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Neighbors protect 46 acres near Taughannock Creek through easements in Ulysses

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Neighbors protect 46 acres near Taughannock Creek through easements in Ulysses
A pair of neighboring landowners in Tompkins County have teamed up to permanently protect a stretch of Taughannock Creek, preserving key natural features and wildlife habitat along one of the regionโ€™s most important waterways. The Finger Lakes Land Trust announced it has accepted two conservation easements covering 46 acres and more than ... FULL STORY
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FRESH TAKES: NBA and NHL Postseasons, Rory Repeats (podcast)

FRESH TAKES: NBA and NHL Postseasons, Rory Repeats (podcast)
The postseason for the winter sports is here! Nick Felice and Paul Russo discuss what to see and expect in the NBA Playoffs and the Stanley Cup Playoffs. They make ... LAUNCH STREAM
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HEADLINE NEWS

Oโ€™Mara blasts Senate Democrats after proposals to ease utility costs fail again

Oโ€™Mara blasts Senate Democrats after proposals to ease utility costs fail again
ALBANY โ€” State Sen. Tom Oโ€™Mara says Senate Democrats have once again blocked efforts to deliver immediate relief to New Yorkers struggling with rising utility bills, escalating a partisan divide over how to address energy affordability. Oโ€™Mara, a ... Read More

Maryland woman arrested in Ontario County drug possession case after roadside investigation

Maryland woman arrested in Ontario County drug possession case after roadside investigation
CANANDAIGUA โ€” A Maryland woman is facing drug charges after Ontario County deputies say they found methamphetamine, fentanyl, and drug paraphernalia during an investigation along State Route 96. Shawnmarie English, 60, of Baltimore, was arrested April 15 following ... Read More

Geneva man arrested for violating order of protection in Clifton Springs

CLIFTON SPRINGS โ€” A Geneva man was taken into custody early Wednesday after Ontario County deputies say he violated a full stay-away order of protection by contacting a protected individual. Justin Chilson, 40, was ...

Most new data centers planned for rural areas as demand surges

A wave of new data center construction is shifting away from cities and into rural America, signaling a major change in how digital infrastructure is being built across the country. A new analysis from ...

Tompkins County walks away from controversial camera program

Tompkins County lawmakers voted to shut down an AI-powered license plate reader system after months of protests, according to The Ithaca Voice. The legislature approved ending its contract with Flock Safety in a 12-1 ...

New York pushes more doe hunting to control population

New York officials want hunters to take more female deer as the population surges and crashes into cars rise, according to Spectrum News. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is proposing changes ...

Fight continues in Albany over climate rollback, while budget remains stuck

A fierce backlash erupted in Albany as lawmakers and activists warned a climate rollback could cost New Yorkers thousands, according to WSYR. Critics say Gov. Kathy Hochulโ€™s plan to delay emissions rules by a ...

Albany budget fight drags on as tensions continue to escalate

Albanyโ€™s budget talks stalled again as deadlines slipped and leaders sparred over major policy issues, according to Spectrum News 1. Gov. Kathy Hochul and lawmakers held dueling press events Tuesday, signaling little progress nearly ...

Penn Yan lawyer acquitted of rape charges after week-long trial in Yates County

A Finger Lakes attorney accused of rape last year has been acquitted on all charges following a weeklong jury trial. Thomas E. Plan, a Penn Yan-based lawyer, was found not guilty after jurors deliberated ...

Experts: New Yorkers benefit from early end-of-life planning

During National Healthcare Decisions Day on Thursday, experts feel New Yorkers must consider end-of-life care options. The 2022 Americaโ€™s Health Rankings show around a quarter of the stateโ€™s Medicaid decedents used hospice, far lower ...

Three charged after altercation at Seneca Falls ‘No Kings’ protest

A protest in Seneca Falls last month turned physical, leading to charges against two adults and a minor after police say a dispute escalated into a confrontation that left an elderly woman pushed into ...

5 big takeaways from Yates County Legislature meetings: What’s next?

A series of Yates County Legislature committee meetings last week revealed growing pressure on infrastructure, public services and long-term planning โ€” with several key projects and concerns set to move forward in the coming ...

Victor man charged with DWI after reckless driving complaint

A 67-year-old Victor man was arrested Tuesday evening after deputies responded to a report of a reckless driver in a residential area. Ontario County Sheriffโ€™s deputies were called to Falcons Point around 6:18 p.m ...

Rochester woman charged with DWI after early morning arrest at Seneca Lake Park

A Rochester woman is facing multiple charges after deputies found her in a vehicle inside Seneca Lake Park during closed hours early Wednesday morning. The arrest happened around 2 a.m. on April 15, when ...

Bayshore man charged after driving stolen vehicle through Ovid intersection

A Long Island man is facing felony charges after deputies say he was found driving a stolen vehicle during an early morning traffic stop in Seneca County. The arrest happened around 5:01 a.m. on ...

Finger Lakes forecast today: Warm, stormy pattern builds with severe risk late

A warm, unsettled pattern will take hold across the Finger Lakes today, setting the stage for multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms โ€” including the potential for strong to severe weather by late afternoon ...

Fertilizer costs surge, leaving most Northeast farmers unable to afford supplies

A sharp rise in fertilizer and fuel costs is forcing many farmers across the Northeast to scale back or reconsider planting plans this season, according to a new survey from the American Farm Bureau ...

Push grows for safer beauty products as toxic chemical concerns rise

Everyday beauty products could be exposing people to cancer-linked chemicals, according to Spectrum News 1, and New York advocates want lawmakers to act fast. A proposed bill, the Beauty Justice Act, aims to ban ...
SPORTS

Mets swept by Dodgers as losing streak reaches eight

Mets swept by Dodgers as losing streak reaches eight
The New York Mets were swept by the Los Angeles Dodgers following an 8-2 loss on Wednesday night at Dodger Stadium, extending their losing streak to eight games as offensive struggles continued to define the skid. New York has scored ... Read More
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Rochester General Hospital names Dr. Randall Green as new president

Rochester General Hospital names Dr. Randall Green as new president
ROCHESTER โ€” Rochester General Hospital has a new leader, with Rochester Regional Health naming Dr. G. Randall Green as president effective immediately. Green steps into the role as the health system looks to maintain stability in day-to-day operations, ... Read More
NATIONAL INTEREST

Teens use TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat mostly for entertainment and connection, report finds

Teens use TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat mostly for entertainment and connection, report finds
A new national study finds teens are overwhelmingly using platforms like TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat for entertainment and staying connected, even as concerns persist about screen time, sleep and online harassment. The Pew Research Center report shows nearly ... Read More
PODCASTS & LIVE STREAMS

CONNECTIONS: Can state’s approach to climate change be fixed? (podcast)

CONNECTIONS: Can state's approach to climate change be fixed? (podcast)
State policymakers are weighing competing priorities as debate over New Yorkโ€™s climate agenda intensifies during budget negotiations. As featured by a recent episode of WXXIโ€™s Connections with Evan Dawson, advocates and industry leaders discussed proposals that could reshape the stateโ€™s ... Launch Stream