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Walworth electeds continue getting pushback on Blue Heron Hills housing development
Opposition to the proposed Windward Lake housing development remained front and center at a recent Walworth Town Board meeting, where residents pressed officials on transparency, environmental impact, and the project’s consistency with the town’s long-term planning goals. While the board handled several routine resolutions, it was public comment that drove the most ... FULL STORY
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CONNECTIONS: A new vision of aging (podcast)
A Rochester woman who earned her Ph.D. at age 75 is continuing to challenge perceptions of aging well into her 90s. In a recent episode of “Connections with Evan Dawson,” ... LAUNCH STREAM
HEADLINE NEWS
Bostrom Farms reopens under new owners
A quick turnaround will bring fresh life to a closed Seneca butcher shop, according to the Finger Lakes Times. Bostrom Farms Butcher Shop sold just days after shutting down, with Tamberlane Farm stepping in as the new owner ... Read More
Rochester airport avoids TSA shutdown chaos
While travelers face hours-long lines nationwide, Rochester flyers are moving through security in minutes, according to 13-WHAM. The local airport reports little impact from the TSA funding lapse ahead of spring break. Airport leaders expect about 50,000 departures ... Read More
Bridge reopening eases detour headaches around Rt. 34
Drivers who dodged long detours will get relief soon as a 114-year-old bridge reopens April 1, according to The Citizen. Officials shut the bridge down due to weight limits, even as many drivers kept ...
Rowland steps aside in Wells College campus sale
A key hurdle vanished in the Wells College sale after Pleasant Rowland backed off her purchase rights, according to The Citizen. Her LLC waived its “right of first refusal,” clearing the way for a ...
Cayuga County’s farm-to-flame cannabis business takes off
Sales are surging at a Cayuga County farm after it added homegrown cannabis, according to The Citizen. Jim and Tracey Siciliano turned Victory Road Farm into a “farm-to-flame” dispensary, growing and selling their own ...
Tompkins County office moves after 56 years
A longtime Ithaca office just packed up after more than half a century downtown, according to The Tompkins Weekly. The Tompkins County Department of Assessment began operating March 16 from a new site in ...
Protesters rally in Sodus over ICE arrest claims
Dozens of protesters filled a Sodus street after accusing police of calling ICE during a traffic stop, according to News10NBC. Organizers say officers detained two men on March 14 until federal agents arrived. The ...
Former Wayne Co. DA, judge rejoins county as part-time prosecutor
A longtime Wayne County legal figure is stepping back into court work instead of retiring, according to The Times of Wayne County. Former DA and County Court Judge Rick Healy has returned as a ...
Seneca Falls man faces four counts of harassment, two for child endangerment
Police arrested a man following a disturbance at a Seneca Falls residence on March 22. Sean Terry, 42, of Seneca Falls, was taken into custody by the Town of Seneca Falls Police Department. Terry ...
Man charged after Seneca Falls shoplifting incident
Police arrested a man following a shoplifting incident at a local business on March 21. Darrell Wright, 44, of Seneca Falls, was taken into custody by the Town of Seneca Falls Police Department. Police ...
Fire at glass bottling plant in Sennett under investigation
A building fire was reported Saturday at a glass bottling plant in the town of Sennett, according to Cayuga/Seneca Fire Wire. Multiple fire departments and ambulance crews responded to the scene, including units from ...
Two arrested in separate Macedon incidents
Macedon police reported two unrelated arrests in separate incidents, according to the department. Both individuals were charged in connection with incidents investigated by the Town of Macedon Police Department. A 37-year-old Macedon resident was ...
Man arrested in Potter on out-of-state warrant
A man was taken into custody Friday in the town of Potter on an out-of-state warrant, according to the Yates County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies arrested the individual on Ferguson Corners Road during the afternoon ...
DEC releases harmful algal bloom roadmap
New York environmental officials announced a new statewide plan to address harmful algal blooms, outlining a five-year strategy for monitoring, research and mitigation. The Department of Environmental Conservation said the roadmap will guide efforts ...
Geneva weighs strategic priorities as some raise concerns about state influence
City Council formally moved forward with its 2026–2027 strategic plan process this week, approving a resolution to hold two public hearings before potential adoption in early April. The hearings are scheduled for March 28 ...
Auburn police eye new e-bike unit
Fast-moving e-bikes are pushing Auburn police to rethink how they patrol the city, according to The Citizen . Police Chief Matthew Androsko wants to launch a dedicated e-bike unit, saying traditional bikes can’t keep ...
Reuse Refuge shuts down in Auburn
Reuse Refuge is shutting down after five and a half years, according to owner Lucy Janssen. The business operated in downtown Auburn. Janssen said the decision followed reflection and conversations with her family about ...
Senator continues call for changes to state energy policy after Hochul announcement
A state senator is calling for changes to New York’s energy policies, citing rising costs tied to the state’s climate law. In a weekly column, Sen. Tom O’Mara pointed to increasing utility costs and ...
SPORTS
Sabres rally from two-goal deficit, lose to Ducks in overtime
The Buffalo Sabres mounted a third-period comeback but fell 6-5 in overtime to the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday at Honda Center, settling for a point while extending their franchise-record road streak. Buffalo (44-20-7) erased a two-goal deficit entering the third ... Read More
FLX LIVING
Free disaster training set for Danby
A free class will teach Danby residents how to handle disasters — and send them home with emergency kits, according to The Tompkins Weekly. The Citizen Preparedness Corps will host the training March 24 at Danby Community Church ... Read More
NATIONAL INTEREST
MINIMUM WAGE: $30 NYC proposal would lead to job losses, stagnation
The New York City Council is considering a bill to raise the minimum wage significantly. It calls for an incremental increase to raise the minimum wage from $17 an hour to $30 an hour by 2030. The bill ... Read More
PODCASTS & LIVE STREAMS
DEBRIEF: Albany’s climate debate, assessment misinformation, and more (podcast)
Jackie Augustine and Josh Durso break down a packed week on The Debrief, starting with a look at why local governments focus too much on outputs instead of real outcomes. They dive into Albany’s looming climate fight, the realities behind ... Launch Stream
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