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FLX WEEKLY: How a 5K became the finish line for confidence-building across the Finger Lakes (video)
What starts as an after-school program built around movement and mentorship ends with hundreds of girls crossing a finish line they once weren’t sure they could reach. That moment — the Girls on the Run 5K — has become the centerpiece of a growing regional effort to build confidence, connection, and resilience ... FULL STORY
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FRESH TAKES: Are the Mets Actually Cursed, 23XI and MJ, NFL Draft 2026 (podcast)
It's a grab bag style edition of Fresh Takes! Nick Felice and Paul Russo discuss the Mets' terrible start to the season and whether there really is a curse on ... LAUNCH STREAM
HEADLINE NEWS
Local leaders press Albany for faster housing approvals under ‘Let Them Build’ plan
A group of local leaders from Western New York and the Finger Lakes traveled to Albany last week to push for changes they say could significantly speed up housing development across the state. Mayors and municipal leaders from ... Read More
DEC sets youth turkey hunting weekend for April 25-26
Young hunters across much of New York will have a dedicated opportunity to take to the woods later this month as the state opens its annual youth turkey hunting weekend. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation ... Read More
NY pushes 4 a.m. bar hours for World Cup frenzy
Soccer fans across New York could soon party until 4 a.m. as officials roll out a plan to cash in on the 2026 FIFA World Cup, according to USA Today Network. Kathy Hochul is ...
Local brewery shuts down after tough growth reality hits
A small Rochester brewery is calling it quits just a year after launching, despite early success, according to the Democrat and Chronicle. Mountain Roads Brewing plans to close its cans-to-go operation in May after ...
Brutal beatings and soaring violence inside NY prisons crisis
A handcuffed inmate says officers beat him in a prison shower, leaving him bloodied and needing surgery, according to Spectrum News. The incident at Greene Correctional Facility is part of a wider surge in ...
Violence surge shakes NY prisons
Violence inside Green Haven Correctional Facility has exploded, and state leaders are scrambling to regain control, according to Spectrum News. Officials say staff use-of-force incidents jumped sharply over the past decade, with Green Haven ...
Hornell cracks down on e-bikes with strict new safety rules
Riders in Hornell now face stricter rules on e-bikes and scooters after officials moved to curb dangerous behavior, according to the Hornell Evening Tribune. City leaders approved the law unanimously, requiring riders to be ...
State report finds $1.9M in workers’ comp fraud, arrests surge in 2025
New York investigators uncovered more than $1.9 million in workers’ compensation fraud last year, with arrests rising sharply as officials continued targeting abuse across the system. The Office of the New York State Workers’ ...
$15M shelter plan sparks safety fears and heated debate in Ithaca
An $18 million plan for a new homeless shelter is moving forward in Ithaca, but neighbors and service workers warn the design could create serious safety risks, according to The Tompkins Weekly. Officials want ...
Cornell physicist shares in Breakthrough Prize for particle research
A Cornell University physicist is among an international group of researchers recognized with one of science’s most prestigious honors for advancing the understanding of fundamental particles. Lawrence Gibbons, a professor of physics in Cornell’s ...
Geneva faces steep budget gap as 2027 planning begins
A nearly 20% spike in projected costs is forcing Geneva city leaders into early, difficult conversations about taxes, services, and long-term financial stability. City officials outlined the challenge during a recent budget planning presentation, ...
Filth, fire risks trigger major fine at troubled Ithaca apartment tower
Overflowing trash, human waste, and safety failures have landed a troubled Asteri Ithaca building with a hefty penalty, according to The Ithaca Voice. County health officials fined the building’s owner $40,000 after inspectors found ...
Nurses accuse hospital of threats and union-busting tactics amid contract fight
Nurses at Cayuga Medical Center have filed new federal complaints accusing hospital leaders of threats and surveillance during a tense union battle, according to The Tompkins Weekly. The union, Communications Workers of America, claims ...
Finger Lakes winery earns elite national spotlight with standout red wine honor
A Finger Lakes winery just cracked a top national list with a standout red that impressed judges across the country, according to WETM. Heron Hill Winery earned a 96-point Platinum Medal for its 2023 ...
Attorney General sues Coinbase, Gemini over alleged illegal gambling platforms
New York’s top law enforcement official is taking aim at two major cryptocurrency companies, accusing them of operating illegal gambling platforms that expose residents to financial and personal risk. Attorney General Letitia James announced ...
New York lawmakers tout passage of sweeping food safety disclosure bill
New York lawmakers say a first-of-its-kind food safety bill aimed at increasing transparency and banning certain additives is on its way to becoming law after clearing both chambers of the Legislature. State Sen. Brian ...
State adds $30M to electric vehicle rebate program amid push for affordability
New York is putting more money behind electric vehicle adoption, with state officials announcing a new round of funding aimed at lowering costs for drivers. Gov. Kathy Hochul said Tuesday that an additional $30 ...
Penn Yan budget stays under tax cap, but officials warn of future pressure
Penn Yan village officials are proposing a 2026-27 budget that stays just under the state tax cap, but only by leaning on fund balance — a strategy some leaders say may not be sustainable ...
SPORTS
Amerks shut out by Marlies in Game 1, face elimination heading home
The Rochester Americans opened the postseason with a 5-0 loss to the Toronto Marlies on Wednesday night at Coca-Cola Coliseum, falling behind 1-0 in the best-of-three series and putting themselves one game from elimination. The Rochester Americans struggled to generate ... Read More
FLX LIVING
Registration opens for Ontario County electronic waste recycling event
Ontario County residents will have a chance next month to safely dispose of unwanted electronics as part of a countywide recycling event — but officials say spots are limited and filling quickly. The county’s Electronic Waste Recycling Event ... Read More
NATIONAL INTEREST
Study finds early antibiotic use may have lasting impact on babies’ immune systems
Antibiotics are often critical in saving newborns’ lives, but new research suggests they may also leave long-term effects on how a child’s immune system develops. Scientists at University of Rochester Medicine found that early exposure to antibiotics can ... Read More
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KENNY’S 2 PENNIES: For His Biggest Fan (podcast)
It's a special edition of Kenny's 2 Pennies. Kenny Haas pays tribute to his sister throughout the podcast while providing his usual wit and sense of humor. He discusses the upcoming NFL Draft and what the Bills might do, the ... Launch Stream
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