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REPORT: People increasingly divided on energy priorities as support for renewables declines
Americans remain more likely to favor renewable energy over fossil fuels, but support has dropped sharply in recent years as political divisions on energy policy continue to widen, according to a new national survey. A Pew Research Center report released April 3 shows 57% of U.S. adults now prioritize expanding wind and ... FULL STORY
NOW STREAMING
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
Police warn of expanding fake traffic notice scam across Finger Lakes
A scam involving fake New York traffic violation notices is spreading across the region, with multiple law enforcement agencies now warning residents not to engage with the messages. Auburn Police Department first flagged the issue, and the Yates ... Read More
Seneca Falls woman charged with DWI under Leandra’s Law after erratic driving report
SENECA FALLS — A local woman was charged with driving while intoxicated after police said she was reported driving erratically with children in the vehicle. The Town of Seneca Falls Police Department said Brittany Clink, 38, of Seneca ... Read More
Volunteers sought for 15th annual ‘I Love My Park’ Day across New York
New Yorkers are being urged to roll up their sleeves and head outdoors next month as registration opens for the state’s largest volunteer event focused on parks and public lands. State officials announced that ...
DEC offers $1.35 million to protect private forests across New York
New York is putting more money on the table to keep forests from being developed, with state officials announcing a new round of funding aimed at conserving privately owned land. The state Department of ...
Two charged after stolen credit card investigation in Penn Yan
PENN YAN — Two individuals were arrested following an investigation into a stolen credit card that police say was used to purchase alcohol. Penn Yan Police said Nicola A. Costa, 19, of Irondequoit, was ...
U.S. gas prices top $4 per gallon for first time since 2022
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Gas prices are climbing again nationwide, with the average cost of a gallon of regular topping $4 this week for the first time in nearly four years. The national average reached ...
Bloomfield man charged after online contact with 13-year-old in Canandaigua
CANANDAIGUA — A Bloomfield man is facing multiple felony charges after police say he engaged in sexually explicit online conversations with a 13-year-old over several months. Devin M. Clutter, 39, was arrested March 25 ...
Rochester woman arrested on bench warrant tied to grand larceny case
A Rochester woman was taken into custody late Thursday on a bench warrant connected to a previous grand larceny charge, authorities said. Erica Latonya Givens, 56, was arrested around 10:10 p.m. April 2 at ...
Rochester man charged with petit larceny after liquor theft in Manchester
A Rochester man is facing charges after deputies say he stole a bottle of liquor from a business in the Town of Manchester. Rhamel A. Mcbride, 23, was taken into custody April 2 following ...
Farmington man arrested on child endangerment charges after domestic call
A Farmington man is facing multiple charges after deputies responded to a domestic incident early Friday morning. Dayquan R. Harris, 28, was arrested around 2:24 a.m. April 3 at an apartment on Hathaway Drive ...
Montour Falls awards grant to local accounting firm to support growth
A Montour Falls business is expanding its operations after securing a small but targeted investment aimed at boosting local economic development. Village officials announced Thursday that Statements Accounting and Consulting has been awarded a ...
Hochul announces $50M expansion of clean energy workforce programs in New York
New York is investing another $50 million into clean energy workforce development, aiming to expand job training and build out a labor pipeline for the state’s growing renewable energy sector. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced ...
Most college students using AI regularly despite campus restrictions, study finds
Artificial intelligence has quickly become a routine part of college life in the U.S., with a majority of students now using it regularly for coursework even as many schools attempt to limit its use ...
Geneva council flips on street safety plan
A sharp turnaround is reshaping a busy Geneva roadway, according to the Finger Lakes Times. City Council members who doubted new safety measures last month now back adding flashing crosswalk beacons on South Main ...
Bill aims to protect white deer at former depot
Rare white deer roaming a former military base could soon get legal protection, according to the Finger Lakes Times. State lawmakers introduced a bill to ban hunting white, albino, and black deer on public ...
Plan aims to save 400K coverage
Hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers could lose health insurance within months, according to the Times Union, but Democrats say they have a fix. Lawmakers introduced a bill to fund coverage for more than ...
STATE REPORT: Pay gap widens, costs women billions
Women are earning less again, and the gap is growing, according to Spectrum News. New data shows women made 81 cents for every dollar men earned in 2024, down from 83 cents the year ...
Watchdog questions senator’s legal aid use
A foreclosure case tied to a state senator is raising ethics concerns, according to WIVT. A watchdog group says Senator Lea Webb used free legal services from an organization she helped fund. The Legal ...
SPORTS
Mets erupt for 10 runs behind Nolan McLean in win over Giants
The New York Mets improved to 4-4 on the season with a 10-3 win over the San Francisco Giants on Friday night at Oracle Park, snapping a three-game skid behind a breakout offensive performance and a dominant start from Nolan ... Read More
FLX LIVING
Out of the Darkness Walk returns to SUNY Geneseo as suicide prevention efforts continue
GENESEO — A community-wide effort to confront one of the region’s most pressing public health challenges will return to SUNY Geneseo later this month, bringing together students, local leaders, and residents for a day focused on awareness, remembrance, ... 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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