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Geneva city councilor arrested in narcotics case

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Geneva city councilor arrested in narcotics case
A Geneva city councilor faces felony drug charges following a joint narcotics investigation, according to New York State Police. State police said investigators arrested a 45-year-old Ahmad J. Whitfield after an alleged drug sale involving cocaine and fentanyl. The arrest followed an ongoing investigation in the city involving multiple law enforcement agencies ... FULL STORY
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FRESH TAKES: 2026 NFL Playoff preview, CFP Semifinals (podcast)

FRESH TAKES: 2026 NFL Playoff preview, CFP Semifinals (podcast)
Fresh Takes returns for the first time in the new year! The guys discuss the NFL season that was and preview the Wild Card Round of the playoffs. The CFP ... LAUNCH STREAM
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Ontario County marks human trafficking month

Taking a closer look at human trafficking in the Finger Lakes
Ontario County officials are using January to spotlight human trafficking and remind residents that the crime can happen in any community. The Ontario County District Attorneyโ€™s Office announced it is recognizing Human Trafficking Prevention Month, with National Human ... Read More

Underage party leads to arrest in Gorham

Ontario County Sheriff
A burglary alarm at a Gorham home led deputies to an underage party and an arrest Tuesday afternoon, according to the Ontario County Sheriffโ€™s Office. Deputies responded to a residential alarm on State Route 364 and found several ... Read More

Sheriff Allard highlights busy end to year in Steuben

A busy December capped off a challenging year for the Steuben County Sheriffโ€™s Office, according to a new newsletter released by Sheriff Jim Allard. In the January update, Allard reflected on the holiday season, ...

Fayette woman charged in benefits case

A Seneca County investigation into public assistance benefits led to an arrest this week, according to the Sheriffโ€™s Office. Investigators arrested 45-year-old Carrie Spratley of Fayette on Jan. 7 and charged her with grand ...

DWI arrest follows Sodus crash

A property damage crash on a Sodus roadway led to a DWI arrest Sunday evening, according to the Wayne County Sheriffโ€™s Office. Deputies arrested 52-year-old Jeffrey P. Slyck of Rochester following an investigation on ...

Assembly Republicans roll out 2026 agenda

New York Assembly Republicans kicked off the 2026 legislative session by rolling out a sweeping policy agenda they say targets affordability, public safety, and economic growth across the state. The Minority Conference calls the ...

Child care push meets federal freeze threat

Albany lawmakers gearing up for a child care push now face a federal funding warning, according to Spectrum News 1. The Trump Administration said the Department of Health and Human Services will pause $10 ...

Ex-troopers union head admits theft

A former law enforcement union leader admitted to stealing from the organization he once led, according to Spectrum News 1. Thomas Mungeer, the ex-president of the New York State Troopers Police Benevolent Association, pleaded ...

NY GOP sets 2026 convention

Republicans will gather on Long Island next month to shape New Yorkโ€™s 2026 ballot, according to Spectrum News 1. The New York State Republican Committee announced its statewide nominating convention will run Feb. 9โ€“11 ...

Stolen car recovery leads to two arrests in Ithaca

A stolen car alert near downtown Ithaca led deputies to a traffic stop and two arrests on New Yearโ€™s Eve. A Tompkins County Sheriffโ€™s deputy received a Flock Safety alert around Green Street and ...

Prison time follows Auburn home invasion

A violent apartment break-in sent an Auburn man to state prison this week, according to The Citizen. Police said the early-morning Sept. 1 robbery unfolded at Auburn Heights Apartments, where three men forced their ...

Auburn-area Dickโ€™s Sporting Goods shuts down

After nearly two decades, shoppers wonโ€™t find open doors at the Aurelius Dickโ€™s Sporting Goods anymore, according to The Citizen. The store at Fingerlakes Crossing closed after its lease expired and was not renewed ...

Milo weighs eminent domain fight

A bitter land dispute in Yates County just took a sharper turn, according to the Finger Lakes Times. The Town of Milo told residents it may use eminent domain to take control of a ...

Enslow unanimously chosen to lead Seneca supervisors in 2026

In a quick reorganization meeting, Seneca County lawmakers unanimously picked a familiar leader, according to the Finger Lakes Times. Waterloo Supervisor Mike Enslow won another two-year term as chair of the Seneca County Board ...

Leonard elected chair of Wayne supervisors again

Wayne County supervisors made it official with no drama this time, according to the Finger Lakes Times. The Wayne County Board of Supervisors unanimously reelected Kim Leonard as board chair during Mondayโ€™s annual reorganization ...

New York keeps childhood vaccine rules

New York isnโ€™t backing off childhood vaccinations despite a major federal shift, according to Spectrum News 1. State health officials said school immunization requirements stay the same after the Centers for Disease Control and ...

HEAP payments expected this week

Thousands of New Yorkers waiting on heating help should see relief soon, according to News10NBC. State officials said most delayed Home Energy Assistance Program payments should reach utility accounts by the end of this ...

Driver critically hurt after Ontario County crash

A violent intersection crash sent one man to the hospital in critical condition Tuesday afternoon, according to RochesterFirst. Troopers with the New York State Police said a 55-year-old driver ran a red light at ...
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BILLS GAME WEEK: Buffalo opens postseason against Jaguars in wild-card round (preview)

BILLS GAME WEEK: Buffalo opens postseason against Jaguars in wild-card round (preview)
The Buffalo Bills head back to the postseason for a wild-card Round matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday at 1 p.m. on CBS. The game will be played at EverBank Stadium, with Buffalo entering as the No. 6 seed ... Read More
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Mega Millions jackpot hits $180M

Everything you need to know to try and win the $1 billion dollar Mega Millions drawing tonight
Check your tickets โ€” Tuesdayโ€™s Mega Millions prize keeps climbing, according to syracuse.com. The winning numbers were 9, 39, 47, 58, and 68, with a Mega Ball of 24. No jackpot winner stepped forward, pushing the estimated prize ... Read More
NATIONAL INTEREST

Snack recall issued over milk allergen

Snack recall issued over milk allergen
Shoppers across New York are being warned about several recalled snack products that could pose a serious health risk. Karison Foods & Snacks Inc. announced a recall of five products after discovering an undeclared milk allergen during a ... Read More
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KENNY’S 2 PENNIES: An Orange AI problem, closing out The Ralph (podcast)

KENNY’S 2 PENNIES: Syracuse in the Dance, local HS hoops title games & Grammy reaction (podcast)
Kenny Haas is back in 2026 with Kenny's 2 Pennies. He begins with Syracuse and an issue with AI regarding potential news surrounding the team. Kenny talks about the games to wrap up 2025 and the first games of 2026 ... Launch Stream