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Victor officials approve Chick-fil-A site plan, gets update on Eastview hotel (video)
The Town of Victor Planning Board reviewed a range of development applications at its Nov. 12 meeting, including a proposed Chick-fil-A at Eastview Mall, a new Element by Westin hotel, and an art gallery with artist-in-residence housing. The board also approved a demolition request for a structure listed in the town’s historical ... FULL STORY
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INSIDE GOVERNMENT: Auburn school leader talks SNAP issues (podcast)
Auburn Assistant Superintendent of Student Services Sarah Passarello joined Inside Government with Guy Cosentino to break down why the district launched a unified, seven-building food drive during the federal shutdown ... LAUNCH STREAM
HEADLINE NEWS
Judge tosses sanctuary city suit
A federal judge shut down the Justice Department’s challenge to Rochester’s sanctuary policy after the city updated its ordinance, according to NewsRadio WHAM 1180. The ruling leaves the door open for another suit, but it also keeps Rochester’s ... Read More
NY smokers face steep costs
New Yorkers are shelling out nearly $4,000 a year to smoke as the state posts the highest cigarette prices in the country, according to the Times of Wayne County. A new analysis shows an average pack costs $14.55, ... Read More
Livingston dam gets first major upgrade
A crucial flood-control structure is getting long-overdue attention as the Mt. Morris Dam installs a new maintenance bulkhead for the first time in its 73-year history, according to RochesterFirst. Engineers can now block the ...
Deputies: Lyons man skips court multiple times, released after arraignment again
Wayne County deputies arrested a Lyons man this week after discovering several active warrants tied to missed court appearances. According to the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office, 36-year-old Jonathan Tarver was taken into custody on ...
Lyons man arrested for illegally taking vehicle after domestic incident
Deputies arrested a Lyons man this week after he allegedly took his ex-girlfriend’s vehicle without permission. The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office says 34-year-old Jamaal Moody was taken into custody on November 13. The charge ...
O’Mara calls for rollback of New York’s all-electric building mandates
State Senator Tom O’Mara is ramping up his criticism of New York’s climate mandates, arguing that aggressive energy policies tied to the 2019 Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA) are unworkable, unaffordable, and ...
Bay Road woman charged after Eastview Mall theft
Deputies arrested a 47-year-old woman Saturday afternoon after a shoplifting incident at Eastview Mall in Victor. According to the Ontario County Sheriff’s Office, Kelly M. Spicer was taken into custody around 4:34 p.m. on ...
Phelps man charged with felony DWI in Seneca Falls
A traffic stop in Seneca Falls led to felony drunk driving charges for a Phelps man over the weekend. Police arrested 44-year-old Jermaine M. Phillip on November 15, charging him with driving while intoxicated ...
Seneca Falls man charged with criminal mischief
Police arrested a 55-year-old Seneca Falls man Friday night after investigating a property damage incident in town. Officers took James Savarese into custody around 9:52 p.m. on November 14. He was charged with fourth-degree ...
Barclay calls electric mandate delay a win for working New Yorkers
The state’s decision to delay enforcement of the All-Electric Buildings Act is being hailed as a victory by Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay, who says the pause shows growing momentum for more practical energy ...
Woman arrested after propane incident inside Seneca Castle home
Deputies arrested a Seneca Castle woman after they say she released propane inside her residence, putting others at serious risk. On November 14, the Ontario County Sheriff's Office took 45-year-old Nicole Elizabeth Kenny into ...
National Grid gives $275K to food banks across New York
As food insecurity climbs across the state, National Grid is stepping in with $275,000 in funding for food banks and pantries from Buffalo to Long Island. The company announced the donation on November 14 ...
Man arrested after shoplifting complaint at Eastview Mall
A Rochester man is facing a larceny charge after deputies say he tried to leave a Victor department store without paying. On November 14, Ontario County deputies arrested 40-year-old John Alexander Nnodum following a ...
Inmate charged with smuggling contraband into Wayne County Jail
A man already behind bars in Lyons is now facing a new charge after deputies say he brought prohibited items into the jail. The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office arrested 46-year-old Brian Lazzar following a ...
Police arrest man during downtown Ithaca burglary
Officers responding to a break-in on East State Street found a man inside the business, still trying to steal merchandise. The call came in early on November 14, with police heading to the 100 ...
Seneca supervisors question animal shelter limits, debate tax rate increase (video)
The Seneca County Board of Supervisors met for it's regularly scheduled November meeting Thursday night, with most discussion focused on changes to Beverly’s Animal Shelter’s dog control services and a proposed hike to the ...
Auburn council approves new tax software, tables police vehicle reimbursement
Auburn City Council approved a contract for new tax billing and collection software and tabled a decision on accepting insurance proceeds for a totaled police vehicle during its regular meeting on Nov. 13, 2025 ...
Geneva’s Castle Street plaza finally coming down
More than three years after a fire gutted a Castle Street plaza in Geneva, demolition is finally set to begin, according to the Finger Lakes Times. Heavy equipment is on site, and Sessler Wrecking ...
SPORTS
Syracuse men’s basketball pulls away in second half to beat Drexel, move to 3-0 (full coverage)
Syracuse broke open a close game with a suffocating second-half defensive effort, rolling past Drexel 80–50 at Xfinity Mobile Arena to move to 3-0. The Orange played without senior guard JJ Starling for the second straight outing, but freshman Kiyan ... Read More
FLX LIVING
Seneca County food pantries offer help and ways to give back
As colder weather sets in, food pantries across Seneca County are stepping up to make sure families have access to healthy groceries—and giving residents multiple ways to lend a hand. Local organizations are providing food assistance at several ... Read More
NATIONAL INTEREST
Disney channels return to YouTube TV
A two-week blackout ended Friday after Disney and YouTube TV struck a new deal to restore ABC, ESPN, FX and other networks, according to officials. Subscribers regain access at no added cost and can tap into ESPN’s new ... Read More
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FL1 BETTING: NFL Week 11 best bets (podcast)
Another weekend of football is upon us, and that means new picks to make. The guys recap their picks from last week, discuss what the week has been like for other picks they've made, and lock in their selections for ... Launch Stream
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