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Flooding overwhelms roads across Finger Lakes, Southern Tier after heavy rain
A fast-moving round of storms Tuesday night dumped several inches of rain across the Finger Lakes, Central New York and Southern Tier, triggering flash flooding, road closures and emergency responses that stretched into the overnight hours. What began as a line of strong storms — some severe-warned and even tornado-warned — quickly ... FULL STORY
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CONNECTIONS: What is surveillance pricing? How does it work? (podcast)
A recent panel on Connections with Evan Dawson examined the growing use of surveillance pricing, a practice in which companies use personal data to tailor prices for individual consumers. Rachel ... LAUNCH STREAM
HEADLINE NEWS
Auburn woman sentenced in teen rape case
An Auburn woman will register as a sex offender after a judge sentenced her for raping a 14-year-old last summer, according to The Citizen. The assault happened in July, and the court finalized the sentence this week. Officials ... Read More
Repeat Wayne County offender faces prison sentence
A Wayne County man with seven prior felony convictions now faces years in prison after a drug conviction, according to the Finger Lakes Times. Prosecutors secured a guilty verdict against Prentiss Jones on two counts of third-degree criminal ... Read More
Two restaurants plan Auburn debut, details still unclear
Construction crews are transforming a former newspaper building into two new dining spots set to open this spring, according to The Citizen. A burger restaurant and a Mexican eatery both plan to move into ...
Tax fight stalls NY budget talks
A last-minute fight over taxing the wealthy is holding up New York’s state budget, according to Spectrum News 1. Democrats want higher taxes on top earners and corporations to close funding gaps, especially in ...
Out-of-state buyers fuel NY cannabis boom
Drivers from nearby states are crossing into New York for legal cannabis as the market hits its five-year mark, according to Spectrum News 1. Customers from places like Pennsylvania, where recreational marijuana remains illegal, ...
Residents race to save Varna mobile home park
Residents of a Varna mobile home park are scrambling to raise millions before a deadline to stop an outside buyer, according to The Ithaca Voice. People at Hillside Acres need about $3 million to ...
Ithaca’s ‘Hive’ housing project gets approval
A long-delayed housing project on Ithaca’s West End just cleared a major hurdle, according to The Ithaca Voice. The city’s Planning Board approved “The Hive,” a mixed-income development at 132 Cherry St. Plans now ...
New York offers free virtual tax filing help ahead of April 15 deadline
With the tax filing deadline just weeks away, New York officials are urging eligible residents to take advantage of free virtual assistance designed to walk taxpayers through the filing process step by step. The ...
Clyde man arrested on trespass charge in Butler
A Clyde man was arrested Tuesday evening following a trespass investigation in the Town of Butler, according to the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies arrested Antione K. Harris, 39, after investigating a reported trespass ...
Two Palmyra residents charged after deputies find 25 dogs in unsanitary conditions
Two Palmyra residents are facing multiple animal cruelty charges after deputies say they discovered dozens of dogs living in unsanitary conditions inside a Town of Arcadia home. The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office reported that ...
Penn Yan advances code update, approves infrastructure, events and staffing changes
Earlier this month the Penn Yan Village Board advanced a sweeping update to the village code, approved the dedication of infrastructure at a local development, and authorized a series of municipal projects, personnel actions ...
NYPA awards aim to spur jobs, investment statewide
New York officials approved a series of economic development awards expected to generate hundreds of jobs and major private investment. The New York Power Authority board authorized funding and low-cost power allocations projected to ...
States urge Congress to classify xylazine as controlled substance
New York’s attorney general joined a bipartisan group of state officials urging Congress to pass legislation targeting the drug xylazine. The coalition of 40 attorneys general called for approval of the Combating Illicit Xylazine ...
Ithaca fire department promotes deputy chief
The Ithaca Fire Department has promoted Jared Gebel to deputy chief. Fire Chief Michael Moody announced the promotion, citing Gebel’s leadership and experience. Gebel has served 22 years with the department and previously held ...
Seneca Falls man arrested on warrant
A man was arrested March 26 in Seneca Falls on an outstanding warrant. Aaron D. Fridley, 41, of Seneca Falls, was taken into custody by the Seneca Falls Police Department. Police charged Fridley with ...
Senate Republicans push for utility relief measures
State Senate Republicans are urging Gov. Kathy Hochul to include utility cost relief measures in the final state budget. Sen. Tom O’Mara and members of the conference called for action to address rising energy ...
Cayuga County sites reopen for spring visitors
Several historic and outdoor attractions in Cayuga County have reopened for the spring season, drawing visitors back after winter closures. Officials highlighted multiple sites in Auburn and across the county now welcoming the public ...
DEC reports illegal deer hunting, dumping cases in Schuyler and Wayne
Environmental conservation officers issued tickets in separate incidents in Wayne and Schuyler counties. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation detailed the cases in a recent enforcement report. In Wayne County, an investigation ...
SPORTS
Sabres edge Islanders, hit 100-point mark for first time since 2009-10
The Buffalo Sabres earned a 4-3 victory over the New York Islanders on Tuesday night at KeyBank Center, with Peyton Krebs scoring the go-ahead goal with 3:01 remaining to lift Buffalo back into first place in the Atlantic Division. Buffalo ... Read More
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Keuka students present research at regional conference
Six Keuka College students presented scientific research at a regional conference, showcasing projects across multiple disciplines. The students presented seven posters at the Rochester Academy of Science conference held in November at SUNY Geneseo. Participants represented fields including ... Read More
NATIONAL INTEREST
Countries differ widely on birthright citizenship rules
Birthright citizenship like that in the United States exists in a minority of countries worldwide, according to a new analysis. The review found that while dozens of countries grant citizenship based on birthplace, most rely primarily on parental ... Read More
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CONNECTIONS: Does the world need an AI pause? (podcast)
On a recent episode of Connections with Evan Dawson, the emerging debate over artificial intelligence takes center stage as some experts argue rapid development poses serious economic and existential risks. PauseAI US founder Holly Elmore says her group is urging ... Launch Stream
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