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Foliage peaks in Finger Lakes and Central New York this weekend
Bright reds, golden yellows, and deep oranges are lighting up hillsides across the Finger Lakes and Central New York, with peak foliage expected in several spots through the weekend. From Corning to Cooperstown, leaf colors are nearing their most vibrant stage of the season. Observers in Steuben County reported peak conditions in ... FULL STORY
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FL1 BETTING: NFL Week 6 picks (podcast)
The Week 5 picks in the NFL were among the most successful for the podcast's team in its history. The guys recap their picks from last weekend and discuss the ... LAUNCH STREAM
HEADLINE NEWS
Alcohol sales plunge as cannabis gains ground
Beer, wine, and liquor sales are projected to drop sharply in 2026 — and cannabis is a major reason why, according to RochesterFirst.com. A new Constellation Brands report predicts beer sales will fall by $185 million and spirits ... Read More
Final Wayne County EMS base to open in November
Wayne County’s fourth and final ambulance base is nearly complete and set to open next month in Walworth, according to RochesterFirst.com. The $15 million EMS expansion began after a 2020 study revealed slow emergency response times. The new ... Read More
Workplace health insurance costs set to climb everywhere
Health insurance through your job is about to get pricier, according to a new WSYR report. A Mercer study projects a 6.5% average hike in employer health benefits per employee — driven by rising ...
Three men convicted in Syracuse double murder
A Syracuse jury found three men guilty of executing a couple in their apartment, leaving a disabled child trapped alone for days, according to syracuse.com. LaShawn Dixon, Donnell Thornton, and Jamel Weston were convicted ...
Gillibrand warns of steep health care hikes
Over a million New Yorkers could face massive premium hikes if Affordable Care Act subsidies expire, U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand warned Wednesday, according to Spectrum News 1. The enhanced tax credits, set to end ...
Hochul pressed as grocery apps fight price bill
Grocery giants like DoorDash and Uber Eats are pressuring Gov. Kathy Hochul to weaken a bill that would force them to disclose when online prices are higher than in-store, according to Spectrum News 1 ...
Lawmakers push Hochul to block for-profit hospice
A bipartisan group of New York lawmakers is urging Gov. Kathy Hochul to stop the spread of for-profit hospice care, according to Spectrum News 1. They’re backing the “Hospice Care Integrity & Oversight Act,” ...
Poll shows tight race between Hochul, Stefanik
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s lead over Rep. Elise Stefanik may be shrinking fast, according to a new poll from Stefanik’s own PAC. The survey shows Hochul ahead by just 5 points — a big drop ...
Early voting starts Oct. 25 in Livingston County
Voters in Livingston County will have nine days to cast their ballots early ahead of the November General Election. The Livingston County Board of Elections announced that early voting will run from October 25 ...
State Police investigate domestic dispute in Pulaski
State Police say a domestic dispute between a father and son prompted a law enforcement search and a local school shutdown in the Village of Pulaski on Wednesday. The incident occurred on Port Street ...
Geneva council rescinds Foundry land sale, dives into 2026 budget challenges
Geneva City Council voted this week to formally rescind its agreement to sell a parcel of city-owned land on Jackson Street to Rochester-based Home Leasing, after the developer withdrew plans to build roughly 60 ...
What’s on tonight’s Auburn City Council agenda?
Council to review $77M in capital grants during work session The Auburn City Council will meet tonight at 5 p.m. for a scheduled work session at Memorial City Hall, where members will hear a ...
Lansing residents call for answers as Terawulf data center plans unravel
A storm is brewing on the shores of Cayuga Lake, and it has nothing to do with the weather. Local residents and environmental advocates are raising alarm bells over plans for a proposed Terawulf ...
Yates County officials to meet with O’Mara, Palmesano on pressing local concerns
Members of the Yates County Legislature will sit down with State Senator Tom O’Mara and Assemblyman Phil Palmesano on Tuesday, October 14 at 12 p.m. to discuss a broad range of issues impacting the ...
Seneca Falls town manager to step down
Peter Soscia, Seneca Falls’ first-ever town manager, will resign at the end of the year, ending a three-year tenure, according to the Finger Lakes Times. Hired in August 2022, Soscia said he’s honoring his ...
Hochul slams $500M in federal clean energy cuts impacting NY jobs and economy
Governor Kathy Hochul is sounding the alarm after the federal government slashed nearly $500 million in clean energy funding for dozens of New York businesses and institutions — a move she says puts more ...
FLCC’s ASAP program helps more students stay in school
A year after expanding its SUNY ASAP program, Finger Lakes Community College is seeing results — and students are sharing how the extra support is changing their lives. ASAP, short for Advancing Success in ...
Sheriff: Daytime burglary in Naples under investigation
The Ontario County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help after a home was burglarized in Naples on October 7 between noon and 5 p.m. The break-in happened on Porter Road. Investigators are urging anyone ...
SPORTS
Sabres blanked by Rangers in season opener
The Buffalo Sabres opened their season on a sour note, losing 4-0 to the New York Rangers on Thursday night at KeyBank Center. Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin was the difference-maker, turning aside all 36 shots he faced to stifle any ... Read More
FLX LIVING
Pop-up vineyard tasting brings sparkle to the vines
Guests will sip bubbly under the grapevines this October as Little Clover Wine Company hosts a cozy vineyard pop-up in Rock Stream. The sparkling wine experience runs October 11–12 and 18–19 at 4353 State Route 14, with seatings ... Read More
NATIONAL INTEREST
Ex-PSU player charged in girlfriend’s DUI death
Former Penn State wide receiver Julian Crushshon-Fleming has been charged with vehicular homicide after a DUI crash killed his girlfriend, according to WETM. The crash happened in May when Crushshon-Fleming lost control of an ATV in Columbia Township ... Read More
PODCASTS & LIVE STREAMS
AGAINST THE BOARDS: NLL CBA progress inching along, Amerks slated to start the season (podcast)
The NLL is inching closer to starting its new season, but the CBA still needs to be worked on. Chamberlain Bauder discusses some of the latest developments that appear to indicate progress toward an agreement. Next, Chamberlain previews what to ... Launch Stream
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