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Nuclear proposal stirs debate in Schuyler County
A proposed nuclear power project has put Schuyler County at the center of a growing debate over energy, economic development, and public health. The New York Power Authority said Wednesday that Schuyler County is one of eight upstate communities that signaled interest in hosting a proposed 1-gigawatt nuclear facility, part of a ... FULL STORY
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LIVE TODAY AT 3:30: League leaders Honeoye, Lyons meet for super Saturday clash (webcast)
The start of 2026 on FL1 Sports tips off with a huge and much-anticipated matchup in the Wayne-Finger Lakes boys basketball scene between two of the top teams in the ... LAUNCH STREAM
HEADLINE NEWS
RRH earns national culture honor
Rochester Regional Health has landed a national honor for how it treats its workforce. Newsweek named Rochester Regional Health one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Culture, Belonging and Community for 2026. The recognition comes through a partnership with ... Read More
DEC officers crack down on poaching statewide
Environmental conservation officers stayed busy across New York last year, handling tens of thousands of complaints and making thousands of arrests and ticket issuances. The state Department of Environmental Conservation says its Environmental Conservation Police Officers and investigators ... Read More
Morning fire displaces family in Auburn
Fire crews quickly knocked down a house fire Friday morning on Havens Avenue. The Auburn Fire Department responded around 9:37 a.m. to a report of a house on fire at 7 Havens Ave. while ...
$3.6 million secured for Western New York water upgrades
Western New York communities will receive $3.6 million in federal funding to replace lead pipes, expand access to clean drinking water, and improve wastewater infrastructure. U.S. Sens. Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced the ...
Months-long investigation leads to mass raids in Ithaca: More arrests expected
Police moved in on several locations across Ithaca and Newfield early Friday after a six-month investigation into drugs, weapons, and the exploitation of vulnerable people. Investigators arrested multiple people after serving search warrants around ...
Deputies: Man taken into custody on Seneca warrant after crash in other county
Deputies arrested a man on a warrant after authorities located him following a crash in another county. Tyrease T. Young, 27, of Syracuse was taken into custody Jan. 1 on a warrant for violating ...
Deputies arrest Honeoye man on bench warrant
Deputies arrested a man after locating him on an active bench warrant in Ontario County. Brett Michael Kellar, 36, of Honeoye was taken into custody Jan. 8 after deputies said a bench warrant had ...
Food stamp misuse charge filed in Seneca Falls
Investigators arrested a Seneca Falls woman following a welfare fraud investigation. Leslie B. Meacham, 38, was charged Jan. 8 with misuse of food stamps, a Class A misdemeanor, according to the Seneca County Sheriff’s ...
DWI arrest follows Palmyra traffic stop
Deputies arrested a man following an early-morning traffic stop in the Town of Palmyra. Jason E. Chapman, 34, of the Town of Macedon was taken into custody after deputies said he failed to stop ...
Man charged after Cayuga County attempted break in
Deputies arrested a Newfield man following a reported domestic incident in the Town of Genoa. Terry R. Bruce, 22, was charged with second-degree criminal trespass and endangering the welfare of a child, both misdemeanors ...
Knife threat leads to Locke arrest
Deputies arrested a Locke man following a reported domestic incident involving weapons. James R. Roundy III, 22, was charged with fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon and third-degree menacing after deputies responded to a ...
Deputies arrest man after Auburn Bass Pro larceny
Deputies arrested a man after responding to a reported theft at Bass Pro Shops in Auburn. Brian S. Cuatt Jr., 34, of Auburn was charged with fourth-degree grand larceny following an investigation into a ...
Shots fired after neighbor dispute in Jordan
State police are investigating a shots fired incident Thursday night in the village of Jordan that stemmed from a dispute between neighbors. Troopers responded around 8:12 p.m. to Mechanic Street after reports of gunfire ...
NY prisons change assault definition, union pushes back
New York has narrowed its definition of assault in state prisons — a move the corrections officers' union says will downplay violence behind bars, according to The Citizen. As of Jan. 1, assaults must ...
Currier Plastics in Auburn buys two California firms
Just months after being acquired, Auburn’s Currier Plastics has purchased two California-based medical manufacturers, according to The Citizen. Currier announced it acquired Springboard Manufacturing and MOS Plastics—adding 320 employees and expanding its cleanroom capacity ...
Lupardo steps down after 22 years in office
Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo says she’s not running again, wrapping up a 22-year run in Albany, according to WIVT. She currently chairs the Assembly Agriculture Committee and represents Binghamton, Vestal, and the Town of Union ...
Ex-Broome official accused of years-long assault
A former Broome County deputy executive is accused of sexually assaulting a subordinate over five years, according to WBNG. The civil complaint, filed in Broome County Supreme Court, claims John Bernardo harassed and assaulted ...
Mom accused in daughter’s death rejects plea
Latasha Mott, accused of killing her 5-year-old daughter Neffy Harris, rejected a plea deal and will head to trial later this month, according to Syracuse.com. Prosecutors say Mott beat Neffy to death in a ...
SPORTS
ORANGE GAME DAY: Syracuse men’s basketball travels to take on longtime rival Pittsburgh (preview)
Syracuse men's basketball (10-5, 1-1 ACC) hits the road again today at 2 p.m., taking on Pittsburgh (7-8, 0-2 ACC) at the Petersen Events Center in a matchup between longtime rivals. The Orange come off their first ACC win of ... Read More
FLX LIVING
Bald eagles take center stage at Onondaga Lake walk
Dozens of bald eagles are drawing winter visitors to Onondaga Lake, and a guided walk later this month will put that wildlife comeback up close. The Onondaga Lake Conservation Corps will host Bald Eagle Adventures on Saturday, Jan ... Read More
NATIONAL INTEREST
Senate moves to curb Trump’s war powers
In a rare bipartisan move, the Senate voted 52–47 to demand President Trump get congressional approval for any future military action in Venezuela, according to Spectrum News. Lawmakers were outraged after Trump launched a surprise raid to capture ... Read More
PODCASTS & LIVE STREAMS
GENEVA: City Council holds first meeting of 2026 (webcast)
On Wednesday, January 6, Geneva City Council held its first meeting of the year. The session was streamed live on YouTube, and can be watched back on demand using the video player below ... Launch Stream
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