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Seneca Falls deli to close after 33 years serving community
A fixture in downtown Seneca Falls for more than three decades is preparing to close its doors, marking the end of an era for a business that became part of daily life for generations of residents. Seneca Falls Downtown Deli announced it will shut down on May 15 after 33 years in ... FULL STORY
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CONNECTIONS: Finger Lakes wine industry in trouble? (podcast)
On a recent episode of WXXI’s Connections with Evan Dawson, Brian Durnin of Point of the Bluff Vineyards, Matt Cassavaugh of 20 Deep Winery, and Chad Hendrickson of Keuka Spring ... LAUNCH STREAM
HEADLINE NEWS
Abortion pills remain available by telehealth in New York after court ruling
Medication abortion remains available through telehealth in New York, even after a federal appeals court ruling restricted access to mifepristone, one of the two drugs commonly used in abortion care. The ruling by a panel of the 5th ... Read More
Hopewell man faces felony charges after crashing through wall into neighbors apartment
A Hopewell man is facing multiple charges, including a felony, after deputies say he punched through his apartment wall into a neighboring unit where a child was present. Ontario County Sheriff’s deputies responded around 12:20 a.m. May 4 ... Read More
Fairport woman charged with trespass at Eastview Mall store
A Fairport woman is facing a trespass charge after deputies say she returned to Eastview Mall despite a prior ban tied to a shoplifting incident. Ontario County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Meghan C. Reagan, 29, ...
Deputies arrest Rochester man at Eastview Mall after prior ban
A Rochester man who had been banned from Eastview Mall is facing trespass charges after deputies say he returned to the property over the weekend. Ontario County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Lahdon-Pierre T. Dillon, 19, ...
Appeals court upholds multiple Cayuga County convictions
A state appeals court has upheld several criminal convictions tied to cases in Cayuga County, reinforcing sentences tied to domestic violence, assault, and drug-related offenses. Cayuga County District Attorney Brittany Grome Antonacci announced that ...
Ontario County man charged after damaging home during family dispute
A Canandaigua man is facing charges after deputies say he admitted to damaging property during a domestic incident late Friday. Ontario County Sheriff’s deputies responded around 7:25 p.m. May 1 to a home on ...
FINGER LAKES FORECAST: Work week brings warm-up, followed by cool, wet stretch
A brief stretch of warmer spring weather will give the Finger Lakes a boost to start the week, but it won’t last. A slow-moving storm system is expected to bring widespread rain, gusty winds, ...
Spring bird migration set to peak across Finger Lakes in coming weeks
The skies over the Finger Lakes are about to fill with life, as millions of migrating birds move through the region during one of the busiest stretches of the spring season. After a relatively ...
Food safety bill could raise grocery costs as decision looms
A sweeping food safety bill awaiting action from Gov. Kathy Hochul is setting up a clash between consumer protection advocates and industry groups — with the potential for higher grocery bills at the center ...
Woman, dog rescued from cliff in Ontario County
A routine Saturday afternoon turned into a technical rescue in the hills above Canandaigua Lake, where a woman and her dog were pulled to safety from a steep cliff face. The Cheshire Fire Department ...
Auburn hospital unveils $60M expansion plan
A major healthcare expansion could reshape Auburn’s north side, with a new 80,000-square-foot medical hub in the works, according to The Citizen. Auburn Community Hospital plans to replace an aging building and create a ...
Authorities investigate string of vehicle break-ins across Yates, Schuyler counties
A growing number of vehicle break-ins across parts of the Finger Lakes has prompted a coordinated investigation involving multiple law enforcement agencies. The Yates County Sheriff’s Office said it is working with New York ...
$9.8 million lottery ticket sold in Tompkins County
A single lottery ticket sold in a small Tompkins County village is now worth nearly $10 million. The New York Lottery announced that one jackpot-winning ticket for the May 2 LOTTO drawing was sold ...
Tax hikes squeeze New York homeowners
Rising bills are pushing some New Yorkers to consider moving, as property taxes climb well beyond limits, according to Spectrum News. A new Gallup study shows cost of living tops financial worries nationwide. In ...
Auburn eyes $1.5M paving contract
Fresh pavement could hit several Auburn streets soon, as city leaders prepare to lock in a major road contract, according to The Citizen. Auburn City Council is set to vote on a $1.5 million ...
Canandaigua warns against illegal roadside signs
A sign on a stop sign might seem harmless, but it can put drivers at risk, according to Canandaigua town officials. Officials say private ads don’t belong on poles, medians, or intersections. They warn ...
Flock portal limits access as agencies quit
Clicking between police data pages suddenly gets you blocked — even during normal browsing — according to 14850.com, raising doubts about a “transparency” tool tied to Flock Safety. The site shows how departments use ...
Auburn man charged after making repeated false emergency calls over months
An Auburn man is facing multiple charges after police say he repeatedly called in false emergencies over a period of several months, triggering responses from local first responders. Authorities say the calls, which spanned ...
SPORTS
Yankees roll past Orioles, notch 14th win in last 16 games
Aaron Judge’s first-inning home run set the tone as the New York Yankees (24-11) powered past the Baltimore Orioles (15-20) 12-1 on Monday night at Yankee Stadium, completing a four-game sweep behind an explosive offense and a strong outing from ... Read More
FLX LIVING
Canandaigua announces free summer concert and movie series at Outhouse Park
Summer nights in Canandaigua will once again come with live music, food trucks, and a movie under the stars as town officials roll out a slate of free community events at a popular lakeside park. The Town of ... Read More
NATIONAL INTEREST
Home Care vs. Facility: Making the Right Choice for Your Parents
Watching your parents age brings up many questions about their future comfort. You want them to stay safe and happy in their later years. Deciding between staying at home and moving to a facility is a major life ... Read More
PODCASTS & LIVE STREAMS
AGAINST THE BOARDS: 2026 Knighthawks Season Wrap-Up (podcast)
The Rochester Knighthawks' season came to a close a week ago, wrapping up with losses to Georgia. Chamberlain Bauder and Spencer Conley dissect the season in this review edition of Against the Boards. They talk with Knighthawks GM Dan Carey ... Launch Stream
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