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Newark police chief announces retirement
The longtime leader of the Newark Police Department is stepping down after years of service to the village. Police Chief Rich Martin is retiring after overseeing the department during a period of staffing changes and officer recruitment, village officials said. During his tenure, Martin managed the retirement of veteran officers while helping ... FULL STORY
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FL1 SPORTS: Sectional Basketball Championship Weekend, DJ Moore Traded to Buffalo (podcast)

FL1 SPORTS: Sectional Basketball Championship Weekend, DJ Moore Traded to Buffalo (podcast)
It is a huge weekend of high school hoops, as the championship games are here in Section V. The guys preview the games featuring Wayne-Finger Lakes teams and recap the ... LAUNCH STREAM
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HEADLINE NEWS

Two charged in animal cruelty case in Canandaigua

Two charged in animal cruelty case in Canandaigua
Authorities seized five dogs from a Canandaigua home and charged two residents following an animal cruelty investigation. Ruth M. Barnhart, 40, and Brian D. Ogdenski, 27, both of 5544 Purdy Road, were arrested March 4 and charged with ... Read More

Couple charged after Springport larceny probe

Couple charged after Springport larceny probe
A theft investigation at a Springport business led to charges against two Auburn residents. Lawrence Werts, 57, and Billie Tassone-Werts, 52, were arrested March 3 following a Cayuga County Sheriffโ€™s Office investigation into reported larcenies on Feb. 17 ... Read More

Damaged Steuben jail property leads to felony charge

A disturbance inside the Steuben County Jail led to new criminal charges against an inmate this week. Nicholas A. Harrison, 22, of West Morris Street in Bath, was arrested March 4 after deputies said ...

Woman convicted in Victor financial crimes

A jury found a Victor woman guilty on multiple felony charges tied to a financial crimes case in Ontario County. Monique E. Barrette-Lewis, 44, was convicted after a jury trial in Ontario County Court ...

Seneca Falls charged with meth possession

Police arrested a Seneca Falls man after investigators said he was found with methamphetamine during a separate police interaction. Matthew Coe, 38, of Seneca Falls, was charged March 4 with criminal possession of a ...

Ontario County Democrats raise $22K

Democrats in Ontario County raised more than $22,000 during a fundraising event in Canandaigua last week. The Ontario County Democratic Committee hosted its โ€œSeason of Solidarityโ€ fundraiser at Rio Tomatlan, drawing donors from across ...

State to air program on addiction crisis

A new statewide program will spotlight personal stories of addiction and how opioid settlement funds are being used across New York. The 30-minute special, titled โ€œAddiction: The Next Step, Opioid Settlements at Work,โ€ will ...

Rochester man charged with ammunition possession

A Rochester man with a prior federal conviction is facing a new charge after authorities say he possessed ammunition while on probation. Federal prosecutors say 22-year-old Legend Davis was arrested and charged with being ...

Bronx man pleads guilty in bank fraud scheme

A Bronx man has pleaded guilty to federal charges tied to a multi-state bank fraud and identity theft scheme that targeted several victimsโ€™ accounts. Michael Herrera, 45, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit bank ...

Hochul leads Blakeman challengers in new poll

Gov. Kathy Hochul holds a strong lead over her biggest challenger and has reached her highest favorability rating since taking office, according to a new Siena College poll of New York voters. The survey ...

AG settlement protects displaced Rochester tenants

Twenty-five low-income families forced out of their homes in Rochester will receive additional compensation and new housing protections under a settlement announced by New York Attorney General Letitia James. The agreement follows an investigation ...

CNY legislator says fraud, energy costs and state budget are biggest issues right now

New York State Sen. Rachel May discussed consumer fraud enforcement, rising energy demand, the state budget process and housing policy during a recent episode of Inside Government, hosted by Guy Cosentino. The interview focused ...

Finger Lakes public health officials talk ticks ahead of spring and summer

Shady yards and overgrown landscaping can create the perfect habitat for ticks as spring approaches. In a recent post to Facebook, Ontario County Public Health officials said residents could prepare their yards now by ...

Wells College fights bid to block sale

A legal fight is heating up over the future of the shuttered Wells College campus in Aurora. Attorneys for Wells College urged a state Supreme Court judge to reject an effort by the Cayuga ...

Auburn lumberyard plans move to vacant site

A long-vacant Auburn property could soon see new life as a lumberyard. Builderโ€™s Choice Lumber Company wants to build a new facility at 30 Cottage St., according to The Citizen. The Auburn Planning Board ...

Poll shows food costs straining families across New York

Skyrocketing grocery prices are forcing many New Yorkers to make painful budget choices, according to a new poll reported by Spectrum News. The survey from No Kid Hungry New York found 67% of residents ...

Town of Seneca plans for life without Ontario County Landfill

A looming landfill shutdown is forcing town leaders in Seneca to rethink their finances. The town is preparing for the Ontario County landfillโ€™s planned 2028 closure, which could erase a major revenue stream, according ...

Ontario County Sheriffโ€™s office reports 126 arrests in February

Traffic stops and police calls dominated activity for the Ontario County Sheriffโ€™s Office in February, according to newly released monthly statistics. The sheriffโ€™s office reported 126 total arrests and 952 traffic stops during the ...
SPORTS

Bluesโ€™ Colton Parayko blocks trade to Sabres by invoking no-trade clause

Bluesโ€™ Colton Parayko blocks trade to Sabres by invoking no-trade clause
The Buffalo Sabresโ€™ first attempt to add a veteran defenseman before the NHL trade deadline fell apart after Colton Parayko declined to approve the move. According to Sportsnetโ€™s Elliotte Friedman, Parayko invoked the no-movement clause in his contract, preventing a ... Read More
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Watkins Glen students stage pop musical

Watkins Glen graduation moved to Father’s Day after parents complain about schedule change
Crowds will soon pack the Watkins Glen High School auditorium as students bring a modern pop musical to the stage later this month. Watkins Glen High School will present SIX: Teen Edition with performances set for March 27 ... Read More
NATIONAL INTEREST

Religious decline continues across U.S., study finds

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Americans in the South remain more religious than people in other regions, but religious affiliation and practices have declined across the country over the past two decades, according to a new Pew Research Center analysis. The report found ... Read More
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FLX WEEKLY: Danielle Nicholson & Brittany Fisco of SPCC WIC (podcast)

FLX WEEKLY: Danielle Nicholson & Brittany Fisco of SPCC WIC (podcast)
The SPCC WIC Program provides eligible families with a variety of nutritious foods, client-centered nutrition education and breastfeeding support along with referrals to community resources to promote and enhance good health. WIC Director Danielle Nicholson and Nutritionist Assistant Brittany Fisco ... Launch Stream