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Lake Ontario levels rising as Sodus Point prepares for potential flooding
Rising water levels on Lake Ontario are prompting local officials in Sodus Point to prepare for possible flooding, with conditions already trending upward early in the spring season. Mayor Pat Nolan said water levels have climbed to 246.80 feet, marking a noticeable increase since the start of April and raising concerns about ... FULL STORY
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VICTOR: Zoning Board holds April meeting (webcast)
Earlier this week the Victor Zoning Board held its April meeting. It was streamed on YouTube and can be watched on-demand below ... LAUNCH STREAM
HEADLINE NEWS
Driver ticketed after Ontario County crash, one airlifted to Strong Hospital
A two-vehicle crash at a rural Seneca County intersection left one person seriously injured and another facing a traffic citation Thursday afternoon. Deputies say the crash happened around 3:15 p.m. at the intersection of Wabash Road and Kashong ... Read More
Wayne County man charged with multiple felonies after firearms investigation
A Wayne County man is facing multiple felony charges after investigators say they uncovered illegal firearms, ammunition and suspected drugs inside his home. The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office announced the charges following an investigation led by its Special ... Read More
Nordquist family braces for brutal murder trial
A grieving family is preparing to sit feet away from the woman accused in a torture killing that shocked New York, according to Spectrum News. Sam Nordquist, 24, was allegedly abused for weeks before ...
Geneva moves early to cut costs
Geneva leaders hit pause on hiring and spending after early budget forecasts showed a looming deficit, according to the Finger Lakes Times. Mayor Jim Cecere and City Council approved interim controls for the 2027 ...
New traffic light in Waterloo sits unused
Five crashes in a month have put a spotlight on a Waterloo intersection where safety upgrades still aren’t working, according to the Finger Lakes Times. Seneca County officials say flashing signals at Route 96 ...
Seneca Lake edges toward flooding
Water is creeping onto lawns and closing boat launches as Seneca Lake inches toward flood stage, according to RochesterFirst. Levels hit 447.62 feet Friday, just shy of the 448-foot mark for minor flooding. Officials ...
Ithaca shelter plan sparks safety debate
An $18 million shelter plan is moving forward in Ithaca, but concerns are mounting over whether its design will keep people safe, according to the Tompkins Weekly. Tompkins County lawmakers approved seeking $15 million ...
Judge halts Wayne County farmworker deportation
A grandmother and farmworker got a sudden legal lifeline after a cross-country ICE transfer, according to the Democrat and Chronicle. Dolores Bustamante Romero was detained at a routine Buffalo appointment, then quickly moved to ...
Hochul’s insurance plan faces pushback
New York drivers could see lower premiums under a sweeping reform push, but critics say it’s far from guaranteed, according to NY1. Gov. Kathy Hochul wants to curb lawsuits, tighten injury definitions, and crack ...
Albany budget fight sparks reform talk
New York’s drawn-out budget battles are fueling fresh calls for change, according to Capital Tonight, as lawmakers clash over a governor-heavy process that blends policy with spending. Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie says behind-the-scenes negotiations ...
Blakeman criticizes Hochul budget proposal over retiree health costs
A Republican candidate for governor is taking aim at a key element of New York’s proposed state budget, arguing it would increase health care costs for some retirees. Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman on ...
Improperly stored rag linked to late-night house fire in Tyre
A late-night house fire in the Town of Tyre was quickly brought under control Wednesday after a homeowner extinguished flames before first responders arrived, according to the Seneca County Sheriff’s Office. Emergency crews were ...
Ithaca’s Seneca Street garage to remain closed as city weighs long-term future
Ithaca officials say the Seneca Street parking garage will remain closed indefinitely as the city evaluates the structure’s condition and considers long-term plans for the site. The downtown garage was shut down April 10 ...
Geneva police report string of arrests tied to domestic incidents, DWI enforcement
A series of arrests in Geneva over the past week highlight a mix of domestic-related incidents, low-level theft, and impaired driving cases, according to the city police department’s latest blotter. The report, covering April ...
Canandaigua ZBA approves garage variance, delays decision on disputed boathouse
A proposed garage expansion cleared a key hurdle, but a contentious lakefront boathouse dispute remains unresolved after a lengthy Zoning Board of Appeals meeting this week. The board approved a setback variance for a ...
Watkins Glen board reshuffles leadership, advances budget, and approves projects at busy meeting (video)
A leadership transition, budget action, and a slate of routine approvals highlighted a wide-ranging Village Board meeting this week, with officials moving quickly to fill key vacancies while continuing work on the next fiscal ...
The fatal flaw in lake monitoring: Why chlorophyll-a is blind to toxic algae
What if the monitoring system being used to protect the Finger Lakes from toxic algae blooms is actually blind to them? What if the most widely used measurement for assessing lake health gets more ...
Hochul highlights $240M investment in farm-based environmental programs across New York
New York has committed more than $240 million over the past five years to support environmental protection efforts on farms, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced during Earth Week, pointing to expanding programs aimed at improving ...
SPORTS
Green earns repeat honor as Empire 8 Tomorrow’s Leader
A steady climb on the scorecard and a growing presence off it have earned Keuka College senior Tyler Green recognition once again among the Empire 8’s top student-athletes. Green was named to the Empire 8 Men’s Golf Tomorrow’s Leader team ... Read More
FLX LIVING
Torrey time capsule deadline approaches
A small town is racing to capture its present before sealing it away for the future, according to the Finger Lakes Times. Torrey leaders are collecting photos, records, and local memorabilia for a time capsule marking the town’s ... Read More
NATIONAL INTEREST
Catholicism losing followers globally as Protestantism gains ground in some regions, study finds
Catholicism is losing more followers than it gains in much of the world, while Protestantism is seeing growth in several regions, according to a new analysis of global religious trends. A Pew Research Center study examining religious “switching” ... Read More
PODCASTS & LIVE STREAMS
GENEVA: City Council holds two special sessions (webcast)
This week the City of Geneva held two special sessions where City Council came together discussing a range of issues. Each can be watched in the video players below. April 21 April 23 - Part I April 23 - Part ... Launch Stream
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