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Golisano donation pulled as Beverly shelter plans to close
A $1 million donation from philanthropist Tom Golisano won’t save the Beverly Animal Shelter in Waterloo, according to the Finger Lakes Times. Shelter leaders say only $250,000 of the gift was used before plans to close the facility were finalized. The rest is either being returned or never allocated. Board president Pat ... FULL STORY
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CBS Sunday Morning: The Enduring Message of It’s A Wonderful Life & Seneca Falls (video)
Seneca Falls and the Seneca County town's connection to the Frank Capra holiday classic 'It's A Wonderful Life' was featured on CBS Sunday Morning this week. Senior contributor Ted Koppel ... LAUNCH STREAM
HEADLINE NEWS
UR drives $13B economic impact
The University of Rochester now fuels a $13 billion annual economic impact across New York, according to The Rochester Business Journal, making it one of the state’s biggest economic engines. The report shows the institution supports 66,700 jobs ... Read More
Domestic call turns into deadly shootout: Here’s what we know
A late-night domestic call exploded into gunfire that wounded three Rochester police officers and killed a suspect, according to Spectrum News. Officers rushed to a home near Chili Avenue around 10 p.m. Friday after reports of an armed ... Read More
DEC urges caution as ice fishing begins
Thin ice can turn dangerous fast, and state officials want anglers to slow down before stepping out this winter. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued a safety advisory reminding ice anglers ...
Man charged after traffic stop in Seneca Falls
Police arrested a Seneca Falls man after a traffic stop led officers to illegal narcotics. Shawn Standbrook, 40, of Seneca Falls, faces charges following the stop on December 20, according to the Town of ...
Felony DWI arrest at Arcadia checkpoint
Deputies arrested a man during a sobriety checkpoint on a busy Arcadia roadway Friday night. Fernando V. Rodriguez, of Vienna Road in the Town of Arcadia, was taken into custody after deputies stopped him ...
Mailbox incident leads to Arcadia arrest
Deputies arrested a Town of Arcadia man after an investigation into a mailbox incident on a rural road. James P. Burm, 66, of Budd Road in the Town of Arcadia, was arrested December 18 ...
Man jailed after violent incident in Seneca Falls
Police arrested a Seneca Falls man after a late-reported domestic disturbance led to an investigation. Joshua C. Vanderwall, 36, of Seneca Falls, was arrested December 19 by the Town of Seneca Falls Police Department ...
Seneca Meadows landfill case heads back to court
A recent ruling by New York’s top court doesn’t weaken Seneca Falls’ landfill shutdown law, according to the Finger Lakes Times. The Court of Appeals said Seneca Meadows Inc. has the right to challenge ...
Blakeman leans into Trump support in NY race
Bruce Blakeman wasted no time making his pitch after Elise Stefanik dropped out of New York’s governor race, according to Spectrum News. At a Friday fundraiser, the Nassau County executive called for lower taxes, ...
Hochul backs tough new AI safety law
Gov. Kathy Hochul is set to sign New York’s first major AI safety law, putting Big Tech on notice, according to POLITICO. After tense negotiations, the final version of the RAISE Act will force ...
Geneva woman arrested after Bath school lockout: What happened?
A woman from Geneva was arrested after police say she made a threat targeting a Steuben County school. Officers took 36-year-old Carrie McChesney into custody on December 19, following a call that prompted a ...
Crack, guns, and stolen property seized in Lyons drug bust
Deputies arrested a Lyons man after finding more than an ounce of crack cocaine and three handguns during a drug raid earlier this week. The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office says 46 Church Street had ...
Police: Bath man bit EMT and fought officers after trespassing arrest
A man accused of trespassing at a Bath grocery store is now facing felony charges after police say he fought officers and bit an EMT. Officers arrested 48-year-old James C. Crawford on December 18 ...
Seneca Falls man faces felony charge after crash
Police arrested a man after investigators said he intentionally rammed another vehicle on a public roadway in Seneca Falls. Seneca Falls police identified the suspect as Mekhi L. Russ, 24, of Seneca Falls. The ...
Teen nearly dies at party; homeowner charged
A Halloween party in Penfield turned dangerous after a 17-year-old boy was found unconscious with a blood alcohol level of .46, according to WHAM. Deputies say Medina Bijelic, 49, hosted the party and denied ...
Elise Stefanik suspends governor bid and will not seek re-election
Elise Stefanik says she’s stepping away from politics to spend more time with her young son. The longtime North Country congresswoman announced Friday she is suspending her campaign for New York governor and will ...
Underage alcohol sales lead to Ontario County arrests
Deputies arrested four people after a countywide underage alcohol enforcement effort caught businesses selling to someone under 21. The Ontario County Sheriff’s Office identified the individuals as Wesley E. Miller, 67, of West Bloomfield; ...
New York funds Cayuga, Varick sewer upgrades
New York is sending major water infrastructure funding to Cayuga County and the Town of Varick as part of a statewide push to modernize aging sewer systems and protect Cayuga Lake. The state awarded ...
SPORTS
HS BASKETBALL REPORT: Tariku Blueye leads Marcus Whitman to bounce-back win; Aidan Twist pours in 27 for Wayne
The fourth week of the high school basketball season wrapped up Saturday with a handful of games across the Wayne-Finger Lakes region. The Marcus Whitman boys rebounded from their loss to Mynderse with a narrow win over Spencer Van Etten ... Read More
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CBS Sunday Morning: The Enduring Message of It’s A Wonderful Life & Seneca Falls (video)
Seneca Falls and the Seneca County town's connection to the Frank Capra holiday classic 'It's A Wonderful Life' was featured on CBS Sunday Morning this week. Senior contributor Ted Koppel visits Seneca Falls for last weekend's It's A ... Read More
NATIONAL INTEREST
Epstein file dump stirs backlash, implicates elites
Thousands of Jeffrey Epstein documents dropped Friday—but fell far short of what Congress demanded, according to USA TODAY. The Justice Department missed its deadline to release the full trove, posting redacted files and old material while victims, lawmakers, ... Read More
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FL1 SPORTS: CFP First Round games, NFL Week 16 picks (podcast)
Football is the headliner once again this weekend with plenty to get to. The guys discuss the opening round of games for the College Football Playoff and make their picks for them. The NFL only has three weeks remaining in ... Launch Stream
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