Shake Shack coming to Clifton Springs, Junius service areas along Thruway: One will open in 2022
Several Thruway service areas in Western New York and Central New York have been closed since last year. In a matter of months- they will reopen. The $300 million renovation project resulted in several rest stops- including those in the Finger Lakes to be leveled, and rebuilt from the ground up. The service areas in Tyre, Seneca County and Clifton Springs, Ontario County were ... FULL STORY
Steuben County man pleads guilty to third child pornography charge
A Steuben County man with two previous child pornography convictions has pleaded guilty to ... MORE
W-FL WEDNESDAY: Dundee-Bradford girls pick up big win at HAC; Geneva boys outlast Marcus Whitman
On Wednesday night there were 16 Wayne-Finger Lakes basketball teams in action. Check out ... MORE
Nobel Prize winner could help bring $100 million to Southern Tier
Exciting opportunities are on the horizon for New York’s Southern Tier. Binghamton University students ... MORE
People across the U.S. are quitting jobs to start their own business
Many across the United States are rethinking their career plans in the wake of ... MORE
Understanding New York’s mask mandate court battle
On Monday, January 24, a state supreme court struck down Governor’s Hochul mask mandate, ... MORE
Republicans call on Hochul to address bail reform laws
New York Republicans sent a letter to Governor Hochul earlier this week asking her ... MORE
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Southern Tier set to receive critical funding from USDA
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Cayuga County appoints new social services commissioner, community services director
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Grand jury indicts Addison man on rape, burglary charges after September attack
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Cayuga Nation files defamation lawsuit against Fayette resident
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Canandaigua Academy grad Ryan Poles named Chicago Bears general manager
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Auburn undertaking three-year multimedia campaign to promote historic, cultural sites
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Facebook to launch worlds fastest AI machine
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Seneca board takes no action on Supervisor Trout after Republican caucus
No action. That was the result of a session Tuesday night where some elected officials thought the Seneca County Board Of Supervisors might take unified action after Waterloo Town Supervisor Don Trout published a meme about White Supremacy. Some thought that the Republican-majority board ... more
Mobile sports betting apps attracting new, younger bettors, leading to concerns about problem gambling
Now that we can bet on sports on our phones, the people who offer resources to problem gamblers are worried that a new generation might get carried away with mobile betting and become problem gamblers. Jenna Hotaling is Team Leader with the Finger Lakes ... more
SUNY stops withholding transcripts from students with outstanding debt to colleges
SUNY schools will no longer withhold transcripts of current or former students who owe money. Governor Kathy Hochul announced an agreement between the Executive Branch and State University of New York Board of Trustees to end the practice of withholding transcripts from students with ... more
Local hospitals call for blood donations
Local hospitals say they need more blood donors, and you can help. The American Red Cross issued its first ever blood crisis alert earlier this month, saying the country is experiencing its worst blood shortage in more than a decade. “We see our reserves ... more
Mega Millions lottery drawing worth $396 million: Is there a winner? How big will next drawing be?
Mega Millions lottery numbers are in for Tuesday’s $396 million drawing. The winning numbers were 03-12-38-53-58, with the Mega Ball being 13. There was also a 3x Megaplier. The estimated jackpot drawing was $396 million, according to lottery officials. How much cash does that ... more
Auburn schools’ top business official hopeful in light of Gov. Hochul’s budget plan
The Auburn Enlarged City School District’s top business official says the outlook for the 2022-23 budget looks promising. Lisa Green gave a presentation to the board on Tuesday, January 26, where she discussed what Governor Kathy Hochul’s proposed budget means for the community. Enactment ... more
New York expands its medical cannabis program
New York’s Office of Cannabis Management announced a new medical cannabis certification program on Monday, January 24. Physicians and other certified health care professionals can now prescribe medical marijuana for any ailment, including anxiety and insomnia. The change comes as part of the state’s ... more
Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League announces 2022 schedule
Baseball season will be here before you know it. The Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League released the 2022 schedule on Wednesday. The Auburn Doubledays will open their season on Friday, June 3 at home against the Newark Pilots while the Geneva Red Wings host ... more
Seneca County to distribute free COVID-19 rapid testing kits
Seneca County Emergency Management is distributing free COVID-19 test kits to residents of Seneca County. These test kits will be handed out on a first come, first serve basis and will be available starting Wednesday, January 26th. Test kits available at the following locations: ... more
Cayuga County Legislature votes to table resolution that asks health department not to enforce mask mandate
The Cayuga County Legislature voted to table a resolution asking the health department not to enforce Governor Kathy Hochul’s mask-or-vaccine mandate at their Tuesday, January 25 meeting. The vote came down 14-1, with Andrew Dennison, who introduced the resolution, standing as the lone vote ... more
Sabres goaltender Aaron Dell suspended three games
Buffalo Sabres goaltender Aaron Dell has been suspended for three games, without pay, for interference against Ottawa Senators forward Drake Batherson during the first period of Tuesday’s road game against the Ottawa Senators, the NHL’s Department of Player Safety announced Wednesday. Dell will forfeit $11,250.00. The ... more
NYSAC supports Governor Hochul’s plan to invest in local communities
Local governments view Governor Kathy Hochul’s recent budget plan as a promising step in improving their relationship with the state. The New York State Association of Counties (NYSAC) has lauded the governor’s efforts to fund improvement projects for a number of communities. “She has ... more
Ontario County Sheriff: Be aware of scam messages
The Ontario County Sheriff’s Department wants residents to know that if they receive a text similar to the one below, it is a scam and they should not click the associated link. The Sheriff’s Office does not sell merchandise or solicit for money. Scam ... more
Thousands to have student loans through Navient forgiven- Are you one of them?
Navient has reached a $1.85 billion dollar settlement with 39 states that would forgive some student loans- But how do you know if you loans are included? Only certain loans through Navient qualify for forgiveness, and there is a long list of criteria, according ... more
Giants to conduct second interview with Bills DC Leslie Frazier
The New York Giants seem to love the Buffalo Bills coaches. The Giants interviewed Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll for a second time for their head coaching vacancy on Tuesday and hours later, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network says they’ll be doing the same ... more
Schumer’s path to reelection seems clear with labor endorsements, $30 million cash on hand
Senator Chuck Schumer’s path to reelection seems clear with more than two dozen labor endorsements, upwards of $30 million campaign cash on hand, and no viable competition in sight. Recently, the senator has been in upstate in Lockport with autoworkers, in Albany at the ... more
