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17th Annual It’s A Wonderful Run (video)
Thousands of merry revelers descended on Seneca Falls on Saturday, December 13, 2025 for the It's A Wonderful Life Festival and the 17th Annual It's A Wonderful Run 5K. Meet many of them in this video documenting the merriest place on earth on Saturday afternoon and evening in Bedford Falls! ... FULL STORY
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17th Annual It’s A Wonderful Run (video)
Thousands of merry revelers descended on Seneca Falls on Saturday, December 13, 2025 for the It's A Wonderful Life Festival and the 17th Annual It's A Wonderful Run 5K. Meet ... LAUNCH STREAM
HEADLINE NEWS
Yates County rollover crash leads to DWI arrest
Deputies arrested a man Saturday evening after a rollover crash shut down part of State Route 247 in the Town of Potter. The Yates County Sheriff’s Office identified the driver as Don P. Sipp, 49, of Rushville. Deputies ... Read More
Canandaigua 7 Brew one step closer to rebuild after commission green light
The Canandaigua Planning Commission signed off on three development-related applications at its meeting last week, including approval for a drive-through restaurant on Eastern Boulevard, a privacy fence plan at Canandaigua Country Club and a special use permit for ... Read More
Seneca Meadows landfill faces crucial Dec. 31 deadline
New York’s largest landfill may hit a turning point on Dec. 31, when its state permit, town law, and financial agreement all expire, according to Finger Lakes Times. Seneca Meadows Inc. has applied for ...
Tensions flare ahead of Lansing AI data center vote
Environmental advocates are accusing Lansing’s Zoning Board of Appeals of bias as it prepares to rule on TeraWulf’s push to build an AI data center, Tompkins Weekly reports. TeraWulf wants its proposed facility at ...
New Yorkers footing bill for electric grid overhaul
Massive upgrades to New York’s aging power grid are underway — and every resident will help pay for it, according to the Times Union. More than $4 billion is going into 62 transmission projects ...
Auburn picks firm for housing, planning study
Auburn will spend up to $115,000 to update its comprehensive plan and analyze housing needs, according to The Citizen. City Council is set to approve a contract with Rochester-based Highland Planning, which scored highest ...
Newark housing projects push forward
Two major housing developments in Newark are on track, promising a big boost to local housing, Mayor Jonathan Taylor told reporters. The Coventry Commons project is quickly transforming a former factory into 101 apartments, ...
Seneca Falls man charged with bail jumping
Police arrested a man early Sunday after officers acted on an outstanding court warrant in Seneca Falls. Police identified the man as Jason B. Osgood, 54, of Waterloo. Officers arrested him around 1:45 a.m ...
Jason MacBride to become acting Ontario County DA Sunday
Jason MacBride stepped in as acting Ontario County District Attorney on Sunday, following the resignation of Acting DA Kelly Wolford, News10NBC reports. Wolford is leaving to become First Assistant DA in Seneca County. She ...
$50M government center plan draws mixed reaction
Tompkins County’s plan for a $50 million Center of Government building faced tough questions at its final open house, The Ithaca Voice reports. The proposed all-electric, LEED Gold facility would be built downtown and ...
NY cannabis tracking deadline hits this week
New York’s legal cannabis market faces a major compliance deadline as mandatory seed‑to‑sale tracking begins Wednesday. All licensed businesses that handle cannabis must register with the Metrc system, complete online training, and log inventory ...
Blue wave flips counties, but 2026 still uncertain
Democrats flipped 50 county legislature seats across New York last month — a potential “blue wave” ahead of 2026, according to Spectrum News. Political analyst Lawrence Levy says Democrats could ride the momentum into ...
Hochul ousts cannabis leaders after botched case
Gov. Kathy Hochul will launch a new search for a permanent cannabis chief after firing top officials over a failed enforcement case, according to Spectrum News. Hochul forced out acting director Felicia Reid and ...
Christmas tree safety tips could save lives
A small spark can turn deadly fast when a Christmas tree catches fire, safety officials warn. Fire experts say Christmas tree fires aren’t common, but when they do happen, they’re more likely to be ...
Man arrested after Williamson Dollar General burglary
Deputies arrested a man early Friday after a burglary set off an alarm at a Dollar General store in Williamson. Deputies found 52-year-old Travis J. Breedlove of Williamson at the store on State Route ...
Snowmobile safety course set for January in Wayne County
Young riders and first-time snowmobilers will get a full day of hands-on training when a state-required safety course comes to Wayne County next month. The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office Recreational Safety Division will offer ...
Victor planning board debates driveway safety, parking and lot layout last week
The Victor Planning Board spent much of its meeting last week weighing site safety, septic design and long-standing neighborhood impacts as it reviewed several residential and commercial applications, approving one project while tabling or ...
Dundee’s Hazy Fudge lands national honor
A small Dundee candy maker just scored a big national nod right before the holidays. Hazy Fudge, a woman-owned, family-run business in the Finger Lakes, has been named a finalist for the 2026 sofi ...
SPORTS
Bills overcome 21-point deficit to stun Patriots, keep AFC East race alive (full coverage)
The Buffalo Bills refused to let the AFC East be decided on Sunday afternoon at Gillette Stadium, storming back from a three-touchdown deficit to defeat the New England Patriots, 35-31, and keep the division race alive with three weeks remaining ... Read More
FLX LIVING
Hundreds honor veterans at Finger Lakes cemetery
Crowds gathered at the New York State Veterans Cemetery – Finger Lakes as wreaths quietly reached nearly every grave during this year’s Wreaths Across America Day commemoration. Hundreds of families, volunteers, and community members came together Sunday to ... Read More
NATIONAL INTEREST
11 killed in Hanukkah shooting at Sydney beach
At least 11 people died in a mass shooting during a Hanukkah event at Bondi Beach, an attack Australian leaders are calling antisemitic terrorism, Associated Press reports. The victims included Rabbi Eli Schlanger of Chabad of Bondi, which ... Read More
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FL1 SPORTS: CFP debate, NFL Week 15 preview and picks (podcast)
Football had all the headlines this week. The guys discuss the drama surrounding another College Football Playoff, highlighted by the Group of Five and Notre Dame missing out. Next, the guys move into the NFL, recapping their picks from last ... Launch Stream
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