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New York tax collections top expectations but warning signs loom
New York collected more tax revenue than expected in the last fiscal year, but state officials are warning that economic uncertainty could cloud the outlook ahead. Tax collections for the 2025–26 fiscal year totaled $127.5 billion, exceeding projections by $2.3 billion and marking a nearly $10 billion increase from the previous year ... FULL STORY
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FL1 SPORTS: Sabres to Face Bruins, NBA and NHL Playoffs (podcast)
It's playoff time in the NBA and NHL! The guys talk about the postseason runs ahead and discuss what to expect for the Sabres before they take on the Bruins ... LAUNCH STREAM
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After Years of Trying, Has Enough Now Been Done to Clear the Way for Online Casino Gambling to be Legalized in New York?
Who knows? To be or not to be? That is the opening of Hamlet's famous soliloquy in William Shakespeare's play of the same name, but it might be something Senator Joseph Addabbo must be asking himself about online ... Read More
DEC highlights 22 years of brownfield cleanups, ties program to housing growth
New York officials are pointing to the state’s long-running brownfield cleanup efforts as a key driver of housing development and community revitalization. The Department of Environmental Conservation announced that its Brownfield Cleanup Program marked its 22nd year in ... Read More
Route 36 closure planned in North Hornell for intersection work
Drivers traveling through North Hornell will need to plan ahead next week as a key intersection is set to close for construction. The New York State Department of Transportation announced that portions of State ...
Bathymetry and sludge hydra: How we are feeding the Finger Lakes’ toxic blooms
In our previous articles, we explored how the loss of deep-water oxygen – hypoxia - creates a dead zone at the bottom of our lakes. But hypoxia is only the trigger. The real engine ...
Outdated school aid formula sparks growing concern statewide
Rising school costs could swallow New York’s proposed aid increases, with an education expert warning the system is overdue for an overhaul, according to Spectrum News. Bob Lowry said many districts may see gains ...
Community rallying to support Romulus family after devastating house fire
A Seneca County community is coming together to support a local family who lost their home in a March structure fire, with a benefit event planned next month to help them recover. The fundraiser ...
Microburst with 100 mph winds confirmed in Steuben County
A powerful microburst packing wind speeds up to 100 mph tore through parts of Steuben County Wednesday evening, leaving behind a narrow but intense path of storm damage, according to the National Weather Service ...
Seneca County approves new contract for sheriff’s deputies, advances major sewer projects
Seneca County officials approved a new labor contract for sheriff’s deputies Tuesday, resolving a key personnel matter while moving forward on a slate of infrastructure investments and routine county business during the April Board ...
FLX WEEKEND WEATHER: Stormy Saturday gives way to cold, possible snow
A dramatic spring weather swing is set to impact the Finger Lakes and Central New York this weekend, with summer-like warmth and thunderstorms Saturday quickly giving way to a much colder pattern that could ...
Cayuga County lawmakers advance contracts, discuss hiring hurdles, and approve grant application
Cayuga County legislators moved forward with a series of operational updates, cost-saving contracts, and a key infrastructure funding application during a meeting this week, while also confronting staffing challenges and ongoing modernization efforts across ...
Canandaigua planning board weighs development, delays decision amid stormwater concerns
A proposed 38-home subdivision dominated discussion at this month’s Canandaigua Planning Board meeting, with officials ultimately holding off on a decision after a lengthy, technical debate over stormwater management and downstream impacts. The April ...
First murder trial set in Nordquist case: Here’s what we know
Prosecutors will bring the first defendant to trial this fall in a brutal killing that shocked the Finger Lakes, according to WHAM. Precious Arzuaga is set to face trial in September for the death ...
Penn Yan man arrested on child sex charges following investigation
A Penn Yan man is facing multiple felony charges after a months-long investigation into an alleged relationship with a minor, according to the Yates County Sheriff’s Office. Jason Mayhew, 18, was arrested April 15 ...
Adolescent offender charged with forcible touching in Penn Yan
An adolescent offender has been charged after police say a young victim was inappropriately touched in Penn Yan. Penn Yan Police reported that the incident involved a female victim under the age of 13 ...
School districts warn late state budget could disrupt local planning timelines
With key deadlines looming, school leaders across New York are raising concerns that ongoing delays in the state budget process could complicate local decision-making ahead of voter-approved school budgets next month. A coalition of ...
DiNapoli calls for corporate transparency on AI-driven job losses
New York’s top fiscal watchdog is pressing major corporations to be more transparent about how artificial intelligence is reshaping their workforces. State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli warned that companies are failing to provide investors with ...
Residents demand Ontario County cut ties with ICE now
Frustrated residents packed a local meeting and demanded leaders stop working with ICE, according to News10NBC. Speakers at an Ontario County Board of Supervisors meeting urged officials to pass a resolution cutting cooperation with ...
$125 million program targets affordable housing upgrades in Upstate New York
A new state initiative aims to improve living conditions and lower energy costs for residents in affordable multifamily housing across upstate New York. More than $125 million has been made available through a program ...
SPORTS
Midlakes standout Nathan Lathrop signs to play lacrosse at Alfred
A cornerstone of one of Midlakes’ most successful lacrosse seasons is taking the next step in his career. Nathan Lathrop, a senior attacker for the Screaming Eagles, has signed to continue his lacrosse career at Alfred State, turning years of ... Read More
FLX LIVING
South Bristol launches community conversations series with broadband panel
Town officials in South Bristol are launching a new public forum series aimed at tackling some of the community’s most pressing challenges, starting with broadband access. The first event, titled “How Can South Bristol Expand Broadband Access?”, is ... Read More
NATIONAL INTEREST
Gas prices dip slightly as global tensions ease
Drivers are seeing modest relief at the pump as gas prices tick lower following a recent easing of geopolitical tensions. The national average price for a gallon of regular gasoline fell 7 cents over the past week to ... Read More
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AUBURN: City Council meets amid budget woes (webcast)
Auburn City Council moved through a full agenda during its April 16 meeting, including public comment, approval of prior minutes, and updates from city officials. Council also considered a zoning ordinance related to cannabis uses, along with multiple resolutions covering ... Launch Stream
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