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Wayne County woman dies in-custody hours after being arrested in child welfare investigation
A Wayne County woman died after becoming unresponsive while in police custody Wednesday evening, according to New York State Police. Troopers said Marchelle D. Sharkey, 37, of Ontario, was arrested earlier in the day following a child welfare investigation at a residence on Hennessey Road in the town of Walworth. Authorities said ... FULL STORY
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FL1 SPORTS: Sabres Up 3-2 on Bruins, Spring High School Sports Talk (podcast)
The Sabres are in a good spot in the opening round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Jim Sinicropi, Kyle Evans, and Paul Russo talk about Buffalo being up 3-2 on ... LAUNCH STREAM
HEADLINE NEWS
State funding to upgrade psychiatric units includes investment at Clifton Springs Hospital
A state push to expand and modernize mental health care is bringing new investment to Ontario County, with Clifton Springs Hospital set to receive funding to upgrade its inpatient psychiatric facilities. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced $13.7 million in ... Read More
New research reveals how pancreatic cancer hides from the immune system
Pancreatic cancer’s deadliest trait may be its ability to stay invisible — and researchers in Rochester say they are beginning to understand why. Scientists at the University of Rochester Medical Center have identified a key mechanism that allows ... Read More
Earliest Cayuga Lake algae bloom alarms experts
A strange green patch showed up months early on Cayuga Lake, and it has scientists puzzled, according to The Ithaca Voice. Experts confirmed it as a harmful algal bloom—specifically cyanobacteria—weeks before the usual summer ...
Rail plant bringing jobs to Steuben County
A major manufacturing boost is headed to Steuben County, according to Spectrum News 1, with a new rail production facility planned for Wayland. Gov. Kathy Hochul says GHH-BONATRANS will invest up to $93 million ...
Tax hikes squeeze New York homeowners
Rising bills are pushing some New Yorkers to consider leaving, according to Spectrum News 1, as property taxes climb far beyond the state cap in places like Scotia, New York. Local leaders say they’re ...
Redistricting fight heats up in New York
A looming political map battle is taking shape in New York, according to Spectrum News 1, as Democrats push to redraw district lines mid-decade after a major U.S. Supreme Court ruling weakened voting protections ...
Appeals court revives Elmira Prison abuse claim
A prison assault case just took a sharp turn, with new allegations back in play, according to the Times Union. Judges ruled a trial court should’ve considered claims that guards at Elmira Correctional Facility ...
Lake Ontario reaches key flood trigger level as shoreline communities brace for rising water
Lake Ontario has reached a critical threshold along parts of its southern shore, prompting emergency preparations as officials warn water levels will continue rising in the days and weeks ahead. In Sodus Point, the ...
Studies find Canandaigua fire staffing below national standards, raising safety concerns
Two independent analyses — one commissioned by the city and another conducted by firefighters’ union leadership — are pointing to the same conclusion: Canandaigua’s fire response system is operating below national safety benchmarks. A ...
Yates County committees to tackle infrastructure, spending, and public safety
A full slate of Yates County Legislature committee meetings next week will put everything from infrastructure upgrades and public safety operations to tax rolls and social services programs under the microscope, as lawmakers move ...
Geneva to consider sewer agreement with Fayette as major funding updates headline council agenda
A proposed long-term sewer agreement with the Town of Fayette and a multi-million-dollar influx of grant funding will headline Geneva City Council’s next meeting, signaling a continued push on infrastructure, regional cooperation, and fiscal ...
Fire at health sciences college in Seneca Falls contained after mutual aid response
A fire inside a wall at a Seneca Falls college building prompted a multi-agency response Thursday afternoon, as crews worked quickly to locate and contain the source of smoke. Emergency crews were dispatched around ...
New York expands fast-track program returning unclaimed funds, raises cap to $5,000
New Yorkers could soon see larger surprise checks in their mailboxes as the state expands a program designed to quickly return lost money to its rightful owners. State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli announced Thursday that ...
Man charged in Hornell hotel shooting
Police arrested a man after a parking lot shooting left two people injured, according to the Hornell Evening Tribune, at a Hampton Inn. Michael Grimmer, 58, now faces seven felony charges, including attempted assault ...
State secures $2.25M penalty against Delta Dental over data breach failures
New York regulators have fined Delta Dental $2.25 million after finding the company failed to adequately protect sensitive personal information in a cybersecurity breach that exposed data belonging to New Yorkers. The settlement, announced ...
Farmington man arrested on warrant for violating order of protection
A Farmington man is facing charges after deputies say he repeatedly violated an order of protection by contacting a protected individual. Jeffrey Englehart, 36, was arrested April 30 on a felony warrant issued out ...
Williamson man charged with DWI after deputies find him asleep behind wheel
A Williamson man is facing multiple charges after deputies say they found him passed out behind the wheel of a vehicle in the Town of Marion. Francisco C. Lujano, 43, was arrested around 1:15 ...
Livingston County seeks public input on bridge replacement project in Portage
Livingston County officials are asking residents to weigh in on a planned bridge replacement project that will bring a long-term fix to aging infrastructure in the Town of Portage. The county Highway Department is ...
SPORTS
Mets stand by Carlos Mendoza amid 10-21 start
The New York Mets are sticking with manager Carlos Mendoza despite one of the worst starts in franchise history, reaffirming their confidence as the club searches for answers following a 10-21 opening. President of baseball operations David Stearns made it ... Read More
FLX LIVING
Historic Manchester caboose rolls back home
A 1942 rail relic just made its long-awaited return, according to Mike Murphy, as Lehigh Valley Railroad caboose No. 95019 rolled back into Manchester after years away. Crews carefully moved the bright red caboose the final few inches ... Read More
NATIONAL INTEREST
Supreme Court ruling weakens Voting Rights Act, drawing sharp reaction from New York officials
A major U.S. Supreme Court decision reshaping voting rights law is already sending shockwaves through the political landscape, with implications for redistricting battles ahead of the 2026 midterms. The court’s ruling, issued Wednesday, limits the scope of the ... Read More
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AGAINST THE BOARDS: 2026 Knighthawks Season Wrap-Up (podcast)
The Rochester Knighthawks' season came to a close a week ago, wrapping up with losses to Georgia. Chamberlain Bauder and Spencer Conley dissect the season in this review edition of Against the Boards. They talk with Knighthawks GM Dan Carey ... Launch Stream
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