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Sales tax growth uneven across Finger Lakes, Central New York and Southern Tier as regional gaps widen
A fresh look at first-quarter sales tax data shows a regional economy that’s still growing overall — but increasingly uneven, with sharp differences emerging between counties that are gaining momentum and those losing ground. Local sales tax collections statewide rose 5.1% in the first quarter of 2026, a stronger showing than the ... FULL STORY
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VICTOR: Planning Board holds April meeting (webcast)
The Victor Planning Board held its regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday. It was streamed on YouTube and can be watched below ... LAUNCH STREAM
HEADLINE NEWS
How do algaecides cause HABs?
Summer in the Finger Lakes means long days on the water, swimming off the dock, and enjoying the natural beauty of our region. But in recent years, it has also meant bracing for the inevitable arrival of harmful ... Read More
Auburn man indicted, arrested in child exploitation case
An Auburn man is facing felony charges after a months-long investigation into allegations he sent explicit messages to a child and sought nude photographs, police said. Members of the Auburn Police Department’s GIVE Unit arrested Tamel E. Straker, ... Read More
Sabotage wrecks Owasco Lake research buoy
Someone tore apart a high-tech research buoy on Owasco Lake, cutting off critical water data, according to The Citizen. The Finger Lakes Institute says vandals repeatedly damaged the $150,000–$200,000 system in 2025, smashing its ...
Former CEO of Cayuga Centers fights firing after amputation
A longtime nonprofit leader says his firing came just weeks after he lost an arm to a rare infection, according to The Citizen. Former Cayuga Centers CEO Edward Myers Hayes claims the agency pushed ...
Bomb threat prompts evacuation at Skaneateles Community Center
A bomb threat forced the evacuation of the Skaneateles Community Center on Wednesday, though police later determined there was no danger to the public. Skaneateles police said a “suspicious” email was sent to staff ...
Auburn fire department mourns longtime chaplain Fr. James Enright
The Auburn Fire Department is mourning the loss of a longtime spiritual leader who spent decades supporting firefighters through some of their most difficult moments. Fr. James Enright, who served for years as chaplain ...
Seneca Falls police seek woman wanted on bench warrant
Seneca Falls police are asking for the public’s help locating a woman wanted on a bench warrant tied to a missed court appearance. Authorities said Makayla J. Walker-Squires, 29, is wanted for failing to ...
Yates County deputies seek woman wanted in unauthorized vehicle use case
Authorities in Yates County are asking for the public’s help locating a woman wanted in connection with an alleged unauthorized use of a vehicle. The Yates County Sheriff’s Office said Christina R. Smarsh, 55, ...
Keuka Park woman charged with DWI after late-night incident in Yates County
A Keuka Park woman is facing driving while intoxicated charges following a late-night traffic stop in Yates County. Deputies said Laura Hernandez, 54, was stopped around 11:36 p.m. April 28 on State Route 54A ...
Wayne County deputies seek woman wanted on family court violation
Authorities in Wayne County are asking for the public’s help locating a woman wanted in connection with a family court violation. The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office said Morgan L. Garrett, 33, is currently wanted ...
Penn Yan man charged after taking lost bank bag with cash
A Penn Yan man is facing charges after police say he picked up a bank bag containing more than $1,000 that had been left outside a local business and kept it. Penn Yan Police ...
Multiple fires set inside Marcy prison leave officers, National Guardsmen injured
A series of intentionally set fires inside a state prison unfolded in rapid succession Sunday, sending multiple officers to the hospital and exposing ongoing safety concerns inside correctional facilities. Three separate fires were ignited ...
OBITUARY: Rose Marie Perdicho (1943-2026)
Rose Marie Perdicho, age 83, of Seneca Falls, New York, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2026, at The Pathway Home in the Town of Tyre, surrounded by her loving family. Born on January ...
New York launches decade-long study to track gambling addiction and behavior
New York is embarking on a 10-year effort to better understand how, where and why residents gamble — and how often that behavior turns into something more harmful — as state leaders confront the ...
Republicans unveil transit safety package citing rise in violent incidents
New York Republicans are pushing a sweeping package of public safety measures for the state’s transit systems, arguing recent spikes in violence have eroded rider confidence and demand immediate action. Assembly Republican Leader Ed ...
Dundee man charged with drug-impaired driving after overnight crash in Yates County
A Dundee man is facing multiple charges after deputies said he crashed his vehicle and walked away from the scene early Thursday in the town of Potter. Yates County Sheriff’s deputies responded to State ...
NIH grant backs Rochester research targeting early-stage vision loss in macular degeneration
A new federally funded research effort in Rochester is aiming to tackle one of the biggest gaps in treating age-related macular degeneration — stopping vision loss before it starts. Researchers at University of Rochester ...
Food bill could raise grocery costs in New York
Your grocery bill could jump hundreds of dollars a year as New York weighs a sweeping food safety law, according to The USA Today. The proposed measure, backed by Anna Kelles and Brian Kavanagh, ...
SPORTS
Wayne-Finger Lakes high school sports: April 29 scoreboard
Rain wiped out the diamond and left lacrosse to carry the load Wednesday night across the Wayne-Finger Lakes. In girls lacrosse, Bailey Cooper erupted for nine points to lead Penn Yan, while Wayne got a balanced attack from Julia DiLeo, ... Read More
FLX LIVING
Montezuma Audubon Center pairs birding with wineries and breweries in spring series
Birdwatching meets wine and craft beer this spring as the Montezuma Audubon Center rolls out a series of guided outings across the Finger Lakes, blending nature walks with tastings and live raptor demonstrations. The programs, scheduled from late ... Read More
NATIONAL INTEREST
Homebuying slips further out of reach for many Americans, new poll finds
Fewer Americans are planning to buy a home anytime soon, with rising costs and economic uncertainty pushing ownership further out of reach, especially for younger adults. A new national poll released this week shows just 25% of non-homeowners ... Read More
PODCASTS & LIVE STREAMS
FLX WEEKLY: Wag Your Tail Along the Trail (podcast)
This week's episode is for the dogs. Cayuga Lake Wine Trail Director Katherine Chase and her golden retriever are in-studio to discuss wine pairings for dog personalities. This, ahead of June's Wag Your Tail Along The Trail weeks. Bring your ... Launch Stream
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