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FLX WEEKLY: How a 5K became the finish line for confidence-building across the Finger Lakes (video)

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FLX WEEKLY: How a 5K became the finish line for confidence-building across the Finger Lakes (video)
What starts as an after-school program built around movement and mentorship ends with hundreds of girls crossing a finish line they once werenโ€™t sure they could reach. That moment โ€” the Girls on the Run 5K โ€” has become the centerpiece of a growing regional effort to build confidence, connection, and resilience ... FULL STORY
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KENNY’S 2 PENNIES: For His Biggest Fan (podcast)

KENNY’S 2 PENNIES: Who would vandalize the Amazing Maize Maze? (podcast)
It's a special edition of Kenny's 2 Pennies. Kenny Haas pays tribute to his sister throughout the podcast while providing his usual wit and sense of humor. He discusses the ... LAUNCH STREAM
HEADLINE NEWS

Finger Lakes winery earns elite national spotlight with standout red wine honor

Heron Hill Winery doubles fundraising effort with EquiCenter
A Finger Lakes winery just cracked a top national list with a standout red that impressed judges across the country, according to WETM. Heron Hill Winery earned a 96-point Platinum Medal for its 2023 Ingle Vineyard Blaufrรคnkisch, landing ... Read More

Attorney General sues Coinbase, Gemini over alleged illegal gambling platforms

Attorney General sues Coinbase, Gemini over alleged illegal gambling platforms
New Yorkโ€™s top law enforcement official is taking aim at two major cryptocurrency companies, accusing them of operating illegal gambling platforms that expose residents to financial and personal risk. Attorney General Letitia James announced lawsuits Tuesday against Coinbase ... Read More

State adds $30M to electric vehicle rebate program amid push for affordability

New York is putting more money behind electric vehicle adoption, with state officials announcing a new round of funding aimed at lowering costs for drivers. Gov. Kathy Hochul said Tuesday that an additional $30 ...

Brand-new electric school buses fail before first ride in Canandaigua setback

Two brand-new electric school buses broke down before ever hitting the road in Canandaigua, dealing a setback to the districtโ€™s clean energy push, according to the Finger Lakes Times. School officials say one bus ...

Bus driver files claim after crash with sheriff trainee leaves lasting injuries

A school bus driver is taking legal action after a crash flipped his bus with students inside in Benton, according to the Finger Lakes Times. The driver from the Penn Yan Central School District ...

Seneca County Sheriffโ€™s Office reports steady activity, highlights major cases in first quarter

Law enforcement activity in Seneca County remained steady through the first three months of 2026, with thousands of calls, more than 140 arrests, and several notable investigations highlighted in the Sheriffโ€™s Office quarterly report ...

Cayuga Nation says final disputed property reclaimed in Seneca Falls

The Cayuga Nation says it has regained control of the last of a group of long-disputed properties in Seneca Falls, marking what it describes as the end of a 15-year conflict over housing, rent, ...

Auburn teen indicted in stabbing outside Fingerlakes Mall

An Auburn teenager has been indicted on a violent felony charge after authorities say he stabbed another person outside Fingerlakes Mall. James Rio, 18, was indicted by a Cayuga County grand jury on one ...

Geneva forms housing committee to tackle affordability and neighborhood stability

Geneva is taking a more structured approach to its housing challenges, with city officials announcing the formation of a new committee focused on affordability, homeownership, and neighborhood conditions. Mayor Jim Cecere said the Ad ...

Syracuse man indicted on burglary charge after Auburn home invasion

A Syracuse man is facing multiple felony charges after prosecutors say he broke into a home and threatened a resident with a weapon in Auburn. Ishmael Thomas, 32, was indicted by a Cayuga County ...

Syracuse man indicted after machete attack in Auburn

A Syracuse man is facing felony charges after prosecutors say he swung a machete at another person outside a county building in Auburn. A Cayuga County grand jury indicted Daniel Myvett, 35, on one ...

Hochul pitches farm relief, insurance reforms in new budget plan

New York is pairing direct financial relief for farmers with broader efforts to cut costs across the economy, as Gov. Kathy Hochul rolled out a slate of proposals aimed at easing pressure on the ...

Geneva woman charged with trespass at Ontario County DSS

A Geneva woman was taken into custody this week after deputies say she remained inside a county building despite being ordered to leave. The Ontario County Sheriffโ€™s Office reported that Lysette A. Landrau, 35, ...

Canandaigua woman arrested on bench warrant in Hopewell

A Canandaigua woman was taken into custody earlier this week on an active bench warrant, according to the Ontario County Sheriffโ€™s Office. Deputies report that Renee Maria Mattei, 46, was arrested April 20 in ...

State launches factory-built housing program, but scale questions remain

New York is turning to factory-built homes in an effort to chip away at its housing shortage, with state officials announcing more than $21 million in funding to build 72 starter homes in Western ...

Canandaigua man charged with assault after South Bristol crash

A Canandaigua man has been charged months after a crash in South Bristol left a pedestrian seriously injured. Investigators with the Ontario County Sheriffโ€™s Office arrested 58-year-old Terry S. Cole on April 20, accusing ...

Palmyra woman charged with DWI after vehicle found in ditch

A late-night crash in Hopewell led to a driving while intoxicated charge for a Wayne County woman. Deputies arrested 28-year-old Cynthia Marie Bode of Palmyra after responding to a report of a vehicle off ...

New York ranks mid-pack in gambling addiction as industry hits record highs

New York sits in the middle of the pack when it comes to gambling addiction, even as the industry continues to surge nationwide with record-breaking revenue. A new report from personal finance site WalletHub ...
SPORTS

Wayne-Finger Lakes high school sports: April 21 scoreboard

Wayne-Finger Lakes high school sports: April 21 scoreboard
Tuesdayโ€™s spring sports slate leaned heavily on explosive scoring runs and eye-popping individual stat lines across the Wayne-Finger Lakes. In boys lacrosse, Brayden Arber erupted for nine goals and four assists for Bloomfield/Honeoye, while Ryland Dunham powered Geneva with an ... Read More
FLX LIVING

Volunteers sought for Owasco Lake watershed cleanup May 9

Auburn City Council urges state to put Owasco Lake back on impaired waterway list
A community-wide effort to clean up the Owasco Lake watershed is set for May 9, with organizers calling on volunteers to help remove litter from roadsides and shoreline areas. The cleanup, part of Lake Friendly Living Awareness Month, ... Read More
NATIONAL INTEREST

Study finds early antibiotic use may have lasting impact on babiesโ€™ immune systems

Study finds early antibiotic use may have lasting impact on babiesโ€™ immune systems
Antibiotics are often critical in saving newbornsโ€™ lives, but new research suggests they may also leave long-term effects on how a childโ€™s immune system develops. Scientists at University of Rochester Medicine found that early exposure to antibiotics can ... Read More
PODCASTS & LIVE STREAMS

CONCRETE JUNGLE: Mets Losing Streak Continues, Yankees Bats Wake Up (podcast)

CONCRETE JUNGLE: Mets Losing Streak Continues, Yankees Bats Wake Up (podcast)
It was two different weeks for the Mets and Yankees last week. Kyle Evans and Paul Russo discuss the Mets' woes as the losing streak reaches 11. They talk about what can change for the team and what extreme measures ... Launch Stream
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