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Spring bird migration set to peak across Finger Lakes in coming weeks
The skies over the Finger Lakes are about to fill with life, as millions of migrating birds move through the region during one of the busiest stretches of the spring season. After a relatively quiet early spring, experts say the next few weeks will bring the peak of migration across much of ... FULL STORY
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CONNECTIONS: Finger Lakes wine industry in trouble? (podcast)
On a recent episode of WXXI’s Connections with Evan Dawson, Brian Durnin of Point of the Bluff Vineyards, Matt Cassavaugh of 20 Deep Winery, and Chad Hendrickson of Keuka Spring ... LAUNCH STREAM
HEADLINE NEWS
FINGER LAKES FORECAST: Work week brings warm-up, followed by cool, wet stretch
A brief stretch of warmer spring weather will give the Finger Lakes a boost to start the week, but it won’t last. A slow-moving storm system is expected to bring widespread rain, gusty winds, and a return to ... Read More
Authorities investigate string of vehicle break-ins across Yates, Schuyler counties
A growing number of vehicle break-ins across parts of the Finger Lakes has prompted a coordinated investigation involving multiple law enforcement agencies. The Yates County Sheriff’s Office said it is working with New York State Police and the ... Read More
$9.8 million lottery ticket sold in Tompkins County
A single lottery ticket sold in a small Tompkins County village is now worth nearly $10 million. The New York Lottery announced that one jackpot-winning ticket for the May 2 LOTTO drawing was sold ...
Tax hikes squeeze New York homeowners
Rising bills are pushing some New Yorkers to consider moving, as property taxes climb well beyond limits, according to Spectrum News. A new Gallup study shows cost of living tops financial worries nationwide. In ...
Auburn eyes $1.5M paving contract
Fresh pavement could hit several Auburn streets soon, as city leaders prepare to lock in a major road contract, according to The Citizen. Auburn City Council is set to vote on a $1.5 million ...
Canandaigua warns against illegal roadside signs
A sign on a stop sign might seem harmless, but it can put drivers at risk, according to Canandaigua town officials. Officials say private ads don’t belong on poles, medians, or intersections. They warn ...
Flock portal limits access as agencies quit
Clicking between police data pages suddenly gets you blocked — even during normal browsing — according to 14850.com, raising doubts about a “transparency” tool tied to Flock Safety. The site shows how departments use ...
Auburn man charged after making repeated false emergency calls over months
An Auburn man is facing multiple charges after police say he repeatedly called in false emergencies over a period of several months, triggering responses from local first responders. Authorities say the calls, which spanned ...
High water prompts no-wake advisory across Cayuga County waterways
Elevated water levels across Cayuga County are prompting officials to urge caution for anyone heading out on the water. The sheriff’s office says recent rainfall has pushed lakes and rivers higher than normal, increasing ...
Two cited for underage drinking after call in Keuka Park
A report of underage drinking in Keuka Park led to citations for two 20-year-olds Saturday night, according to the Yates County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded to Central Avenue in the Town of Jerusalem just ...
Bayside man arrested on DWI charge after overnight traffic stop in Waterloo
A routine traffic stop in the early morning hours Sunday led to a DWI arrest in the village of Waterloo, police said. Officers pulled over a vehicle for speeding shortly after midnight, an encounter ...
Rochester woman charged with DWI after early morning stop in Palmyra
A speeding vehicle moving through a 30 mph zone in the early morning hours Saturday led to a DWI arrest in the Village of Palmyra, police said. An officer initiated a traffic stop just ...
Cornell president accused in car incident
A tense campus confrontation turned physical when a car allegedly struck two students, according to The Ithaca Voice. Michael Kotlikoff said a group surrounded his vehicle and blocked him as he tried to leave ...
Newark DRI projects move slowly forward
Big redevelopment plans in Newark are inching ahead, but patience is key, according to the Finger Lakes Times, as Mayor Jonathan Taylor says progress under the $10 million Downtown Revitalization Initiative takes time. The ...
Late budget squeezes school districts
School leaders across New York are making high-stakes budget calls without knowing how much state aid they’ll get, according to the Democrat & Chroncile, as delays in Albany ripple into local decisions. Districts must ...
Macedon housing project opens to first residents
A canal-side development years in the making will soon welcome its first tenants, according to The Times of Wayne County, as Harbor Point in Macedon prepares for move-ins later this month. The $38 million, ...
Budget deal slips into next week
A long-overdue state budget could finally land next week, according to Spectrum News 1, as Kathy Hochul said talks will stretch through the weekend with staff working nonstop. Lawmakers return to Albany Monday, and ...
LATEST: Seneca Falls town supervisor arrested after incident at municipal building
The Town Supervisor of Seneca Falls is facing multiple charges after police say an incident inside the municipal building escalated into property damage and unwanted physical contact with another official. Authorities say the allegations ...
SPORTS
Sabres to face Canadiens in second round of NHL playoffs
The Buffalo Sabres are set to renew a longtime rivalry in the second round of the NHL playoffs, drawing the Montreal Canadiens after both clubs advanced from the opening round. Montreal secured its spot with a dramatic Game 7 victory, ... Read More
FLX LIVING
Canandaigua announces free summer concert and movie series at Outhouse Park
Summer nights in Canandaigua will once again come with live music, food trucks, and a movie under the stars as town officials roll out a slate of free community events at a popular lakeside park. The Town of ... Read More
NATIONAL INTEREST
Supreme Court ruling weakens Voting Rights Act, drawing sharp reaction from New York officials
A major U.S. Supreme Court decision reshaping voting rights law is already sending shockwaves through the political landscape, with implications for redistricting battles ahead of the 2026 midterms. The court’s ruling, issued Wednesday, limits the scope of the ... Read More
PODCASTS & LIVE STREAMS
AGAINST THE BOARDS: 2026 Knighthawks Season Wrap-Up (podcast)
The Rochester Knighthawks' season came to a close a week ago, wrapping up with losses to Georgia. Chamberlain Bauder and Spencer Conley dissect the season in this review edition of Against the Boards. They talk with Knighthawks GM Dan Carey ... Launch Stream
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