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New health laws take effect statewide
New York residents will see major changes to health insurance coverage starting today as several new state laws go into effect. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the measures, which aim to lower out-of-pocket costs and expand access to medically necessary care, including EpiPens, breast cancer screenings, and chemotherapy-related treatments. The new laws require ... FULL STORY
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FLX WEEKLY: Michele Babich & Dave Breeden from Sheldrake Point Winery (podcast)
On this special New Year's Eve edition of FLX Weekly, Jim Sinicropi welcomes Michele Babich, new owner of Sheldrake Point Winery and longtime winemaker Dave Breeden. We discuss what motivated ... LAUNCH STREAM
HEADLINE NEWS
Steuben opens Code Blue warming center
Freezing nights have triggered a lifeline for people without shelter in Steuben County, according to the Hornell Evening Tribune. County officials activated Code Blue protections and opened a warming center in the Town of Bath. The county contracted ... Read More
Hospitals tighten masking amid flu surge
Masks are back across Rochester hospitals as flu cases spike to record levels, according to RochesterFirst. Both University of Rochester Medical Center and Rochester Regional Health now require masks for staff, patients, and visitors. Health leaders say rising ... Read More
Olympic hopefuls train at Bristol
Fresh snow turned Bristol Mountain into an Olympic training ground as three elite skiers worked runs ahead of the Winter Games, according to News10NBC. U.S. Ski Team athletes Winter Vinecki, Derek Krueger, and Chris ...
Bridge crashes may mean big penalties
Hitting Syracuse’s low railroad bridges could soon sting far more than a ticket, according to WSTM. New state rules would slap drivers with eight license points for bridge strikes, targeting repeat crashes on the ...
Police: Penn Yan woman abandoned child and animal
Penn Yan police are asking for the public’s help locating a woman wanted on multiple felony and misdemeanor charges involving a child and animals. Authorities are searching for a 43-year-old woman who is wanted ...
Felony DWI arrest follows Farmington crash
Deputies arrested a man after a two-vehicle crash at a busy intersection near the Canandaigua–Farmington town line Tuesday afternoon. Frank Harper, 46, of Clifton Springs was taken into custody after deputies responded to a ...
Man arrested after Victor Target shoplifting
Deputies arrested a man after a shoplifting complaint at a Target store in the Town of Victor Tuesday evening. Christian M. Dillard-Deas, 25, of Fairport was taken into custody around 6:43 p.m. at the ...
Seneca Falls woman grabbed victim by throat during dispute
Police arrested a woman after a domestic dispute investigation in Seneca Falls that involved children, officers said. Cassondra M. Ogborn, 36, of Seneca Falls was taken into custody Dec. 30 following an investigation by ...
Yates man arrested on probation warrant
Deputies arrested a Penn Yan man on a probation-related warrant in the Town of Torrey late Wednesday. Yates County sheriff’s deputies took Tino M. Rivas, 57, of Penn Yan into custody on an active ...
Sheriff’s office seeks man on family court warrant
Wayne County sheriff’s deputies are asking for the public’s help locating a man wanted on a Family Court-related warrant. Authorities are searching for David E. Converse, 38, who is wanted for a violation of ...
Lawmakers push for more prison reforms
Two inmate deaths and a rogue correction officers’ strike have shaken up New York’s prison system — and lawmakers say they’re not done fixing it, according to the Times Union. State leaders passed a ...
California man arrested on child exploitation charges in Finger Lakes
State police arrested a man after an investigation into online communication with a juvenile, authorities said. Jacob A. Hanes, 24, of Palm Springs, California, was taken into custody by New York State Police following ...
Canandaigua swears in new mayor, council
With a packed house and celebratory toast, Canandaigua welcomed its newly elected leaders on Dec. 29, according to the Finger Lakes Times. Thomas Lyon, a former councilor-at-large, was sworn in as mayor alongside four ...
Newfield pushes back on NYSEG power project
Residents are calling it a “gigantic monstrosity” — and they're not staying quiet, according to Tompkins Weekly. Newfield homeowners say NYSEG’s plan to replace aging wooden power poles with 100-foot steel structures will ruin ...
Pizza Hut reopens in Hornell Jan. 1
Pizza Hut is returning to Hornell after five years away, with a new store opening Jan. 1 at its old spot in the shopping plaza, according to the Evening Tribune. The remodeled location at ...
Trump-pardoned NY man sent back to prison
He got out with Trump’s help — but now he’s back behind bars, according to the Ithaca Journal. Joseph Schwartz, a former nursing home mogul from Rockland County, returned to an Arkansas prison Dec ...
Rochester Regional urges masks amid flu surge
With flu cases rising fast, Rochester Regional Health is now “highly encouraging” masking in all clinical spaces, according to Spectrum News 1. The advisory applies to hospitals, urgent care, doctor’s offices, labs, and long-term ...
Family sues over fatal Wayne County crash
Two years after a retired jail deputy was killed in a crash, his family is suing for justice, according to RochesterFirst. Thomas Doherty, 62, died in Walworth in early 2024 when an unlicensed 18-year-old ...
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BILLS GAME WEEK: Buffalo hosts Jets Sunday in regular-season finale at Highmark Stadium (preview)
The final week of the regular season is here as the Buffalo Bills close out the schedule with a home matchup against the New York Jets on Sunday at 1 p.m. at Highmark Stadium. Buffalo enters Week 18 with an ... Read More
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FLX WEEKLY: Michele Babich & Dave Breeden from Sheldrake Point Winery (podcast)
On this special New Year's Eve edition of FLX Weekly, Jim Sinicropi welcomes Michele Babich, new owner of Sheldrake Point Winery and longtime winemaker Dave Breeden. We discuss what motivated Michele and her husband Dean to invest in ... Read More
NATIONAL INTEREST
Mom charged after son killed in vehicle incident
A mother is facing serious charges after her teenage son died during a fight over a cell phone, according to the USA Today Network. Police say 16-year-old Ca’hry Gibson jumped onto his mother’s car during an argument on ... Read More
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FL1 SPORTS: Biggest sports headlines from 2025, NFL Week 18 picks (podcast)
The final show of is here for the FL1 Sports Podcast! The guys discuss the biggest headlines from the sports world, locally and nationally. Next, the team was at Lyons vs. Geneva on Monday night, and they talk about the ... Launch Stream
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