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WINTER STORM WATCH: Ice, wind, and lake-effect snow set to hammer region
As the holiday weekend comes to a close a high-impact, long-duration weather event is setting up across the Finger Lakes, Central New York, and much of Upstate New York. Conditions will be deteriorating rapidly from Sunday afternoon, and worsening as the new work week starts. Forecast guidance and multiple alerts issued by ... FULL STORY
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DEBRIEF: Finger Lakes year in review + new formats (podcast)
In this episode, Josh Durso and Jackie Augustine sit down to talk through their “Big Five” columns from 2025. What stood out, what mattered most, and what those stories say ... LAUNCH STREAM
HEADLINE NEWS
Grand jury indicts Lyons man on 12 counts including rape, incest, and predatory sex assault
A long-running sexual abuse investigation in Lyons ended with a grand jury indictment and an arrest this week. Deputies arrested a 38-year-old Lyons man Monday morning on a grand jury indictment warrant following an investigation into repeated sexual ... Read More
Major drug bust in Lyons
A drug raid in Lyons led to an arrest and the seizure of crack cocaine and multiple illegal firearms. Deputies arrested Antwan Terry, 38, of 101 Water Street, after executing search warrants at multiple homes in the town ... Read More
Mega data center sparks power bill fears
A massive data center proposal in Western New York could drive up electric bills across the state, according to the Democrat & Chronicle. The plan calls for a facility so energy-hungry it could power ...
Van rollover sends 14 to hospital
A passenger van veered off the Thruway before dawn Saturday, sending 14 people to hospitals, according to the New York State Police. The crash happened just before 4 a.m. near Saugerties, when the northbound ...
Holiday drive delivers thousands of donations across NYS
Boxes of food, toys, coats, and school supplies piled up across New York this holiday season — and they’re now headed to families who need them most. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Dec. 24 that ...
NYS experts offer ways to address holiday mental health challenges
People in New York and across the nation are struggling through the holiday season. The American Psychiatric Association found more people feel anxious or depressed during the holidays this year than in 2024 or ...
Giving shouldn’t end after holidays, Barclay says
As holiday decorations come down, the need for generosity doesn’t disappear. That’s the message Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay shared in a recent column, urging New Yorkers to carry the spirit of giving into ...
Lyons man arrested on two trespassing warrants
Deputies arrested a Lyons man Thursday afternoon after he failed to appear in court on two trespassing cases. Wayne A. Demay, 55, was taken into custody on two active arrest warrants stemming from incidents ...
Senator O’Mara questions Albany’s direction heading into 2026
With the new legislative session just weeks away, State Senator Tom O’Mara is urging Albany to shift course in 2026—calling for a return to “saner, more sensible” government priorities. In his year-end column, O’Mara ...
Driver caught running red light in Seneca arrested on felony charge
A traffic stop in the Town of Fayette led to a felony arrest early Saturday morning. Deputies arrested 43-year-old Berain L. Winfield of Syracuse just after 1 a.m. for aggravated unlicensed operation in the ...
Finger Lakes groups take climate fight to Albany
Environmental groups across the Finger Lakes are gearing up to confront Gov. Kathy Hochul in person, according to the Finger Lakes Times. Six local organizations signed a statewide protest letter accusing her of rolling ...
TeraWulf data center clears zoning hurdle in Lansing
A former coal plant in Lansing just moved closer to becoming an AI hub, according to The Tompkins Weekly. TeraWulf won a key zoning appeal that revives its proposed data center at the old ...
Farmington man arrested twice in 24-hours: Domestic incident and animal abuse
Deputies arrested a man twice on Christmas Day following separate incidents at the same Farmington apartment. Authorities identified the suspect as Keaghn D. Picaro, who lives at 6108 Loomis Road, Room 414, according to ...
Two-car crash briefly closes River Rd. in Seneca Falls
A head-on crash Friday afternoon briefly shut down part of River Road in Seneca Falls. Police, firefighters, and ambulance crews responded around 3:30 p.m. after a two-vehicle crash near the intersection of River Road ...
Roxin sworn in as town justice
A familiar face in local government officially took on a new role in the Town of Canandaigua. Rick Roxin was sworn in as town justice during a ceremony held this week, marking the start ...
Lyons man arrested on family court warrant
Deputies arrested a man in Lyons after investigating a Family Court warrant. Authorities identified the suspect as Michael J. Mosher, 24, who lives on Canal Street in Lyons, according to the Wayne County Sheriff’s ...
Why money talks stall at home
A looming wealth transfer is colliding with family silence around finances, according to Spectrum News 1. A new Fidelity study shows many families avoid estate planning talks even as stakes rise with age and ...
New York orders social media warnings
Teen users will soon hit unavoidable warning labels the moment certain social media features kick in, according to Spectrum News. Gov. Kathy Hochul signed the new law to flag features tied to excessive use ...
SPORTS
Cornell women’s basketball blown out by Stanford
Cornell women’s basketball saw its losing streak reach five games Sunday afternoon, falling 82-50 to Stanford at Maples Pavilion. The Big Red dropped to 4-8 on the season, while the Cardinal improved to 12-2. Photo via Supriya Limaye/ISI Photos Senior ... Read More
FLX LIVING
New Year’s fun for Schuyler County families
Kids in Schuyler County can celebrate the new year without staying up late, according to WENY. The Schuyler County Youth Bureau will host its third annual Noon Year’s Eve Party this Wednesday. The free event runs from 11 ... Read More
NATIONAL INTEREST
Social Security January 2026 Payment Schedule: Who Gets Paid and When
As 2026 begins, millions of Americans receiving benefits can prepare for their January Social Security payments — including the first with the new cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) increasing benefit amounts. In this article we clearly explain everything retirees need ... Read More
PODCASTS & LIVE STREAMS
FLX WEEKLY: Veronica Ryan, 2026 Miss Upstate New York for America Strong (podcast)
On this special Christmas Eve edition of FLX Weekly Jim Sinicropi welcomes 2018 Skaneateles graduate Veronica Ryan in-studio. Veronica recently was crowned Miss Upstate New York for America Strong and will compete in the national pageant in April. Veronica talks ... Launch Stream
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