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Victor secures $4.5M in state funding for downtown revitalization
A major state investment is set to reshape the Village of Victor’s downtown, with local officials announcing a $4.5 million award through New York’s NY Forward program. The funding, awarded through the Regional Economic Development Council and Empire State Development, will support efforts to create a more walkable, accessible, and vibrant downtown ... FULL STORY
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CONCRETE JUNGLE: Mets Losing Streak Continues, Yankees Bats Wake Up (podcast)
It was two different weeks for the Mets and Yankees last week. Kyle Evans and Paul Russo discuss the Mets' woes as the losing streak reaches 11. They talk about ... LAUNCH STREAM
HEADLINE NEWS
Ovid woman charged with felony DWI after roadway incident
A late-night 911 call about a woman in the roadway led to a felony DWI arrest in the Town of Ovid, where deputies said a vehicle was blocking traffic and the driver was highly intoxicated. Seneca County Sheriff ... Read More
Geneva teen charged with criminal contempt after Seneca Falls incident
A noise complaint in the early morning hours led to the arrest of a Geneva teenager now facing a misdemeanor charge in Seneca County. Police said Brenden L. Heath, 18, was taken into custody around 4:11 a.m. April ... Read More
Excellus awards funding to tackle health disparities across Upstate New York
A surge in demand for basic health services — from mental health care to food access — is driving new investments across upstate New York, with one major insurer backing local groups it says ...
Locke woman charged with impersonation after giving deputies false identity
A Locke woman is facing charges after deputies say she provided false identification during a traffic stop earlier this month in Cayuga County. Sheriff Brian Schenck reported that Shannon L. Nobles, 42, was arrested ...
Gov. Hochul proposes pied-à-terre tax: How would it work?
Gov. Kathy Hochul is proposing a pied-à-terre tax for New York City. It would tax second homes in the city valued at $5 million or more. Advocates and Mayor Zohran Mamdani pointed out the ...
Series of arrests in Canandaigua include multiple DWI charges, felony allegations
A string of arrests over nearly two weeks in Canandaigua included multiple driving while intoxicated cases, warrant arrests, and felony-level charges, according to a recent police report. Authorities detailed incidents spanning April 4 through ...
Canandaigua man charged with strangulation, robbery after investigation
A Canandaigua man is facing multiple felony charges following an investigation into an alleged assault and robbery that occurred earlier this year. City police said Edwin Feliciano, 54, was arrested April 20 and charged ...
Arcadia man jailed on contempt, trespass charges after disturbance investigation
A disturbance investigation in the Town of Arcadia resulted in the arrest of a local man accused of violating a court order and trespassing on private property. The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office said Mark ...
Ontario man charged with DWI after traffic stop in Walworth
A traffic stop in the Town of Walworth led to the arrest of an Ontario man now facing multiple impaired driving charges. The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office said Angelo Maddalena, 38, was arrested April ...
Lyons man jailed on sex offense charges following grand jury indictment
A Lyons man is being held in the Wayne County Jail after deputies executed an arrest tied to a grand jury indictment on multiple felony sex offense charges. Thomas E. Finewood, 56, was taken ...
Ithaca school budget heads to voters
A $177 million school budget—and a tax hike—are now headed to voters in Ithaca, according to The Ithaca Voice. Leaders at Ithaca City School District approved a 5.1% spending increase, driven largely by rising ...
NY may cover more pothole damage
Hitting a pothole this winter could finally get your repair bill covered under a new proposal from Jeremy Cooney, according to the Hornell Evening Tribune. Right now, drivers can only seek compensation from the ...
Hochul pushes mask ban, ICE limits
Police could soon stop working with federal immigration agents in most cases under a sweeping plan from Kathy Hochul, according to The Ithaca Journal. Her proposal would bar local officers from assisting U.S. Immigration ...
Nonprofits, some colleges caught in state donation violations
A college check for just $125 helped expose a much bigger problem—nonprofits across New York quietly funding political campaigns, according to the Times Union. The investigation found hundreds of 501(c)(3) groups, including Syracuse University ...
Why NY insurance costs stay high
A typical injury claim in New York tops $46,000—more than double the national average—driving some of the highest premiums in the country, according to the Times Union. State leaders are clashing over fixes as ...
TikTok changes rattle student creators
Repeated videos and shrinking views are raising red flags for student creators as TikTok shifts ownership and possibly its algorithm, according to Spectrum News 1. Students at Syracuse University say their feeds look different ...
Fire departments across rural NY recruit teens to survive
A shrinking volunteer force is pushing fire departments to recruit teenagers just to keep trucks rolling, according to Spectrum News 1. At Black River Fire Department, leaders say fewer volunteers—and more emergency calls—are straining ...
Penn Yan board to vote on budgets, utility rates and major infrastructure items
Penn Yan village officials will take up final votes on next year’s budget and utility rates, along with a slate of infrastructure, staffing, and community event decisions at their April 21 meeting. The Village ...
SPORTS
Lyons senior earns honors for sportsmanship
One simple act—carrying an injured opponent off the court—turned a Lyons basketball player into a standout far beyond the game, according to The Times of Wayne County. Stavell LeBrecht earned multiple honors, including a Section V Sportsmanship Award and the ... Read More
FLX LIVING
Warbler walk at Onondaga Lake offers close look at spring migration
Peak spring migration will take center stage along the shores of Onondaga Lake next month, as birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts are invited to explore newly restored habitat teeming with songbirds. The Onondaga Lake Conservation Corps will host a ... Read More
NATIONAL INTEREST
What Is an Aerial Work Platform? A Beginner’s Guide
If you've ever driven past a construction site and spotted a worker rising high above the ground in a motorized basket, you've seen an aerial work platform in action. These machines are everywhere — on job sites, in ... Read More
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