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Algal blooms hit Cayuga Lake early in summer
Harmful algal blooms have already returned to Cayuga Lake, with a “lake-wide” event confirmed on July 9, according to the Community Science Institute. Slick green streaks stretched from Varick to the Ithaca Yacht Club, prompting an early-season swimming closure at Taughannock Falls State Park. The timing is raising alarms as the season ... FULL STORY
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FLX WEEKLY: Scott Osborn and Fox Run Vineyard’s 35th Anniversary (podcast)
Fox Run Vineyards President and Co-Owner Scott Osborn is in-studio as the iconic Finger Lakes business celebrates their 35th Anniversary this year. Join host Jim Sinicropi to learn about the ... LAUNCH STREAM
HEADLINE NEWS
Canandaigua man arrested for DWI after early morning stop
A late-night traffic stop in Canandaigua led to the arrest of a local man on drunk driving charges, Ontario County Sheriff’s Deputies said. Brian N. Bement, 32, was taken into custody at 2:23 a.m. on July 13 following ... Read More
Deputies charge man with multiple thefts from Bass Pro Shops
A series of thefts at a Cayuga County retail store has led to criminal charges following an investigation by the Sheriff’s Office. Paul A. Tagliarino, 35, of Tonawanda, was arrested on July 9 and charged with petit larceny, ... Read More
NYSEG rate hike sparks political backlash in NY
Proposed utility rate hikes by New York State Electric and Gas are drawing fierce criticism, according to WIVT. Congressman Josh Riley and Governor Hochul both raised concerns about the financial burden on residents, prompting ...
New York’s C-section rate for low-risk moms ranks 2nd in U.S.
New York has one of the highest cesarean section rates in the country for low-risk pregnancies, according to Leapfrog, with over 28% of such births ending in surgery. That’s well above national and global ...
New York to ban cellphones in schools amid test score drop
Facing the lowest eighth-grade test scores in two decades, New York is implementing a bell-to-bell cellphone ban in public schools starting this fall, according to the Times Union. Officials hope the move will curb ...
Teen driver critically injured in crash at Canandaigua plaza
A violent two-vehicle crash at a Canandaigua shopping plaza left an 18-year-old driver in critical condition Saturday evening after his car veered off a main road and slammed into another vehicle. The driver, Victor ...
$6.5M North Road overhaul begins this week
A major reconstruction of North Road in Canandaigua is set to begin this week, according to town officials. The $6.5 million project aims to improve safety, drainage, and accessibility, including a new sidewalk on ...
Forest ranger found dead after 8 days in Adirondacks
Brendan Jackson, a New York assistant forest ranger, was found dead June 15 at his remote campsite in Duck Hole, Franklin County, after being missing for over a week, according to the DEC. He ...
$400K project to revive Bath-Hammondsport railway
A nearly three-mile stretch of railway between Bath and Hammondsport will be repaired using $400,000 in new funding, according to WETM. The line, largely unused since the 1990s, will be stabilized and restored for ...
Boat slams into shore in Yates County, driver ejected
A boat accident on East Lake Road left one man with life-threatening injuries after he was thrown onto the shoreline Saturday evening in Yates County. Benjamin Cramer was seriously hurt when his boat struck ...
Exit 42 ramp closures begin July 14 in Campbell
Bridge work on Interstate 86 in Campbell will temporarily close two ramps at Exit 42 starting Monday, July 14, according to NYSDOT. The westbound off-ramp will shut down from 8–10 a.m., followed by the ...
HWS buys Geneva Gardens for student housing
Hobart and William Smith Colleges have acquired the Geneva Gardens apartments to expand housing options for students, according to the Finger Lakes Times. The 53-unit property sits between the main campus and the arts ...
Hot, humid week ahead in Finger Lakes: Midweek storm threat persists
A hot and humid stretch of weather is setting up for the Finger Lakes region this week, with a chance for scattered thunderstorms and relief arriving by the weekend, according to the National Weather ...
Penn Yan Village Board to hold public hearing, consider sewer project and truck purchase
The Penn Yan Village Board will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, July 16, 2025, at 6 p.m. at the Village Hall. The agenda includes a public hearing, several resolutions, and action on key ...
Auburn police name top 5 most wanted suspects
The Auburn Police Department has released its updated “Top 5 Most Wanted” list, identifying individuals wanted on a range of serious charges including burglary, assault, and criminal contempt. Among those listed is Robert Walker, ...
Bath man arrested in meth bust after no-knock raid
A Bath man was arrested on felony drug charges after police raided a home on Casey Lane and seized a significant quantity of methamphetamine, authorities said. Officers with the Village of Bath Police Department ...
Yates County forum to explore impact of agri-business on local economy
Following a well-attended kickoff conversation in May, the Concerned Citizens of Yates County will host their second public forum on Wednesday, July 31, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Benton Fire House, located ...
Seneca Falls man arrested after domestic incident
A Seneca Falls man was arrested Saturday afternoon on multiple charges stemming from a domestic incident reported earlier, according to the Seneca Falls Police Department. Officers took John L. Battaglia, 35, into custody at ...
SPORTS
Four schools honored with 2024-2025 NYSPHSAA Sportsmanship Promotion Banner Awards
The New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) has named Arlington High School (Section I), Oriskany Junior-Senior High School (Section III), Pembroke Junior-Senior High School (Section V), and Greenport High School (Section XI) as recipients of the 2024-2025 ... Read More
FLX LIVING
Cheshire firefighters raise $2K for Texas flood relief
In just two hours, Cheshire Fire Department volunteers collected over $2,000 during a Boot Drive to support flood recovery efforts in Texas, according to WHAM. The funds will go directly to rescue and recovery operations. Fire Chief Chris ... Read More
NATIONAL INTEREST
Dark Finance: How Oil Traders Are Fueling Russia’s Shadow Fleet
After Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Western governments imposed sweeping sanctions aimed at choking off the Kremlin’s vital oil revenues. The EU and G7 implemented a $60-per-barrel price cap on Russian oil, restricted insurance and shipping services, and ... Read More
PODCASTS & LIVE STREAMS
AGAINST THE BOARDS: Summer lacrosse with the PLL (podcast)
Chamberlain Bauder returns following a pause over the Fourth of July for a new Against the Boards. He begins with a no news is good news update on the future of the Rochester Knighthawks. Next, Chamberlain turns his attention to ... Launch Stream
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