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NYS bill would end gas system subsidies
A bill on Gov. Kathy Hochul's desk would end subsidies for gas line extensions. Assembly Bill 8888 would end the "100-foot rule" requiring utilities to connect new customers to a gas line for free, based on their distance to an existing gas main. Backers of the change said the rule has cost ... FULL STORY
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FLX WEEKLY: Halloween Wine Walk at Hosmer Winery (podcast)
Brooke Hosmer of Hosmer Winery is in-studio to talk about this year's grape harvest and the upcoming Halloween Wine Walk on Saturday, October 25 and Sunday, October 26, 2025 ... LAUNCH STREAM
HEADLINE NEWS
Auburn man gets 10-year sentence on drug charges
An Auburn man will spend up to a decade behind bars after a Cayuga County judge sentenced him on felony drug charges this week. Reynaldo A. Ratcliffe-Sierra, 29, was sentenced Tuesday to a term of 10 years in ... Read More
Elmira police officer charged in leak of confidential information
A months-long investigation into leaked police data led to the arrest of an Elmira officer this week. Shyonna M. Pacheco, 26, of Pine City, was taken into custody Tuesday following a probe by New York State Police. She’s ... Read More
Electrical fire damages Seneca Falls home
An electrical fire at a Seneca Falls home Wednesday night drew a multi-agency response and left crews working for over an hour to knock down flames and clear smoke. Firefighters were dispatched just before ...
Ovid gears up for ‘No Kings Day’ rally Saturday
A grassroots rally pushing back against federal overreach is coming to Ovid this weekend — and organizers expect a bigger crowd than last time. On Saturday, Oct. 18, Indivisible Seneca will hold a peaceful ...
NY ranks near bottom for early intervention services, new report says
New York is falling behind when it comes to helping its youngest residents with developmental delays — and a new report says the time to act is now. The state ranks 48th in the ...
Rochester man arrested after drug investigation in Canandaigua
A Rochester man wanted on multiple warrants was arrested last week following a months-long investigation into drug sales in Canandaigua. On October 15, U.S. Marshals took 26-year-old Jonathan J.J. Matthews Jr. into custody. He ...
Buffalo man charged after domestic incident in Canandaigua
A Buffalo man is facing multiple felony charges following a domestic incident in Canandaigua earlier this month. On October 12, police arrested 23-year-old English Reynolds and charged him with criminal mischief in the third ...
Canandaigua man faces felony charges after two arrests: Slashed tires and threatening person with a knife
A Canandaigua man is facing a series of felony charges following two separate incidents involving property damage and a reported burglary. Police say 45-year-old Thomas C. Davis was first arrested on October 7 and ...
Ovid village board to hold special meeting on water system upgrades
The Village of Ovid Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting next week to discuss major upgrades to the local drinking water system. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 21 at 5:00 ...
Pedestrian hospitalized after early morning crash in Fayette
A Seneca Falls man is recovering after being struck by a vehicle early Wednesday morning on a dark stretch of road in the Town of Fayette. Seneca County Sheriff Tim Thompson says deputies responded ...
DEC urges hunters to help prevent deadly deer disease
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is asking hunters for help this fall to stop the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), a fatal illness that affects deer and moose. The ...
Yates County sets DBE goal, seeks public input in virtual meeting
Yates County has announced a proposed 3.12% Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goal for upcoming FAA-funded contracts spanning federal fiscal years 2026 through 2028 — and officials want the public’s feedback. The county will ...
Victor man arrested for skipping court in drug case
A Victor man who failed to appear in court after a felony drug arrest has been taken into custody by law enforcement. On October 15, Ontario County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 26-year-old Jonathan J. Matthews ...
Tri-State Clearing & Tree Service consolidates operations in West Bloomfield
Tri-State Clearing & Tree Service has announced the consolidation of its operations at a newly updated headquarters in West Bloomfield, strengthening its footprint across New York and neighboring states. The 6.5-acre site at 2388 ...
Manchester man charged after fentanyl found during traffic stop
A routine traffic stop in the Town of Manchester led to the arrest of a local man on drug charges earlier this week. According to the Ontario County Sheriff’s Office, 29-year-old Elijah Z. Moore ...
Deputies: Palmyra man had BAC over 2x legal limit
Deputies arrested a man in Palmyra after a late-night traffic stop turned up signs of drunk driving. Officers say 44-year-old Cory Hollenbeck was pulled over just after midnight for multiple violations, including failing to ...
Ithaca police arrest cyclist after burglary reported
Police arrested a man after spotting suspicious packages during a burglary call on Dryden Road early Thursday. Officers stopped 24-year-old Gregory J. VanDyke near East Seneca and North Quarry streets. Investigators say he wasn’t ...
New state law sparks grid worries, home project delays
A new state law requiring all-electric heating and appliances in most new buildings by 2026 is already stalling housing developments, according to WHAM. Builders say power capacity can’t meet demand, and developers now face ...
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ORANGE GAME WEEK: Syracuse football hosts Pittsburgh Saturday night (preview)
For the first time in nearly three years, Syracuse football will play a home game in October when it welcomes longtime rival Pittsburgh to the JMA Wireless Dome on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. The matchup, airing on ACC Network, marks ... Read More
FLX LIVING
United Way pushes to hit goal in personal care drive
United Way of Cayuga County is just 600 items shy of its goal in this year’s personal care drive — and there’s still time to help. So far, the countywide effort has brought in 2,406 hygiene items like ... Read More
NATIONAL INTEREST
The New Work Paradigm: Professionals Finding Balance in the Mediterranean
A global shift is reshaping our approach to work. Today’s professionals are no longer willing to sacrifice their lives to work for companies. People are more focused on integration than just success, where meaningful work is only one ... Read More
PODCASTS & LIVE STREAMS
FL1 BETTING: NFL Week 7 picks (podcast)
Another week of chaotic NFL action has come and gone. The guys review their picks from the weekend of football and whether any of the futures they discussed have moved since last week. With another week of football about to ... Launch Stream
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