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Finger Lakes economy increasingly driven by healthcare and service jobs, state report finds
The Finger Lakes economy is increasingly defined by healthcare, education and service jobs, reflecting a broader shift across New York away from traditional manufacturing and goods-producing industries, according to a new analysis from the Office of the New York State Comptroller. The report, which examines employment trends and wages across New York’s ... FULL STORY
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VICTOR: Town Board & Planning Board hold March meetings (webcast)
The Victor Town Board and Planning Board both held meetings earlier this month for March. You can watch both of those sessions on-demand using the video players below. Town Board ... LAUNCH STREAM
HEADLINE NEWS
Schuyler County woman indicted on 16 perjury counts
A Beaver Dams woman was indicted on multiple felony counts after authorities said she made false statements under oath in several legal filings and police investigations. Etta G. Fitzpatrick, 53, was arraigned March 12 in Schuyler County Court ... Read More
Auburn homeless shelter plan hit by legal fight
A long-running property dispute is threatening plans for a new 80-unit homeless shelter in Auburn, according to The Citizen. A Syracuse nonprofit claims the property owner backed out of a signed deal to sell the Grant Avenue site ... Read More
Clifton Springs cleanup plan opens for public input
Toxic contamination at a longtime Clifton Springs industrial site is moving closer to cleanup, according to the Finger Lakes Times. State officials have opened a public comment period on a proposed plan for the ...
Diesel spike hits trucking industry: Farmington company responds
Diesel prices are surging fast, forcing a Farmington trucking company to absorb rising costs as global oil disruptions ripple through the economy, according to WHAM. Prices have jumped as much as 80 cents per ...
Amazon delivery driver arrested after roadside assault in Marion
State police arrested a man following a roadside altercation in Wayne County that left another person injured. The incident happened along State Route 21 in the town of Marion. Joseph Lee Blair III, 32, ...
Family returns ahead of murder trials
Grief and determination filled a return trip to the Finger Lakes as a victim’s family prepares for upcoming murder trials, according to WHAM. They traveled from Minnesota to meet prosecutors and push for justice ...
Geneva raises water, sewer rates
Rising costs are pushing the Town of Geneva to hike water and sewer rates while standardizing pricing across districts, according to the Finger Lakes Times. Officials said it no longer makes sense to charge ...
Garden expansion gains Auburn city support
A growing community garden in Auburn could soon double in size, with plans to add trees, education programs, and fresh produce giveaways, according to The Citizen. Organizers want to expand the Westside Community Garden ...
Albany climate fight opens door to compromise
A legal battle over New York’s climate law could end in a compromise instead of costly new rules, according to the Times Union. Environmental groups say they’re open to settling rather than forcing aggressive ...
Kelles runs unopposed again
A longtime Ithaca lawmaker is heading into another election cycle without a challenger, according to The Ithaca Voice. Assemblymember Anna Kelles has launched her bid for a fourth term with no opponents yet in ...
Homeowners cut bills as energy rates skyrocket
Rising electric bills are forcing New Yorkers to rethink how they use energy at home, according to Spectrum News. Some homeowners are turning to insulation and efficiency upgrades to bring costs down. One homeowner ...
GOP pushes HALT law changes
Violence inside New York prisons is driving a new push to loosen solitary confinement limits, according to The Citizen. Assembly Republicans say proposed changes to the HALT law would give officers more tools to ...
GOP senator blasts Auburn center plan
A state senator is calling a proposal to move a regional welcome center to Auburn a political move, according to The Citizen. Sen. Mark Walczyk argued the plan benefits a Democrat-leaning site and said ...
Farmington man gets prison term after officer assault
A Christmas Eve disturbance in Farmington ended with a state trooper injured and multiple felony convictions, according to the Finger Lakes Times. Miles J. Martin, 37, was sentenced to state prison after a jury ...
Clyde man arrested after domestic assault investigation
Authorities arrested a man following a domestic incident investigation in Lyons. The case involved allegations of physical injury and interference with emergency contact. David O. Furman, 65, of State Route 414 in Clyde, faces ...
New York sues lender over alleged predatory loan practices
New York Attorney General Letitia James and a coalition of 12 other attorneys general filed a lawsuit against lender OneMain Financial, alleging the company used deceptive tactics that trapped borrowers in costly loans. The ...
New York officials push bill banning surveillance pricing
New York Attorney General Letitia James joined state lawmakers and labor groups Monday to support legislation that would ban surveillance pricing and certain electronic shelf labels in the state. The proposal, called the One ...
Man sentenced for lying during fraud trial testimony
A former Western New York resident was sentenced to probation after being convicted of perjury related to testimony given during a federal fraud trial. Michael W. Luehrsen, 41, of Miami, Florida, was sentenced by ...
SPORTS
Syracuse men’s lacrosse holds off Denver rally to cap road swing with win
Syracuse men's lacrosse closed out its longest regular-season road stretch in more than 50 years with a 13-12 victory over No. 14 Denver on Monday night at Peter Barton Lacrosse Stadium. Luke Rhoa led the No. 8 Orange with a ... Read More
FLX LIVING
ChamberFest announces 2026 Canandaigua summer festival lineup
ChamberFest Canandaigua will host its 2026 summer festival from July 22 through July 29, featuring a series of concerts and events across the Finger Lakes region. The festival includes performances, fundraisers and community events at venues in Canandaigua ... Read More
NATIONAL INTEREST
Senators urge FTC probe into AI toys for children
Two U.S. senators are urging federal regulators to investigate artificial intelligence-powered toys marketed to children, citing safety, privacy and marketing concerns. In a March 12 letter to the Federal Trade Commission, Sens. Tammy Duckworth and Kirsten Gillibrand said ... Read More
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CAYUGA LEGISLATURE: March committee meetings (webcast)
The Cayuga County Legislature is holding a range of committee meetings this month ahead of its full-legislature meeting on March 24. You can watch all of them below on-demand. Government Operations, Planning, and Public Works - March 10, 2026 Judicial ... Launch Stream
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