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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 expanding a senior tax relief program. The meeting reflected a city balancing large capital needs, rising operating costs ... FULL STORY
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AUBURN: City Council talks finance and infrastructure (webcast)
The Auburn City Council held its regular meeting Feb. 19 at Memorial City Hall, where members considered several financial and infrastructure matters, including bonding for the Lake Avenue Bridge reconstruction, ... LAUNCH STREAM
HEADLINE NEWS
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 college and saving from ... Read More
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 with the Town of ... Read More
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 ...
Two arrested after nude images of victim shared in Penn Yan
Police say two people face charges after investigators found nude images of a victim were shared to cause emotional harm. Penn Yan Police arrested Xavia D. Miller, 26, and Daniel J. Smith, 39, following ...
Driver charged after wrong-lane traffic stop in Penn Yan
Police say a Branchport woman faces charges after officers watched her drive straight through an intersection from a left-turn-only lane in Penn Yan. Joanna J. Rutherford, 41, was arrested by the Penn Yan Police ...
Police warn of tax deadline scam surge
As the April 15 tax deadline gets closer, scam calls are picking up — and local police say older residents often end up in the crosshairs. The Town of Seneca Falls Police Department issued ...
Two men arrested in child exploitation probe
State police have charged two men after investigators uncovered sexually explicit online communications with a 15-year-old girl in Steuben County. William M. Kibler, 20, of Corning, and Jacob A. Hanes, 24, of Palm Desert, ...
Walworth firefighter, farmer Richard Stalker dies at 86
Richard “Dick” Stalker Jr., a lifelong Walworth resident known for his service and sharp wit, passed away peacefully on February 17 at age 86. Stalker dedicated decades to his family, his community, and the ...
Tenants, landlords clash over eviction bill
A packed Syracuse Common Council chamber turned heated as tenants and landlords sparred over the proposed “Good Cause Eviction” law, according to WSYR. Lawmakers will vote Monday on whether to opt in to the ...
State rolls out $150M housing fund
New York is betting $150 million that builders will ramp up housing before Micron’s massive expansion reshapes Central New York, according to WSYR. Empire State Development approved a new loan program offering lower-interest financing ...
Hochul heads to tense governors summit
Gov. Kathy Hochul arrived in Washington as partisan tensions shadowed the National Governors Association meeting, according to Spectrum News 1. President Donald Trump reportedly uninvited two Democratic governors from a White House dinner, stirring ...
SPORTS
HS BASKETBALL REPORT: Wayne’s Aidan Twist hits 1,000-point mark; Lyons girls beat Marcus Whitman for third time
The high school basketball regular season wrapped up Wednesday, and a handful of Wayne-Finger Lakes teams were in action. Wayne senior Aidan Twist reached a major milestone, scoring his 1,000th career point in a non-league victory over Rochester Prep. He ... 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
Langworthy, Kennedy clash on voter ID
Western New York’s two congressmen split sharply over a GOP voter ID bill, according to Spectrum News. The Republican-led House passed the SAVE America Act, which would require proof of citizenship to register and government-issued photo ID to ... Read More
PODCASTS & LIVE STREAMS
AGAINST THE BOARDS: Olympic Hockey Mania, Knighthawks to the Bye Week (podcast)
Wednesday was an exciting day in Olympic hockey. Chamberlain Bauder recaps the quarterfinal round and what to look at in the semifinals. Next, he recaps the Amerks tough loss to Charlotte. Spencer Conley then talks about the Knighthawks heading into ... Launch Stream
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