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Large fire in Lyons destroys multi-story building
Firefighters from multiple districts battled an early-morning structure fire Friday at a multi-unit residential building in the town of Lyons. Emergency crews were dispatched around 3:30 a.m. to 78 Water St. Initial reports from the scene indicated difficulty getting water onto the building, prompting requests for additional engines and tankers from surrounding ... FULL STORY
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LIVE AT 7 PM: Newark, Waterloo meet for Friday night FL East league tilt (webcast)
FL1 Sports hits the airwaves one final time in the Wayne-Finger Lakes regular season for the 2025-26 season! It's a battle among the Finger Lakes East foes in girls high ... LAUNCH STREAM
HEADLINE NEWS
Thruway in CNY, FLX set for chip boom
A stretch of Interstate 90 is racing toward “semiconductor superhighway” status, with 25% of America’s advanced microchips expected along the corridor within five years, according to Spectrum News 1. New York already hosts more than 150 semiconductor facilities, ... Read More
Seneca supervisors seek funds for veterans cemetery
Local leaders want Washington’s help to honor veterans in Romulus. The Seneca County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to ask U.S. Rep. Claudia Tenney to secure federal funding for new memorial projects at the New York State Veterans ... Read More
Ontario County expands recycling push
With its landfill set to close in 2028, Ontario County is doubling down on recycling programs, according to the Finger Lakes Times. Supervisors on the Planning & Environmental Quality Committee approved contracts to continue ...
Twelve Tribes lists Northside lodge for sale in Ithaca
A controversial religious group just put a landmark Northside property on the market for $1.5 million, according to The Ithaca Voice. The Twelve Tribes of Israel listed its 11,000-square-foot Tudor-style “lodge” at 119 Third ...
Conservation groups rally for Finger Lakes funding
Dozens of conservation advocates traveled to Albany this week to push for stronger protections for the Finger Lakes. The Finger Lakes Land Trust joined 15 regional watershed associations, land trusts and conservation agencies on ...
ICE gets backlash for scouting NY detention center locations
Immigration and Customs Enforcement is eyeing New York State for expanding detention capacity. The agency considered a location in the town of Chester but the Orange County Legislature voted unanimously to reject the proposed ...
Canandaigua considers lakefront variance
The Town of Canandaigua Planning Board advanced a three-lot subdivision on Grimble Road, reviewed a lakefront lot coverage variance request on West Lake Boulevard, and granted multiple project extensions during its Feb. 10 meeting ...
Palmyra woman jailed after child endangerment investigation
Police in Palmyra say a village woman shared marijuana with her 11-year-old child on multiple occasions. The Palmyra Police Department arrested Andrea L. Allen-Ascioti, 39, of Cuyler Street, on Feb. 11 following an investigation ...
Dryden hunts mystery water loss
Water is vanishing in Dryden, and officials can’t find where it’s going. Village leaders say crews are pumping more water than usual but haven’t located the source, according to 14850.com. Officials suspect a water ...
AG secures $1.3M from Albany nursing home
A pediatric nursing home in Albany will pay $1.3 million and submit to five years of federal oversight after investigators found years of resident neglect and false Medicaid claims. New York Attorney General Letitia ...
AG forces Buffalo schools to overhaul discipline
New York Attorney General Letitia James says Buffalo Public Schools must make sweeping changes to how it disciplines students after an investigation found widespread disparities and civil rights concerns. James announced a major settlement ...
Juvenile charged in Palmyra child abuse investigation
Police in Palmyra have charged a juvenile offender following a child abuse investigation that began last fall. The Palmyra Police Department reported that allegations surfaced on Sept. 19 during an ongoing investigation. Authorities conducted ...
Hochul moves to make data centers pay for grid upgrades
Governor Kathy Hochul wants large energy users like data centers to cover the cost of connecting to New York’s power grid instead of passing those expenses on to everyday ratepayers. On Feb. 12, Hochul ...
NYSEG, union team up on emergency response
More than 3,300 after-hours emergency calls rolled into NYSEG in 2025 — and a joint effort with union workers helped answer them. New York State Electric & Gas and International Brotherhood of Electric Workers ...
Crash in Potter leads to DWI arrest
A one-car crash in the Town of Potter ended with a driving while intoxicated charge Wednesday night. Yates County deputies arrested Joanne M. Tober, 66, of Rushville, after responding to a motor vehicle accident ...
MEETING NOTICE: Geneva council to review DPW plans
Geneva city leaders will get a deep dive into roads, water lines and major construction projects Tuesday night. City Council has scheduled a special meeting for 6 p.m. on Feb. 17 at City Hall, ...
New lottery game promises $1M a year for life
New York Lottery players will soon get a new shot at a life-changing payday — every single night. The New York Lottery will launch Millionaire for Life™, a new nightly multistate draw game, on ...
Blakeman blames Hochul for high energy costs
Nassau County Executive and Republican candidate for governor Bruce Blakeman claims Gov. Kathy Hochul’s energy policies are driving up electricity bills across New York. In a press release issued Feb. 12, Blakeman pointed to ...
SPORTS
Canisteo-Greenwood wrestling grab ninth straight title
Nine straight titles. Canisteo-Greenwood wrestling keeps rolling after capturing the Class B2 crown at the Section V tournament, according to The Spectator and Hornell Evening Tribune. The Chargers scored 240 team points on their home mats, topping LeRoy’s 203.5. Letchworth, ... Read More
FLX LIVING
Logo contest launches for Geneva’s ReUse Systems
Artists across the Finger Lakes have a new chance to leave their mark. ReUse Systems, Inc., a new nonprofit based in Geneva, just announced a logo design contest as it builds its presence in Ontario County and the ... Read More
NATIONAL INTEREST
Gas prices edge up before holiday
Drivers will likely pay a little more at the pump heading into the holiday weekend. AAA reports the national average price for a gallon of regular gas climbed a few cents over the past week to $2.94. As ... Read More
PODCASTS & LIVE STREAMS
AGAINST THE BOARDS: Olympic Hockey, Knighthawks return home (podcast)
Olympic time hockey is back. Chamberlain Bauder discusses the Sabres players who are in Italy battling for the gold. He talks about the latest for the Amerks as they come out of the All-Star Classic. Spencer Conley talks about the ... Launch Stream
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