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Massive sanitizer hazard cleared in Romulus
A massive stockpile of expired hand sanitizer sat in unsafe conditions until federal crews hauled it away, according to RochesterFirst. The EPA removed 230,000 gallons — about 920 tons — from a Romulus warehouse, eliminating what officials called a serious fire and explosion risk. Crews found the sanitizer in deteriorating containers inside ... FULL STORY
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FL1 SPORTS: Sabres Officially Playoff Bound, Masters Weekend, Cuse in the Portal (podcast)
It is another packed edition of the FL1 Sports Podcast! The guys talk about the Sabres officially ending the playoff drought, as they clinched a spot in the chase for ... LAUNCH STREAM
HEADLINE NEWS
New chipmaking milestone in Albany signals New York’s push to lead next era of semiconductor innovation
New York is positioning itself at the center of the next generation of chipmaking, with state officials announcing a major step forward at the Albany NanoTech Complex that could shape the future of computing. Governor Kathy Hochul said ... Read More
Liverpool man charged after alleged vehicle damage, harassment incident in Seneca County
SENECA COUNTY — A Liverpool man is facing multiple charges after authorities say he damaged a vehicle and had unwanted physical contact with another person during an incident earlier this month. Investigators arrested 52-year-old Daniel Scharett on April ... Read More
Living wage climbs past $25 in Ithaca
A single adult now needs more than $25 an hour just to get by in Tompkins County, according to The Ithaca Voice. The latest living wage report sets the number at $25.08 an hour, ...
House destroyed in Waterloo fire; residents safe, dog missing
A home in the Town of Waterloo was destroyed Wednesday night after a fire tore through the structure while no one was inside. Seneca County Sheriff Timothy Thompson said deputies responded around 8:36 p.m ...
Canandaigua man charged with DWI after crashing into ravine
A Canandaigua man was hospitalized and charged with driving while intoxicated after his vehicle left the roadway and plunged into a ravine in Ontario County. Deputies said the crash happened April 8 around 4:27 ...
Seneca Falls delays manager hiring decision
A split vote stalled a key hiring decision in Seneca Falls, according to the Finger Lakes Times. The Town Board voted 3-2 Tuesday to delay bringing in a new town manager for at least ...
Nuclear proposal stirs Schuyler debate
A closed prison site in Schuyler County could host a future nuclear plant, but local leaders say the idea remains preliminary, according to the Ithaca Journal. Officials submitted the former Camp Monterey facility as ...
Rochester man arrested with loaded handgun in Ontario County
A Rochester man was taken into custody after deputies discovered a loaded handgun during a traffic stop on Interstate 490, according to the Ontario County Sheriff’s Office. The stop occurred on Wednesday. Authorities identified ...
Seneca County Sheriff’s Civil Division earns five-year reaccreditation
The Seneca County Sheriff’s Office Civil Division has secured another five-year reaccreditation, reinforcing its compliance with state professional standards after an on-site review. Sheriff Timothy J. Thompson Jr. announced the designation this week, calling ...
Ontario County man charged with aggravated DWI after crash in Seneca
A single-vehicle crash in the Town of Seneca led to an aggravated DWI arrest after deputies said the driver crossed lane markings and ended up in a ditch. The incident happened April 8 around ...
Dash cams now required in ambulances
Ambulances across New York will soon record every move on the road, according to RochesterFirst. A new state mandate requires all EMS vehicles to install dash cameras to boost safety and accountability. The cameras ...
Geneva man among two arrested in Rochester teen shooting tied to ongoing feud
A Geneva man was taken into custody last month by a federal task force as part of an investigation into a March shooting that seriously injured a teenager on Wellington Avenue. Authorities said 20-year-old ...
Auburn police union escalates fight over proposed cuts, warns of ‘real world’ safety impacts
Auburn’s police union is intensifying its opposition to proposed staffing cuts, warning city leaders that reducing positions would directly impact public safety and officer response in emergency situations. In a statement released following a ...
Public session to break down Keuka Lake water quality trends happening this month
A new public session aimed at explaining the health of Keuka Lake will bring together scientists and local stakeholders to break down years of water quality data for the community. The Keuka Lake Association, ...
Audit finds major financial record failures in Cato, missing reports dating back years
A state audit has found significant financial management failures in the Town of Cato, including hundreds of thousands of dollars in unrecorded transactions and years of missing required financial reports. The New York State ...
Hochul launches crackdown on insurance fraud with new statewide law enforcement training push
Governor Kathy Hochul announced a new statewide initiative to combat insurance fraud, partnering the New York State Police with the Department of Financial Services to expand enforcement and reduce rising auto insurance costs. The ...
Fire damages home in Wolcott, one injured
Emergency crews responded to a structure fire in the Town of Wolcott Tuesday evening that left one person injured and a home damaged. The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office said deputies were dispatched around 5:20 ...
Seneca County Sheriff highlights training, community outreach, safety efforts in spring newsletter
A busy start to 2026 for the Seneca County Sheriff’s Office is being defined by expanded training, community engagement and public safety initiatives, according to the agency’s spring newsletter. Sheriff Timothy Thompson Jr. said ...
SPORTS
Yankees held to one hit in 1-0 loss to Athletics
The New York Yankees were shut out in a 1-0 loss to the Athletics on Thursday afternoon, dropping the rubber match of the three-game series and falling to 8-4 on the season. New York managed just one hit, continuing an offensive slump that saw ... Read More
FLX LIVING
Scenic Corning race lands top 10
A leaf-filled run through a charming Finger Lakes city just earned national bragging rights, according to Syracuse.com. The Williams Toyota Wineglass 5K in Corning ranked No. 7 on USA Today’s 2026 10Best list. It’s the only New York ... Read More
NATIONAL INTEREST
Print still dominates, but reading habits reveal deeper shifts in how Americans consume information
The persistence of print books in a digital-first world isn’t just a quirk of preference — it’s a signal that even as technology reshapes media consumption, it hasn’t fundamentally replaced how Americans engage with long-form content. New data ... Read More
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AGAINST THE BOARDS: Amerks Look to Secure Playoff Spot, Knighthawks Battle Buffalo (podcast)
The AHL season is nearing its regular-season conclusion, and the Amerks have all but sealed their spot in the playoff bracket. Chamberlain Bauder takes a look at the remaining slate of games and how the roster is shaping up statistically ... Launch Stream
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