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Watershed leader warns harmful algal blooms remain key threat to Owasco Lake
Protecting Owasco Lake will continue to require a mix of science, regulation and cooperation across the watershed, according to Adam Effler, PhD, executive director of the Owasco Lake Watershed Management Council. Effler discussed the state of the lake, recent legal battles over watershed regulations and the ongoing challenge of harmful algal blooms ... FULL STORY
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VICTOR: Town Board & Planning Board hold March meetings (webcast)
The Victor Town Board and Planning Board both held meetings earlier this month for March. You can watch both of those sessions on-demand using the video players below. Town Board ... LAUNCH STREAM
HEADLINE NEWS
Thousands in the dark across the FLX & CNY: Where are the power outages?
More than 4,900 customers across the Finger Lakes and surrounding parts of Upstate New York were without electricity early Monday morning as utility crews continued working to restore service following overnight outages. According to the latest utility data ... Read More
Trooper injured in Thruway crash during traffic stop
A New York State Police trooper was injured early March 15 during a crash on the New York State Thruway in the town of Mamaroneck. The trooper was struck after a vehicle crashed into a patrol car during ... Read More
Driver arrested after DWI stop in Geneva
Ontario County sheriff’s deputies arrested a driver early March 15 following a traffic stop in the city of Geneva. Tony L. Maynor, 34, of Rochester, was taken into custody around 3:21 a.m. near the ...
Utilities prepare for strong winds across upstate
Utility companies are preparing for a strong storm system expected to move across Upstate New York. Forecasters expect wind gusts to reach 45 to 60 mph, with thunderstorms possible Monday afternoon and a transition ...
Driver arrested on DWI, felony license charge in Waterloo
Waterloo police arrested a driver over the weekend after a traffic stop for an uninspected motor vehicle. Patrick M. Williamson, 37, of Seneca Falls, was taken into custody around 10:52 p.m., according to police ...
Unions, liquor stores oppose wine sales in groceries
Union leaders and representatives of small wine and liquor stores are urging Gov. Kathy Hochul to reject legislation that would allow grocery stores in New York to sell wine. The United Food and Commercial ...
Seneca supervisors hear concerns about data center, approve funding and equipment purchases
The Seneca County Board of Supervisors heard a presentation raising environmental and energy concerns about a proposed artificial intelligence data center in Lansing and received updates on economic development and housing initiatives during their ...
Castle Street to close for water service work
Construction crews will begin installing new water services on Castle Street starting Monday, March 16, as part of the city’s Castle Street Capital Improvements Project. The work will take place on Castle Street between ...
Victor Urban Renewal Agency pursues School Street land acquisition
The Village of Victor Urban Renewal Agency is pursuing the acquisition of a parcel at 33 School St. for potential future development. The proposed purchase is under review and negotiation as part of efforts ...
Canandaigua seeks summer parks workers
The Town of Canandaigua is accepting applications for seasonal positions for the 2026 summer parks season. Seasonal staff support park operations, recreation programming, visitor services and facility maintenance at town park locations. Available positions ...
Deputies: Branchport man stole prescription medications
A Branchport man faces charges after an investigation into the theft of prescription medication in the Town of Italy. Joseph C. Stratton, 42, was arrested March 14 following the investigation by the Yates County ...
Bath man flees domestic incident, later found hiding in nearby apartment
Bath police arrested a man March 8 after responding to a reported domestic incident involving a violation of an order of protection. Police identified the suspect as Dylan M. Henry, 34, of Bath. An ...
Driver leads police on pursuit in Bath, then flees on foot after
Bath police arrested a man after a vehicle pursuit early March 13 that ended in a cornfield in the Town of Bath. Police identified the driver as Matthew W. Sill, 30, of Otego. Officers ...
Senator criticizes proposed state budget plans
State Sen. Tom O’Mara criticized spending proposals advanced by Senate and Assembly Democrats as part of the ongoing state budget process. Legislative leaders approved “one-house budget resolutions” outlining their priorities for negotiations with Gov ...
CNY residents react to rising gas prices
Drivers across Central New York are watching gas prices jump again as conflict in the Middle East disrupts oil supply, according to WSYR-TV. AAA reports prices have climbed nearly 40 cents per gallon in ...
Tompkins legislators reject new government building plans
Tompkins County lawmakers rejected two new proposals for a major government office building, keeping earlier plans on the table instead, according to The Ithaca Voice. County administrators presented two updated options for a new ...
MTA backs Hochul insurance overhaul
New York transit leaders are backing Gov. Kathy Hochul’s push to overhaul auto insurance laws, arguing the current system unfairly burdens taxpayers, according to Spectrum News. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority says it often pays ...
Advocates push Alzheimer’s care funding
Families struggling with Alzheimer’s care say New York’s budget leaves too many seniors without help, according to Spectrum News. Advocates are urging state lawmakers to expand the Special Needs Assisted Living Residence Voucher Program ...
SPORTS
Syracuse women’s basketball earns No. 9 seed in NCAA Tournament
Syracuse is headed back to the NCAA Tournament. The Orange secured an at-large bid to the 2026 NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Tournament, marking the program’s 14th appearance and its second trip to March Madness in the last three seasons ... Read More
FLX LIVING
Shamrock Shuffle draws crowds in Canandaigua
A St. Patrick’s Day-themed community event brought crowds to Lakeshore Drive in Canandaigua on March 14. The inaugural Shamrock Shuffle, hosted by Hotel Canandaigua Tapestry Collection by Hilton and Nolan’s Catering with several Lakeshore Drive businesses, ran from ... Read More
NATIONAL INTEREST
Social Security Trust Fund Insolvency: Why Payments Could Be Cut by 24%
The financial outlook for Social Security is worsening faster than many policymakers expected. This raises urgent questions about the future of benefits for nearly 70 million Americans. New projections from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) indicate that the ... Read More
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CAYUGA LEGISLATURE: March committee meetings (webcast)
The Cayuga County Legislature is holding a range of committee meetings this month ahead of its full-legislature meeting on March 24. You can watch all of them below on-demand. Government Operations, Planning, and Public Works - March 10, 2026 Judicial ... Launch Stream
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