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NYS begins work to implement Master Plan for Aging
New York State is working to implement its Master Plan for Aging, a series of budgetary and legislative proposals aiming to improve seniors’ quality of life. It includes a proposal to fully fund home and community services like transportation, light housekeeping and other daily living assistance. Kristen McManus, director of government affairs ... FULL STORY
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VICTOR: Town Board considers purchases, road projects (webcast)
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 ... LAUNCH STREAM
HEADLINE NEWS
Seneca Falls woman arrested in late-night traffic stop: Felony drug charges filed
A late-night traffic stop in Waterloo ended with a woman facing multiple felony drug charges, police said. Amanda R. Mahaffey, 39, of Seneca Falls, was arrested around 11:45 p.m. Feb. 9 following the stop, according to the Waterloo ... Read More
New committee targets downtown Geneva growth
City leaders are launching a new effort aimed at strengthening downtown Geneva and boosting economic development. Mayor Jim Cecere announced the creation of a Downtown and Economic Vitality Ad Hoc Committee, an advisory group focused on improving how ... Read More
Sheriff race narrows to Franklin as Major drops out
One candidate dropped out and reshaped the sheriff’s race Monday, according to The Citizen. Chris Major ended his campaign for Cayuga County sheriff and threw his support behind Rob Franklin after the Conservative Party ...
$1M secured for Dix water project
A major infrastructure upgrade is coming to the Town of Dix with help from federal funding. Congressman Nick Langworthy announced he secured $1 million to support a water and sewer service expansion aimed at ...
Rising costs squeeze Auburn budget
A sharp spike in health insurance costs and lagging revenues have blown a hole in Auburn’s budget, according to The Citizen. City officials now project a $1.2 million revenue shortfall and about $800,000 in ...
Route 414 bridge repairs slow traffic
Rust damage under a key expansion joint has forced traffic restrictions on the Route 414 bridge in Clyde, according to the Finger Lakes Times. State transportation crews reduced the bridge over the Erie Canal ...
Dobbins wins key GOP backing
A crowded Republican primary for a state Assembly seat took shape after a weekend convention, according to the Finger Lakes Times. The Wayne County Republican Committee endorsed George Dobbins, a Lyons Town Board member, ...
Seneca Falls stop leads to drug-impaired driving arrest
A routine traffic stop in Seneca Falls ended with drug-impaired driving charges after officers spotted a vehicle with a lighting violation. Police arrested Joseph L. Osterhout Jr., 34, of Seneca Falls, during the stop ...
Domestic dispute leads to arrest in Seneca Falls
Police arrested a man after a domestic dispute in Seneca Falls escalated into reported property damage. Officers arrested Sean Terry, 42, of Seneca Falls, on February 9 following an investigation by the Town of ...
Veterans services director named in Schuyler County
After months without leadership, Schuyler County filled a key veterans post Monday night, according to officials. Lawmakers appointed Jason F. Gilliland as director of Veterans Services, starting Feb. 17 with a $70,000 salary. The ...
Seneca County seeks input on ag processing needs
Seneca County officials are asking local farmers and agricultural businesses to help shape the future of food processing in the county. Seneca County Planning and Community Development, working with Seneca County Cornell Cooperative Extension, ...
NATIONAL GRID: Winter’s biggest energy bill likely ahead
The cold snap hasn’t fully hit wallets yet — but it will soon, according to National Grid and WSTM. The utility warns that weeks of below-average temperatures mean higher energy use that won’t show ...
Ra takes GOP Assembly helm after Barclay steps aside
Republicans in the state Assembly picked a new leader Monday, elevating a Long Island lawmaker to the top post, according to the Times Union. The conference unanimously selected Edward Ra to serve as minority ...
Lawmakers push to ban toxic weed killer in New York
A toxic weed killer tied to Parkinson’s disease will take center stage at the State Capitol on Tuesday. Assemblymember Linda B. Rosenthal and a coalition of health and environmental advocates plan to announce new ...
Teen snowmobile ride turns deadly after crash into log pile on private Warsaw trail
A weekend snowmobile ride on a private trail in Wyoming County ended with one teenager dead and another injured after two machines lost control and slammed into a pile of logs. State Police said ...
State trooper hit and thrown into snow during late-night Thruway stop while helping stranded driver
A routine roadside assist on the New York State Thruway turned violent when a passing car spun out and slammed into a parked State Police patrol vehicle in Erie County. Shortly before 2 a.m ...
Police find Auburn woman inside apartment she was ordered to avoid
Police went to a Genesee Street address in Auburn while searching for a suspect from a separate incident and ended up making an arrest tied to a court order violation. Officers responded to the ...
Juvenile arrested after Ovid assault
Deputies arrested a juvenile after a reported assault involving other youths in the Town of Ovid. Seneca County Sheriff Tim Thompson said deputies responded to the incident around 11:07 a.m. on February 6. Investigators ...
SPORTS
Ontario County native eyes Olympic gold
An Ontario County native will chase two medals on one of the world’s biggest stages, according to the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle. Dylan Walczyk, a Bristol Mountain alum, will compete for Team USA in men’s moguls and dual moguls at ... Read More
FLX LIVING
Newark, Lyons summit sparks student purpose
Teenagers from two school districts spent a day talking futures instead of tests, according to the Finger Lakes Times. Seventy-five students in grades 8–12 from Newark and Lyons attended the first Pathways to Purpose Summit on Jan. 27 ... Read More
NATIONAL INTEREST
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
PODCASTS & LIVE STREAMS
UPSTATE HOOPS: Class A Standings Breakdown, Updated Power Rankings (podcast)
The final full week of regular-season action is here in the Wayne-Finger Lakes basketball season. The guys recap last week's games and preview the week ahead. They also break down the Class A Section V standings, which feature a handful ... Launch Stream
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