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Bass Pro Shops project gets underway at Eastview Mall
A massive new Bass Pro Shops is officially taking shape at Eastview Mall, marking one of the biggest retail additions the Finger Lakes region has seen in years. Crews are now on site in Victor, and temporary signage is up as work begins on the 90,000-square-foot Bass Pro Shops Outpost. The store ... FULL STORY
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UPSTATE HOOPS: Class B Check-Ins, New Power Rankings (podcast)
The month of February is here for the teams in the Wayne-Finger Lakes. The guys recap the games from the final week of January and reveal new power rankings. Next, ... LAUNCH STREAM
HEADLINE NEWS
Ovid forms development group to lead village rebuild
A new development group is taking the lead in rebuilding Ovid’s downtown after a January fire devastated the village center. The Town of Ovid has officially launched a Local Development Corporation (LDC), a nonprofit focused on driving economic ... Read More
New York pushes back on ICE role, utility costs in Hochul interviews
New York is drawing a hard line against expanded federal immigration enforcement while also grappling with rising energy costs, climate mandates, and household affordability, according to comments Gov. Kathy Hochul made in two wide-ranging interviews Monday. Speaking on ... Read More
Auburn settles Walmart tax fight
A tax dispute with Walmart will cost Auburn a small hit but avoid a bigger risk, according to The Citizen. The city, Auburn, the Auburn Enlarged City School District, and Cayuga County agreed to ...
Takeout in prison? Closer look at viral reports in New York
Takeout meals helped cool tensions inside a Western New York prison, despite viral claims of “Uber Eats for inmates,” according to The Citizen. A pilot incentive at Wende Correctional Facility lets incarcerated people with ...
Seneca Falls revisits police pension mix-up tonight
A costly paperwork mistake has the Seneca Falls Town Board back at the table tonight, according to the Finger Lakes Times. Town leaders plan to vote on a new resolution to fix a retirement ...
Former Phelps scout camp clears environmental review
Plans to turn a shuttered Boy Scout camp into a private campground just cleared a major hurdle, according to the Finger Lakes Times. The Town of Phelps Planning Board ruled the proposed Heritage Lake ...
Steuben County floats animal abuser registry
Steuben County lawmakers want to publicly name people convicted of animal cruelty, following a path other counties have already taken, according to Spectrum News 1. The proposal would create an online animal abuser registry ...
CNY SPCA left in limbo
Uncertainty is growing at the CNY SPCA after its entire board resigned and staff say they’ve heard nothing since, according to CNY Central. The board stepped down Jan. 28, one day after employees walked ...
Ithaca pushes cleaner power buying
Ithaca wants more control over where its energy comes from — and how green it is — according to The Ithaca Voice. The City of Ithaca is updating its Community Choice Aggregation law and ...
Corning eyes McKinney Park comeback
With state cleanup set for this summer, Corning City Council just took its first steps toward rebuilding McKinney Park, according to WENY. Council members unanimously approved two resolutions: one to pursue a state parks ...
Probe continues into Geneva counselor
Police are still investigating an alleged inappropriate interaction involving a guidance counselor at Geneva Middle School, following initial reports over the weekend, according to 13WHAM. The Geneva Police Department says a student reported the ...
New York launches push for mental health jobs
New York is rolling out a statewide effort to build the mental health workforce, starting with a new survey aimed at people already in the field. The New York State Office of Mental Health ...
Ontario deputy suffers minor injuries in Hopewell crash
A routine drive through a Hopewell intersection ended in a crash that sent a sheriff’s deputy to the hospital Monday morning. The crash happened around 11:50 a.m. at the intersection of Freshour Road and ...
Williamson Democrat jumps into race for Assembly District 130
A former auto industry executive is jumping into the race for a wide-open Assembly seat, according to the Finger Lakes Times. Joe Lamanna of Williamson announced his bid for the 130th District, becoming the ...
Smoke shop raid leads to gun charges in Cayuga County
A fall raid at a Cayuga County smoke shop turned up guns, cannabis, and cash, according to The Citizen. State police say investigators seized large quantities of marijuana, unstamped cigarettes, firearms, and currency during ...
Water conservation order lifted in Seneca County
Residents served by several Seneca County water districts can return to normal water use after officials lifted a mandatory conservation order. The Seneca County Health Department announced Monday that it has lifted the order ...
Deputies arrest Macy’s employee after fraud probe
A retail fraud investigation at Eastview Mall ended with an arrest after deputies say a store employee carried out multiple fraudulent returns. Deputies took a 19-year-old Rochester man into custody Sunday after Macy’s reported ...
Utility arrears surge across New York
More than 1.2 million New York households ended last year at least 60 days behind on their utility bills, owing a combined $1.8 billion, according to newly released data highlighted by AARP New York ...
SPORTS
Carmelo Anthony shows frustration online
A brief Instagram comment from Carmelo Anthony sparked buzz around Syracuse Men's Basketball, according to CNY Central. Anthony reacted during Syracuse’s loss to No. 14 North Carolina Tar Heels, posting a frustrated “SMFH” under a highlight clip. His son, Kiyan ... Read More
FLX LIVING
Alums push to keep Wells College treasures local
A group of Wells College alums is urging the closed school to keep valuable historic items in the Finger Lakes instead of selling them off at auction. Recent court filings show the now-shuttered college in Aurora, NY plans ... Read More
NATIONAL INTEREST
Social Security Payments up to $5,181 Arrive This Week
Millions of Americans will receive a Social Security payment this week, with some retirees eligible for monthly benefits as high as $5,181, depending on their earnings history and when they chose to claim. More than 70 million people ... Read More
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AUBURN: City Council holds final meeting of January (webcast)
The Auburn City Council’s January 29 work session included standard opening business such as roll call, public comment, approval of the January 15 and January 22 meeting minutes, the City Manager’s report, and reports from council members. The agenda also ... Launch Stream
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