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WINTER STORM WARNING: Arctic cold persists as high confidence remains in major snowstorm
Forecasters say there were no material changes overnight to the winter storm forecast, with confidence remaining high that a widespread, high-impact snowstorm will affect the Finger Lakes and Central New York from Sunday through Monday, following a dangerously cold start to the weekend. The National Weather Service continues to highlight a combination ... FULL STORY
NOW STREAMING
CONNECTIONS: Would 50 year mortgages make housing more affordable? (podcast)
The Trump administration’s renewed push to make homeownership more affordable — including a controversial idea to allow 50-year mortgages — is getting fresh scrutiny, and most housing professionals aren’t impressed ... LAUNCH STREAM
HEADLINE NEWS
Police arrest Seneca Falls man after domestic incident
Police arrested a man early Friday after responding to a reported physical domestic incident in Seneca Falls. Ricardo Franquiquinonez, 52, of Seneca Falls, was arrested at 12:05 a.m. on Jan. 24, police said. Officers charged Franquiquinonez with assault ... Read More
Auburn City Council adopts tax rates, advances major infrastructure projects, and weighs senior tax relief (video)
Auburn City Council moved through a slate of consequential financial and infrastructure decisions Thursday night, formally adopting 2026 tax rates, advancing long-term water and wastewater projects, and opening the door to a potential expansion of property tax relief ... Read More
Two Steuben County schools flagged for fiscal stress
Two Steuben County school districts landed on the state comptroller’s latest fiscal stress list, a sign they could face growing budget challenges as pandemic-era aid continues to dry up. According to a report released ...
Seneca County burglar barricades himself inside Ovid residence before capture
Deputies arrested a Seneca Falls man after investigators say he broke into a building in the Town of Ovid and later barricaded himself inside a residence. Seneca County Sheriff’s investigators arrested 45-year-old Ted H ...
Police: Seneca Falls woman failed to comply with court orders
Police took a Seneca Falls resident into custody Friday after locating a person wanted on a bench warrant. Seneca Falls police arrested 38-year-old Leslie B. Meacham of Seneca Falls on Jan. 23. Officers say ...
Two arrested in Seneca Falls witness intimidation cases
Police made two separate arrests this week after investigating allegations of threats made toward witnesses in Seneca Falls. Seneca Falls police arrested 31-year-old Angelina Dyson of Seneca Falls around 11:50 a.m. Jan. 20. Officers ...
Canandaigua officials urge winter prep as cold, snow near
Town officials are urging Canandaigua residents to prepare for extreme cold and upcoming snow as winter weather tightens its grip on the area. With dangerously low temperatures expected, the town is warning residents about ...
Traffic stop leads to prison sentence in Schuyler County
A routine traffic stop in Schuyler County ended with a felony drug conviction and a state prison sentence. A Van Etten man pleaded guilty to fourth-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, a Class ...
Ithaca launches charter overhaul commission
Ithaca’s system of government is getting a full checkup. Mayor Robert G. Cantelmo announced the creation of a Charter Revision Commission tasked with reviewing and modernizing the Ithaca City Charter, the city’s core governing ...
Bath man in custody after woman severely beaten, stabbed during domestic
Police arrested a Bath man after officers responded to a medical alarm and found a woman fleeing a home with severe injuries. Village of Bath police and Bath Ambulance crews were called to a ...
DOLLAR TREE: Settlement reached after selling recalled baby food
Dollar Tree will pay nearly $560,000 after state investigators found the retailer continued selling recalled, lead-contaminated children’s food at New York stores. Attorney General Letitia James announced the settlement after an investigation showed Dollar ...
UNIVERSAL CHILD CARE: Hochul visits Finger Lakes to talk proposal and rollout (video)
New York is taking another major step toward universal child care, with a new pilot program and billions in long-term investments aimed at lowering costs for families statewide. Governor Kathy Hochul announced a child ...
Eric Stickel sworn in as Cornell police chief
Eric Stickel was formally sworn in this week as chief of the Cornell University Police Department, marking a new chapter in a career that began more than 17 years ago when he joined the ...
Ontario County eyes more rental rehab funds
Vacant apartments across Ontario County could soon get a second chance, as local officials push for more state funding to bring unused housing back to life. The Ontario County Economic Development Corporation will host ...
Mental health advocates: NYS must increase youth investments
New York advocates want the state to invest more in youth mental health. The proposed 2027 budget addresses families’ needs with universal child care and an expanded child tax credit but lacks funds to ...
Auburn prison escape figure returns to court
A notorious inmate once held at Auburn Correctional Facility will testify in court later this month, marking his first time on the stand in more than three decades. Gordon “Woody” Mower, the convicted killer ...
Felony weapon charges follow Rochester traffic stop
State police arrested a Rochester man on felony weapon charges after troopers spotted a handgun during a traffic stop on Portland Avenue. Troopers stopped a vehicle near Dickinson Street on Jan. 16 after observing ...
Warning shot fired during inmate fight at Coxsackie prison
A large fight involving nine inmates on Christmas Day prompted a correction officer to fire a warning shot after a crowd of inmates began advancing toward staff at Coxsackie Correctional Facility, according to a ...
SPORTS
ORANGE GAME DAY: Syracuse men’s basketball looks to snap skid at home vs. Miami (preview)
Syracuse men's basketball (12-7, 3-3 ACC) stays home to host the Miami Hurricanes (15-4, 4-2 ACC) at the JMA Wireless Dome today at 2 p.m. The Orange play consecutive conference games at home for the first time this season and have been ... Read More
FLX LIVING
Largest gift in Cornell history names Duffield College of Engineering
Cornell University announced that alumnus David A. Duffield ’62, MBA ’64 has made the largest gift in the university’s history, a contribution exceeding $520 million that will rename the College of Engineering as the Cornell David A. Duffield ... Read More
NATIONAL INTEREST
REPORT: Weight loss drugs reshape obesity debate
Roughly four in 10 U.S. adults are considered obese, but new data suggest the country may be at a turning point as weight loss drugs become more visible and more widely debated. According to recent findings from the ... Read More
PODCASTS & LIVE STREAMS
HS BASKETBALL REPLAY: Waterloo heads to Bloomfield for FL East girls basketball tilt (webcast)
It's a Friday night showdown of two of the top teams in the Finger Lakes East basketball standings! The Waterloo Tigers head west to take on the Bloomfield Bombers as each team looks to secure a key win in league ... Launch Stream
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