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Finger Lakes Film Festival returns Saturday
Film lovers will pack two historic Geneva venues this weekend as the Finger Lakes Film Festival returns for its fifth year. The annual event, which features short films from around the world, takes place February 28 in Geneva. Organizers say the festival remains free and open to the public. “We are excited ... FULL STORY
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KENNY’S 2 PENNIES: A Tale of Two Postseason Basketball Stories (podcast)
Kenny Haas is back in the studio for Kenny's 2 Pennies. He begins with recapping another sluggish week of Syracuse hoops. With postseason hopes all but gone, he wants the ... LAUNCH STREAM
HEADLINE NEWS
Man charged after meth found in Genoa
Deputies say a small bag of methamphetamine led to charges after parole officers took a Genoa man into custody. Andrew J. Hulslander, 23, of Genoa, faces one count of criminal possession of a controlled substance in the seventh ... Read More
Clifton Springs woman faces felony assault charge after Phelps incident
Deputies arrested a 22-year-old Clifton Springs woman following a domestic incident in the Town of Phelps. Neomi Stephanie Naranjo, 22, of Wheat Road in Clifton Springs, was taken into custody around 2:45 p.m. on Feb. 23 after an ... Read More
Solar portfolio powers farms, communities
Sheep now graze beneath rows of solar panels in parts of New York and Vermont, as two renewable energy companies wrap up a 13 megawatt agrivoltaic community solar portfolio. GreenSpark Solar and Encore Renewable ...
Contempt charges filed against Locke pair following two investigations
Two people accused of violating court orders now sit in the Cayuga County Jail after deputies say they contacted a protected person from behind bars. Shantel M. Yaw, 57, of Locke, and Michael J ...
Sterling man accused of blocking 911 call
Deputies say a Sterling man interfered with a 911 call during a reported domestic incident. Jacob T. Pierce, 23, of Sterling, faces one count of fourth-degree criminal mischief for preventing an emergency call. Deputies ...
Driver charged after struggle at Sterling store
A traffic stop in Sterling turned into a brief struggle outside a convenience store, deputies said. Richard J. Graff Jr., 44, of Rochester, faces charges including resisting arrest, obstructing governmental administration, speeding, operating without ...
Hochul opens $30M media jobs program
Local newspapers and broadcasters across New York can start applying Tuesday for a new state program that sets aside up to $30 million a year to help them hire and keep workers. Gov. Kathy ...
Neighbors demand traffic changes after Clifton Springs crash
A car tore through two Clifton Springs yards before slamming to a stop — and now neighbors want answers, according to RochesterFirst. Daniel Huntsman said the vehicle sped past his windows and clipped his ...
Public meeting set on Williamson toxic site
State environmental officials will outline a cleanup plan for a contaminated Williamson property this week, according to the Finger Lakes Times. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation scheduled a 5 p.m. Feb ...
Fight erupts over Wells campus sale
A $12.5 million campus deal now faces pushback in court, according to The Citizen. The Cayuga Nation and a losing bidder want a judge to block the proposed sale of Wells College to the ...
Eddie Bauer to close at Eastview
Shoppers at Eastview Mall will soon see another storefront go dark, according to RochesterFirst. Eddie Bauer plans to close its mall location around April, and closing-out sale signs already hang in the windows. The ...
County backs Geneva trail funding
Ontario County leaders signaled support for a $300,000 match for Geneva’s Greenway trail, according to the Finger Lakes Times. The Board of Supervisors approved a resolution Feb. 19 that would commit the funds in ...
Developer targets 40 Auburn condos
Two empty west-end buildings could soon house 40 affordable condos, according to The Citizen. Syracuse-based Redev CNY wants to overhaul the former commercial properties at 28 Aurelius Ave., tackling major repairs and hazardous materials ...
Man arrested after late-night theft investigation in Ithaca
Police arrested a man after officers stopped a suspicious person on West Buffalo Street and connected him to a vehicle theft case. Ithaca Police said officers conducted the stop around 11:42 p.m. Feb. 21 ...
Ithaca’s last neighborhood pharmacy closing
Customers drifted into Kinney Drugs in Fall Creek like mourners at a wake, according to The Ithaca Voice. The longtime pharmacy at 513 North Cayuga Street will close for good at 6 p.m. March ...
Rock Stream man pleads guilty in Schuyler County meth case
A Rock Stream man has admitted to a felony drug charge after investigators said they found large amounts of methamphetamine and manufacturing materials inside his home. Jeremy L. Wright, 45, pleaded guilty to criminal ...
Deputies hurt during Homer fire response
Two deputies suffered injuries while responding to a house fire in the Village of Homer, according to CNY Central. Officers arrived on James Street Feb. 22 and told a woman to leave the scene ...
October trial set in double homicide
An October trial now looms for a man accused of killing his 11-year-old son and girlfriend, according to CNY Central. An Onondaga County judge set David Huff’s trial for Oct. 19 and scheduled a ...
SPORTS
Autry stands firm amid losses
A 37-point blowout at Duke hasn’t shaken Adrian Autry’s belief in leading Syracuse, according to CNY Central. The Orange head coach called the job a dream come true, even as the team battles late-season struggles. Syracuse sits at 15-13 overall ... Read More
FLX LIVING
Goodwill sets Chili grand opening
Bargain hunters in Chili won’t have to wait much longer. Goodwill of the Finger Lakes will open its first store in the town of Chili on Friday, April 10, at 3170 Chili Ave. The new location sits in ... Read More
NATIONAL INTEREST
Global trust in banks rebounds after crisis
Nearly 20 years after the 2008 financial meltdown shook the world economy, public confidence in banks has climbed back — and in many places, it’s stronger than ever. A new Gallup report finds that in 2025, a median ... Read More
PODCASTS & LIVE STREAMS
IN FOCUS: Why housing still isn’t getting done across the Finger Lakes? (podcast)
Spend enough time in local planning meetings across the Finger Lakes and you’ll see a pattern: A housing project appears, concerns pile up, revisions are requested, and everyone agrees affordability is worsening — yet the meeting ends with little actual ... Launch Stream
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