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New SNAP rules could cut food benefits for thousands in New York this summer
A sweeping change to food assistance is about to hit New York — and for many recipients, keeping benefits will now come down to tracking hours and paperwork. New federal rules that took effect March 1 are reshaping the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, commonly known as SNAP, by imposing stricter work requirements ... FULL STORY
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OUT OF BOUNDS: Cadillacking juice & power ranking players (podcast)
Cameron Young’s breakthrough win at the Cadillac Championship sets the stage for this episode of Out of Bounds, as the focus quickly shifts to what it means with the Truist ... LAUNCH STREAM
HEADLINE NEWS
State to host event helping volunteer firefighters access 9/11 benefits
New York officials are urging volunteer firefighters who responded to the World Trade Center after the Sept. 11 attacks to attend an upcoming event aimed at ensuring they receive benefits they may still be entitled to. Gov. Kathy ... Read More
State commits $23M to expand domestic violence response efforts across New York
New York is doubling down on its efforts to combat domestic violence, with a $23 million investment aimed at strengthening law enforcement response and expanding support services for survivors statewide. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the funding Monday as ... Read More
Researchers discover immune cells can deliver DNA to fight cancer
Scientists at Weill Cornell Medicine have uncovered a previously unknown way the immune system fights cancer — and the finding could open the door to new treatments. In a study published this week, researchers ...
New York’s Olympic venues top 1.2 million visits, setting new record
New York’s Olympic sports venues have hit a new milestone, drawing more than 1.2 million visits over the past year as tourism and international competition continue to rebound. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the record ...
Repeat speeders in New York could face mandatory speed limiters under proposed law
Drivers who repeatedly exceed the speed limit in New York could soon find their vehicles physically unable to do it again. A proposal moving through the state Legislature would require certain repeat offenders to ...
Sodus Point prepares for possible sandbagging as Lake Ontario rises
Lake Ontario is still rising along the southern shore, and officials in Sodus Point say the next phase of flood response could be triggered within days if conditions don’t improve. In an update Monday, ...
North Carolina man killed in early morning Thruway crash in Cayuga County
A North Carolina man was killed early Monday after a crash involving multiple vehicles on the New York State Thruway in Cayuga County. State police said the crash happened around 4:17 a.m. on Interstate ...
NYers oppose Gov. Hochul’s plan to roll back state’s climate law
Many New Yorkers concerned with climate change are against Gov. Kathy Hochul’s plan to roll back the state’s environmental goals. She is calling for a seven-year extension of a deadline set by the Climate ...
$29.9M Thruway project underway in Ontario County, lane closures expected
A major highway improvement project is underway in Ontario County, with nearly $30 million in upgrades planned along one of the busiest stretches of the New York State Thruway. State officials say the $29.9 ...
Canandaigua officials weigh odor concerns, advance downtown event proposal
City officials got a clearer picture Monday of what’s behind lingering odor complaints near the city’s wastewater treatment plant — and what’s being done to fix it — during a meeting of the City ...
Walworth zoning board approves carport variance, delays decision on home addition
The Walworth Zoning Board of Appeals approved one variance request and delayed action on another during a meeting Monday night marked by debate over code interpretation and procedural uncertainty. Board members first took up ...
Mentz man charged after dogs found living in ‘unlivable’ conditions in Aurelius
A Cayuga County man is facing a misdemeanor charge after authorities say multiple dogs were kept for months inside a residence under conditions deemed unfit for any animal. The Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office reported ...
Bicyclist airlifted after crash on South Meadow Street in Ithaca
A bicyclist was airlifted to a regional trauma center Monday after a crash involving a vehicle on South Meadow Street in Ithaca. Emergency crews responded around 9:37 a.m. to the 500 block of South ...
Yates County schedules special meeting on Ferguson Corners bridge project
Yates County lawmakers will convene a special Public Works Committee meeting next week to address new cost and scope concerns tied to a key bridge rehabilitation project. The meeting is set for noon on ...
Two injured in crash at Beach Tree and Canoga roads in Aurelius
Emergency crews responded Monday afternoon to a two-vehicle crash in the Town of Aurelius that left multiple people injured and required an extended response. The Aurelius Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched around 2:52 p.m ...
Ontario County Sheriff reports 16,800+ police calls, 136 arrests in April
Law enforcement activity remained steady across Ontario County in April, with thousands of calls for service, more than 100 arrests, and no fatal crashes reported during the month. Newly released data from the Ontario ...
Schumer ties rising gas prices in Rochester-Finger Lakes to Iran war, vows weekly votes to end conflict
Gas prices topping $4 per gallon across the Rochester–Finger Lakes region are becoming a political flashpoint, with U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer linking the spike directly to the ongoing war with Iran and pushing for ...
Mottville firefighters assist in late-night brush fire response in Jordan
Fire crews from multiple departments were called in to battle a late-night outdoor fire in Cayuga County, with Mottville firefighters playing a key role in bringing the blaze under control. The Mottville Volunteer Fire ...
SPORTS
Tuesday’s Mets-Rockies game postponed by snow
Inclement weather in Denver has forced changes to the New York Mets’ series against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Tuesday’s scheduled matchup has been postponed, with officials citing a forecast that includes cold temperatures and a mix of rain ... Read More
FLX LIVING
FLCC to host free webinar exploring AI and human creativity
Finger Lakes Community College is offering a free webinar later this month aimed at tackling one of the biggest questions surrounding artificial intelligence: what role human creativity still plays. The FLX AI Hub at FLCC will host the ... Read More
NATIONAL INTEREST
Beyond the Surface: The Hidden Science of a Truly Healthy Home
A clean home often looks like polished surfaces and organized shelves. True health happens at a microscopic level where air quality and surface safety meet. Most people spend their days assuming that a lack of clutter means a ... Read More
PODCASTS & LIVE STREAMS
CONCRETE JUNGLE: Remembering John Sterling, Volpe Optioned, Mets Continued Struggles (podcast)
News broke Monday morning that legendary Yankees radio play-by-play announcer John Sterling passed away. Kyle Evans and Paul Russo pay homage to open Concrete Jungle for the week. The guys also talk about Anthony Volpe being optioned to AAA following ... Launch Stream
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