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Cayuga legislature to tackle staffing challenges and revenue concerns tonight (video)
Cayuga County lawmakers will head into this week’s full Legislature meeting after committee sessions highlighted staffing shortages, mixed revenue trends and a series of public safety upgrades — including a grant-funded overhaul of the county’s 911 system. Many of the resolutions scheduled for a vote were discussed in detail during committee meetings ... FULL STORY
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IN FOCUS: Why housing still isn’t getting done across the Finger Lakes? (podcast)
Spend enough time in local planning meetings across the Finger Lakes and you’ll see a pattern: A housing project appears, concerns pile up, revisions are requested, and everyone agrees affordability ... LAUNCH STREAM
HEADLINE NEWS
Rock Stream man pleads guilty in Schuyler County meth case
A Rock Stream man has admitted to a felony drug charge after investigators said they found large amounts of methamphetamine and manufacturing materials inside his home. Jeremy L. Wright, 45, pleaded guilty to criminal possession of a controlled ... Read More
Man arrested after late-night theft investigation in Ithaca
Police arrested a man after officers stopped a suspicious person on West Buffalo Street and connected him to a vehicle theft case. Ithaca Police said officers conducted the stop around 11:42 p.m. Feb. 21 in the area of ... Read More
Eddie Bauer to close at Eastview
Shoppers at Eastview Mall will soon see another storefront go dark, according to RochesterFirst. Eddie Bauer plans to close its mall location around April, and closing-out sale signs already hang in the windows. The ...
County backs Geneva trail funding
Ontario County leaders signaled support for a $300,000 match for Geneva’s Greenway trail, according to the Finger Lakes Times. The Board of Supervisors approved a resolution Feb. 19 that would commit the funds in ...
Developer targets 40 Auburn condos
Two empty west-end buildings could soon house 40 affordable condos, according to The Citizen. Syracuse-based Redev CNY wants to overhaul the former commercial properties at 28 Aurelius Ave., tackling major repairs and hazardous materials ...
Ithaca’s last neighborhood pharmacy closing
Customers drifted into Kinney Drugs in Fall Creek like mourners at a wake, according to The Ithaca Voice. The longtime pharmacy at 513 North Cayuga Street will close for good at 6 p.m. March ...
Deputies hurt during Homer fire response
Two deputies suffered injuries while responding to a house fire in the Village of Homer, according to CNY Central. Officers arrived on James Street Feb. 22 and told a woman to leave the scene ...
October trial set in double homicide
An October trial now looms for a man accused of killing his 11-year-old son and girlfriend, according to CNY Central. An Onondaga County judge set David Huff’s trial for Oct. 19 and scheduled a ...
Reality show spotlights Wayne County cannabis
Camera crews rolled into Newark this weekend as a new reality series began filming at a local cannabis business, according to RochesterFirst. The eight-part show follows Honest Pharm Co and its founder, Jeremy Jimenez, ...
Loose cows snarl Thruway traffic near Buffalo
Drivers on the New York State Thruway got an unexpected roadblock Monday when cows wandered onto Interstate 90 near Exit 56, according to WHAM and WKBW. The animals roamed the highway just outside Blasdell ...
Fatal crash under investigation in Geneseo
A two-car crash on State Route 39 left one person dead Monday morning, according to WHAM. The collision happened in Geneseo between Country Club and Triphammer roads. Livingston County Sheriff Thomas Dougherty confirmed the ...
Cuomo says he skipped Epstein invite
Text messages show Jeffrey Epstein invited then-Gov. Andrew Cuomo to his private island in 2014, according to the Times Union. Epstein sent the invite through Cuomo’s friend, developer Andrew Farkas, while Cuomo campaigned in ...
Fatal crash in Victory under investigation
A man died after his SUV rolled over in the Town of Victory early Sunday morning. Sheriff Brian Schenck said deputies responded around 3:29 a.m. Sunday to Coolican Road near Kasson Way for a ...
Growth fights in the Finger Lakes hinge on local choice, not housing
Housing shortages, rising prices and mounting opposition to new development are dominating conversations in communities across the country — but the solution may be far more local than most residents realize. During a recent ...
NYS lawmakers consider bill to reduce plastic packaging
The New York State Legislature is considering a bill to reduce plastic packaging and increase recycling. The Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act calls for manufacturers to reduce plastic packaging by 30% over 12 ...
Hit-and-run crash leads to DWI arrest in Victor
Deputies say a hit-and-run crash in Victor ended with a drunk driving arrest Sunday night. Kyler Villarreal, 25, of Canandaigua, now faces charges of Driving While Intoxicated and Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor ...
Shoplifting complaint leads to burglary charge in Victor
A shoplifting complaint at a Victor Target ended with a felony arrest Friday afternoon. Tacalla Nichole White, 52, of Rochester, now faces charges of third-degree burglary and petit larceny, according to the Ontario County ...
Tires slashed at Thompson Hospital parking lot
A report of damaged property at Thompson Hospital led to an arrest Thursday afternoon. Jenifer L. Washburn, 24, of Canandaigua, faces a charge of criminal mischief in the third degree following the investigation. Officers ...
SPORTS
Autry stands firm amid losses
A 37-point blowout at Duke hasn’t shaken Adrian Autry’s belief in leading Syracuse, according to CNY Central. The Orange head coach called the job a dream come true, even as the team battles late-season struggles. Syracuse sits at 15-13 overall ... Read More
FLX LIVING
Deputies connect with families at Penn Yan Winter Carnival
The Yates County Sheriff’s Office spent part of the weekend meeting families and handing out child ID kits at Penn Yan Middle School. Deputies attended the second annual Winter Carnival, hosted by the Penn Yan Rotary Club, and ... Read More
NATIONAL INTEREST
Global trust in banks rebounds after crisis
Nearly 20 years after the 2008 financial meltdown shook the world economy, public confidence in banks has climbed back — and in many places, it’s stronger than ever. A new Gallup report finds that in 2025, a median ... Read More
PODCASTS & LIVE STREAMS
UPSTATE HOOPS: 2026 Sectional Bracket Breakdown (podcast)
It's time for the teams of the Wayne-Finger Lakes to go to battle in Sectional play. The brackets for the 2026 Sectional run have been released. The FL1 Sports Team breaks down the postseason for each classification where Wayne-Finger Lakes ... Launch Stream
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