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Canandaigua confronts Lyme risks, lake infrastructure needs, and routine city business
City officials took on a wide mix of issues Monday night, from the fast-rising threat of tick-borne disease to aging lake outlet infrastructure and the approval of two community events, as residents and committee members heard a meeting dominated by public health concerns, engineering needs, and practical city operations. The most emotional ... FULL STORY
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OUT OF BOUNDS: Augusta contenders, pretenders, and Tiger’s bodycam footage (podcast)
Masters week has arrived, and the latest episode of Out of Bounds features a breakdown the field at Augusta National. Nate Sharman and Josh Durso talk about whether Scottie Scheffler ... LAUNCH STREAM
HEADLINE NEWS
Walworth zoning board signs off on two setback variances after months between meetings
The Walworth Zoning Board of Appeals approved two residential setback variances Monday night, clearing the way for a garage expansion on Waterford Road and a home addition on County Line Road after its first meeting in several months ... Read More
Pedestrian airlifted after being struck by pickup in South Bristol
A pedestrian was seriously injured Monday evening after being struck by a pickup truck along State Route 64 in Ontario County. Deputies with the Ontario County Sheriff’s Office responded around 6:03 p.m. to 6017 State Route 64 South ... Read More
Expired Seneca Meadows permit sparks major push to overhaul NY’s air quality rules
A landfill can keep operating even after its air permit expires — and environmentalists want that to change, according to Capital Tonight. Seneca Meadows, New York’s largest landfill, will stay open after courts struck ...
Judge clears path for controversial Wells College sale despite legal challenges and opposition
A legal fight over a closed college just hit a turning point, with a judge allowing a $12.5 million sale to move forward, according to Spectrum News. A state Supreme Court judge rejected challenges ...
Proposed nuclear plant in Watkins Glen sparks growing backlash as opponents plan public forum
A proposed nuclear plant in Watkins Glen is already drawing pushback, with opponents organizing a public forum this week, according to WENY. Local and regional groups will host the event April 9 to break ...
Ontario County reschedules solid waste plan presentation, extends public comment period
Ontario County officials have pushed back a key public presentation on the county’s updated solid waste management plan, giving residents more time to review and weigh in on the proposal. The presentation, originally scheduled ...
Auburn considers letting cannabis shops stay open later after businesses break city rules
Cannabis shops in Auburn may soon stay open later after realizing they’ve been breaking city rules without knowing it, according to The Citizen. Two local dispensaries had been operating until 9 or 10 p.m., ...
Local graduate turns dream into reality with cozy new coffee shop in Macedon
A hometown dream is brewing in Macedon as a local graduate opens a new café built around community, according to RochesterFirst. Emily Demeurisse launched The Brew House Cafe on West Main Street, offering specialty ...
Man pulls gun inside Rochester hospital while demanding brother’s release, police say
A tense scene unfolded inside Rochester General Hospital when a man pulled a gun while demanding to take his brother home, according to WHAM. Police say the man argued with staff who wouldn’t release ...
Rising construction costs across New York are driving up home prices for buyers (video)
Building a home in New York is getting more expensive—and buyers are footing the bill, according to Spectrum News 1. Builders say rising prices for materials like concrete and drywall, along with higher labor, ...
Wine sales fight reignites as liquor stores warn grocery store plan could crush them
A long-running battle over wine sales in grocery stores is flaring up again in New York, with small business owners warning it could wipe them out, according to News10NBC. Liquor store owners say wine ...
New York budget stalemate drags on as lawmakers approve yet another short-term extender
New York still can’t pass a budget on time, and lawmakers now plan to keep the government running with another short-term fix, according to Spectrum News 1. Leaders will vote Tuesday on a weeklong ...
Canandaigua woman charged after more than $10,000 in damage reported at residence
A 21-year-old Canandaigua woman was arrested Tuesday after deputies say she caused more than $10,000 in damage inside a local residence. Ontario County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Safia Fate Kania around 11:16 a.m. at a ...
New York’s growing nurse shortage worsens as training bottlenecks and burnout take toll
New York needs far more nurses than it’s producing—and the gap is getting worse, according to Spectrum News 1. The state expects over 17,000 nursing openings each year, but schools only graduate about 10,000 ...
Yates County deputies to step up enforcement during distracted driving crackdown
Drivers across Yates County can expect increased enforcement this week as local deputies join a national campaign targeting distracted driving. The Yates County Sheriff’s Office announced it will participate in the “Put the Phone ...
Correction officers injured in two violent incidents at New York prisons
Two separate incidents inside New York correctional facilities left multiple officers injured — including one in intensive care — highlighting ongoing safety concerns for prison staff, according to union officials. At Mohawk Correctional Facility ...
Canandaigua woman charged after children left unattended in Naples apartment
A Canandaigua woman was taken into custody following an investigation into an incident where two young children were left alone in an unsecured apartment, according to the Ontario County Sheriff’s Office. Teah Leann Lee, ...
Geneva man arrested on bench warrant after missing court appearance
A Geneva man was taken into custody Monday after failing to appear in court, according to the Seneca County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies arrested Ryan A. Pesante-Davila, 36, around 12:30 p.m. on a bench warrant ...
SPORTS
Sabres hold off Lightning, tie atop Atlantic Division
Jason Zucker scored the go-ahead goal late in the second period and the Buffalo Sabres locked down defensively in the third to secure a 3-2 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday night at KeyBank Center. The victory moved ... Read More
FLX LIVING
Marcus Whitman winterguard earns silver at circuit championships
A strong debut in a higher level of competition helped the Marcus Whitman Varsity Winterguard secure a second-place finish at a regional championship event late last month. The team took silver at the North East Color Guard Circuit ... Read More
NATIONAL INTEREST
Does West Palm Beach Get Hurricanes?
The state of Florida is no stranger to hurricanes, and every June 1st, residents anticipate these events by preparing for storms, stocking their homes with supplies, and protecting their properties. West Palm Beach isn’t exempt from hurricanes, and ... Read More
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KENNY’S 2 PENNIES: For Sis (podcast)
Kenny Haas returns to the studio for Kenny's 2 Pennies. Kenny recaps a couple of weeks of headlines for Syracuse, including GMac coming home to be the coach. He looks back at March Madness and discusses the coaching news outside ... Launch Stream
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