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Geneva police clarify role in ICE crash
A morning crash involving federal immigration agents sparked questions across Geneva on Friday. Police say Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents tried to stop a vehicle around 7:13 a.m. near Pulteney and Milton streets when a suspect vehicle rammed a federal vehicle. Two suspects went into custody, and a third ran, leading to ... FULL STORY
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UPSTATE HOOPS: 2026 Sectional Bracket Breakdown (podcast)
It's time for the teams of the Wayne-Finger Lakes to go to battle in Sectional play. The brackets for the 2026 Sectional run have been released. The FL1 Sports Team ... LAUNCH STREAM
HEADLINE NEWS
Traffic stop in Canandaigua leads to drug charge
Deputies charged a woman after a traffic stop on State Route 332 uncovered cocaine. Ontario County Sheriff’s deputies stopped a vehicle around 10:23 p.m. on February 19 in the Town of Canandaigua for multiple vehicle and traffic violations ... Read More
Deputies arrest man on witness charges in Sennett
Deputies arrested a man on felony charges after investigators said he contacted a protected party while in jail. Gregory R. Delee, 39, of Syracuse, faces charges of first-degree criminal contempt, a felony, third-degree intimidating a witness, a felony, ... Read More
Domestic dispute leads to criminal mischief charge in Scipio
A late-night domestic incident in Scipio ended with a criminal mischief charge. Deputies arrested a 39-year-old Scipio man after responding to a call around 11:42 p.m. on February 14 in the Town of Scipio ...
Crash investigation leads to DWI-related charges in Scipio
A crash involving a tow truck in Scipio led to several traffic and alcohol-related charges. Deputies arrested a 23-year-old Auburn man after responding to a reported crash around 11:48 p.m. on February 13 near ...
Man charged after damaging vehicle with traffic cone
Deputies arrested a man after investigators said he struck a vehicle multiple times with a traffic cone. Ontario County Sheriff’s deputies made the arrest around 4:34 p.m. on February 19 at 5250 North Street ...
Traffic stop in Victor leads to DWI-drugs charge
A late-night traffic stop in Victor ended with a DWI-drugs charge. Deputies stopped a vehicle traveling west on Break of Day Road around 12:52 a.m. on February 20 in the Town of Victor. The ...
Young homebuyers squeezed as prices soar across New York
Sky-high home prices are pushing many young New Yorkers to rent or move back home, according to Spectrum News 1. But 20-year-old Khristoper Constable bucked the trend and bought his first house after skipping ...
Why beef prices keep climbing
Sticker shock at the meat counter isn’t your imagination — beef prices have jumped as much as 40% in three years, according to Spectrum News 1. Industry expert Andrew Coppin says drought across North ...
Auburn advances bridge project, shifts funds amid staffing strain and tax relief debate
Auburn City Council approved financing and a construction contract for the long-planned Lake Avenue Bridge project Thursday while also moving money within the budget to address overtime pressures and weighing the fiscal impact of ...
Seneca Falls man arrested after death threat
Police arrested a Seneca Falls man after they say he threatened to kill a victim during a domestic incident. Seth Taylor, 22, of Seneca Falls, faces several charges following the February 19 arrest. Officers ...
Senate Republicans push back on NYC bailout
Senate Republicans want Gov. Kathy Hochul to scrap her plan to send $1.5 billion to New York City. Members of the Senate Republican Conference sent a letter Thursday urging the governor to reverse course ...
Hochul boosts Auburn aid by $1.2M
Auburn could see a major cash bump in the next state budget, with Gov. Kathy Hochul proposing $1.2 million more for the city, according to The Citizen. The increase comes as part of her ...
Local leaders head to State of Union
Two Cayuga County officials will sit inside the U.S. Capitol next week as guests for President Donald Trump’s State of the Union, according to The Citizen. U.S. Rep. John Mannion invited Syracuse Mayor Sharon ...
Staten Island man jailed after Penn Yan hotel domestic
A 911 call from a Penn Yan hotel led to a multi-agency arrest and a long list of charges for a Staten Island man. Mitchell A. Pringle, 38, was arrested after police investigated what ...
Penn Yan teen arrested after having sexual contact with another
Police say a 16-year-old faces charges after investigators looked into an incident involving a younger teen in the Village of Penn Yan. Penn Yan Police arrested the adolescent offender on charges of sexual misconduct ...
Hochul targets nicotine pouches with tax
Nicotine pouches like Zyn could soon face a 75% wholesale tax under Gov. Kathy Hochul’s proposed budget, according to WETM. Her FY 2027 Executive Budget would redefine tobacco products to include nicotine, sweeping pouches ...
Sky-high utility bills squeeze CNY businesses
A longtime Lake George fishing shop may shut its doors as National Grid bills climb, according to CNY Central. Owner Jeff Goldberg says his monthly utility costs now run about $4,500, forcing him to ...
Man jailed after domestic incident in Penn Yan
Police say a Penn Yan man faces multiple charges after officers responded to a physical domestic complaint in the village. Emmanuel M. Dykeman, 28, of Penn Yan, was arrested following the investigation. Penn Yan ...
SPORTS
Bills bring back offensive lineman Alec Anderson
The Buffalo Bills continued shaping their roster for the 2026 season by re-signing offensive lineman Alec Anderson to a one-year contract worth $3 million, including $1.8 million guaranteed, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Anderson has served as a reliable ... Read More
FLX LIVING
Geneva Winterfest wraps with ice, carnival
Ice sculptures will light up downtown Geneva as Winterfest heads into its final weekend, according to the Finger Lakes Times. The multiweek celebration, led by Mayor Jim Cecere and the Geneva Business Improvement District, has packed February with ... Read More
NATIONAL INTEREST
Lemon Car Problems? Seek Help Immediately
Buying a new or used car is a significant monetary choice, and the consumer is expected to demand reliability and safety in his/her turn. Not all vehicles do as they promise unfortunately. There are automobiles that keep having ... Read More
PODCASTS & LIVE STREAMS
WATKINS GLEN: Village Board holds February business meeting (webcast)
The Watkins Glen Village Board met February 17, 2026 for its regular business meeting. Trustees reviewed department reports, approved payments for water system improvements, authorized a sludge press repair at the wastewater plant, and adopted resolutions including housing authority residency ... Launch Stream
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