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Newark hires new police chief
The Village of Newark has selected a new leader for its police department. Agustin Gonzalez will serve as the village’s new police chief and is scheduled to be sworn in during the Village Board meeting on March 17. Gonzalez was born and raised in Buffalo and joined the military after high school ... FULL STORY
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WEBCAST REPLAY: Mynderse looks to secure 11th title against Le Roy (webcast)
FL1 Sports is live from Blue Cross Arena to kick off Sectional Championship Weekend with the Class B1 Boys Basketball Championship Game! The #7 seed Mynderse Academy Blue Devils have ... LAUNCH STREAM
HEADLINE NEWS
Rohrbach Brewing announces leadership change
Rohrbach Brewing Company is transitioning to new ownership led by two longtime Western New York business leaders. Joel Will and his brother, Nathan Will, will lead the Rochester-based craft brewery as part of a new ownership group. Joel ... Read More
GENEVA BLOTTER: Multiple arrests made across city over last week
Several arrests across Geneva last week included drug possession, drunken driving and harassment charges, according to the Geneva Police Department. Police reported seven arrests between March 1 and March 5 at locations across the city. Officers arrested Ebony ... Read More
Auburn man contacted protected parties from jail, now faces new charges in Seneca
A man accused of contacting protected individuals while jailed now faces multiple felony charges in Seneca County. Justin E. Helmick, 37, of Auburn, was arrested March 5 by Seneca County Sheriff’s Investigators on three ...
Hilton family fears for student abroad
Missile alerts and shelter warnings rattled a Hilton family after their daughter found herself near the path of Middle East missile exchanges, according to News10NBC. Aleyna Mooney, a Hilton High School junior studying abroad ...
I-81 project hits key construction milestone
Drivers are now using a newly completed highway connection tied to Syracuse’s massive I-81 reconstruction, according to CNY Central. The New York State Department of Transportation opened the new southbound I-81 ramp connecting from ...
Leaders push to stop Rochester detention plan
Three of New York’s top federal leaders are demanding an immediate halt to a proposed immigration detention center in downtown Rochester, according to Spectrum News. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand and ...
Pittsford man stays in Israel during war
Missile alerts and bomb shelter runs now shape daily life for a young man from the Rochester area studying in Israel, according to Spectrum News 1. Nathan Schaff, 24, of Pittsford is spending a ...
Marion man arrested after protection order violation
Police arrested a man after a domestic incident early Thursday on Hennessey Road in the Town of Ontario. Ronald F. Bishop, 44, of Huntley Road in the Town of Marion, faces charges of second-degree ...
Garage fire under investigation in Hopewell
A garage fire in the town of Hopewell destroyed a structure Wednesday night and remains under investigation by Ontario County authorities. Deputies and multiple fire departments responded to 3676 Swamp Road around 8:28 p.m ...
Yates County eyes new public information officer role
Yates County lawmakers will consider creating a new communications role as part of their meeting agenda next week. The proposal would create a part-time Public Information Officer and Program Coordinator shared between the county ...
Three indicted in Farmington murder: Here’s what we know
Prosecutors have charged three people with murder in the 2024 death of a Farmington woman found inside her home, according to 13WHAM. Jamie Thompson, Michael Wade and Shakeitha Scott face second-degree murder and several ...
Auburn native launches congressional bid
An Auburn native with deep ties to the Trump administration is entering the race for Central New York’s congressional seat, according to The Citizen. Kailee Buller, who currently serves as chief of staff to ...
Wayne County law enforcement warn of surge in scams
Wayne County authorities are warning residents to be cautious after a rise in scam reports. The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office said several scams have recently been reported involving callers asking people to withdraw money ...
Geneva man launches assembly challenge to Gallahan
A Geneva school employee is stepping into the race for a sprawling Finger Lakes Assembly seat, according to the Finger Lakes Times. Phillip Fleming, a teacher’s aide at Geneva High School, announced he’s seeking ...
Penn Yan woman charged with animal cruelty
Deputies arrested a Penn Yan woman following an investigation into animal cruelty in the Town of Torrey. Crystal Fiero, 43, was taken into custody March 4 in Penn Yan on six counts of animal ...
Canandaigua supervisor plans public town hall
Canandaigua residents will soon get a chance to speak directly with town leaders during a new town hall-style meeting, according to the Finger Lakes Times. Town Supervisor Don Cotter scheduled the meeting for 6 ...
Auburn sets state of city event
Auburn leaders will take the stage later this month to review the past year and outline what’s next for the city and county, according to officials. The chamber says the 2026 State of the ...
Court strikes down Section 8 landlord law
A New York court has ruled that a law requiring landlords to accept Section 8 housing vouchers is unconstitutional, according to Spectrum News 1. The state Supreme Court’s Appellate Division said the law violates ...
SPORTS
Bills release four players, create cap space ahead of new league year
The Buffalo Bills announced Friday they have released cornerbacks Taron Johnson and Dane Jackson, along with wide receiver Curtis Samuel and safety Taylor Rapp. The four transactions clear roughly $12 million in salary cap space as Buffalo prepares for the ... Read More
FLX LIVING
Ithaca polar plunge supports Special Olympics
A chilly jump into Cayuga Lake will help raise money for athletes with disabilities later this month, according to WENY. The Tompkins County Sheriff’s Office plans to take part in the Ithaca Polar Plunge to benefit Special Olympics ... Read More
NATIONAL INTEREST
Court upholds NYC congestion pricing
A federal judge has rejected the Trump administration’s attempt to shut down New York City’s congestion pricing program, according to Politico. The ruling allows the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to keep charging vehicles entering Manhattan’s busiest areas during peak ... Read More
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FL1 SPORTS: Sectional Basketball Championship Weekend, DJ Moore Traded to Buffalo (podcast)
It is a huge weekend of high school hoops, as the championship games are here in Section V. The guys preview the games featuring Wayne-Finger Lakes teams and recap the action so far. DJ Moore has been traded to the ... Launch Stream
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