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WINTER STORM WATCH: Arctic cold intensifies today as confidence grows in major weekend snowstorm

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WINTER STORM WATCH: Arctic cold intensifies today as confidence grows in major weekend snowstorm
Dangerous Arctic cold is spreading across the Finger Lakes and Central New York this morning, while confidence continues to increase that a significant, long-duration winter storm will impact the region late Saturday night through Monday. The National Weather Service says the combination of extreme cold, lake-effect snow today, and a widespread synoptic ... FULL STORY
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LIVE AT 7 PM: Waterloo heads to Bloomfield for FL East girls basketball tilt (webcast)

LIVE AT 7 PM: Waterloo heads to Bloomfield for FL East girls basketball tilt (webcast)
It's a Friday night showdown of two of the top teams in the Finger Lakes East basketball standings! The Waterloo Tigers head west to take on the Bloomfield Bombers as ... LAUNCH STREAM
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HEADLINE NEWS

ACA exchange enrollment dips as subsidies expire

ACA exchange enrollment dips as subsidies expire
Nearly 23 million Americans now get health insurance through Affordable Care Act marketplaces, but new data shows enrollment has started to slip as enhanced federal subsidies expire, according to a Pew Research Center analysis released this week. Pew ... Read More

Second-alarm Montezuma house fire draws multi-county response

Second-alarm Montezuma house fire draws multi-county response
Firefighters from multiple departments battled a second-alarm house fire on East Loop Road after crews were dispatched to Montezuma for a reported structure fire, according to Cayuga/Seneca Fire Wire. Departments from Montezuma, Cayuga, Clyde, Seneca Falls, Owasco, Port ... Read More

Trumansburg man arrested in child exploitation case

State police arrested a man after investigators uncovered sexually explicit online interactions involving a minor, following a child exploitation investigation that began with a complaint last month. Troopers took a 27-year-old Trumansburg man into ...

Casselman promoted, new prosecutor joins Cayuga County DAโ€™s office

The Cayuga County District Attorneyโ€™s Office has promoted longtime prosecutor Amanda Casselman to chief of local courts and added a new attorney to its staff, according to a press release from the office. District ...

Syracuse woman arrested after Auburn Lowe’s larceny investigation

Deputies arrested a Syracuse woman on a petit larceny warrant tied to a shoplifting investigation at an Auburn Loweโ€™s store. Officers took Darsheilia D. Stroud, 36, into custody Jan. 8 at the Onondaga Justice ...

Auburn man charged with felony forgery

Deputies arrested an Auburn man after investigators say he altered a stolen check from his employer and deposited it into his own bank account. The Cayuga County Sheriffโ€™s Office arrested Stephen E. Kilts, 32, ...

Seneca Falls teen arrested after weeks-long dispute

Police arrested an 18-year-old Seneca Falls man after a weeks-long dispute escalated into threats and property damage, according to local police. Officers arrested Christopher Virgo, 18, of Seneca Falls, following what police described as ...

Waterloo man arrested on sex offender registry warrant

Deputies arrested a Waterloo man earlier this month after investigators determined he failed to report a change of address as required by the state sex offender registry. Officers arrested Stephen R. Kennedy, 36, on ...

Bristol man taken into custody after investigation

Deputies served a criminal summons Thursday to a Bristol man accused of harassment following an incident on Gulick Road, according to the Ontario County Sheriffโ€™s Office. Officers served Thomas David Michel, 35, of Bristol, ...

NYSEG, RG&E prepare for winter storm

Snow and bitter cold are expected to move into the region this weekend, but utility officials say theyโ€™re ready if the weather causes trouble. New York State Electric & Gas and Rochester Gas and ...

Canandaigua ZBA tables garage proposal, starts review of salon variance

The City of Canandaigua Zoning Board of Appeals opened its January meeting by organizing for the new year, then spent the bulk of the evening deliberating a proposed oversized detached garage on Academy Place ...

E-bike stolen at Canandaigua motel, Rochester man charged

A stolen e-bike reported at a Canandaigua motel earlier this month has led to an arrest, according to the Ontario County Sheriffโ€™s Office. Deputies say they took a larceny report on January 8 after ...

Stolen wallet investigation at FL Gaming leads to one arrest

Deputies arrested a man at a local casino after investigating a report of a stolen wallet. Ontario County Sheriffโ€™s deputies arrested Michael J. Hopp, 39, of Warners, on a charge of fourth-degree grand larceny ...

Grant targets home care worker shortage

A new grant aims to tackle one of the biggest barriers keeping people out of home care jobs: transportation. HCR Cares has received $200,000 in grant funding to expand a program designed to help ...

Budget hearings begin next week in Albany

A monthlong deep dive into New Yorkโ€™s next state budget starts next week, giving lawmakers and the public a chance to scrutinize spending plans that could shape the stateโ€™s future. Public hearings on Gov ...

Volunteer firefighters push for legislative overhaul as numbers decline and departments struggle

New Yorkโ€™s volunteer fire service says it is reaching a breaking point as departments struggle to recruit and retain members. The Firefighters Association of the State of New York warns that fewer residents can ...

Auburn police remind drivers to slow down in school zones

City officials are urging drivers to stay alert and slow down as children travel to and from school across Auburn. The Auburn Police Department issued a public safety reminder this week, asking motorists to ...

Second-alarm house fire draws regional response in Port Byron

Fire crews from across Cayuga County responded to a second-alarm house fire on Utica Street in the Village of Port Byron. According to the Cayuga/Seneca Fire Wire, the call prompted a large, multi-agency response ...
SPORTS

Sabres fend off Canadiens in Montreal

Sabres fend off Canadiens in Montreal
Theย Buffalo Sabresย held off a late push and earned a 4-2 road win over theย Montreal Canadiensย on Thursday night at Bell Centre. The victory completed a season sweep of a home-and-home stretch against Montreal within a one-week span and pulled the Sabres ... Read More
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Winter salon brings wineries together at Seneca Lake Brewing

Winter salon brings wineries together at Seneca Lake Brewing
A group of small Finger Lakes wine and cider producers is launching a new winter tasting experience that will give visitors a shared place to sample local products during the off-season. Wineries Without Walls announced it will debut ... Read More
NATIONAL INTEREST

Stefanik secures $12 million for region

Rep. Stefanik elected to No. 3 post in GOP
A $12 million infusion of federal funding is heading to Upstate New York and the North Country for housing and economic development projects, according to Rep. Elise Stefanikโ€™s office. Stefanik says the funding, included in a federal appropriations ... Read More
PODCASTS & LIVE STREAMS

CONNECTIONS: Would 50 year mortgages make housing more affordable? (podcast)

CONNECTIONS: Would 50 year mortgages make housing more affordable? (podcast)
The Trump administrationโ€™s renewed push to make homeownership more affordable โ€” including a controversial idea to allow 50-year mortgages โ€” is getting fresh scrutiny, and most housing professionals arenโ€™t impressed. On this episode of Connections with Evan Dawson, the conversation ... Launch Stream