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Team approach cuts opioid prescriptions after surgery
A new study from the University of Rochester Medical Center found that simple changes in how doctors prescribe pain medication can dramatically reduce opioid use after surgery. Researchers reported a 67 percent reduction in opioid prescriptions given to patients after surgery, without increasing patient concerns about pain. The study followed 6,619 adult ... FULL STORY
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KENNY’S 2 PENNIES: The Times are Changing on The Hill (podcast)
Syracuse basketball only has one guaranteed game remaining this season. Kenny Haas discusses the game against SMU in the ACC Tournament and what he hopes will finally happen on the ... LAUNCH STREAM
HEADLINE NEWS
Former NYS Fair manager fined over gifts
A former New York State Fair concessions manager accepted gifts from vendors while overseeing operations, violating state ethics law, according to The Citizen. Geneanne Keegan-Smith, who resigned in 2023 after about 30 years with the state Department of ... Read More
All animals adopted before Waterloo shelter closure
Every remaining animal at Beverly Animal Shelter has found a home as the longtime Seneca County rescue prepares to shut down, according to Finger Lakes Daily News. The organization shared the update on social media and thanked supporters ... Read More
Wayne DA opposes parole in 1990 murders
A Wayne County inmate convicted in the 1990 killings of a teen and a toddler could be released this week, according to RochesterFirst. Prosecutors say Chad Campbell, now in his 40s, stabbed 15-year-old Cindy ...
Cornell student arrested with rifle on SU campus: Taken into custody boarding bus
Police arrested a man carrying a rifle and ammunition on the Syracuse University campus Saturday afternoon. Mateu Healey-Parera, 22, of Mansfield Center, Connecticut, is a Cornell University student. Officers stopped him near Schine Student ...
New Cayuga Lake park named Three Falls
A new state park along Cayuga Lake will soon offer expanded public access, hiking trails and waterfront recreation on a former Boy Scout camp property. State officials announced the 90-acre site will be named ...
Yates County creates public information position
Yates County lawmakers approved a new public information role, several infrastructure projects and multiple contracts during their meeting Monday in Penn Yan. The legislature authorized the creation of a part-time Public Information Officer and ...
Teen charged after Fingerlakes Mall stabbing
Police arrested an Auburn teen after investigators said an argument inside the Fingerlakes Mall led to a stabbing in the parking lot. James T. Rio, 18, of Auburn, was taken into custody following the ...
Trailer fire damages equipment near Canandaigua pizza shop
Flames tore through a trailer outside a Canandaigua pizza shop Monday afternoon, drawing deputies and firefighters to the scene. Ryan C. Schmeer, 35, of Middle Cheshire Road in Canandaigua, was listed by authorities as ...
Federal job cuts hit New York communities
More than 8,000 federal jobs have been lost across New York over the past year, according to new labor data highlighted by U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer. The New York State Department of Labor estimates ...
State launches PFAS testing program for private wells
New York is launching a pilot program offering free testing and financial assistance to help homeowners address “forever chemicals” in private well water. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the Private Well PFAS Testing and Mitigation ...
Teen injured after fleeing traffic stop in Auburn
A teenage motorcyclist was injured after fleeing a traffic stop and crashing into a pickup truck in Auburn, according to state police. Troopers said the crash happened around 1:55 p.m. March 7 on Genesee ...
Woman charged in Seneca Falls fraud case
Police arrested a woman after investigators said she defrauded a local business. Shelly Dejoy, 54, of Warners, turned herself in to the Town of Seneca Falls Police Department on March 9 following an arrest ...
Corning woman faces felony charges after meth, assault-style rifle found
A Corning woman faces multiple felony charges after state police said a traffic stop in Steuben County led to the discovery of methamphetamine and an assault-style rifle. Kellie Kelley, 40, of Corning, was arrested ...
Car rolls over in Ithaca crash
A two-car crash in Ithaca left two people injured after a moving vehicle struck a parked car and rolled over in the roadway Monday night. Police said the crash happened around 10 p.m. on ...
Audit finds IT security weaknesses in Horseheads
State auditors found multiple cybersecurity weaknesses in the Town of Horseheads, including unmanaged user accounts, a lack of employee training and no written plan for responding to technology disruptions. The audit by the New ...
Car fire damages Lodi home
A vehicle fire spread to a nearby home Saturday night on Marsh Road in the Town of Lodi, causing heavy damage to both. Emergency crews responded around 9:19 p.m. March 7 to 9808 Marsh ...
Man charged with stealing $500 in Tyre
Deputies arrested a Middlesex man after investigators said he stole money from another person at a business in the Town of Tyre. Timothy Lafler, 64, of Middlesex, was charged with petit larceny, a class ...
Couple charged after Target shoplifting
Two people were arrested after deputies said they concealed merchandise and tried to leave a Target store in Victor without paying. Amanda Youngs, 39, and Mathew Youngs, 40, both of Barclay Road in Sodus, ...
SPORTS
ORANGE GAME DAY: Syracuse men’s basketball battles SMU in ACC Tournament opener (preview)
Syracuse men's basketball (15-16, 6-12 ACC) opens play in the ACC Tournament today at 4:30 p.m. when it faces SMU Mustangs (19-12, 8-10 ACC) in Charlotte, North Carolina. The winner advances to face sixth-seeded Louisville on Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. The Orange ... Read More
FLX LIVING
Fundraiser planned for sick Seneca Falls child
A Seneca Falls family is rallying support for a 5-year-old girl battling a rare and life-threatening disease, according to the Finger Lakes Times. Natalee Knapp was recently diagnosed with mitochondrial disease, a condition that affects how cells produce ... Read More
NATIONAL INTEREST
TAX REFUND DELAY: What are states and IRS saying now?
Many taxpayers expect their refunds within a few weeks after filing their tax return. However, some Americans are now experiencing tax refund delays during the 2026 filing season. Several factors may slow processing. In some cases, the delay ... Read More
PODCASTS & LIVE STREAMS
OUT OF BOUNDS: Bhatia wins at API, anchoring controversy, and Rory WDs (podcast)
Akshay Bhatia captured the biggest win of his career Sunday, defeating Daniel Berger in a playoff at the Arnold Palmer Invitational after a dramatic finish at Bay Hill. On the latest episode of the Out of Bounds podcast Josh Durso ... Launch Stream
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