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West Bloomfield fire department warns of staffing shortages, urges volunteers
The West Bloomfield Fire Department is warning residents that declining volunteer numbers are creating immediate staffing challenges. Officials say emergency call volume continues to rise across the region, compounding the issue ... FULL STORY
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CONNECTIONS: NYSEG president talks billing (podcast)
Leaders from Rochester Gas and Electric and NYSEG joined WXXI’s “Connections with Evan Dawson” to discuss recent billing concerns and rising energy costs affecting customers across the region. CEO Trish ... LAUNCH STREAM
HEADLINE NEWS
Activists blast Seneca Meadows court decision
A local environmental group says a court ruling won’t stop its fight against Seneca Meadows, according to the Finger Lakes Times. Seneca Lake Guardian argues the decision ignores strong public opposition to the landfill. Leaders say residents continue ... Read More
Seneca County rejects sheriff’s hiring push
A sharp clash over public safety erupted in Seneca County, according to the Finger Lakes Times, after officials rejected a request to fill two sheriff’s office jobs. Undersheriff Melinda Marquart pushed to hire an investigator and deputy, arguing ... Read More
Massive community center finally takes shape in Penn Yan
Steel beams are climbing skyward in Penn Yan as a massive community center starts to take shape, according to the Finger Lakes Times. Crews pushed through winter to begin the first vertical phase of ...
Ontario County pushes plan before landfill shutdown
Ontario County wants residents to weigh in again on how it will handle trash for the next decade, according to the Finger Lakes Times . Officials opened a second public comment period as they ...
Police shortage hits breaking point statewide
Fewer officers are showing up for duty across New York, and departments say retirements are driving the shortage, according to Spectrum News. Agencies report staffing gaps so severe they’re stretching response times and increasing ...
Wild weather won’t stop Finger Lakes wine
Wild temperature swings hit the Finger Lakes this month, but vineyards still look strong heading into the growing season, according to News 8 . Experts say a consistently cold winter actually helped protect grapevines ...
Tompkins lawmaker under fire over legal aid controversy
A state senator took free legal help from a group she funded with taxpayer money, raising conflict concerns, according to The Ithaca Voice. Watchdog group Reinvent Albany says the arrangement creates an appearance problem ...
Budget standoff could boost Hochul’s power
A stalled state budget could actually help Gov. Kathy Hochul politically, strategists told Spectrum News. Talks in Albany appear unlikely to meet the April 1 deadline as leaders clash over affordability measures. Hochul is ...
Shutdown chaos could shut down small airports
Unpaid TSA workers are keeping airports running, but smaller hubs could soon feel the strain, according to Spectrum News. A partial government shutdown has left thousands working without pay, with some quitting or staying ...
Brutus man charged after domestic incident
Cayuga County deputies arrested a man this week following a reported domestic incident in the Town of Brutus. Joseph T. Kwasniak, 57, of Brutus, was charged with third-degree menacing after deputies responded to the ...
Canandaigua earns Tree City USA recognition again
The City of Canandaigua has been named a Tree City USA community for the 34th consecutive year. The designation, awarded by the Arbor Day Foundation, recognizes the city’s ongoing efforts to maintain and expand ...
Geneva man charged with public lewdness
City police arrested a man following an investigation into an incident earlier in the month at a Geneva residence. Nicholas J. Shiels, 40, who is listed as homeless, was charged with public lewdness in ...
Geneva woman charged after child exposure incident
City police arrested a woman this week after an incident involving a young child at a Geneva apartment complex. Evelinda A. Sapp, 62, of Geneva, was charged with endangering the welfare of a child ...
Penn Yan board sets special meeting agenda
Village officials in Penn Yan scheduled a special board meeting for April 1 at Village Hall. The meeting will begin at 5 p.m. in Room 202 at 111 Elm Street, according to the published ...
Palmyra pair charged in animal cruelty case
Wayne County deputies arrested two people Friday after investigating an animal cruelty complaint in the Town of Arcadia. Meghan E. Vitaro, 24, and Dominic S. Vitaro, 80, both of Palmyra, were each charged with ...
Lyons woman charged in larceny case
Wayne County deputies arrested a woman this week following an investigation into a reported theft in Lyons. Kathleen D. Shoemaker-Kelley, 44, of North Canal Street, was charged with petit larceny in connection with an ...
Victor man charged with DWI after traffic stop
Ontario County deputies arrested a driver on Friday following a traffic stop in the Town of Victor. Jeffrey P. Frelier, 30, of Ionia, was taken into custody after a roadside investigation on State Route ...
Canandaigua traffic study underway on local roads
State transportation officials are conducting traffic counts across the Town of Canandaigua this week. The New York State Department of Transportation is collecting data through April 4 at multiple locations throughout the town. Officials ...
SPORTS
Yankees blank Giants again as Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton homer
The New York Yankees continued their dominant start to the season, defeating the San Francisco Giants 3-0 on Friday afternoon behind another standout pitching performance and timely power. Cam Schlittler led the way in his first start of 2026, allowing ... Read More
FLX LIVING
Cornell admits 5,776 students to Class of 2030
Cornell University admitted 5,776 students to its Class of 2030, with regular decision notifications released March 26. The incoming class includes students from all 50 states and more than 100 countries, reflecting a broad geographic mix. University officials ... Read More
NATIONAL INTEREST
Trump orders pay for TSA workers during shutdown
President Donald J. Trump issued a memorandum March 27 directing action to compensate Transportation Security Administration employees during the ongoing Department of Homeland Security shutdown. The directive orders federal officials to use available funds to provide pay and ... Read More
PODCASTS & LIVE STREAMS
AUBURN: City Council holds final meeting of March (webcast)
Auburn City Council met Thursday night for their final meeting of the month. The agenda included a ceremonial proclamation recognizing Vietnam Veterans Welcome Home Day, along with the city manager’s report and council member updates. Council was also expected to ... Launch Stream
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