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New York election law faces renewed court challenge
A legal fight over how New York schedules local elections just took a new turn. A coalition of political parties, local governments, candidates, and voters has filed an amended federal complaint challenging the state’s Even Year Election Law, arguing it suppresses local voices and violates federal voting protections . The amended filing ... FULL STORY
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FLX WEEKLY: Michele Babich & Dave Breeden from Sheldrake Point Winery (podcast)
On this special New Year's Eve edition of FLX Weekly, Jim Sinicropi welcomes Michele Babich, new owner of Sheldrake Point Winery and longtime winemaker Dave Breeden. We discuss what motivated ... LAUNCH STREAM
HEADLINE NEWS
Newfield pushes back on NYSEG power project
Residents are calling it a “gigantic monstrosity” — and they're not staying quiet, according to Tompkins Weekly. Newfield homeowners say NYSEG’s plan to replace aging wooden power poles with 100-foot steel structures will ruin scenic views, hurt property ... Read More
Pizza Hut reopens in Hornell Jan. 1
Pizza Hut is returning to Hornell after five years away, with a new store opening Jan. 1 at its old spot in the shopping plaza, according to the Evening Tribune. The remodeled location at 1000 Route 36 will ... Read More
Trump-pardoned NY man sent back to prison
He got out with Trump’s help — but now he’s back behind bars, according to the Ithaca Journal. Joseph Schwartz, a former nursing home mogul from Rockland County, returned to an Arkansas prison Dec ...
Rochester Regional urges masks amid flu surge
With flu cases rising fast, Rochester Regional Health is now “highly encouraging” masking in all clinical spaces, according to Spectrum News 1. The advisory applies to hospitals, urgent care, doctor’s offices, labs, and long-term ...
Family sues over fatal Wayne County crash
Two years after a retired jail deputy was killed in a crash, his family is suing for justice, according to RochesterFirst. Thomas Doherty, 62, died in Walworth in early 2024 when an unlicensed 18-year-old ...
Charge dropped after ICE raid in Cayuga County
A judge has dismissed a criminal charge against a Cayuga County woman detained in a September ICE raid, citing unlawful evidence, according to Spectrum News 1. Argentina Juarez-Lopez was arrested at the Nutrition Bar ...
Road, bridge upgrades surge in Finger Lakes, Central New York
Drivers across the Finger Lakes and Central New York saw major road and bridge upgrades this year as New York State posted record transportation improvements. Governor Kathy Hochul announced Dec. 30 that statewide projects ...
Geneva native mourns fiancé killed in crash
A Geneva native is grieving after her fiancé, a well-known advocate for homeless veterans, was killed in a crash, according to WHAM. Timothy Miller, 59, vice president of Operation Caring Hearts, died Saturday in ...
Northern Yates United Way to shut down
The Northern Yates County United Way will officially dissolve at the end of 2025 due to declining donations, according to the Finger Lakes Times. Board members say fewer businesses offer payroll deductions, and economic ...
Cayuga County Sheriff’s report highlights busy November
Community outreach, new policy initiatives, and steady enforcement marked a busy November for the Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office, according to Sheriff Brian Schenck’s monthly report. The report outlines public events, training efforts, and a ...
Pickup hits utility pole in Sodus
A pickup truck crashed into a utility pole early Dec. 30 in the Town of Sodus, sending the driver to the hospital. The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office said the driver, Katiria Chavez Paxtor, 38, ...
Dairy Queen set to open in Ithaca
Ice cream fans won’t have to wait much longer as a new Dairy Queen prepares to open its doors in Ithaca. The new DQ restaurant will open Jan. 5 at 407 Elmira Road, next ...
Deputies: Newark driver had BAC nearly 3x legal limit
A late-night traffic stop in Macedon led to an aggravated DWI arrest early Dec. 28. Deputies arrested Mynor E. Hernandez, 28, of Ryder Road in Newark, following the stop, according to the Wayne County ...
Hochul grants clemency to 13
Governor Kathy Hochul granted clemency to 13 people this week, continuing what her office calls a more transparent and structured approach to the process. The clemency actions, announced Dec. 30, include pardons for 11 ...
Seneca County LDC set to vote on leadership and contracts
A packed agenda will put leadership roles, service contracts, and next year’s meeting schedule up for action when the Seneca County Local Development Corporation meets next week. The SCLDC will hold its annual and ...
Two arrested in Kinney Drugs theft
A shoplifting investigation at an Auburn pharmacy led police to arrest two people on felony and misdemeanor charges. Auburn police arrested William R. Butler, 47, and Lindsey M. Bennett, 43, on Dec. 23 on ...
DWAI arrest follows crash in Romulus
A single-vehicle crash in Romulus led deputies to a drug-impaired driving arrest and a serious felony charge. Seneca County sheriff’s deputies arrested a 28-year-old Waterloo woman following the investigation, according to the sheriff’s office ...
Ontario County man jailed on contempt charge
Deputies arrested a Farmington man after an investigation into a violation of a court-issued protection order. The Ontario County Sheriff’s Office identified the man as Keaghan D. Picaro, 29, of Loomis Road. Deputies took ...
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ORANGE GAME DAY: Syracuse men’s basketball opens ACC play at home against Clemson (preview)
Syracuse men’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 Year’s Eve, marking the first conference test for an Orange team that closed ... Read More
FLX LIVING
Red Cross urges blood donations for 2026
Cold weather slows donations, but the demand for blood never does, according to WETM. The American Red Cross says winter storms often keep donors home, creating dangerous shortages. One car crash victim alone might need up to 100 ... Read More
NATIONAL INTEREST
Mom charged after son killed in vehicle incident
A mother is facing serious charges after her teenage son died during a fight over a cell phone, according to the USA Today Network. Police say 16-year-old Ca’hry Gibson jumped onto his mother’s car during an argument on ... Read More
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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 vs. Geneva on Monday night, and they talk about the ... Launch Stream
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