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Cirencione seeks second term as Ontario County sheriff
Ontario County Sheriff David Cirencione announced Friday that he will run for re-election in 2026, pointing to staffing gains, officer wellness efforts, and major drug and gun seizures during his first term. Cirencione has served as sheriff since January 2023. He said his campaign will focus on public safety, responsible leadership, and ... FULL STORY
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Auburn plans mural honoring Thommie Walsh
Auburn will use its remaining downtown revitalization funds to honor a hometown legend, according to The Citizen. City leaders announced plans for a new mural celebrating Tony Award-winning choreographer Thommie Walsh. The city issued a request for proposals ... Read More
Hornell vet clinic moves after 30 years
After three decades on Bennett Street, a longtime Hornell veterinary clinic is packing up and expanding, according to the Hornell Evening Tribune. Affordable Veterinary Service closed its old office Dec. 19 and will reopen Jan. 5 at a ... Read More
New York clears Verizon-Frontier deal
A $20 billion telecom deal just got the green light in New York, according to WENY. State regulators approved Verizon’s acquisition of Frontier Communications, clearing the way for a major shakeup in phone and ...
More details emerge in school brawl
A parking lot fight after a high school basketball game turned more complicated than first reported, according to WIVT/WBGH. Video showed teenagers brawling outside Union-Endicott High School after a U-E vs. Ithaca game, with ...
Burglary conviction brings 8-year sentence
A Town of Union burglary ended with a guilty verdict and a long prison term, according to WIVT/WBGH. Prosecutors say a man broke into a home in August, then ran from Broome County sheriff’s ...
New York teams up with Ontario on nuclear energy
New York is entering a new cross-border partnership with Ontario to advance nuclear energy as part of a broader push for reliable, affordable, and carbon-free power. State officials announced a landmark agreement between the ...
Ice rescue saves puppy from frozen pond
A 10-month-old Great Pyrenees named Archie nearly drowned after falling through thin ice on a Oneida County pond. Environmental Conservation Police helped bring him home safely. The rescue happened Dec. 3 off Fairchild Road ...
New York opens Excelsior applications
New York students planning to attend college this spring can now apply for tuition-free education through the Excelsior Scholarship. The state has opened applications for the Spring 2026 Excelsior Scholarship, which allows eligible full-time ...
Pedestrian victim identified in Cortland crash
Police have identified the woman killed in a downtown Cortland crosswalk crash as 63-year-old Kyong Searle, according to WBNG. Officers say a minivan struck Searle around 2:30 p.m. Thursday as she walked east through ...
Hochul signs prison reform law
A year after a fatal beating behind bars, New York is tightening oversight in its prisons, according to Spectrum News. Gov. Kathy Hochul signed an amended prison reform package Friday, prompted by the 2024 ...
Former Marcy guard gets max sentence
A former corrections officer will spend decades behind bars for killing an inmate at Marcy Correctional Facility, according to WHAM. A Oneida County judge sentenced David Kingsley to the maximum 25 years to life ...
State senate pushes school aid, ICE limits
With budget season approaching, state education leaders want Albany to build on last year’s school funding overhaul, according to Spectrum News. Senate Education Chair Shelley Mayer is urging the state to protect Foundation Aid ...
Geneva housing project clears key vote
After other downtown housing plans collapsed under public pushback, a 64-unit workforce project just moved forward in Geneva, according to the Finger Lakes Times. The city Planning Board voted 4–0 to approve a special-use ...
Auburn City Council honors Ginny Kent, advances property sale and agreements
The Auburn City Council on Thursday paused its regular business to recognize the final meeting of Councilor Ginny Kent, drawing extended public comment and remarks from colleagues before moving on to a full agenda ...
Cornell finds hope for ash trees
A tiny beetle has been wiping out ash trees nationwide, but researchers in Ithaca may have found a way to fight back, according to WENY. Scientists at Cornell Botanic Gardens identified rare ash trees ...
NY’s renewable plan draws Democratic backlash
Clean energy advocates and top Democrats blasted a scaled-back renewable plan from the New York Power Authority, according to the Times Union. The authority finalized a strategy backing 45 renewable projects totaling 5.5 gigawatts, ...
Cayuga County seeks input on services
County leaders want residents to weigh in on emergency response, utilities, and other public services as planning moves forward, according to The Citizen. Cayuga County launched its third public survey tied to its first ...
Hochul faces tricky 2026 balancing act
Gov. Kathy Hochul heads into her reelection bid juggling pressure from the White House and New York City’s left wing, according to Spectrum News. Polls show her ahead, but she must balance a Republican ...
SPORTS
Bills expected to sign veteran edge rusher Matthew Judon to practice squad
The Buffalo Bills are exploring a familiar AFC East option as they look to bolster their pass rush ahead of the postseason. Buffalo is expected to bring in veteran edge rusher Matthew Judon after the 10th-year pro was released by ... Read More
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Corning Salvation Army races to goal
With just days left before Christmas, the Corning Salvation Army still needs a big push to hit its Red Kettle goal, according to WENY. The local chapter has raised about $36,000 toward its $60,000 target with six days ... Read More
NATIONAL INTEREST
Trump announces major drug price cuts
Prescription drug prices for Americans could drop sharply after President Donald J. Trump announced nine new agreements with major pharmaceutical companies to bring U.S. prices in line with the lowest paid by other developed nations. The White House ... Read More
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