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What New Yorkโ€™s newly signed EMS planning law actually requires counties to do

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What New Yorkโ€™s newly signed EMS planning law actually requires counties to do
New York has enacted a new law requiring every county to formally assess and plan how emergency medical services are delivered โ€” a move supporters say brings overdue structure to a fragmented system, but critics warn could expose gaps counties may not be able to afford to fix. The law, signed by ... FULL STORY
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FL1 SPORTS: Biggest sports headlines from 2025, NFL Week 18 picks (podcast)

FL1 SPORTS: Biggest sports headlines from 2025, NFL Week 18 picks (podcast)
The final show of is here for the FL1 Sports Podcast! The guys discuss the biggest headlines from the sports world, locally and nationally. Next, the team was at Lyons ... LAUNCH STREAM
HEADLINE NEWS

Early flu surge hits New York

Early flu surge hits New York
An unusually early flu season is sending more New Yorkers to hospitals, driven by the aggressive H3N2 strain, according to WSTM. State health officials say flu activity is now widespread across New York. Health Commissioner Jim McDonald said ... Read More

New York rolls out wide-ranging laws

New York rolls out wide-ranging laws
From school bathrooms to cash payments, a wave of new state laws will reshape daily life in New York this spring, according to WSYR. Lawmakers approved changes covering courts, housing, health care, worker protections, and public safety. Starting ... Read More

Hochul bets on Mamdani

Gov. Kathy Hochul says New Yorkers could see an unexpected partnership as Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani prepares to take office, according to Spectrum News. She told listeners on WABC that Mamdani may surprise critics despite ...

State offers $6.6M for mental health clubhouses

New York plans a major expansion of community-based mental health support programs across the state. The state Office of Mental Health announced $6.6 million is now available to establish up to eight new โ€œClubhousesโ€ ...

State funds pool projects in Cortland and Cornell

Two Central New York swimming projects are getting a major boost as part of a new round of state funding aimed at expanding safe access to pools. Governor Kathy Hochul announced more than $63 ...

State commits $2B to affordable housing

New York is moving nearly $2 billion into affordable housing projects aimed at easing the stateโ€™s housing crunch. Governor Kathy Hochul announced the financing will help create or preserve more than 6,600 affordable, supportive, ...

Thruway toll crackdown nets cars, tickets

A coordinated enforcement push on the New York State Thruway led to the seizure of 170 vehicles and more than 1,000 tickets issued this fall. Governor Kathy Hochul announced the results of four toll ...

State park grants aim to get kids outside

New York is opening a new round of funding to help communities upgrade parks and recreation spaces โ€” with projects like one in Dundee showing whatโ€™s possible. Governor Kathy Hochul announced $10 million will ...

Schuyler County leaders say goodbye

A chapter closed Monday as Schuyler County wrapped its final legislative meeting of the year and said farewell to longtime leaders, according to the county legislature. Three veteran lawmakers and the county clerk marked ...

Seneca Falls ball drop will still happen, pending town board approval

A last-minute rescue could keep Seneca Fallsโ€™ New Yearโ€™s Eve ball drop alive after its longtime sponsor bowed out, according to the Finger Lakes Times. The 26-year tradition faced cancellation until Parkerโ€™s on Fall ...

Two Democrats join majority Republican board in Seneca County

For the first time in years, Democrats will join the Seneca County Board of Supervisors when new terms begin Jan. 1, according to the Finger Lakes Times. Voters ousted two Republican incumbents in November, ...

State backs Tompkins County government hub

Tompkins County just landed $2 million in state funding to move forward on a long-planned government complex in Ithaca, according to WENY. The money comes through New Yorkโ€™s Regional Economic Development Council grants. County ...

Federal loan changes threaten NY colleges: Here’s why

A sweeping change to federal student lending could put college out of reach for more than 200,000 New York students. State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities President Lola ...

Man arrested for DWI after speeding stop in Williamson

A traffic stop in Williamson led to a DWI arrest just before 1 a.m. Saturday. Deputies say they pulled over a 50-year-old man from Rochester for speeding and suspected he was under the influence ...

Eight-story housing planned in Collegetown

An eight-story apartment building could soon replace a longtime fire station in Collegetown, according to The Ithaca Voice. Plans call for 77 apartments at 309 College Ave., the former home of Fire Station No ...

Travel advisory issued for northern Cayuga County

Drivers in northern Cayuga County could face dangerous conditions as lake-effect snow and strong winds move into the area. The Cayuga County Sheriffโ€™s Office issued a travel advisory for the northern part of the ...

Cortland County man arrested for DWI after car crashes into house

A late-night crash in the Town of Preble ended with a drunk driving arrest after a car slammed into a home. Cortland County deputies arrested a 36-year-old man after responding to a property damage ...

Man charged after disrupting Penn Yan court

Police arrested a Penn Yan man after officers say he disrupted court proceedings during a village court appearance. Penn Yan Police arrested Brian E. Swinehart, 45, of Penn Yan on a charge of second-degree ...
SPORTS

ORANGE GAME DAY: Syracuse men’s basketball opens ACC play at home against Clemson (preview)

ORANGE GAME DAY: Syracuse men's basketball opens ACC play at home against Clemson (preview)
Syracuse menโ€™s basketball (9-4) opens ACC play this afternoon when it hosts Clemson (10-3) at the JMA Wireless Dome. Tipoff is scheduled for 2 p.m. on New Yearโ€™s Eve, marking the first conference test for an Orange team that closed ... Read More
FLX LIVING

Wellness Day unites Geneva students

Police investigate another threat at Geneva HS campus on Friday
Classrooms turned into hubs of creativity and connection as Geneva Middle School hosted its annual Wellness Day, according to the Finger Lakes Times. The day-long event focused on studentsโ€™ physical, social, and emotional well-being. Now in its fourth ... Read More
NATIONAL INTEREST

Congresswoman denies COVID fund theft

Congresswoman denies COVID fund theft
A South Florida congresswoman insisted she did nothing wrong after a brief federal court appearance in Miami, according to the Associated Press. The case centers on accusations tied to millions in pandemic relief money. Prosecutors charged Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick ... Read More
PODCASTS & LIVE STREAMS

BILLS WEEKLY: Buffalo’s comeback falls short against the Eagles (podcast)

BILLS WEEKLY: Buffalo's comeback falls short against the Eagles (podcast)
On a day where the defense once again showed up and showed out for the Bills, offensive struggles plagued Buffalo, and the comeback fell short against Philadelphia. The guys recap a wet night in Buffalo where Josh Allen struggled to ... Launch Stream