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Rural fire departments in NY are at a crossroads: What should communities do?
Volunteer fire departments across the Finger Lakes and Central New York are facing increasing pressure as staffing shortages, rising call volumes and structural changes reshape how emergency services are delivered. Local examples — from active recruitment drives to department consolidations and outright dissolutions — reflect a broader trend that fire service leaders ... FULL STORY
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DEBRIEF: Power is Finger Lakes’ biggest barrier to housing (podcast)
Power constraints — not demand — are becoming a major barrier to housing and economic growth across the Finger Lakes, with local leaders warning that uncertainty, not just cost, is ... LAUNCH STREAM
HEADLINE NEWS
Six arrested after trespassing incident at Clyde-Savannah school athletic field
Six young adults from Wayne County are facing charges after authorities say they unlawfully entered a secured athletic facility and occupied a press box at Clyde-Savannah High School. The arrests follow an investigation by the Wayne County Sheriff’s ... Read More
Train blamed for brush fire near railroad tracks in Schuyler County
A passing train is being blamed for a brush fire that burned more than an acre in Schuyler County last week, according to state officials. The fire broke out March 25 around 3:58 p.m. near railroad tracks off ... Read More
Federal policies driving drop in NY tourism, report says
New York is seeing a sharp decline in international tourism, with fewer visitors translating into lost revenue and weakening job growth across key industries, according to a new analysis from the state comptroller’s office ...
Suspect arrested after Auburn burglary, stolen property recovered
A burglary in Auburn early Monday morning ended with an arrest after police tracked down a suspect vehicle and recovered stolen property within hours. Officers were dispatched around 1:10 a.m. March 31 to a ...
Hochul pushes affordability agenda in budget pitch, highlighting housing, energy, and insurance reforms
Gov. Kathy Hochul is making affordability the centerpiece of her latest state budget push, outlining a sweeping agenda she says will lower costs for New Yorkers — from housing and child care to energy ...
Ithaca urges caution as high water conditions persist after heavy rain
City officials in Ithaca are warning residents to stay alert as waterways continue to fluctuate following heavy rainfall that overwhelmed some local stormwater systems earlier this week. Several inches of rain fell during a ...
North Rose man arrested on warrant, faces vehicle-related charges
A North Rose man was taken into custody Thursday morning on a warrant issued out of Yates County, according to the sheriff’s office. Damien G. Clark, 29, was arrested around 8:16 a.m. April 2 ...
Officers injured responding to inmate suicide attempt at Albion facility
Five correction officers were exposed to bloodborne pathogens and two were injured while responding to a suicide attempt at Albion Correctional Facility late last month, according to a union release. The incident occurred March ...
Multi-state lawsuit against U.S. Department of Energy appeal dismissed
A legal challenge involving New York and a coalition of states against the U.S. Department of Energy has been dropped at the appellate level, according to court filings. Documents filed April 2 in the ...
Reliant Credit Union launches financial education partnership with My First Nest Egg
Reliant Credit Union announced a new partnership with My First Nest Egg, a family-first financial education program designed to help children build strong money habits early. The collaboration expands Reliant’s commitment to serving families ...
Seneca Falls man charged with trespass after returning to restricted property
SENECA FALLS — A local man is facing a trespass charge after police say he returned to a property where he had previously been barred. Anthony D. Grillone, 40, of Seneca Falls, was arrested ...
Boaters warned of hidden hazards on Cayuga County waterways after flooding
AUBURN — Boaters across Cayuga County are being urged to use caution as flooding and heavy rainfall have created dangerous conditions on local lakes and waterways. The Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office issued a warning ...
Rochester man charged with petit larceny in Eastview Mall theft
VICTOR — A Rochester man already in custody on a separate felony charge is facing an additional count of petit larceny after deputies say he failed to pay for merchandise at Eastview Mall. Timothy ...
Seneca Falls man jailed on sex offender registry violations tied to social media accounts
SENECA FALLS — A Seneca Falls man is facing felony charges after police say he failed to report social media accounts as required under New York’s sex offender registry laws. Daniel W. Foulkrod, 32, ...
Gallahan criticizes late state budget, blames one-party control
MANCHESTER — Assemblyman Jeff Gallahan is criticizing the state’s failure to pass an on-time budget, calling it a recurring breakdown in leadership that is creating uncertainty for local governments and taxpayers. In a statement ...
Flooding sparks state of emergency in Steuben County
Rising water and flooded roads pushed parts of Steuben County into a State of Emergency after heavy rain, according to Spectrum News. Officials issued the declaration for Cohocton and Prattsburgh as crews responded to ...
Drive-up mailbox finally returns to Geneva
A missing mailbox that frustrated drivers for months is finally back on Linden Street, according to the Finger Lakes Times. USPS crews installed a new drive-up collection box Monday next to the Geneva post ...
Tompkins County weighs increasing minimum wage beyond NY threshold
Paychecks in Tompkins County may soon rise above the state minimum as leaders study a local wage hike, according to The Ithaca Journal. Officials launched a months-long review that includes public meetings and a ...
SPORTS
NASCAR race at Watkins Glen gets winery sponsor
A Finger Lakes winery is taking the spotlight at Watkins Glen, according to WENY. Bully Hill Vineyards will serve as title sponsor for a NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series race this May. The Bully Hill Vineyards 176 is set for May ... Read More
FLX LIVING
FLCC to host free webinar on chatbots and AI basics
CANANDAIGUA — Finger Lakes Community College will host a free public webinar this month aimed at helping participants better understand and use chatbot technology in everyday life. The webinar, titled “Chatbots: What They Are, How to Use Them, ... Read More
NATIONAL INTEREST
Zeldin eyed for attorney general
A sudden shakeup in Washington could put a New Yorker in a top role, according to the Hornell Evening Tribune. Former Long Island congressman Lee Zeldin is emerging as a leading candidate for attorney general after President Donald ... Read More
PODCASTS & LIVE STREAMS
AUBURN: City Council talks budget, sidewalk work, and more (webcast)
The Auburn City Council was set to cover routine business at its April 2 meeting, including public comment, approval of past minutes, and several resolutions tied to budget transfers, sidewalk work, and a new tax collection policy. The agenda also ... Launch Stream
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