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New York funds Cayuga, Varick sewer upgrades
New York is sending major water infrastructure funding to Cayuga County and the Town of Varick as part of a statewide push to modernize aging sewer systems and protect Cayuga Lake. The state awarded more than $21 million combined to the two Finger Lakes projects through its latest round of Water Infrastructure ... FULL STORY
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HEADLINE NEWS
Geneva woman arrested after Bath school lockout: What happened?
A woman from Geneva was arrested after police say she made a threat targeting a Steuben County school. Officers took 36-year-old Carrie McChesney into custody on December 19, following a call that prompted a quick response from multiple ... Read More
Crack, guns, and stolen property seized in Lyons drug bust
Deputies arrested a Lyons man after finding more than an ounce of crack cocaine and three handguns during a drug raid earlier this week. The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office says 46 Church Street had long been the subject ... Read More
Police: Bath man bit EMT and fought officers after trespassing arrest
A man accused of trespassing at a Bath grocery store is now facing felony charges after police say he fought officers and bit an EMT. Officers arrested 48-year-old James C. Crawford on December 18 ...
Seneca Falls man faces felony charge after crash
Police arrested a man after investigators said he intentionally rammed another vehicle on a public roadway in Seneca Falls. Seneca Falls police identified the suspect as Mekhi L. Russ, 24, of Seneca Falls. The ...
Teen nearly dies at party; homeowner charged
A Halloween party in Penfield turned dangerous after a 17-year-old boy was found unconscious with a blood alcohol level of .46, according to WHAM. Deputies say Medina Bijelic, 49, hosted the party and denied ...
Elise Stefanik suspends governor bid and will not seek re-election
Elise Stefanik says she’s stepping away from politics to spend more time with her young son. The longtime North Country congresswoman announced Friday she is suspending her campaign for New York governor and will ...
Underage alcohol sales lead to Ontario County arrests
Deputies arrested four people after a countywide underage alcohol enforcement effort caught businesses selling to someone under 21. The Ontario County Sheriff’s Office identified the individuals as Wesley E. Miller, 67, of West Bloomfield; ...
Lawmakers push new action on toxic PFAS chemicals
Toxic “forever chemicals” found in water, soil, and even human blood are back in the spotlight as Senator Kirsten Gillibrand reintroduced two major bills aimed at curbing pollution and helping people already exposed. PFAS, ...
PUBLIC NOTICE: Yates Legislature sets end-of-year meeting
Yates County lawmakers will wrap up the year with a special legislative meeting that includes public hearings, policy decisions, and a long list of resolutions. The Yates County Legislature will meet Monday, Dec. 22, ...
New York boosts farmland protection funding
New York is committing a record $67 million to protect working farmland as development pressure and climate risks continue to grow across the state. The funding will be distributed through the Farmland Protection Implementation ...
New York tightens rape kit tracking rules
New York is changing how sexual assault evidence moves from hospitals to police and crime labs, aiming to close gaps that have long frustrated survivors. State officials signed new legislation that brings hospitals directly ...
Auburn plans mural honoring Thommie Walsh
Auburn will use its remaining downtown revitalization funds to honor a hometown legend, according to The Citizen. City leaders announced plans for a new mural celebrating Tony Award-winning choreographer Thommie Walsh. The city issued ...
Yates chamber rolls out community gift cards
Shoppers across Yates County now have a new way to support local businesses with one digital card. The Yates County Chamber of Commerce has launched a new Community Gift Card Program aimed at keeping ...
Hornell vet clinic moves after 30 years
After three decades on Bennett Street, a longtime Hornell veterinary clinic is packing up and expanding, according to the Hornell Evening Tribune. Affordable Veterinary Service closed its old office Dec. 19 and will reopen ...
REPORT: Ninety educators top $300K pay
Nearly 90 public school educators outside New York City earned more than $300,000 during the 2024–25 fiscal year, according to newly released data from the Empire Center for Public Policy. The figures come from ...
New York clears Verizon-Frontier deal
A $20 billion telecom deal just got the green light in New York, according to WENY. State regulators approved Verizon’s acquisition of Frontier Communications, clearing the way for a major shakeup in phone and ...
More details emerge in school brawl
A parking lot fight after a high school basketball game turned more complicated than first reported, according to WIVT/WBGH. Video showed teenagers brawling outside Union-Endicott High School after a U-E vs. Ithaca game, with ...
Burglary conviction brings 8-year sentence
A Town of Union burglary ended with a guilty verdict and a long prison term, according to WIVT/WBGH. Prosecutors say a man broke into a home in August, then ran from Broome County sheriff’s ...
SPORTS
Tage Thompson’s goal streak reaches six as Sabres win fifth straight in shootout
The Buffalo Sabres extended their season-best win streak to five with a 3-2 shootout victory over the New York Islanders on Saturday night at KeyBank Center. Josh Norris scored the decisive goal in the fifth round. Tage Thompson continued his ... Read More
FLX LIVING
New tasting pass circles Seneca Lake
Wine and beer fans now have a new reason to explore Seneca Lake this winter. The Seneca Lake Wine Trail and the Seneca Lake Order of Brewers have launched the Sips and Suds Tasting Pass, a joint effort ... Read More
NATIONAL INTEREST
Epstein file dump stirs backlash, implicates elites
Thousands of Jeffrey Epstein documents dropped Friday—but fell far short of what Congress demanded, according to USA TODAY. The Justice Department missed its deadline to release the full trove, posting redacted files and old material while victims, lawmakers, ... Read More
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FL1 Sports was live from Arthur L. Baker Gym in Seneca Falls to tipoff the 2025-26 broadcast season. The Mynderse Academy Blue Devils hosted the Marcus Whitman Wildcats in a renewal of what has turned into some of the best ... Launch Stream
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