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Dale Mosher sentenced to state prison

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Dale Mosher sentenced to state prison
A prison sentence capped a long-running financial crime case in Ontario County Court this week. It centered around a former commander of the Geneva American Legion, who fled New York State to avoid charges initially. Dale H. Mosher received a three- to nine-year state prison sentence after pleading guilty to second-degree grand ... FULL STORY
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FRESH TAKES: Super Bowl Spectacular 2026 (podcast)

FRESH TAKES: Super Bowl Spectacular 2026 (podcast)
A yearly staple on Fresh Takes, it's time to fully preview the big game on Sunday. Nick Felice and Paul Russo take a deep dive into Super Bowl LX between ... LAUNCH STREAM
HEADLINE NEWS

Montour Falls awards $160K to businesses

Montour Falls awards 0K to businesses
Three Montour Falls businesses will receive a financial boost through a state-backed grant program aimed at supporting small business growth. Mayor James Ryan announced that $160,000 has been awarded through the NY Forward Small Business Fund, which supports ... Read More

Crews battle second-alarm fire overnight in Weedsport

Crews battle second-alarm fire overnight in Weedsport
A second-alarm structure fire drew firefighters from across Cayuga County to South Street in Weedsport. Crews from Weedsport, Port Byron, Jordan, Sennett, Elbridge, Auburn, and Aurelius Fire responded to the call, along with Owasco RIT and Jordan Ambulance, ... Read More

New York bail reform at 5: Detentions down, but bail is less affordable and disparities persist

A new statewide report examining New Yorkโ€™s bail reform five years after it took effect concludes that judges are detaining far fewer people pretrial than they would have under pre-reform practicesโ€”but the people who ...

False gun report at Keuka College leads to arrest

Deputies arrested an 18-year-old student after investigators determined a reported gun threat on the Keuka College campus never existed. Yates County sheriffโ€™s deputies issued an appearance ticket Monday evening following an investigation into a ...

Barrington crash sends teen to hospital

First responders rushed to a one-car crash on a rural Barrington road after a vehicle left the roadway and slammed into a tree. The crash happened around 4:52 p.m. on Bill Bailey Road, where ...

Deadline nears to change party enrollment: Ontario County leaders talk process

Ontario County voters have a Valentineโ€™s Day deadline if they want to change their party enrollment before the June primary. The Ontario County Board of Elections says Saturday, Feb. 14, marks the cutoff to ...

Auburn fire union leader backs Major for Cayuga sheriff

A key labor leader in Cayuga County has thrown his support behind a candidate for sheriff. Ryan Guerrette, president of the Auburn Firefighters Union, has endorsed Chris Major in the race for Cayuga County ...

Palmyra crash leads to DWI arrest

A late-night crash on Walker Road ended with a DWI arrest early Tuesday in the Town of Palmyra. The Wayne County Sheriffโ€™s Office said deputies responded to a motor vehicle crash around 1:22 a.m ...

Groups blast New York energy direction

Dozens of environmental and community groups are pushing back on what they call New Yorkโ€™s โ€œfailing energy visionโ€ in a new open letter sent to state leaders. The letter, addressed to Gov. Kathy Hochul ...

Lyons drug probe leads to felony charges

A months-long drug investigation in the Town of Lyons ended with an arrest after deputies searched an apartment near an elementary school. A Town of Lyons woman was arrested Feb. 4 following the investigation ...

Senate GOP rolls out major middle class tax cut plan

New York taxpayers could see the largest middle-class tax cut in state history under a new proposal from Senate Republicans. State Sen. Tom Oโ€™Mara joined his Senate Republican colleagues Tuesday to unveil the โ€œKeep ...

Deputies: Rose man threw bleach at victim during domestic

Deputies arrested a Town of Rose man following a reported domestic incident that unfolded early Tuesday morning. The Wayne County Sheriffโ€™s Office said the incident happened Feb. 4 in the Town of Rose and ...

Healthcare shadowing program opens doors in the Finger Lakes

People curious about a future in healthcare can now get a closer look inside the field through a new shadowing opportunity in the Finger Lakes. UR Medicine Finger Lakes Health is offering its Career ...

Wegmans slips in satisfaction rankings

A surprise slide knocked Wegmans Food Markets out of the supermarket top 10 in a major customer survey, according to the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle. The chain placed 11th in the latest American Customer ...

Oโ€™Mara warns local roads face funding crunch

Flat state funding for local roads drew sharp criticism Tuesday during a legislative budget hearing in Albany. State Sen. Tom Oโ€™Mara raised concerns as lawmakers questioned state transportation officials about Gov. Kathy Hochulโ€™s proposed ...

Threats reported during Manchester motel dispute

Deputies responded to a Finger Lakes motel after a verbal dispute allegedly escalated into threatening behavior that left a woman fearing for her safety. Investigators later identified Rafael Nieves-Cruz, 34, as the suspect after ...

Man found unconscious behind wheel in Phelps

Deputies responding to a report of an unconscious driver outside a Phelps convenience store ended the call with multiple criminal charges. Investigators arrested Jason McCraw, 43, after responding to a 7-Eleven on State Route ...

Deputies arrest woman for Target theft

A routine shopping trip ended with an arrest after deputies say a woman walked out of a local Target without paying for merchandise. Deputies arrested Brittni Elyse Cortina, 39, on Feb. 3 after investigators ...
SPORTS

Sabres blow late lead, fall to Lightning in overtime

Sabres blow late lead, fall to Lightning in overtime
The Buffalo Sabres dropped a 4-3 overtime decision to the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday night after surrendering a tying goal in the final seconds of regulation and a breakaway winner in the extra period. Buffalo held a late lead ... Read More
FLX LIVING

HWS, SUNY Schenectady seal transfer deal

HWS, SUNY Schenectady seal transfer deal
Students at SUNY Schenectady will soon have a guaranteed path to a bachelorโ€™s degree at Hobart and William Smith Colleges through a new transfer agreement. The partnership guarantees admission and scholarship support for SUNY Schenectady graduates who meet ... Read More
NATIONAL INTEREST

Poll shows distrust after fatal shooting

Poll shows distrust after fatal shooting
Most voters say they donโ€™t trust the Trump administrationโ€™s account of a fatal shooting involving federal agents, according to a new national poll. A Quinnipiac University survey finds that 61% of registered voters believe the administration has not ... Read More
PODCASTS & LIVE STREAMS

FL EAST REPLAY: Newark, Wayne meet for Tuesday night clash (webcast)

FL EAST REPLAY: Newark, Wayne meet for Tuesday night clash (webcast)
A classic battle of two powers in the Finger Lakes East gets the FL1 Sports week kicked off on Tuesday night! The Newark Reds head to Wayne to take on the Eagles as two of the top teams in the ... Launch Stream
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