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Short-term grid risks persist as reliability gaps emerge across New York
Upstate New York’s power grid is meeting reliability standards today, but new state data shows growing pressure from rising demand, plant retirements and uncertainty around major energy projects. Two recent reports from the New York Independent System Operator outline a system that remains stable in the near term, including across upstate regions, ... FULL STORY
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CONNECTIONS: How is the cannabis industry affecting New Yorkers? (podcast)
On a recent episode of WXXI’s Connections, guest host Gino Fanelli examined how New York’s cannabis industry is evolving five years after the rollout of the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation ... LAUNCH STREAM
HEADLINE NEWS
Nordquist murder suspects to face separate trials
Prosecutors will split a high-profile homicide case into seven separate trials, according to Spectrum News 1, in the killing of Sam Nordquist. Authorities say the 24-year-old was tortured for weeks before his death in 2025. The Ontario County ... Read More
Road work begins on Lake Avenue in Auburn as major construction projects ramp up
Construction activity is ramping up along a key corridor in Auburn, with crews beginning preparation work this week on a multi-phase road improvement project along Lake Avenue. City officials say the initial work, which starts the week of ... Read More
Budget delays pile up in Albany
New York’s budget stalemate just got pricier, according to The Ithaca Journal, as lawmakers approved a third extender worth $3.4 billion. That pushes total stopgap spending to $7.4 billion while negotiations drag more than ...
State police identify suspect, victim in LaFayette officer-involved shooting
New York State Police have released the identities of those involved in a fatal officer-involved shooting in LaFayette that followed a chaotic and deadly incident involving an erratic driver. Authorities said Irene M. McIntyre, ...
Dundee man arrested on warrant tied to order of protection violation
A Dundee man was taken into custody this week on charges related to an alleged violation of an order of protection, according to the Yates County Sheriff’s Office. James P. Mahan, 55, was arrested ...
Farmington man charged in federal child pornography case
A Farmington man classified as a level 3 sex offender is facing new federal charges after investigators allegedly found hundreds of illicit images and videos on his phone. Robert Carrigan, 54, has been charged ...
Ontario County to host public meeting on draft solid waste management plan
Residents will have a chance to weigh in on how Ontario County handles waste and recycling in the years ahead as officials continue gathering feedback on a new draft plan. The county’s Department of ...
Grocery store wine sales push hits familiar roadblocks
Lawmakers are reviving a long-running fight over wine in grocery stores, but resistance isn’t going away, according to Capital Tonight. A new bill from Liz Krueger and Pamela Hunter would allow wine sales in ...
Three inmate deaths under investigation at North Country prisons, two ruled homicides
State police are investigating three separate inmate deaths at correctional facilities in northern New York over a four-day span, including two cases that have been ruled homicides. The incidents occurred at Upstate Correctional Facility ...
Energy drinks raise teen health alarms
Bright cans may grab attention, but what’s inside worries health experts, according to WETM. Officials say energy drinks pack high caffeine and stimulants that can hit teens harder while their bodies are still developing ...
GOP candidate threatens budget lawsuit
A Republican candidate is warning of a lawsuit that could upend New York’s budget talks, according to Spectrum News 1. Joseph Hernandez says he’ll sue Gov. Kathy Hochul if a proposal limiting contract oversight ...
Study finds millions of ground-nesting bees thriving in Ithaca cemetery
A quiet cemetery in Ithaca has become the unlikely home to one of the largest known populations of ground-nesting bees in the world, according to new research from Cornell University. Scientists estimate that roughly ...
NY bill targets rising pet costs: Here’s how it would work
Pet owners in New York could soon get financial relief at tax time, according to RochesterFirst, as lawmakers consider a new credit for everyday and medical pet expenses. The proposal would allow up to ...
Measuring hypoxia: The hidden dead zone suffocating the Finger Lakes
For many Finger Lakes residents, the summer season brings a familiar and frustrating anxiety. You look out at the water, and everything seems fine on the surface. Then, seemingly out of nowhere, a toxic ...
Health officials seek dog after bite incident in Ithaca
Health officials in Tompkins County are asking for the public’s help in locating a dog that bit a person Friday afternoon in the City of Ithaca. The incident happened around 4:50 p.m. on April ...
Groton fire tragedy shakes Tompkins County crews again
Flames tore through a Groton mobile home before crews could save the people inside, according to WSYR-TV. Firefighters pulled one victim from a window, but both occupants died. Multiple departments rushed in and battled ...
New York offers $140K in grants to combat mental health stigma
New York State is making $140,000 available for community-based projects aimed at reducing the stigma surrounding mental illness, with funding tied to a voluntary tax check-off program as the filing deadline approaches. The Office ...
State launches $150M program to expand heat pump use in homes and small buildings
New York is making up to $150 million available to expand the use of heat pumps in homes and small residential buildings, a move aimed at lowering energy costs and accelerating the state’s shift ...
SPORTS
Wayne-Finger Lakes high school sports: April 13 scoreboard
Monday’s Wayne-Finger Lakes spring sports slate was fueled by key performances across girls lacrosse and softball. In lacrosse, Leah Sheridan erupted for five goals and two assists to lead Canandaigua, while Lila Kubrich scored five times and Meaghan O’Brien added ... Read More
FLX LIVING
New community radio station set to launch in Geneva
A new community radio station is preparing to hit the airwaves in Geneva, marking the culmination of a more than decade-long effort to bring locally driven programming to the city. WGCC, broadcasting at 104.1 FM, is expected to ... Read More
NATIONAL INTEREST
Gillibrand pushes quantum tech expansion
Cutting-edge labs in upstate New York are driving a new push to secure the future of tech, according to Spectrum News 1. Kirsten Gillibrand is promoting legislation to boost quantum security and expand regional innovation hubs. Her proposal ... Read More
PODCASTS & LIVE STREAMS
WATKINS GLEN: Village board holds special meeting (webcast)
The Watkins Glen Village Board held a meeting Monday night. The meeting was streamed online and can be watched below ... Launch Stream
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