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Tracking the latest damaging winds and heavy lake effect snow in the Finger Lakes
Strong, damaging winds continued across western and central New York Monday afternoon as a deep low-pressure system tracked north of the Great Lakes into eastern Canada, according to the National Weather Service. Wind gusts approaching or exceeding hurricane force were reported along the Lake Erie shoreline earlier in the day, while colder ... FULL STORY
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FL BASKETBALL REPLAY: Route 14 Rivalry ignites as Geneva hosts Lyons (webcast)
FL1 Sports was live for the Route 14 Rivalry in Geneva as the Panthers host the Lyons Lions to close out the calendar year. In a series that has been ... LAUNCH STREAM
HEADLINE NEWS
Police find guns, shell casings after South Main Street call
Police arrested a man after officers responded to a suspicious incident on South Main Street early Monday morning. The man, later identified as Jason Matthew Bunnell, was found in the roadway bleeding and acting strangely, according to police ... Read More
Steuben County woman charged in welfare fraud case
Investigators arrested a Steuben County woman after authorities said she wrongfully collected public assistance benefits. The Steuben County Sheriff’s Office identified the woman as Autumn M. Kosmowski, 35, of Main Street in Dansville. Sheriff Jim Allard said investigators ... Read More
Ithaca earns perfect equity score
Ithaca earned a perfect score on a national index that measures how welcoming cities are to LGBTQ+ residents. The Human Rights Campaign Foundation awarded the city a 100 on its Municipal Equality Index. Ithaca ...
State offers millions for mental health clubhouses
New York State is rolling out millions of dollars to expand community-based mental health support across the state. The state Office of Mental Health announced $6.6 million will be available to establish up to ...
Eastview Mall theft investigation leads to arrest
Deputies arrested a man after responding to a reported theft at a sporting goods store inside Eastview Mall. Investigators identified the suspect as Frank W. Clark Jr., 43, of North Syracuse. Ontario County deputies ...
Wallet theft leads to Farmington arrest
Deputies arrested a man after responding to a report of a stolen wallet from a parked vehicle at a Farmington apartment complex. Investigators later identified the suspect as Jason D. Ward, 35, of Farmington ...
Survey: Most New Yorkers feel financially strained
A new annual survey finds New Yorkers across income brackets feel financially strained. The Community Service Society of New York survey finds the state’s growing unaffordability makes it harder for people to save money ...
Hochul vetoes two EMS bills, signs planning measure as rural service gaps persist
Gov. Kathy Hochul has vetoed two major bills in a bipartisan legislative package aimed at stabilizing emergency medical services across New York, approving only a county-level planning requirement as lawmakers and EMS officials warn ...
Yates County committees to take up AI policy, budget actions, public safety items in early January
Several Yates County Legislature committees are scheduled to meet Jan. 5 and Jan. 6. Agendas include proposed policy changes, budget actions, contract approvals and routine departmental reports. Meetings will cover government operations, finance, public ...
Energy costs spark fight at New York Capitol
With utility bills soaring and over a million New Yorkers in debt, state lawmakers are split on how to respond — either delay green energy mandates or push harder on clean power, according to ...
Utilities brace for damaging wind across Finger Lakes and Central New York
Wind gusts could top 50 and 60 mph in parts of New York as a multi-day storm pushes in with snow, rain, and ice. National Grid warned that gusts “could approach 70 mph” as ...
Snowmobile crash draws emergency response in Aurelius
A snowmobile crash on Blanchard Road brought a fast response from multiple emergency crews Saturday afternoon. Firefighters from the Aurelius Volunteer Fire Department were called to the scene around 2:39 p.m., where one patient ...
Man arrested after knife threat during warrant arrest
Police arrested a man early Sunday after officers responding to a noise complaint say he threatened them with a knife inside an Ithaca apartment building. Jason M. Noble, 43, of Ithaca, was taken into ...
Flu cases hit record high in New York
Flu is spreading faster than ever in New York, with over 71,000 cases reported in just one week — the highest since tracking began in 2004, according to Spectrum News. The state saw a ...
Dog treat bakery opens in Watkins Glen
The newest bakery in Watkins Glen isn’t for people — it’s for pups. Singing Dog Bakery just opened downtown, offering all-natural, handmade dog treats, according to WENY. Owner Juanita Knight, a former music teacher, ...
Stabbing under investigation in Webster
A man was stabbed and two others injured during a fight outside a Webster home Sunday morning, according to WROC. Police arrived on Mura Lane just after 5 a.m. and found one victim with ...
Firefighters tap creek during Minoa blaze (video)
With no hydrants and a water conservation order in effect, firefighters used creek water to battle a massive industrial fire in Minoa, according to WSTM. The Action Topsoil facility went up in flames Saturday ...
NYS advocates seek to improve clemency process, rates
New York advocates want to improve the state’s clemency process. The Restoration of Rights Project considers the state’s clemency process uneven, which some attribute to the hoops and hurdles of the process. Only 13 ...
SPORTS
Cornell men’s basketball falls to No. 9 Michigan State
Cornell men’s basketball hung with No. 9 Michigan State for much of Monday night before the Spartans pulled away for a 114-97 victory at the Breslin Center. The Big Red fell to 6-6, while Michigan State improved to 12-1. Cornell ... Read More
FLX LIVING
FLCC launches free AI webinar series
Finger Lakes Community College will roll out a free monthly webinar series focused on artificial intelligence and the workplace. The series begins Tuesday, Jan. 13, with sessions held at noon on the second Tuesday of each month. The ... Read More
NATIONAL INTEREST
What’s Changing for Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid in 2026 — and Why It Matters
As 2026 approaches, millions of Americans who rely on Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid are preparing for a new set of changes that will affect monthly checks, healthcare costs and long-term retirement planning. Some of the updates bring ... Read More
PODCASTS & LIVE STREAMS
BILLS WEEKLY: Buffalo’s comeback falls short against the Eagles (podcast)
On a day where the defense once again showed up and showed out for the Bills, offensive struggles plagued Buffalo, and the comeback fell short against Philadelphia. The guys recap a wet night in Buffalo where Josh Allen struggled to ... Launch Stream
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