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What New York’s newly signed EMS planning law actually requires counties to do
New York has enacted a new law requiring every county to formally assess and plan how emergency medical services are delivered — a move supporters say brings overdue structure to a fragmented system, but critics warn could expose gaps counties may not be able to afford to fix. The law, signed by ... FULL STORY
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FL1 SPORTS: Biggest sports headlines from 2025, NFL Week 18 picks (podcast)
The final show of is here for the FL1 Sports Podcast! The guys discuss the biggest headlines from the sports world, locally and nationally. Next, the team was at Lyons ... LAUNCH STREAM
HEADLINE NEWS
Early flu surge hits New York
An unusually early flu season is sending more New Yorkers to hospitals, driven by the aggressive H3N2 strain, according to WSTM. State health officials say flu activity is now widespread across New York. Health Commissioner Jim McDonald said ... Read More
New York rolls out wide-ranging laws
From school bathrooms to cash payments, a wave of new state laws will reshape daily life in New York this spring, according to WSYR. Lawmakers approved changes covering courts, housing, health care, worker protections, and public safety. Starting ... Read More
Hochul bets on Mamdani
Gov. Kathy Hochul says New Yorkers could see an unexpected partnership as Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani prepares to take office, according to Spectrum News. She told listeners on WABC that Mamdani may surprise critics despite ...
State offers $6.6M for mental health clubhouses
New York plans a major expansion of community-based mental health support programs across the state. The state Office of Mental Health announced $6.6 million is now available to establish up to eight new “Clubhouses” ...
State funds pool projects in Cortland and Cornell
Two Central New York swimming projects are getting a major boost as part of a new round of state funding aimed at expanding safe access to pools. Governor Kathy Hochul announced more than $63 ...
State commits $2B to affordable housing
New York is moving nearly $2 billion into affordable housing projects aimed at easing the state’s housing crunch. Governor Kathy Hochul announced the financing will help create or preserve more than 6,600 affordable, supportive, ...
Thruway toll crackdown nets cars, tickets
A coordinated enforcement push on the New York State Thruway led to the seizure of 170 vehicles and more than 1,000 tickets issued this fall. Governor Kathy Hochul announced the results of four toll ...
State park grants aim to get kids outside
New York is opening a new round of funding to help communities upgrade parks and recreation spaces — with projects like one in Dundee showing what’s possible. Governor Kathy Hochul announced $10 million will ...
Schuyler County leaders say goodbye
A chapter closed Monday as Schuyler County wrapped its final legislative meeting of the year and said farewell to longtime leaders, according to the county legislature. Three veteran lawmakers and the county clerk marked ...
Seneca Falls ball drop will still happen, pending town board approval
A last-minute rescue could keep Seneca Falls’ New Year’s Eve ball drop alive after its longtime sponsor bowed out, according to the Finger Lakes Times. The 26-year tradition faced cancellation until Parker’s on Fall ...
Two Democrats join majority Republican board in Seneca County
For the first time in years, Democrats will join the Seneca County Board of Supervisors when new terms begin Jan. 1, according to the Finger Lakes Times. Voters ousted two Republican incumbents in November, ...
State backs Tompkins County government hub
Tompkins County just landed $2 million in state funding to move forward on a long-planned government complex in Ithaca, according to WENY. The money comes through New York’s Regional Economic Development Council grants. County ...
Federal loan changes threaten NY colleges: Here’s why
A sweeping change to federal student lending could put college out of reach for more than 200,000 New York students. State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities President Lola ...
Man arrested for DWI after speeding stop in Williamson
A traffic stop in Williamson led to a DWI arrest just before 1 a.m. Saturday. Deputies say they pulled over a 50-year-old man from Rochester for speeding and suspected he was under the influence ...
Eight-story housing planned in Collegetown
An eight-story apartment building could soon replace a longtime fire station in Collegetown, according to The Ithaca Voice. Plans call for 77 apartments at 309 College Ave., the former home of Fire Station No ...
Travel advisory issued for northern Cayuga County
Drivers in northern Cayuga County could face dangerous conditions as lake-effect snow and strong winds move into the area. The Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office issued a travel advisory for the northern part of the ...
Cortland County man arrested for DWI after car crashes into house
A late-night crash in the Town of Preble ended with a drunk driving arrest after a car slammed into a home. Cortland County deputies arrested a 36-year-old man after responding to a property damage ...
Man charged after disrupting Penn Yan court
Police arrested a Penn Yan man after officers say he disrupted court proceedings during a village court appearance. Penn Yan Police arrested Brian E. Swinehart, 45, of Penn Yan on a charge of second-degree ...
SPORTS
ORANGE GAME DAY: Syracuse men’s basketball opens ACC play at home against Clemson (preview)
Syracuse men’s basketball (9-4) opens ACC play this afternoon when it hosts Clemson (10-3) at the JMA Wireless Dome. Tipoff is scheduled for 2 p.m. on New Year’s Eve, marking the first conference test for an Orange team that closed ... Read More
FLX LIVING
Wellness Day unites Geneva students
Classrooms turned into hubs of creativity and connection as Geneva Middle School hosted its annual Wellness Day, according to the Finger Lakes Times. The day-long event focused on students’ physical, social, and emotional well-being. Now in its fourth ... Read More
NATIONAL INTEREST
Congresswoman denies COVID fund theft
A South Florida congresswoman insisted she did nothing wrong after a brief federal court appearance in Miami, according to the Associated Press. The case centers on accusations tied to millions in pandemic relief money. Prosecutors charged Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick ... Read More
PODCASTS & LIVE STREAMS
BILLS WEEKLY: Buffalo’s comeback falls short against the Eagles (podcast)
On a day where the defense once again showed up and showed out for the Bills, offensive struggles plagued Buffalo, and the comeback fell short against Philadelphia. The guys recap a wet night in Buffalo where Josh Allen struggled to ... Launch Stream
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