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Senate rejects repeal of electric bus mandate
New York state senators voted down a proposal to repeal the state’s electric school bus mandate. The amendment would have removed the requirement and allowed a study on converting to zero-emission vehicles. Here in the Finger Lakes the Naples Central School District told WROC-TV the transition would be “impractical and frankly impossible.” ... FULL STORY
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CONNECTIONS: Blaming the billionaire class (podcast)
Author and inequality expert Chuck Collins is calling for a more aggressive critique of extreme wealth in a recent appearance on Connections with Evan Dawson. Collins, whose new book Burned ... LAUNCH STREAM
HEADLINE NEWS
Health coverage ending for 460K in New York
Hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers will soon lose low-cost health coverage, according to the Ithaca Journal. The state will roll back an expanded Essential Plan after federal funding cuts, ending coverage for about 460,000 people on July ... Read More
Study flags trouble at Ithaca Commons
Empty storefronts and fewer visitors are raising red flags downtown, according to The Ithaca Voice. A new study found a 16% vacancy rate on the Commons, well above healthy levels, along with a 12.5% drop in foot traffic ... Read More
Tompkins County reveals new homeless shelter plan
A long-awaited homeless shelter is finally taking shape in Tompkins County, according to The Ithaca Voice. Officials unveiled plans for a three-story facility that would house up to 80 people and include services like ...
Senate pushes billions for schools
Billions of dollars could reshape New York classrooms, according to CNY Central, as state senators roll out a sweeping education funding plan. Lawmakers want $1.6 billion to expand Universal Pre-K statewide. The proposal also ...
Assault and drug convictions upheld in Cayuga County
Three Cayuga County criminal convictions have been upheld by a state appellate court, according to the district attorney’s office. District Attorney Brittany Grome Antonacci said the Appellate Division, Fourth Department affirmed the convictions in ...
State Police arrest suspect in $20K scam in Wayne County
A Long Island man has been arrested in connection with a $20,000 scam targeting a Wayne County resident. New York State Police said Aidan Chun Loong Chan, 19, of Hicksville, was charged with third-degree ...
Ithaca car break-in leads to $13.5K fraud
A vehicle break-in in Ithaca led to thousands of dollars in fraudulent withdrawals across county lines, according to New York State Police. Investigators say the theft began March 19 when a parked vehicle was ...
Cornell approves tuition increase for 2026-27
Cornell University has approved budget parameters for the 2026-27 academic year, including a tuition increase for undergraduate students. University trustees approved a 3.76% increase, bringing tuition to $73,946 for most students and $49,816 for ...
NY Attorney General report highlights health care complaints
New Yorkers most frequently sought help for medical billing issues in 2025, according to a new report from the state Attorney General’s Office. The Health Care Bureau received 4,890 complaints through its helpline, with ...
States sue USDA over new funding conditions
A coalition of states, including New York, has filed a federal lawsuit challenging new funding requirements imposed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court in Massachusetts, argues the ...
Binghamton battery hub to receive up to $45M
A battery research hub in Binghamton is set to receive up to $45 million in federal funding as part of a national innovation program. The funding will support the Binghamton University-led New Energy New ...
Court invalidates Seneca Falls landfill law
A state appellate court has upheld a ruling that invalidates a Seneca Falls law aimed at closing the Seneca Meadows landfill. The Appellate Division, Fourth Department affirmed a lower court decision finding the town ...
Deputies: Man arrested after thefts at Victor stores totaling over $1,600
A Rochester man faces multiple charges following theft investigations at a retail store in Victor. Dennis R. Jemison, 40, was arrested March 21 on a bench warrant issued by Victor Town Court for failure ...
Newark man charged in $10K Facebook Marketplace scam
A Newark man faces a felony charge after an alleged online marketplace scam involving a fake gold exchange. Messiah A. Bethea, 27, was taken into custody March 20 following an Ontario County Sheriff’s Office ...
Hochul pushes ‘Let Them Build’ plan to tackle New York housing crisis
Let them build New York is at the center of a new push to fix the state’s housing crisis. Governor Kathy Hochul says red tape is slowing projects and driving up costs. The proposal ...
DEC reports record-low hunting incidents in 2025
New York recorded its safest hunting season on record in 2025, according to state officials. The Department of Environmental Conservation reported seven hunting-related shooting incidents during the season, with no fatalities. Five of the ...
OP-ED: Time is money, Let NY Build
New Yorkers know how to build. We have built world class cities, thriving downtowns, and communities that drive one of the largest economies in the world. Nearly two centuries ago, New Yorkers built the ...
Man arrested for trespassing at Eastview Mall
Deputies responded to a trespassing incident at Eastview Mall in Victor. John T. Ransom, 56, of Rochester, was arrested after deputies said he was found inside the mall despite a prior ban from all ...
SPORTS
Keuka softball player earns weekly conference honor
A Keuka College softball player received weekly recognition from the Empire 8 Conference. Hailey Jasinski was named Co-Player of the Week following her performance during the team’s season-opening trip to Florida. Jasinski recorded 10 hits in 21 at-bats, including two ... Read More
FLX LIVING
Newark wastewater chief to retire after 40 years
The Village of Newark announced the retirement of its wastewater treatment plant chief operator, effective March 27. John Reynolds will step down after four decades of service. Reynolds spent 40 years working for the village and played a ... Read More
NATIONAL INTEREST
New York senior care costs eclipse $200,000 for first time
New data shows New York senior care costs have increased above $200,000 per year for the first time, marking a significant milestone in the rising cost of aging in the state. CareScout released the findings today after analyzing ... Read More
PODCASTS & LIVE STREAMS
CONNECTIONS: Why heart disease is on the rise among younger women? (podcast)
On a recent episode of WXXI's Connections with Evan Dawson, clinicians and a local patient discussed new research showing heart disease is rising among younger women, with particular concern for those who experience menopause before age 40. Doctors said early ... Launch Stream
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