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DEC releases harmful algal bloom roadmap
New York environmental officials announced a new statewide plan to address harmful algal blooms, outlining a five-year strategy for monitoring, research and mitigation. The Department of Environmental Conservation said the roadmap will guide efforts to manage blooms that impact drinking water, recreation, ecosystems and local economies. The plan includes six focus areas: ... FULL STORY
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CONNECTIONS: A new vision of aging (podcast)
A Rochester woman who earned her Ph.D. at age 75 is continuing to challenge perceptions of aging well into her 90s. In a recent episode of “Connections with Evan Dawson,” ... LAUNCH STREAM
HEADLINE NEWS
Auburn police eye new e-bike unit
Fast-moving e-bikes are pushing Auburn police to rethink how they patrol the city, according to The Citizen . Police Chief Matthew Androsko wants to launch a dedicated e-bike unit, saying traditional bikes can’t keep up with riders hitting ... Read More
Reuse Refuge shuts down in Auburn
Reuse Refuge is shutting down after five and a half years, according to owner Lucy Janssen. The business operated in downtown Auburn. Janssen said the decision followed reflection and conversations with her family about long-term stability. “This shop ... Read More
Senator continues call for changes to state energy policy after Hochul announcement
A state senator is calling for changes to New York’s energy policies, citing rising costs tied to the state’s climate law. In a weekly column, Sen. Tom O’Mara pointed to increasing utility costs and ...
Two-vehicle crash briefly closes Seneca Falls road
Police responded to a two-vehicle crash March 16 at the intersection of State Route 5 and State Route 414 in Seneca Falls. The crash occurred at about 4:42 p.m. and involved a westbound vehicle ...
Driver charged with DWI after Palmyra stop
A driver faces intoxicated driving charges following a traffic stop in the Village of Palmyra. Deputies arrested a 22-year-old Palmyra man after an investigation into traffic violations. Authorities said the driver failed to stop ...
Man charged with failing to register address change
A Lyons man faces charges after authorities said he failed to report a change of address as required by law. Investigators arrested the 42-year-old following an investigation into sex offender registry compliance. Authorities said ...
Truck hits 12+ bridges on Thruway in CNY
A tractor-trailer slammed into more than a dozen overpasses across a 60-mile stretch of the Thruway, according to The Citizen . Police later charged a 38-year-old driver from North Carolina with reckless endangerment and ...
Chick-fil-A move clears first hurdle
A Chick-fil-A is one step closer to landing in Auburn after the city approved a land sale, according to The Citizen . City Council voted to sell a half-acre lot on Grant Avenue for ...
Student-built home sells in Hornell
A student-built home in Hornell just sold for $180,000 — marking the 13th success in a hands-on housing program, according to the Hornell Evening Tribune. BOCES students constructed the two-bedroom house on Madison Avenue, ...
Heating oil prices spike across NY
Heating oil costs just jumped as much as 39% across New York, driven by global fuel shocks tied to the Iran war, according to USA Today Network. Prices climbed fast in March, rising about ...
SUNY boosts aid for struggling students
A $50 gas card helped one single mom stay in college — and now more students could get that kind of help, according to Spectrum News 1 . SUNY is expanding its emergency aid ...
Climate fight splits Albany leaders
A major rollback of New York’s climate law is on the table, but key lawmakers are already pushing back, according to Spectrum News 1 . Gov. Kathy Hochul wants to delay deadlines and change ...
Lobbyists push ‘tax the rich’ agenda in Albany
A 26-year-old first-time activist now walks Albany halls pushing wealth taxes, according to the Times Union . He’s part of a wave of former campaign volunteers now lobbying lawmakers face-to-face for a Democratic Socialist ...
Gallahan, FLX school leaders call for repeal of e-bus mandate
Assemblyman Jeff Gallahan and several school superintendents are calling for the repeal of New York’s all-electric school bus mandate, citing cost and operational concerns. They said the policy could place financial strain on school ...
New law requires New York stores to accept cash
State officials are reminding businesses and consumers of a new state law requiring retail stores to accept cash effective this weekend. The law makes it illegal for food stores and retail establishments to refuse ...
Canandaigua ZBA weighs variance requests, reviews zoning changes and development impacts
The Canandaigua Zoning Board of Appeals reviewed a series of updates and variance applications during its meeting this week, with discussion focused on development flexibility, environmental protections, and neighborhood character. The meeting began with ...
Geneva woman charged with grand larceny after retail theft
A Geneva woman was arrested late this week following a retail theft investigation in Ontario County, according to New York State Police. Tracey M. Vasquez-Woodhams, 32, was taken into custody after troopers responded to ...
Nine arrested in Cayuga welfare fraud cases
Nine people were arrested after deputies executed multiple welfare fraud-related warrants across Cayuga County on the morning of March 19. Those charged were Matthew Robinson, Robert Khandaran, Lisa Goodale, Kristi MacDonald, Matthew Weese, Crystal ...
SPORTS
STUNNED AT THE BUZZER: Lyons falls to Cooperstown in NYS semifinal
Lyons’ run toward a third state title ended in heartbreaking fashion Saturday afternoon. Jackson Crisman hit a three-pointer at the buzzer to lift Cooperstown to a 66-64 victory over the Lions in the Class C state semifinal at Visions Veterans ... Read More
FLX LIVING
Greek Peak fast-tracks major upgrade
Greek Peak is racing to overhaul its snowmaking system in just one year instead of four, according to the Binghamton Press & Sun Bulletin. The $3 million project starts after the 2026 ski season and aims to finish ... Read More
NATIONAL INTEREST
US attorney’s office recovers $68M in WNY fraud cases
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of New York recovered more than $68 million in 2025 through enforcement actions targeting fraud, waste and abuse. Officials said the recoveries were secured by the office’s Affirmative Civil Enforcement ... Read More
PODCASTS & LIVE STREAMS
DEBRIEF: Albany’s climate debate, assessment misinformation, and more (podcast)
Jackie Augustine and Josh Durso break down a packed week on The Debrief, starting with a look at why local governments focus too much on outputs instead of real outcomes. They dive into Albany’s looming climate fight, the realities behind ... Launch Stream
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