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Jeff Gallahan will not seek re-election, endorses Mark Benjamin in announcement
New York State Assemblyman Jeff Gallahan announced Friday that he will not seek re-election this fall, citing recent health challenges after nearly six years representing the 131st Assembly District. Gallahan, a Republican and Conservative from Manchester, said he will complete the remainder of his current term through Dec. 31, emphasizing that his ... FULL STORY
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FL1 SPORTS: Sabres Officially Playoff Bound, Masters Weekend, Cuse in the Portal (podcast)
It is another packed edition of the FL1 Sports Podcast! The guys talk about the Sabres officially ending the playoff drought, as they clinched a spot in the chase for ... LAUNCH STREAM
HEADLINE NEWS
Newark names veteran operator to lead wastewater treatment plant
The Village of Newark has appointed a veteran water and wastewater professional to oversee one of its most critical public infrastructure systems. Village officials announced that Joe Tullo will serve as the new chief operator of the Newark ... Read More
New York overtime costs surge to $1.6B as staffing gaps persist across state agencies
ALBANY — New York State is spending more on overtime than at any point in at least a decade, even as its workforce begins to rebound — a trend that is raising new questions about long-term fiscal pressure ... Read More
Yates County weighs public safety facility plans, sets stage for key votes next week
YATES COUNTY — County lawmakers got their most detailed look yet at a potential new public safety facility during a special session this week, as consultants laid out design options, costs, and the growing ...
Two rescued after boat capsizes on Canandaigua Lake
A routine day on Canandaigua Lake turned dangerous Thursday afternoon when a boat capsized, sending two occupants into the water before they were quickly rescued by a nearby boater. Ontario County 911 received the ...
$50M welfare fraud lawsuit suddenly dropped in Cayuga County
A massive federal lawsuit tied to a welfare fraud arrest just ended quietly in court, according to The Citizen. Auburn resident Sara Hines filed to dismiss her $50 million case against Cayuga County agencies, ...
Seneca Falls, Waterloo fire departments announce officer election results
Fire departments in Seneca Falls and Waterloo have finalized their leadership slates for the coming year following annual elections held this week. The Seneca Falls Fire Department conducted its election with results pending approval ...
Waterloo man charged with DWI after hit-and-run crash
A Waterloo man is facing drunk driving charges after police say he fled the scene of a property damage crash earlier this week. Waterloo police arrested 39-year-old Brian J. Boisvert at approximately 4:35 p.m ...
Geneva man arrested on menacing, harassment charges after imitation firearm incident
A Geneva man is facing charges after Waterloo police say he threatened another person while brandishing what appeared to be a firearm. Officers arrested 39-year-old Arkel Williams around 12:52 p.m. on April 6 on ...
Medicaid cuts strain state budget talks
Shrinking federal support is forcing tough health care choices in New York’s budget talks, according to Spectrum News 1. Gov. Kathy Hochul and lawmakers are weighing how to soften Medicaid cuts while juggling competing ...
Albany budget talks hit pause
Frustration is rising as Albany lawmakers consider canceling budget meetings with dozens of questions still unanswered, according to Times Union. City council members sent roughly 80 questions to Mayor Kathy Sheehan’s administration about a ...
Watkins Glen trustees adopt new laws, table fireworks measure after public pushback
WATKINS GLEN — Village trustees approved a sweeping set of local laws Tuesday night, but not without pushback from residents who raised concerns about enforcement, property rights, and how new rules would be applied ...
Judge blocks state wetlands rule expansion
A judge just halted New York’s plan to expand wetland protections, stopping a rule that could’ve reshaped land development statewide, according to Spectrum News. The regulation from the Department of Environmental Conservation aimed to ...
Hackers hijack accounts for crypto scams
A stolen social media account can drain your wallet fast, as crypto scammers ramp up attacks nationwide, according to Spectrum News 1. Hackers now hijack real accounts on platforms like X, Instagram, and Facebook ...
Canandaigua police report arrests for DWI, assault, drug possession in late March blotter
CANANDAIGUA — A series of arrests in late March and early April included charges ranging from driving while intoxicated and assault to drug possession and obstruction, according to the latest police blotter. Among the ...
Ithaca moves to expand ParkMobile use, phase out aging parking meters
ITHACA — The City of Ithaca is rolling out new signage across downtown parking zones as it shifts further toward a mobile-first parking system and begins phasing out older pay stations. City officials announced ...
Massive sanitizer hazard cleared in Romulus
A massive stockpile of expired hand sanitizer sat in unsafe conditions until federal crews hauled it away, according to RochesterFirst. The EPA removed 230,000 gallons — about 920 tons — from a Romulus warehouse, ...
USPS halts pension payments to survive
The U.S. Postal Service is hitting pause on pension payments to avoid running out of cash, according to The Associated Press. Leaders say the agency faces a severe financial crisis and needs to conserve ...
Geneva City Councilor pushes to scrap snow alerts
Snow-packed streets and buried cars are fueling a new debate in Geneva, as one councilor pushes to ditch the city’s winter parking alert system, according to the Finger Lakes Times. Councilor Jamie Kaim Jr ...
SPORTS
Wayne-Finger Lakes high school sports: April 9 scoreboard
A mix of extra-inning drama, overpowering pitching, and high-powered offenses set the tone across the Wayne-Finger Lakes on Thursday night, with Wayne softball needing extra frames to prevail and Mynderse’s Haley Young turning in a dominant outing in the circle ... Read More
FLX LIVING
High water cancels Shortsville derby tradition
Rushing water and floating debris have shut down a 50-year tradition before it even begins, according to Finger Lakes Daily News. Organizers canceled this year’s Shortsville Wild Water Derby after water levels in the Canandaigua Outlet rose too ... Read More
NATIONAL INTEREST
Gillibrand hosts labor summit, backs faster union contract negotiations
U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand brought together top union leaders from across New York this week for a labor summit focused on rising economic pressures and the future of the workforce. The event, titled “A Morning with Labor,” convened ... Read More
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AUBURN: City Council meets as budget cuts loom (webcast)
The Auburn City Council met April 9 with a full agenda that included public comment, routine business, and several key presentations tied to the city’s next budget cycle. Council members were scheduled to hear reports from city leadership and review ... Launch Stream
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