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Hochulโ€™s โ€˜Let Them Buildโ€™ agenda draws support in Ontario County, Finger Lakes leaders cite housing delays

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Hochulโ€™s โ€˜Let Them Buildโ€™ agenda draws support in Ontario County, Finger Lakes leaders cite housing delays
Gov. Kathy Hochul is pushing a sweeping overhaul of New Yorkโ€™s environmental review process, and leaders in the Finger Lakes โ€” particularly in Ontario County โ€” say the proposal could unlock long-stalled housing and infrastructure projects. The governorโ€™s โ€œLet Them Buildโ€ agenda, unveiled as part of her 2026 State of the State, ... FULL STORY
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VICTOR: Planning Board reviews extensions, subdivisions and commercial projects (webcast)

Victor Town Board approves vehicle purchases, appointments, and bid authorizations (video)
The Victor Planning Board met Tuesday, Feb. 10 at Town Hall, where members reviewed a mix of extensions, subdivision proposals and commercial site plans. The board was scheduled to consider ... LAUNCH STREAM
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REPORT: Campbell-Savona, Bradford schools launch merger study

REPORT: Campbell-Savona, Bradford schools launch merger study
Two Steuben County school districts just took the first step toward a possible merger, according to the Corning Leader. The school boards for Campbell-Savona and Bradford approved a feasibility study to weigh academic programs, staffing, transportation, facilities and ... Read More

Shortsville brewery to close doors

Shortsville brewery to close doors
After just three years in business, Rebel Sailor Brewing Co. and Kitchen will pour its last pint Feb. 28, according to the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle. Co-owner Robert Payne and his partners opened the Route 21 brewery in ... Read More

Locke supervisor-elect who never took office says she was bullied

She won by just 11 votes โ€” then walked away before taking office. According to The Citizen, Karynn Kilts never became Lockeโ€™s town supervisor after alleging intimidation and bullying following her narrow November victory ...

Yates County to hold tax cap hearing

Yates County lawmakers will hold a public hearing next month on a proposal to override the stateโ€™s tax levy limit. The Yates County Legislature will meet at 1 p.m. on March 9 in the ...

Victory Planning Board to hear solar proposal

Town of Victory officials will hold a public hearing this week on a proposal to build two community solar arrays on Duck Lake Road. The Victory Planning Board will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, ...

Former Seneca County deputy faces new DWI charge

Months after resigning over a failed breath test, a former Seneca County Sheriff's Office deputy now faces a new drunken driving charge, according to the Finger Lakes Times. Deputies arrested 33-year-old Johnathan McNabb early ...

Storage burglaries suspect arrested in Lansing

Thousands of dollars in stolen goods filled a Lansing home after a months-long burglary spree, according to The Ithaca Voice. The Tompkins County Sheriff's Department arrested 36-year-old Jarrod Nickerson and charged him with third-degree ...

Teen reported missing in Ontario County

The Ontario County Sheriffโ€™s Office is asking for the publicโ€™s help in locating a missing 15-year-old girl. Authorities reported Israel โ€œIzzyโ€ Murinda missing on February 8. Deputies said family members last saw her around ...

Seneca Falls Police warn of donation scam

Seneca Falls police are warning residents not to fall for a donation request that claims to support law enforcement. The Seneca Falls Police Department issued a scam alert after a community member brought a ...

Palmesano appointed ranking member of Assembly Ways and Means Committee

Assembly Minority Leader Ed Ra has appointed Assemblyman Phil Palmesano as the ranking minority member of the powerful Ways and Means Committee, positioning the Corning Republican in a central role as lawmakers debate the ...

Bay View model home opens in Geneva

Construction crews are busy on the west side of Seneca Lake as a new model home and design center opens its doors to buyers. Design Build Inc. has started work on multiple homes in ...

Ontario County Chamber names award winners

Four local leaders and organizations will take center stage next month as the Ontario County Chamber of Commerce hands out its top annual honors. The Chamber announced recipients of its 2026 Lifetime Achievement, Business ...

Missing vulnerable adult alert issued: Have you seen Chelsea Nicholson?

State officials have issued a Missing Vulnerable Adult Alert for a 34-year-old woman who disappeared in Oneonta. Authorities said the alert relates to the disappearance of Chelsea Nicholson, 34, who went missing from Oneonta ...

Crash shuts down Elmira Road in Ithaca

A crash on Elmira Road forced police to shut down part of the busy roadway Tuesday evening. Ithaca Police, Ithaca Fire Department, and Bangโ€™s Ambulance responded to the 300 block of Elmira Road at ...

Forest Rangers rescue lost hiker

A late-night call from an Adirondack lodge set off a wilderness rescue on Gothics Mountain. Forest Rangers found a 42-year-old hiker safe but off trail after the person became separated from a group during ...

FLPPS, Common Ground Health combine

Healthcare groups across the Finger Lakes are joining forces in a move leaders say will reshape how care gets delivered and measured in the region. Finger Lakes Performing Provider System and Common Ground Healthโ€“Rochester ...

Nordquist family marks year since Ontario County killing

A year after a missing-persons report led to a horrifying discovery, Sam Nordquistโ€™s family says grief still defines every day, according to Spectrum News. Relatives asked New York State Police to check on the ...

Penn Yan man faces charges months after woman found injured, laying in road

Police arrested a man after officers tracked him down months following a reported domestic assault in the village. Jason M. Stephens, 42, of Penn Yan, was arrested Jan. 28 after police investigated a physical ...
SPORTS

ORANGE GAME DAY: Syracuse men’s basketball hosts California (preview)

ORANGE GAME DAY: Syracuse men’s basketball hosts California (preview)
Syracuse men's basketball (13-11, 4-7 ACC) returns home tonight at 7 p.m. to host California Golden Bears (17-7, 5-6 ACC) at the JMA Wireless Dome following a challenging two-game road stretch against Top-20 opponents. The Orange received balanced offensive contributions ... Read More
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Earth Day award nominations open

Earth Day award nominations open
Livingston County leaders are looking for people and groups who go the extra mile to protect the local environment. The Livingston County Environmental Management Council has opened nominations for its 28th annual Earth Day Award. Officials will accept ... Read More
NATIONAL INTEREST

Tax refund warning: IRS delays refunds for millions

Tax refund warning: IRS delays refunds for millions
Tax refund warning signs are flashing for millions of Americans filing early in 2026. The Internal Revenue Service says refunds will be delayed for taxpayers claiming certain credits. In many cases, refunds will not arrive until at least ... Read More
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VICTOR: Town Board considers purchases, road projects (webcast)

Victor Town Board approves vehicle purchases, appointments, and bid authorizations (video)
The Victor Town Board met Monday, February 9 at 7 p.m. with a full agenda that included major highway equipment purchases, bid authorizations for upcoming infrastructure projects, and several personnel appointments. Board members considered buying new Caterpillar and Chevrolet highway ... Launch Stream