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20 years cancer-free after lymphoma trial for Steuben man
A Steuben County man has been cancer-free for two decades following treatment through a clinical trial at the University of Rochester Medical Center’s Wilmot Cancer Institute, where new research shows some patients with advanced follicular lymphoma may now be considered cured. Robert Oman, 65, of Campbell, completed treatment in 2006 as part ... FULL STORY
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SECTIONAL REPLAY: Newark, Wayne meet for third time this season in Class A quarterfinal (webcast)
FL1 Sports is live for postseason hoops from the Section V Class A Boys Basketball quarterfinal! It's a battle of Finger Lakes East squads as the six-seed Newark Reds head ... LAUNCH STREAM
HEADLINE NEWS
Rochester fentanyl dealer gets 12 years
A Rochester man will spend 12 years in federal prison for trafficking fentanyl and possessing firearms tied to his drug operation. Wayne McDaniels, 42, was sentenced to 144 months by Chief U.S. District Judge Elizabeth A. Wolford after ... Read More
Prior felon admits cyberstalking woman
A Long Island man with a prior federal conviction admitted Friday that he sent hundreds of threatening emails to a woman and her family, then traveled to Western New York before his arrest. Daniel Richter, 47, of Middle ... Read More
Former county board member dies at 89
Livingston County officials are mourning the death of former Board of Supervisors member Francis “Fran” Kosakowski. Kosakowski died Feb. 22 at his home. He was 89. Kosakowski began his public service in 1986 as ...
ECOs issue 15,673 tickets statewide
Environmental Conservation Police handled more than 101,000 calls last year, issuing 15,673 tickets or making arrests for violations across New York. The state Department of Environmental Conservation said officers responded to 35,575 complaints in ...
Schumer, Ryan demand ICE probe
U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer and U.S. Rep. Pat Ryan are demanding a federal investigation into ICE’s handling of a proposed immigration detention facility in Orange County. The lawmakers said Feb. 27 they asked the ...
Prior felon admits gun, drug crimes
A Niagara Falls man on lifetime parole faces at least five years in federal prison after admitting to cocaine trafficking and possessing a firearm. Derrel Lemorn Moore Jr., also known as Derrel Austin, 47, ...
Financial adviser admits $686K fraud
A Cazenovia financial adviser admitted stealing nearly $686,000 from clients by taking unauthorized fees and withdrawals from their investment accounts. Dean Dellas, 41, pleaded guilty Feb. 26 in federal court in Syracuse to wire ...
Bicyclist with gun, drugs gets 10 years
A Schenectady man will spend a decade in federal prison after admitting he carried crack cocaine and a loaded handgun while riding through the city. Nekie Ricks, 33, was sentenced to 120 months in ...
Pandemic fraud brings 4½-year sentence
A New Rochelle man will spend 54 months in federal prison for stealing more than $150,000 in COVID-era unemployment benefits using stolen identities. Aly Kaba, 30, was sentenced Friday in Albany after a trial ...
Buffalo felon charged in gun, drug case
A Buffalo man faces federal gun and drug charges after investigators linked him to a fatal overdose and found a rifle during a search of his home. Tehran Muhammad, 40, was arrested and charged ...
Free rabies clinics set in Seneca County
Seneca County will host four free walk-thru rabies clinics this year, with pre-registration required for all appointments. The clinics are open to residents who register online or by phone in advance. The first clinic ...
Moravia Fire District seeks bids for Polaris
The Moravia Joint Fire District is accepting sealed bids for the sale of a 2009 Polaris Ranger 700 6x6 with wheels and tracks. The vehicle is being sold by the district’s Board of Commissioners, ...
Traffic stop leads to felony drug charges in Auburn
A traffic stop on Auburn’s north side led to felony drug charges after police say a driver failed to stop at a stop sign and was found with nearly 30 grams of cocaine. Police ...
Search warrant leads to Auburn drug arrest
A search warrant in Auburn led to the arrest of a 51-year-old man on felony drug charges, according to the Finger Lakes Drug Task Force. Investigators arrested Richard R. Hartfield of Auburn after executing ...
State Police issue 535 tickets on Thruway
New York State Police handed out more than 530 tickets and pulled nearly 50 commercial vehicles off the road during a targeted enforcement effort along the Thruway. Troop T conducted the detail Feb. 26 ...
Traffic stop leads to suspended license charge
A routine traffic stop in the Village of Penn Yan resulted in a charge against an Elmira man for driving with a suspended license. Silas Emidio Da Silva, 46, was charged with aggravated unlicensed ...
Forged license plates lead to felony arrest
State Police arrested a Clifton Park man after an investigation into fraudulent EZPass charges uncovered forged license plates tied to his vehicles. Mazin S. Kakoum, 27, of Clifton Park, was charged Feb. 26 with ...
Son charged after father’s death ruled homicide
A 63-year-old Hermon man died from strangulation after an argument with his son escalated into a physical fight, according to New York State Police. An autopsy completed at 9 a.m. Feb. 27 at Glens ...
SPORTS
Cornell men’s basketball clinches Ivy Madness berth with win over Brown
Cornell men's basketball secured a spot in Ivy Madness for the fifth consecutive season with an 86-80 victory over Brown on Senior Day Saturday evening at Newman Arena. The Big Red improved to 14-12 overall and 7-6 in Ivy League ... Read More
FLX LIVING
United Way launches youth art contest
Young artists across Cayuga County have a chance to see their work on hundreds of T-shirts this summer as part of the United Way’s annual Day of Caring. The United Way of Cayuga County is now accepting entries ... Read More
NATIONAL INTEREST
Big Change Coming to Social Security That Beneficiaries May Not Notice
Millions of Americans who rely on Social Security payments may soon experience a major shift — even if they never see it. The Social Security Administration is rolling out a sweeping change to how it handles customer service, ... Read More
PODCASTS & LIVE STREAMS
FLX WEEKLY: Bacon and Finger Lakes Wine (podcast)
One of the most popular events of the year is coming up on the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail. "Bacon on the Lakein" is set for Saturday, March 21 and Sunday, March 22, 2026. Katherine Chase is back in studio with ... Launch Stream
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