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Leaked memo shows Gov. Hochul may roll back NYS climate law

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Leaked memo shows Gov. Hochul may roll back NYS climate law
A leaked memo suggests New York Gov. Kathy Hochul may roll back part of the stateโ€™s climate law. The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority memo says elements of the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act are unbeneficial to New Yorkers. The memo focuses on the Clean Air Initiative, a ... FULL STORY
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LIVE WEDNESDAY: Waterloo girls take on Southwestern in Far West Regional, Lyons and Honeoye rematch in Class C playdown (webcast)

LIVE WEDNESDAY: Waterloo girls take on Southwestern in Far West Regional, Lyons and Honeoye rematch in Class C playdown (webcast)
FL1 Sports is live for a doubleheader of high school basketball action on Wednesday night! Waterloo gets the action started in the Class B Girls Far West Regional as they ... LAUNCH STREAM
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HEADLINE NEWS

Livingston expands fiber internet buildout

Livingston expands fiber internet buildout
Thousands of homes and businesses in Livingston County could soon gain access to high-speed fiber internet as a major broadband expansion moves forward. County officials say the Light Up Livingston initiative is extending service to parts of Livonia, ... Read More

Waterloo man faces felony charges after forging court documents

Waterloo man arrested after altercation in Walmart parking lot
Police say a Waterloo man forged probation officersโ€™ initials on documents that were later submitted to the court. Matthew T. Bell, 35, of Waterloo, was arrested March 10 after an investigation by the Waterloo Police Department. Police said ... Read More

Ontario County highlights senior nutrition programs

Thousands of older Americans struggle to afford nutritious meals, a challenge local officials say programs in Ontario County are working to address. The Ontario County Office for the Aging is marking National Senior Nutrition ...

Wolcott man arrested after protection order violation

Deputies say a Wolcott man entered a protected personโ€™s home in Ontario County, violating a court order and leading to his arrest. Francis G. Ryan, 33, was arrested after deputies responded to a complaint ...

Dundee man jailed after sex crime investigation

A Dundee man turned himself in Tuesday on a warrant tied to a Yates County sex crime investigation. Mathew Kennedy-Brewer, 20, surrendered at the Yates County Public Safety Building in Penn Yan around 9:05 ...

Labor rally pushes to fix Tier 6

More than 15,000 union members filled MVP Arena in Albany this weekend as labor leaders and elected officials called for changes to New Yorkโ€™s Tier 6 retirement system. Gov. Kathy Hochul joined union members ...

MEETING NOTICE: Workforce board meeting set in Canandaigua

A regional workforce board will hold a public meeting later this month at Finger Lakes Community College. The Finger Lakes Workforce Investment Board plans to meet Wednesday, March 18, from 9 to 10:30 a.m ...

State targets road salt pollution

New York officials are pushing new strategies to cut road salt pollution that can harm drinking water and wildlife, according to Spectrum News 1. The state Department of Environmental Conservation is offering grants and ...

Lawmakers weigh taxes on wealthy

New York lawmakers are considering higher taxes on millionaires and large corporations as they craft their state budget proposals, according to NY1. Legislative leaders are reviewing plans backed by New York City Mayor Zohran ...

More craft breweries close in Finger Lakes

Two locations of Copper Leaf Brewing Co. appear to have closed permanently, adding to a growing list of craft brewery shutdowns across the Rochester and Finger Lakes region, according to the Rochester Democrat and ...

Team approach cuts opioid prescriptions after surgery

A new study from the University of Rochester Medical Center found that simple changes in how doctors prescribe pain medication can dramatically reduce opioid use after surgery. Researchers reported a 67 percent reduction in ...

Businesses oppose New York’s proposed packaging law

More than 100 business groups are urging Gov. Kathy Hochul to overhaul a proposed law that would require companies to cut packaging waste in New York, according to the Times Union. The legislation would ...

Lawmakers push $150M food aid plan

New York lawmakers are pushing a major food security package in the state budget to offset federal cuts to nutrition programs, according to WETM. Democratic legislators and anti-hunger advocates rallied in Albany Monday to ...

Work starts on Hoopes Park pond wall

Crews have started repairing a deteriorating section of the pond wall at Hoopes Park in Auburn, according to The Citizen. City workers began draining water Monday and removed a nearby tree to prepare the ...

Vacate order remains at Ithaca apartments

City officials are still working to clear residents from a downtown Ithaca apartment tower after a fire safety risk forced a mandatory evacuation, according to WENY. The city issued the order March 4 for ...

Bus driver in fatal Thruway crash appears in court

A tour bus driver charged in a New York State Thruway crash that killed five people appeared in Genesee County Court this week, according to Spectrum News. Prosecutors charged Bin Shao, 56, of Queens, ...

Cayuga County leads state in ER suicide visits

Cayuga County recorded the highest rate of suicide-related emergency room visits in New York outside New York City in 2024, according to The Citizen. State health data shows 1,272 ER visits per 100,000 residents, ...

Former NYS Fair manager fined over gifts

A former New York State Fair concessions manager accepted gifts from vendors while overseeing operations, violating state ethics law, according to The Citizen. Geneanne Keegan-Smith, who resigned in 2023 after about 30 years with ...
SPORTS

Sabres double up Sharks for eighth straight win

Sabres double up Sharks for eighth straight win
The Buffalo Sabres extended their win streak to eight games with a 6-3 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday at KeyBank Center. Jack Quinn recorded his first NHL hat trick and added an assist for his first four-point ... Read More
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Geneva food pantry seeks volunteers

Geneva food pantry seeks volunteers
A busy Geneva food pantry that serves hundreds of residents each month is asking the community for volunteers to help keep operations running. The Salvation Army in Geneva said it needs volunteers to assist at its food pantry ... Read More
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How to Create the Perfect Outdoor Kitchen for Cooking Space

How to Create the Perfect Outdoor Kitchen for Cooking Space
Building an outdoor kitchen is no longer just about adding a grill in the backyard. It is about making a full cooking space that works as smoothly as your indoor one. From a morning cup of coffee to ... Read More
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KENNY’S 2 PENNIES: The Times are Changing on The Hill (podcast)

KENNY’S 2 PENNIES: Syracuse in the Dance, local HS hoops title games & Grammy reaction (podcast)
Syracuse basketball only has one guaranteed game remaining this season. Kenny Haas discusses the game against SMU in the ACC Tournament and what he hopes will finally happen on the coaching side after the game. Next, Kenny talks about the ... Launch Stream