunday (podcast)

FL1 SPORTS: McDermott firing fallout, NFL Conference Championship Sunday (podcast)
The fallout from the firing of Sean McDermott has been heavy for the Bills and their fans. The guys discuss the latest in the coaching search and offer their opinions ... LAUNCH STREAM
HEADLINE NEWS

NYSEG, RG&E prepare for winter storm

NYSEG: Around 100,000 power outages reported in Southern Tier
Snow and bitter cold are expected to move into the region this weekend, but utility officials say theyโ€™re ready if the weather causes trouble. New York State Electric & Gas and Rochester Gas and Electric say theyโ€™re closely ... Read More

E-bike stolen at Canandaigua motel, Rochester man charged

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A stolen e-bike reported at a Canandaigua motel earlier this month has led to an arrest, according to the Ontario County Sheriffโ€™s Office. Deputies say they took a larceny report on January 8 after an ebike was reported ... Read More

Stolen wallet investigation at FL Gaming leads to one arrest

Deputies arrested a man at a local casino after investigating a report of a stolen wallet. Ontario County Sheriffโ€™s deputies arrested Michael J. Hopp, 39, of Warners, on a charge of fourth-degree grand larceny ...

Grant targets home care worker shortage

A new grant aims to tackle one of the biggest barriers keeping people out of home care jobs: transportation. HCR Cares has received $200,000 in grant funding to expand a program designed to help ...

Second-alarm house fire draws regional response in Port Byron

Fire crews from across Cayuga County responded to a second-alarm house fire on Utica Street in the Village of Port Byron. According to the Cayuga/Seneca Fire Wire, the call prompted a large, multi-agency response ...

Hochul budget still faces pushback

Gov. Kathy Hochulโ€™s new budget may be lighter on policy, but lawmakers already see fights ahead, according to Spectrum News 1. Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie welcomed fewer policy add-ons but flagged likely disputes over ...

DEC plans virtual meetings on PFAS response

State environmental officials are inviting the public to weigh in on how New York addresses PFAS contamination through a new series of virtual meetings starting later this month. The New York State Department of ...

Lawmakers question home care savings

Skepticism is growing in Albany after state officials claimed massive savings from changes to a Medicaid home care program, according to Spectrum News 1. Gov. Kathy Hochulโ€™s administration says consolidating the Consumer Directed Personal ...

Animal cruelty complaint leads to arrest in Seneca Falls

Police arrested a man after responding to a complaint about a severely malnourished dog in Seneca Falls. Officers arrested William P. Mcdermott, 55, of Seneca Falls at 7:13 p.m. Jan. 21 following the investigation ...

Forest rangers handle rescues, training statewide

Forest rangers across New York responded to multiple rescues and safety calls this month, including rollover crashes, wilderness emergencies, and backcountry training exercises. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation released its weekly ...

Hochul targets auto insurance fraud

Drivers across New York could see lower auto insurance bills under a new anti-fraud push, according to News10NBC. Gov. Kathy Hochul says New Yorkers pay the highest auto insurance rates in the country, averaging ...

Palmyra man hospitalized in Rochester stabbing; suspect still sought by police

A man from Palmyra ended up hospitalized after a stabbing in Rochester, according to RochesterFirst. Police responded Wednesday evening to a report of a stabbing at a Sunoco on Lyell Avenue, where officers found ...

Cayuga Nation disputes eviction, harassment claims

Leaders of the Cayuga Nation say recent claims of harassment and unlawful evictions misrepresent a long-running effort to enforce tribal law and protect Nation-owned property. In a written rebuttal released this week, Nation leadership ...

Tompkins County urges state to block TeraWulf permit

Tompkins County lawmakers want New York regulators to hit pause on a controversial AI data center plan near Cayuga Lake, according to The Ithaca Voice. Legislators passed a near-unanimous resolution urging the New York ...

Beloved Newark drive-in gets fresh name

A longtime Newark burger staple is entering a new chapter with a new owner and a barnyard twist, according to the Finger Lakes Times. Former waitress Kirstie Bulman bought the iconic Bee Teeโ€™s Drive-In ...

School aid mostly rises in Cayuga County

A boost in state school funding could hit most Cayuga County classrooms next year, according to The Citizen, as Gov. Kathy Hochul rolled out her new budget plan. Her $260 billion proposal sets aside ...

Traffic stop results in DWI and felony charge in Auburn

A routine traffic stop early Saturday morning led to multiple charges, including a felony, against an Auburn man. Auburn police conducted a traffic stop around 12:32 a.m. Jan. 17 in the area of Perrine ...

Auburn woman charged in stolen credit card investigation

An Auburn woman faces felony and misdemeanor charges following an identity theft and credit card investigation. Auburn police received a complaint Jan. 12 involving a credit card that was fraudulently opened and used, resulting ...
SPORTS

HS BASKETBALL REPORT: Clyde-Savannah girls top Marcus Whitman; Waterloo girls fall on last-second shot

HS BASKETBALL REPORT: Clyde-Savannah girls top Marcus Whitman; Waterloo girls fall on last-second shot
Wednesday brought a light slate of high school hoops, with just a handful of games highlighted by a pair of girls non-league matchups. Clyde-Savannah stretched its win streak to four with a narrow victory over Marcus Whitman, while the Waterloo ... Read More
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New nurse practitioner joins Seneca Family Health

New nurse practitioner joins Seneca Family Health
A new nurse practitioner has joined the growing care team at Seneca Family Health Center in Waterloo. UR Medicine Finger Lakes Health announced that Trevor Johnson, FNP-C, is now seeing patients at the practice. He provides both adult ... Read More
NATIONAL INTEREST

House passes Tenney-backed family support bill

House passes Tenney-backed family support bill
A closely divided House voted this week to pass legislation aimed at expanding support for pregnant women and families through state-run assistance programs. Rep. Claudia Tenney said the House approved the Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families ... Read More
PODCASTS & LIVE STREAMS

AGAINST THE BOARDS: Amerks riding a losing streak, Knighthawks fall at home (podcast)

AGAINST THE BOARDS: Amerks riding a losing streak, Knighthawks fall at home (podcast)
After riding a bunch of momentum in recent weeks, times were tough in Rochester for the Americans and Knighthawks. Chamberlain Bauder recaps the losing streak the Amerks find themselves in, but with players making impacts in Buffalo, it may be ... Launch Stream