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Auburn superintendent discusses school safety, budget pressures on Inside Government
The superintendent of the Auburn Enlarged City School District said school safety concerns, budget uncertainty and ongoing absenteeism remain key challenges for the district during an appearance on Inside Government, a public affairs program hosted by Guy Cosentino. During the interview, Superintendent Misty Slavik discussed a recent school closure tied to a ... FULL STORY
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FL1 SPORTS: Syracuse Fires Autry, Lyons & Waterloo still alive, Sabers rolling (podcast)
Following another first-round exit in the ACC Tournament, Syracuse fired Red Autry. The FL1 Sports guys react to the news and discuss the names they want as the new head ... LAUNCH STREAM
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Inmate charged with possessing contraband in Cayuga County Jail
Authorities arrested a man following an investigation into contraband inside the Cayuga County Jail. Joseph M. Montesano, 29, of Auburn, was charged March 12 with second-degree possession of contraband in prison, a misdemeanor. The Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office ... Read More
O’Mara slams Senate budget plan
A proposed New York Senate budget would push state spending to a record level and raise billions in new taxes, according to State Sen. Tom O’Mara. O’Mara, a Republican from Big Flats and ranking member of the Senate ... Read More
Illegal automatic weapon leads to arrests in Schuyler County
Deputies responding to reports of automatic gunfire in Schuyler County found two men with an illegal fully automatic rifle and other weapons. Christopher D. Barrett, 32, of Corning, and Bret R. Kimble, 32, of ...
Stalking arrest made in Seneca Falls
Police arrested a Seneca Falls woman Wednesday on stalking and harassment charges. Lorie E. Cuffe, 33, of Seneca Falls, was charged March 12 with stalking in the fourth degree and aggravated harassment in the ...
Traffic stop leads to felony weapon arrest
Deputies arrested a Pennsylvania man after spotting a handgun during a late-night traffic stop in the Town of Varick. Jason A. Suarez, of Jeannette, Pennsylvania, was charged with criminal possession of a weapon in ...
Warrant investigation leads to larceny arrest in Farmington
Deputies arrested a Syracuse woman Wednesday on a warrant tied to a larceny investigation in Ontario County. Joshia L. Worley, 33, was taken into custody around 2:53 p.m. March 11 at 11 Framark Drive ...
Driver arrested on drug-impaired driving charges
Deputies arrested a Canandaigua man after a traffic stop near the intersection of Brace Road and County Road 30. David E. Bradley, 46, of Canandaigua, was charged with driving while impaired by drugs following ...
Drunk driving arrest follows late-night traffic stop in Waterloo
Deputies arrested a Waterloo woman after a late-night traffic stop on State Route 5 and 20. Cassidy M. O’Malley, 32, of Waterloo, faces charges of driving while intoxicated, a misdemeanor, and failure to keep ...
Report: NYS among worst states for online, social media scams
New York ranks as one of the top states for online scams, according to a new report. A Consumer Federation of America report finds state consumers lose $6.5 billion a year – or $325 ...
Mannion tackles energy costs, Iran war
High utility bills and the war in Iran sparked tough questions at a packed Auburn town hall, according to The Citizen. U.S. Rep. John Mannion met with residents Tuesday at Cayuga Community College, where ...
Budget fight brews over climate law
A brewing fight over New York’s climate law and soaring utility costs is shaping state budget negotiations, according to Spectrum News. Gov. Kathy Hochul wants to delay deadlines in the state’s 2019 climate law, ...
State courts warn of fake fine payment scam
Scammers are sending texts and emails demanding payment for fake fines, prompting a warning from New York’s court system, according to WENY. Officials say the messages claim victims owe money and pressure them to ...
New boutique opens as retail study maps growth
A longtime dream turned real as Ithaca native Maddie Spitznagel opened Adorn Boutique on the Commons, according to The Tompkins Weekly. Spitznagel returned home after years working in fashion retail and launched the shop ...
School ‘timeout’ boxes ruled illegal
Wooden “timeout” boxes used to confine elementary students violated state education rules in a northern New York school district, according to the Times Union. A law firm hired by the Salmon River Central School ...
Lawmakers warn rural EMS near collapse
Long ambulance wait times and funding gaps are pushing rural emergency services toward crisis, according to Spectrum News. State lawmakers and emergency responders met in Albany Wednesday to highlight a new report warning the ...
Bill would add contraception vending machines
Emergency contraception could soon be available from vending machines on every public college campus in New York, according to Spectrum News. The proposed Emergency Contraception Act would require SUNY and CUNY schools to install ...
Hochul warns tax hikes could drive wealthy out
New York could lose wealthy residents if lawmakers raise taxes too aggressively, Gov. Kathy Hochul warned Wednesday, according to Spectrum News NY1. Speaking at a Politico forum in Albany, Hochul reacted to a Democratic-led ...
Walworth planning board continues hearing concerns about Blue Heron housing project
The Walworth Planning Board approved a solar energy project, reviewed an early proposal for a storage facility and heard public comments related to a proposed housing development during its March 9 meeting at Walworth ...
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Sabres’ eight-game win streak ends with home loss to Capitals
The Buffalo Sabres saw their eight-game win streak come to an end Thursday night with a 2-1 loss to the Washington Capitals at KeyBank Center. Jakob Chychrun scored the go-ahead goal with 1:33 remaining in regulation, finishing a cross-ice pass ... Read More
FLX LIVING
Top technician crowned at SuperTech
New York’s top truck technicians faced off in a statewide skills competition that tested hands-on mechanical knowledge and diagnostic ability. Jeremy “Bo” Colf of Regional International earned the Top Technician title during the New York State SuperTech Competition ... Read More
NATIONAL INTEREST
Powerball numbers drawn for $58M jackpot
Lottery players checked their tickets Wednesday night as Powerball officials announced the latest winning numbers, according to Syracuse.com. The numbers drawn were 3, 6, 55, 58 and 63, with a Powerball of 12 and a 2X Power Play ... Read More
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FLX WEEKLY: The Bon Ton Roulet 2026 (podcast)
Erin Johnson join from the Auburn YMCA to talk about this summer's Bon Ton Roulet cycling event yo be held on July 21-25, 2026. This year's ride will feature two overnight locations Hobart William Smith in Geneva, and Union Springs ... Launch Stream
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