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CNY legislator says fraud, energy costs and state budget are biggest issues right now
New York State Sen. Rachel May discussed consumer fraud enforcement, rising energy demand, the state budget process and housing policy during a recent episode of Inside Government, hosted by Guy Cosentino. The interview focused on legislative priorities in Albany and issues affecting communities in her district, which includes Cayuga County, Cortland County ... FULL STORY
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GENEVA: City Council holds March meeting (webcast)
Geneva City Council held it's March meeting on Wednesday (the 4th) at City Hall. The session was streamed online and can be viewed in-full below ... LAUNCH STREAM
HEADLINE NEWS
Hochul leads Blakeman challengers in new poll
Gov. Kathy Hochul holds a strong lead over her biggest challenger and has reached her highest favorability rating since taking office, according to a new Siena College poll of New York voters. The survey found Hochul leading Nassau ... Read More
Auburn lumberyard plans move to vacant site
A long-vacant Auburn property could soon see new life as a lumberyard. Builder’s Choice Lumber Company wants to build a new facility at 30 Cottage St., according to The Citizen. The Auburn Planning Board began reviewing the proposal ... Read More
Poll shows food costs straining families across New York
Skyrocketing grocery prices are forcing many New Yorkers to make painful budget choices, according to a new poll reported by Spectrum News. The survey from No Kid Hungry New York found 67% of residents ...
Town of Seneca plans for life without Ontario County Landfill
A looming landfill shutdown is forcing town leaders in Seneca to rethink their finances. The town is preparing for the Ontario County landfill’s planned 2028 closure, which could erase a major revenue stream, according ...
Ontario County Sheriff’s office reports 126 arrests in February
Traffic stops and police calls dominated activity for the Ontario County Sheriff’s Office in February, according to newly released monthly statistics. The sheriff’s office reported 126 total arrests and 952 traffic stops during the ...
New York budget talks stall over immigration, climate
New York’s budget talks are hitting turbulence as leaders clash over immigration policy and the state’s climate law, according to Spectrum News. Gov. Kathy Hochul is pressing lawmakers to reach an immigration deal before ...
Climate law clash heats up in Albany
A new state memo warning of rising energy costs is fueling a growing fight over New York’s 2019 climate law, according to the Times Union. The analysis from the New York State Energy Research ...
Ithaca orders downtown tower vacated
Broken windows in emergency stairwells forced the evacuation of a downtown Ithaca residential tower Wednesday. City officials ordered residents to leave the upper floors of 118 E. Green Street after firefighters responding to a ...
Kelles launches re-election campaign
State Assemblymember Anna Kelles is kicking off her re-election campaign with a public event in Ithaca, according to local reports. Kelles, who represents New York’s 125th District covering Tompkins County and part of Cortland ...
Developer buys historic Ithaca building
A longtime downtown Ithaca building is getting a new owner and a second chance. Local developer John Guttridge purchased 126–130 S. Cayuga St. for $540,000 and plans to renovate the historic property, according to ...
Wayne County man wanted on family court violation
Authorities in Wayne County are asking for the public’s help locating a man wanted on a family court violation. The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office identified the man as 43-year-old Mark J. Rosato. Rosato is ...
Seneca Falls, union plan final talks
A long-running contract dispute in Seneca Falls could soon wrap up. Town officials and the Civil Service Employees Association plan to meet again to try to finalize a deal, according to the Finger Lakes ...
Man charged in $20K cattle theft
Seventeen cows are still missing after deputies arrested a man in a Jefferson County cattle theft case, according to WSTM. Investigators say four Holstein calves were stolen from Bellwood Farms and 13 Holstein heifers ...
Great Northern Mall demolition nearing
Bulldozers could soon start tearing down most of the Great Northern Mall in Clay as redevelopment plans move forward, according to WSYR. Property owner Guy Hart said demolition may begin within two weeks once ...
Yates County issues wanted alert for bail jumping
Authorities in Yates County are asking for the public’s help locating a woman wanted on a bench warrant and bail jumping charge. The Yates County Sheriff’s Office has issued a wanted notice for Lisa ...
Deputies: Assault charge filed after ‘intentional’ Phelps crash
Deputies arrested a man after a crash in Ontario County that investigators now say was intentional. Dane Cook, 45, of Brockport, faces a charge of first-degree assault following the February crash in the Town ...
Sodus woman arrested after truancy investigation
A months-long investigation into school absences in Wayne County has led to the arrest of a Town of Sodus woman. Amanda M. Dorsch, 38, of North Geneva Road, was arrested by Wayne County sheriff’s ...
Helming receives Farm Bureau award
A state lawmaker representing parts of the Finger Lakes has received recognition from the New York Farm Bureau for her work supporting agriculture. State Sen. Pam Helming was recently presented with the organization’s Farmer’s ...
SPORTS
2026 GOLF SEASON: Previewing the NYSGA Championship Slate
Headlined by the long-awaited returns to Glens Falls Country Club and Binghamton Country Club, as well as a landmark debut for the Country Club of Buffalo, the New York State Golf Association (NYSGA) is pleased to announce its 2026 championship ... Read More
FLX LIVING
Seneca Falls police officers honored
Several members of the Seneca Falls Police Department received awards this week recognizing years of service and actions in the line of duty. The honors were presented during the March 3 meeting of the Seneca Falls Town Board ... Read More
NATIONAL INTEREST
Religious decline continues across U.S., study finds
Americans in the South remain more religious than people in other regions, but religious affiliation and practices have declined across the country over the past two decades, according to a new Pew Research Center analysis. The report found ... Read More
PODCASTS & LIVE STREAMS
SECTIONAL REPLAY: Sectional double header Wednesday as Geneva and Wayne clash in boys semifinal, Waterloo looks for another girls’ crown (webcast)
Wednesday night offers a pair of Sectional games on the FL1 Radio airwaves as the FL1 Sports team covers the Section V Boys Basketball Class A Semifinal and the Girls Basketball Class B1 Final! Check out the games below, with ... Launch Stream
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