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LATEST: Extreme Cold Warning, Winter Weather Advisory posted for Finger Lakes
Winter is about to turn dangerous across the Finger Lakes and Central New York. Widespread snow will move through the region today, followed by a sharp arctic blast tonight that will send wind chills plunging well below zero. What began as an Extreme Cold Watch has now been upgraded in many areas ... FULL STORY
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LIVE AT 7 PM: Penn Yan, Waterloo meet in Friday night fight (webcast)
It's a Friday night battle between Finger Lakes East foes on FL1 Sports! The Penn Yan Mustangs head to Waterloo to take on the Tigers in the middle of a ... LAUNCH STREAM
HEADLINE NEWS
Protesters demand end to AI cameras in Ithaca
More than 100 activists packed Ithaca City Hall to demand the removal of AI-powered license plate cameras, according to The Ithaca Voice. Demonstrators targeted the city’s contract with Flock Safety, arguing the technology enables mass surveillance and threatens ... Read More
Micron buzz fuels Clay home rush
Home prices in Clay keep climbing as Micron’s massive expansion moves forward, according to WSYR. Buyers are snapping up move-in-ready homes fast, driven by anticipation of thousands of new jobs tied to Micron’s microchip facility. The median home ... Read More
Mid-State inmate assault under investigation
An investigation is underway after a Mid-State Correctional Facility inmate attacked two correctional officers during a hospital transport in Oneida County. The assault happened shortly after midnight February 3 at Wynn Hospital in Marcy, ...
Welfare fraud probe leads to Geneva arrest
Investigators charged a Geneva woman after a welfare fraud investigation found she allegedly received benefits she did not qualify for. Ashlee S. Chynoweth, 32, was arrested around 4:30 p.m. at the Ontario County Jail ...
LETTER: Feeling blindsided in Seneca Falls
I walked away from the last town board meeting feeling blind and blindsided. Surprisingly the landfill showed up with a million dollar check, that the town supervisor said we weren’t going to receive and ...
Bench warrant arrest made at Bloomfield 7-Eleven
A late-night stop at a convenience store ended with deputies taking a woman into custody on a bench warrant. Rachel Jane Phytila, 28, was arrested around 10:01 p.m. at a 7-Eleven in the Town ...
SIM card theft leads to Canandaigua motel arrest
Deputies charged a woman after a reported theft at a Canandaigua motel led to an investigation. Chasity R. Schorpp, 39, was taken into custody after deputies looked into a larceny complaint at the Woodridge ...
Taxes, landfill money, and a forensic audit: What’s next for Seneca Falls? (video)
The Seneca Falls Town Board’s February meeting held on Tuesday laid bare three issues that now define the political and financial moment in town government: An 18% tax increase that continues to draw backlash, ...
Lawmakers push to return NYSERDA funds
Republican state lawmakers are calling on Governor Kathy Hochul to return billions of dollars in unspent energy funds to New York utility customers struggling with high bills. In a letter sent February 5, Senate ...
Family says one person severely hurt after Weedsport fire, fundraiser launched
A second-alarm structure fire drew firefighters from across Cayuga County to South Street in Weedsport early Thursday. Crews from Weedsport, Port Byron, Jordan, Sennett, Elbridge, Auburn, and Aurelius Fire responded to the call, along ...
Schuyler County prepares for extreme cold
Dangerously cold air is set to move into Schuyler County this weekend, prompting emergency officials to urge residents to prepare. Schuyler County Emergency Management issued an alert as an Arctic air mass is expected ...
Auburn woman locks herself in bedroom during violent incident
A domestic disturbance on Cottage Street led to an arrest after officers responded to a report of a woman being held against her will in Auburn. Officers were dispatched around 10:30 a.m. January 30 ...
Police investigate domestic assault, vandalism in Auburn
A domestic violence investigation led to an arrest after police were called to a Genesee Street apartment in Auburn. Officers responded around 10:40 a.m. February 2 to a reported domestic incident at 253 Genesee ...
Cayuga legislature hears concerns over immigration enforcement, county office building cost
The Cayuga County Legislature’s January 29 meeting made one thing clear: While the county continues to move routine government business forward, two unresolved issues — immigration enforcement policy and the stalled County Office Building ...
Free fishing days return in 2026
New Yorkers will be able to fish for free on six days next year as the state looks to get more people outdoors. Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Department of Environmental ...
Lawmaker targets Public Service Commission overhaul
A Capital Region lawmaker wants to upend how New York picks powerful utility regulators, according to Spectrum News 1. Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara rolled out a bill to reform appointments to the New York Public ...
NYSEG, RG&E says winter causing higher gas supply prices
Rising natural gas prices are driving up the supply portion of electric and heating bills for NYSEG and RG&E customers this winter. Utility officials say colder weather and higher demand are pushing costs higher, ...
What happens if taxes are raised in New York?
New York already squeezes residents harder than any other state, yet leaders still want more, according to a new report from the Empire Center for Public Policy. The analysis warns proposed hikes backed by ...
SPORTS
HS BASKETBALL REPORT: Landon Washburn scores 34 for Honeoye; Gananda girls win fourth straight
Nearly a dozen games were played across the Wayne-Finger Lakes region Thursday night, though most were lopsided. In girls action, Gananda completed a season sweep of East Rochester with a 12-point home victory, notching its fourth consecutive win. On the ... Read More
FLX LIVING
Ithaca firm joins upstate network
After decades as a local fixture, an Ithaca accounting firm is joining a larger upstate group, according to WENY. Sciarabba Walker & Co., LLP announced it will become part of Bowers Accountants and Advisors, expanding Bowers’ reach into ... Read More
NATIONAL INTEREST
Family renews plea in Guthrie kidnapping
Five days into the search, Savannah Guthrie’s family publicly begged her mother’s kidnapper to make contact, according to the Associated Press. Investigators believe 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie was taken from her Tucson home but say they still have no ... Read More
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FL1 SPORTS: Super Bowl LX preview, Syracuse basketball continues to slide (podcast)
Super Bowl LX is here! The guys break down the game, offer their favorite prop bets, and make their picks for the big game. Syracuse basketball continued on its cold streak in North Carolina, and the guys discuss how the ... Launch Stream
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