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Extreme cold warning, lake effect snow tightens grip on Finger Lakes
The arctic blast has fully arrived across the Finger Lakes and Central New York, and conditions this morning are as harsh as forecast. Lake effect snow continues in several areas, but the primary concern now is life-threatening cold as Extreme Cold Warnings remain in effect through Sunday. Here’s the latest for Cayuga, ... FULL STORY
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GENEVA: City Council holds February meeting (webcast)
Geneva City Council met Feb. 4 for its regular session at City Hall, beginning with an executive session on collective bargaining and personnel matters. Council heard multiple presentations, including a ... LAUNCH STREAM
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Sodus man arrested after DWI investigation
Deputies arrested a Sodus man following a late-night investigation into a property damage crash. Authorities identified the man as Kristopher Skilins, 42. The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office said deputies responded to a motor vehicle accident on South Geneva ... Read More
Clyde man arrested after school trespass investigation
Deputies arrested a Clyde man after an investigation into a trespass complaint tied to a disturbance at a local high school. Authorities identified the man as Mark A. Devito, 66, of Lock Street in the Village of Clyde ... Read More
Lyons woman charged in welfare fraud case
Deputies arrested a Town of Lyons woman after investigators uncovered alleged misuse of food assistance benefits. Authorities identified the woman as Melody Fish, 20, of Phelps Street in the Town of Lyons. The arrest ...
Lawmakers push alcohol tax for treatment
New York could soon tax alcohol sales to pay for addiction care, according to the Times Union, as lawmakers link expanded drinking access with rising treatment needs. State Sen. Nathalia Fernandez introduced bills to ...
Larry Sharpe jumps into GOP primary
A longtime third-party contender is shaking up New York’s governor’s race, according to Spectrum News 1. Libertarian candidate Larry Sharpe announced he’s entering the Republican primary, even as party leaders line up behind Nassau ...
Oak wilt quarantine widens in Finger Lakes
A fast-moving tree disease is forcing new restrictions across the Finger Lakes, according to the DEC. State environmental officials expanded the oak wilt quarantine after crews found more infected trees in Yates and Ontario ...
Millions risked losing heat aid under proposed cut
A proposal to eliminate a key federal heating assistance program would have left millions of low-income families and seniors struggling to keep their homes warm during winter and cool during summer. The Low-Income Home ...
Rabid raccoon confirmed in Town of Lima
Health officials confirmed that a raccoon in the Town of Lima tested positive for rabies, prompting a warning for residents to use caution around wild and unfamiliar animals. The Livingston County Department of Health ...
Senate Democrats block utility relief proposal by Republicans
A proposal aimed at easing soaring utility bills for New Yorkers failed on the state Senate floor after Democrats voted unanimously against it, according to Sen. Tom O’Mara. O’Mara said Senate Democrats rejected his ...
Auburn man jailed after violating court order, investigation spanned weeks
Deputies arrested a man following an investigation into alleged violations of a court-issued order of protection in the Town of Sennett. Michael E. Stanton Jr., 28, of Auburn was arrested by the Cayuga County ...
Man arrested in Auburn bad check case
Police arrested a man following an investigation into a bad check that led to thousands of dollars being withdrawn from a local bank in Auburn. According to the Auburn Police Department, the incident dates ...
Auburn man faces felony charges after contacting protected party
An investigation led to the arrest of an Auburn man accused of violating an order of protection while incarcerated. Andrew M. Wilson, 33, of Auburn was arrested on January 30 following a Cayuga County ...
Republican state senator pushes limits on ICE raids
A Republican state senator wants New York’s immigration enforcement to focus only on criminal threats, according to Spectrum News 1. Sen. Jake Ashby unveiled a bill that would block ICE agents from hospitals, schools, ...
Protesters demand end to AI cameras in Ithaca
More than 100 activists packed Ithaca City Hall to demand the removal of AI-powered license plate cameras, according to The Ithaca Voice. Demonstrators targeted the city’s contract with Flock Safety, arguing the technology enables ...
New board steps in at CNY SPCA after walkout
A leadership shakeup took hold at the CNY SPCA after a staff walkout over alleged neglect and unsafe conditions, according to CNY Central. A newly installed board now runs the animal shelter and promises ...
Micron buzz fuels Clay home rush
Home prices in Clay keep climbing as Micron’s massive expansion moves forward, according to WSYR. Buyers are snapping up move-in-ready homes fast, driven by anticipation of thousands of new jobs tied to Micron’s microchip ...
Mid-State inmate assault under investigation
An investigation is underway after a Mid-State Correctional Facility inmate attacked two correctional officers during a hospital transport in Oneida County. The assault happened shortly after midnight February 3 at Wynn Hospital in Marcy, ...
Welfare fraud probe leads to Geneva arrest
Investigators charged a Geneva woman after a welfare fraud investigation found she allegedly received benefits she did not qualify for. Ashlee S. Chynoweth, 32, was arrested around 4:30 p.m. at the Ontario County Jail ...
SPORTS
ORANGE GAME DAY: Syracuse men’s basketball visits Virginia (preview)
Syracuse men's basketball (13-10, 4-6 ACC) faces its second straight Top-20 opponent today at 12 p.m. when it travels to John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville to take on Virginia (19-3, 8-2 ACC). The Orange enter the matchup playing some ... Read More
FLX LIVING
Geneva Music Festival stretches to four weeks
Grammy winners and genre-bending stars will fill Finger Lakes venues this spring, according to the Finger Lakes Times, as the Geneva Music Festival returns with its biggest season yet. The 2026 festival runs May 21 through June 14, ... Read More
NATIONAL INTEREST
$18M secured for Fort Drum airfield upgrades
Long-delayed upgrades are finally moving forward at Fort Drum’s Wheeler-Sack Army Airfield after Congress approved $18 million in new defense funding. U.S. Sens. Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced the money will modernize the airfield’s aging lighting and ... Read More
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AUBURN: City Council holds first meeting of February (webcast)
Auburn City Council met Feb. 5 for its regular business session at Memorial City Hall, where members issued a Black History Month proclamation and opened a public hearing on the city’s 2026-2027 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan. Council ... Launch Stream
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