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RUN FOR AMERICA: Noah Coughlan makes way through Seneca Falls (video)
A runner attempting one of the rarest feats in endurance athletics passed through Seneca Falls on Monday as part of a 5,500-mile journey across the United States. Noah Coughlan, 41, of California, ran through the former village along Cayuga Street on Jan. 12, accompanied by a procession of first responder vehicles. FingerLakes1.com ... FULL STORY
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UPSTATE HOOPS: First week of January recap, new power rankings, the week ahead (podcast)
The first full week of games in 2026 is in the books. The guys recap the slate of games, including their broadcast of Honeoye vs. Lyons. The new power rankings ... LAUNCH STREAM
HEADLINE NEWS
$1M secured for Olean water plant
A $1 million federal investment could help prevent serious problems at Olean’s water filtration plant and protect drinking water across the city. Congressman Nick Langworthy announced he secured the funding for repairs to the facility’s exterior walls and ... Read More
Livingston County EMS center funding delivered
Long-delayed state funding has finally reached Livingston County, strengthening emergency services tied to a facility that has already served the community for years. State Sen. Pam Helming helped secure $250,000 for the Livingston County Emergency Operations Center after ... Read More
$200K opens for Great Lakes projects
Communities across New York’s Great Lakes basin can now apply for a share of $200,000 to fund projects that protect local land and water. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and New ...
Siblings indicted in rent relief fraud
State officials say a pair of siblings stole tens of thousands of dollars from a pandemic-era rent relief program meant to help New Yorkers avoid homelessness. Denesh Melwani, 58, of Woodstock, and Shaleen Mahtani, ...
Major CNY road improvement projects complete, state says
Drivers in Central New York will see smoother and safer trips after the state finished two major road projects in Onondaga and Oswego counties. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the completion of $5 million in ...
Penn Yan woman charged after hatchet threat
A Penn Yan woman faces weapons and menacing charges following a disturbance complaint inside the village. Penn Yan Police arrested Kellie Wagner, 31, on Jan. 9 after officers responded to a reported argument involving ...
Penn Yan man arrested after alleged trespass
Police arrested a Penn Yan man after responding to a reported domestic disturbance involving an alleged unlawful entry into an apartment. Penn Yan Police said officers arrested Jedediah C. Collette, 23, on Jan. 10 ...
Two arrested in Auburn Bass Pro thefts
State troopers arrested two men after a multi-day investigation into a string of thefts at a Bass Pro Shops in Cayuga County. The New York State Police said the investigation focused on repeated retail ...
Holiday DWI crackdown nets thousands of tickets locally
State troopers issued thousands of tickets and made dozens of drunken driving arrests across the Finger Lakes and Central New York during a statewide holiday enforcement push. The New York State Police wrote more ...
DEC warns of avian flu spread
Wild bird deaths linked to avian influenza tend to rise in winter, and state officials say New Yorkers should stay alert in the months ahead. The state Department of Environmental Conservation warned that highly ...
DWI arrest follows hit-and-run report in Ontario County
Deputies arrested a West Bloomfield man after investigating a reported hit-and-run crash in the Town of Victor. Investigators arrested a 45-year-old man on Jan. 10 on a charge of driving while intoxicated following a ...
Felony weapons arrest follows Ovid warrant search
Sheriff’s investigators arrested a Seneca County man after a search warrant turned up multiple firearms, authorities said. Investigators arrested Stewart W. Woodard Sr., 51, of Ovid on Jan. 10 on a charge of fourth-degree ...
State opens $36M broadband funding round
New York communities can now apply for a new round of state funding aimed at expanding high-speed internet access. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that up to $36 million is available through the ConnectALL Municipal ...
Donations boost Yates services
Food donations poured in just as need spiked in Yates County, according to Finger Lakes Times. Officials told lawmakers Jan. 5 that community support has helped offset flu season pressures and federal funding cuts ...
Deer head thrown at protest
A passing pickup truck driver tossed a decapitated deer head toward a small protest in LaFayette, prompting a sheriff’s investigation, according to WSYR-TV. About 10 people gathered Saturday morning near Routes 11 and 20 ...
Salina standoff ends after deadly night
Police arrested a man after a chaotic, fire-filled standoff locked down a Salina neighborhood for more than 13 hours, according to WSTM. Deputies responded just before 4 p.m. Friday to a stabbing on Sunflower ...
Seneca County supervisors to vote on county manager appointment, contracts on Tuesday
The Seneca County Board of Supervisors is scheduled to consider several major appointments, contracts, and funding actions when it meets Tuesday, Jan. 13, at the Seneca County Office Building in Waterloo. The meeting is ...
Canandaigua Town Board to talk grants, stormwater agreement tonight
The Canandaigua Town Board is scheduled to hold its annual organizational meeting and regular monthly meeting tonight with a full agenda that includes appointments, adoption of policies, grant-related actions, and intermunicipal agreements. The organizational ...
SPORTS
ORANGE GAME DAY: Syracuse men’s basketball returns home to face Florida State (preview)
Syracuse men's basketball (11-5, 2-1 ACC) returns home tonight at 9 p.m. to host Florida State (7-9, 0-3 ACC) at the JMA Wireless Dome as ACC play continues. The Orange enter the matchup playing their best basketball of the season, ... Read More
FLX LIVING
Geneva hospital plans January blood drive
Winter weather and busy schedules often drain blood supplies, and local organizers hope a January drive will help close the gap. Geneva General Hospital will host an American Red Cross blood drive on Friday, Jan. 23, as part ... Read More
NATIONAL INTEREST
Social Security: 10 States Where Americans Get the Most Out of Their Payments
Millions of older Americans are grappling with rising prices, higher housing costs and mounting health care bills — pressures that hit retirees especially hard as they rely on fixed incomes from Social Security. But a new analysis shows ... Read More
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BILLS WEEKLY: Buffalo outlasts Jacksonville to advance to the AFC Divisional Round (podcast)
It wasn't pretty, but the Bills secured a road-playoff win in the Wild Card Round, beating the Jaguars 27-24. The guys discuss the key moments from the game, including the final drive, the playcalling, and the injuries piling up once ... Launch Stream
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