TOP STORIES
Video of Canandaigua police encounter sparks backlash
A YouTube video analyzing a City of Canandaigua police encounter involving an autistic father and his young son has prompted widespread criticism of the police department and intensified online debate over civil rights, police conduct and government use of social media. The video, published by a civil rights attorney and commentator, centers ... FULL STORY
NOW STREAMING
HS BASKETBALL REPLAY: League leaders Honeoye, Lyons meet for super Saturday clash (webcast)
The start of 2026 on FL1 Sports tips off with a huge and much-anticipated matchup in the Wayne-Finger Lakes boys basketball scene between two of the top teams in the ... LAUNCH STREAM
HEADLINE NEWS
Boil order issued in Cato
A water main break dropped system pressure in the village of Cato, prompting a boil water order Saturday morning, according to officials. They say the loss of pressure increases the risk of harmful microbes entering the water. The ... Read More
Climate rally planned outside State of the State
Advocates from across New York plan to rally Tuesday outside Gov. Kathy Hochul’s State of the State address, calling on her to take stronger action on climate change. Environmental, public health, and community groups say they will gather ... Read More
Yaayah’s Kitchen expands in Victor
A popular Afro-fusion takeout spot just leveled up with more space and a bigger menu, according to Rochester Democrat and Chronicle. Yaayah’s Kitchen opened a new location Dec. 27 at 67 E. Main St ...
Tompkins tourism grants open for spring
New funding is on the table for festivals, outdoor programs, and tourism projects across Tompkins County, according to Tompkins Weekly. County officials opened applications for three Spring 2026 tourism grant programs, offering a combined ...
AI sharpens flood forecasts
Flood models that planners trust for bridges and dams keep missing the mark as climate change accelerates, according to new research from Cornell University. The study found artificial intelligence can better project future flood ...
Pain nerves spark immune overdrive
Pain-sensing gut neurons don’t just detect discomfort — they help launch allergic immune reactions, according to a new study from Weill Cornell Medicine. Researchers found these neurons can kick-start inflammation tied to asthma and ...
Lemondes halts Central New York House bid
A sitting state lawmaker is stepping back from a congressional run in Central New York, according to a statement released Friday. Assemblyman John Lemondes said he is suspending his campaign for New York’s 22nd ...
Lawmaker pushes probe into soaring utility bills
Heating bills keep climbing across New York, even for households using the same or less energy, according to NewsRadio WHAM 1180. Assemblymember Angelo Santabarbara is now calling for an independent investigation into rising delivery ...
State stalls records on $1B Medicaid deal
Six months after a public records request, key emails tied to a $1 billion Medicaid contract still sit out of reach, according to the Empire Center for Public Policy. The state Health Department has ...
Delgado brings governor bid to Auburn
A Democratic primary challenger is taking his message directly to Central New York voters, according to The Citizen. Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado will host a town hall and meet-and-greet in Auburn next week as ...
Salina stabbing sparks standoff, fire
Smoke, flames, and flash bangs marked a tense police standoff after a daytime stabbing in Salina, according to CNY Central. Deputies responded to a stabbing on Sunflower Drive around 3:41 p.m. Friday, believing the ...
Historical society leader accused of theft
A trusted community leader now faces felony charges after investigators uncovered alleged financial abuse at a small-town museum, according to WHAM. Prosecutors say the president of the Clarendon Historical Society stole more than $50,000 ...
Maximum sentence in fatal strangling
A brutal killing that ended with a suspect fleeing the country brought a maximum prison sentence in Wyoming County, according to WHAM. Prosecutors said the man strangled his roommate inside their Warsaw apartment in ...
Wind damage shuts Elba post office access
Strong winds damaged the Elba Post Office Friday night, prompting village officials to warn residents to stay away, according to RochesterFirst. Officials said gusts hit the building on Main Street in Elba, causing visible ...
Tariffs squeeze Upstate manufacturers
Seven months of tariffs are already changing how upstate factories operate, according to Spectrum News. A new survey shows uncertainty pushing companies to slow hiring and raise prices for customers. The Buffalo Niagara Manufacturing ...
Grab-and-go coffee hits Bloomfield corner
A former ice cream stand at a high-traffic Finger Lakes crossroads just flipped to coffee, according to Rochester Democrat and Chronicle. Brewed Awakening opened Jan. 7 at Toomey’s Corners in East Bloomfield, replacing Shiver’s ...
Port Byron clerk pleads guilty to gun charge
A felony gun arrest now forces a village board decision, according to The Citizen. Prosecutors confirmed a Cayuga County village clerk pleaded guilty after investigators found an un-serialized, self-made pistol. The case centers on ...
Gunlocke plant in Wayland closing, 135 jobs lost
A factory that anchored Wayland’s economy for more than a century will shut its doors, according to Hornell Evening Tribune. HNI Corporation announced plans to close its Gunlocke manufacturing plant in Wayland in 2027, ...
SPORTS
Syracuse men’s basketball hits season-high 10 threes in road win at Pitt (full coverage)
Syracuse men’s basketball used a season-high 10 three-pointers and a dominant start to secure an 83-72 ACC road victory over Pittsburgh on Saturday afternoon at the Petersen Events Center. Sophomore Donnie Freeman led the Orange with 22 points on 8-for-13 ... Read More
FLX LIVING
Auburn Public Theater warns of ticket scams
Fake ticket listings are popping up online for local shows, and they could cost fans real money, according to Auburn Public Theater officials. The theater says third-party sellers and scalpers are advertising tickets for past and upcoming events, ... Read More
NATIONAL INTEREST
First Round of January Social Security Payments Goes Out This Week
Millions of Americans who depend on Social Security benefits are set to receive the first round of Social Security payments in January 2026 this week, marking the start of a new year of monthly disbursements that include a ... Read More
PODCASTS & LIVE STREAMS
VICTOR: Town Board reorganizes, holds regular January meeting (webcast)
The Victor Town Board covered a lot of ground in its first meeting of 2026. The session was streamed live in two segments on YouTube, which is now available for on-demand playback. Check it out below. Part I: Reorganizing Part ... Launch Stream
NEWS DESK
– Business
– Courts
– Education
– Elections
– Environment
– Farm
– Fire
– Health
– Municipal
– New York State
– Obituaries
– Odd News
– Police Beat
– Politics
– Tourism
– Traffic
– Archive (2003 – 2017)
GET LOCAL
– Cayuga
– Livingston
– Ontario
– Schuyler
– Seneca
– Steuben
– Tompkins
– Wayne
– Yates
FINGER LAKES LIVING
– Art & Culture
– Beer, Wine & Spirits
– Boating & Lakes
– Community Calendar
– Daily Crossword
– Daily Horoscope
– Festivals
– Food
– History
– Home & Garden
– Movie Times
– Music
– Pets & Animals
– Schools
– Stage
– Style
– Travel
– Wellness
NOW STREAMING
– Watch Live
– FL1 Radio
– Program Directory
– Watch on YouTube
SPORTS PAGE
COLLEGE:
Cornell Big Red | FLCC Lakers
Hobart | William-Smith | IC Bombers
RIT Tigers | Syracuse Basketball
Syracuse Football | Syracuse Lax
PROFESSIONAL:
Buffalo Bills | Buffalo Sabres
New York Mets | New York Yankees
Roch. Amerks | Roch. Red Wings
Syracuse Crunch | Syracuse Mets
SCHOLASTIC:
Baseball | Basketball | Bowling
Football | Golf | Hockey | Lacrosse
Ski | Soccer | Softball | Swim & Dive
Tennis | Track | X-Country
Volleyball | Wrestling
MORE SPORTS:
Fitness | Gambling | Golf
Motorsports | Outdoors
ABOUT FINGERLAKES1.COM
– Contact Us
– Our Company
– Advertise
– Our Team
– Support Our Mission
– Newsletters
– Make us your Homepage
– RSS
– Privacy Policy
– Terms of Service