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Waterloo house fire displaces family, destroys home; pet still missing
A late-night house fire along Route 96 in Waterloo left a local family without a home, destroying their belongings and forcing them into temporary housing. Fire officials said no one was inside the residence at the time of the blaze, and no injuries were reported, sparing the family from what could have ... FULL STORY
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FLX WEEKLY: 10th Annual Right to Run in Seneca Falls (podcast)
Right to Run event organizers Daniele Bonafiglia and Judy Wentzel are in-studio to discuss this year's event in Seneca Falls coming up on Mother's Day, May 9th. Get more information ... LAUNCH STREAM
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Geneva man among two arrested in Rochester teen shooting tied to ongoing feud
A Geneva man was taken into custody last month by a federal task force as part of an investigation into a March shooting that seriously injured a teenager on Wellington Avenue. Authorities said 20-year-old Ke’sean Chung was arrested ... Read More
Hochul launches crackdown on insurance fraud with new statewide law enforcement training push
Governor Kathy Hochul announced a new statewide initiative to combat insurance fraud, partnering the New York State Police with the Department of Financial Services to expand enforcement and reduce rising auto insurance costs. The plan centers on specialized ... Read More
Fire damages home in Wolcott, one injured
Emergency crews responded to a structure fire in the Town of Wolcott Tuesday evening that left one person injured and a home damaged. The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office said deputies were dispatched around 5:20 ...
Seneca County Sheriff highlights training, community outreach, safety efforts in spring newsletter
A busy start to 2026 for the Seneca County Sheriff’s Office is being defined by expanded training, community engagement and public safety initiatives, according to the agency’s spring newsletter. Sheriff Timothy Thompson Jr. said ...
Canandaigua outlines potential roadwork projects for 2026 construction season
Drivers in the Town of Canandaigua could see a series of road closures, detours and construction projects in 2026, as officials lay out an ambitious slate of potential roadway improvements still in the planning ...
Schuyler County to consider joining $97.6M opioid settlement
Schuyler County lawmakers will decide next week whether to join a new nationwide opioid settlement that could bring additional funding to local prevention and recovery efforts. The Schuyler County Legislature is set to consider ...
Wayne County sheriff seeks public’s help locating man wanted on family court violation
Authorities in Wayne County are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a 56-year-old man wanted on a family court violation, according to the sheriff’s office. Marvin J. Blackmon is currently wanted by the ...
Penn Yan man charged with forcible touching after alleged incident
A Penn Yan man is facing charges after police say he forcibly touched another person without consent. William R. Jensen, 43, was arrested by Penn Yan Police and charged with forcible touching and second-degree ...
Schuyler County arrests span DWI, burglary, domestic incidents and multiple traffic charges
A series of arrests across Schuyler County in late March included charges ranging from driving while intoxicated and burglary to domestic violence-related offenses and multiple counts of aggravated unlicensed operation, according to the sheriff’s ...
Ontario man charged in Wayne County welfare fraud investigation
A Wayne County man is facing charges after investigators say he allowed someone else to improperly use his public assistance benefits, according to the Sheriff’s Office. Dakota G. Bouwens, 61, of the Town of ...
Canandaigua woman charged with DWI after crash investigation in Phelps
A Canandaigua woman is facing a driving while intoxicated charge following a crash investigation early Tuesday morning in Ontario County. Deputies arrested 47-year-old Amanda Gayhart after responding to a reported personal injury crash on ...
Corning man accused of using stolen EBT benefits, charged after investigation
A Corning man is facing misdemeanor charges after authorities say he used another person’s food stamp benefits without permission over the course of several weeks last year. Investigators with the Steuben County Sheriff’s Office ...
Ithaca rolls out redesigned website and new email platform to improve access to city services
Finding basic information about city services has long frustrated residents, but officials say a newly launched website and email system are designed to fix that. The City of Ithaca this week unveiled a fully ...
Seneca Falls man charged with drug-impaired driving after traffic stop
A 25-year-old Seneca Falls man was arrested Wednesday after police say he was driving while impaired by drugs. Jonathan T. Adams was taken into custody April 8 following a traffic stop conducted by the ...
NYS lawmakers commit to youth justice fund in budget proposals
New York state lawmakers are including the Youth Justice Innovation Fund in their 2027 budget proposals. The program would use existing Raise the Age funds for community-based organizations providing services for people ages 12-25, ...
Rochester driver charged with felony unlicensed operation after traffic stop in Tyre
A Rochester man is facing a felony charge after a traffic stop early Wednesday morning in Seneca County. Sheriff’s deputies arrested 29-year-old Davine L. McGinnis around 1 a.m. on April 8 in the town ...
Sodus man accused of trading EBT benefits for drugs
A Sodus man is facing charges after authorities say he traded food stamp benefits for drugs in a welfare fraud case investigated in Wayne County. Deputies arrested 65-year-old James Benton following a joint investigation ...
Why spring allergies are hitting harder across Finger Lakes region
If your seasonal allergies feel worse this spring, you’re not imagining it — and changing weather patterns may be to blame. Health experts at UR Medicine say warmer winters and shifting weather conditions are ...
SPORTS
Wayne-Finger Lakes high school sports: April 8 scoreboard
One of the most action-packed slates of the spring featured dominant pitching, explosive scoring and a wild late-game rally. In softball, Lyons’ Keira Weber struck out 15 in a one-hit performance, while Palmyra-Macedon survived a furious 12-run comeback attempt from ... Read More
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FLX WEEKLY: 10th Annual Right to Run in Seneca Falls (podcast)
Right to Run event organizers Daniele Bonafiglia and Judy Wentzel are in-studio to discuss this year's event in Seneca Falls coming up on Mother's Day, May 9th. Get more information and sign up at https://righttorun.org ... Read More
NATIONAL INTEREST
How often does the Supreme Court overturn itself? New data shows it’s rare, but consequential
The U.S. Supreme Court rarely overturns its own decisions, but when it does, the impact can reshape major areas of American law for decades. A new analysis shows that since the court’s founding in 1789, fewer than 1% ... Read More
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CAYUGA LEGISLATURE: Public safety and human services committees (webcast)
The Cayuga County Legislature began its committee schedule this week with public safety and health and human services being checked off the list on Wednesday. The sessions were streamed on YouTube and can be watched on-demand below ... Launch Stream
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