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Federal spending overhaul sparks pushback in Albany
A sweeping federal tax and spending bill has reignited partisan battles in New York, with state Democrats denouncing provisions they say will gut critical health programs and Assembly Republicans praising the legislation as long-overdue fiscal reform. The legislation, known as H.R. 1 or “The One Big Beautiful Bill,” includes major changes to ... FULL STORY
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AGAINST THE BOARDS: Knighthawks update and Thomas Gravino interview (podcast)
Chamberlain Bauder returns to the studio for Against the Boards. He starts with an update that may not really be an update on the future of the Rochester Knighthawks. Next, ... LAUNCH STREAM
HEADLINE NEWS
Wells College hands Aurora control of water plant
After more than a year of talks, Wells College has agreed to transfer ownership of its water treatment plant and nearby infrastructure to the village of Aurora, according to The Citizen. The $10 deal includes the plant, a ... Read More
$450K in valuables stolen from Dix home safe
A Burdett man is facing felony charges after a major theft from a Dix residence, according to New York State Police. The March 2023 break-in resulted in the loss of several firearms and roughly $450,000 in precious metals ... Read More
Missouri man drowns in Lake Ontario
A 51-year-old Missouri man died Thursday evening after being pulled from Lake Ontario near Little Field Place in Jefferson County, according to New York State Police. First responders were called around 7 p.m. when ...
Motorcyclist injured in Dryden crash with impaired driver
A motorcyclist was hospitalized Thursday afternoon after a collision in Dryden involving a suspected impaired driver, according to first responders. The crash occurred around 3:20 p.m. on Freeville Road when a vehicle turned into ...
Garage fire spreads to Ontario County home
Firefighters quickly contained a blaze that broke out Friday evening in Gorham, Ontario County, according to WHAM. Crews responded around 5:30 p.m. after a garage fire spread to the connected home on State Route ...
Fire chief electrocuted after truck contacts live wire
A Southern Tier firefighter died in the line of duty Thursday night after being electrocuted during a crash response, according to WSYR. Jason McGlone, assistant chief of the East Branch Fire Department, was responding ...
Tom Knipe named new head of county transportation council
Longtime director Fernando de Aragón is retiring from the Ithaca-Tompkins County Transportation Council, and city economic development official Tom Knipe will take over in September, according to The Ithaca Voice. de Aragón led the ...
South Main bridge repairs to begin in Geneva
Starting Monday, drivers in Geneva should expect traffic delays as repairs begin on the South Main Street bridge over Routes 5&20, according to the Finger Lakes Times. The project is expected to last about ...
Campaign cash stacks up in NY battleground districts
With over a year until the 2026 midterms, New York’s most competitive congressional candidates are building sizable campaign war chests, according to State of Politics. Incumbents in key swing districts are raising millions, though ...
Hochul may back limits on masked ICE agents
Gov. Kathy Hochul said she’s open to barring federal immigration agents from concealing their identities in New York, according to State of Politics. The comment follows criticism of plainclothes, masked ICE officers allegedly detaining ...
Cuomo accuser settles harassment case for $450K
Brittany Commisso, the former aide who accused ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo of groping her in 2020, has reached a $450,000 settlement with the state, according to the Times Union. The case was filed under the ...
Man stabbed at Amici House apartments; suspect jailed
A man was stabbed Friday afternoon in an apartment complex on Spencer Road in Ithaca, prompting a swift response from local emergency services. The suspect, identified as 22-year-old Kasieum A. Pia-Miller of Ithaca, has ...
Savannah man charged after fentanyl lab test confirms drug possession
Deputies have arrested a Savannah man after a laboratory confirmed he possessed fentanyl during a traffic stop earlier this year in the Town of Sodus. The suspect, 45-year-old Shawn P. Davis of Carncross Road, ...
Lyons man charged after domestic assault investigation
A Lyons man was arrested Friday after deputies responded to a reported domestic dispute involving physical violence on Geneva Street. The suspect, 27-year-old Emmanuel D. Ellis, was taken into custody following an investigation by ...
Canandaigua man arrested outside probation office on warrant
Deputies arrested a Canandaigua man Friday afternoon outside the Ontario County Probation Office after discovering an active warrant for a probation violation. The suspect, 55-year-old Luis A. Denobrega, was taken into custody on July ...
Nunda EMT honored with state Senate commendation for decades of service
A Nunda EMT who has answered more than 5,000 emergency calls over four decades was recognized with one of the state’s highest honors for civic service. Senator Pam Helming presented Martha Blair with a ...
Marion woman charged with aggravated DWI after near miss with patrol vehicle
A Marion woman was arrested Thursday following a drunk driving investigation that began after she allegedly drove on the wrong side of the road and nearly hit a sheriff’s patrol vehicle. Deputies charged 53-year-old ...
Galen woman arrested on bench warrant after missing court for three months
Deputies arrested a Galen woman Wednesday evening after she failed to appear in court for three consecutive months. Jolene L. LaPlant, 36, of Lyons, was taken into custody at her residence in the Town ...
SPORTS
Mets bullpen collapses as Mets drop series opener to Reds (highlights)
The New York Mets couldn’t sustain an early spark as they opened the second half of the season with an 8-4 loss to the Cincinnati Reds on Friday night at Citi Field. Sean Manaea picked up where he left off ... Read More
FLX LIVING
National Women’s Hall of Fame unveils powerful new exhibits
The National Women’s Hall of Fame is launching a series of bold and immersive exhibitions this summer, each illuminating overlooked stories and honoring groundbreaking contributions by women in American history. Opening July 31, Mary Church Terrell and The ... Read More
NATIONAL INTEREST
Chronic Venous Insufficiency: Inside Trump’s CVI Diagnosis
President Donald Trump’s recent diagnosis of chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) has sparked questions about his long-term health and how the condition might affect his duties in office. While the White House insists the condition is under control, the ... Read More
PODCASTS & LIVE STREAMS
FLX WEEKLY: Cayuga County Dairy Ambassador Everett Cox (podcast)
Everett Cox, Cayuga County Dairy Ambassador, is in-studio with Jim Sinicropi to talk about the upcoming Cayuga County 4H Fair, the dairy ambassador program and the local significance of dairy in New York ... Launch Stream
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