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NYS takes oversight action on DHS while federal reforms stall

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NYS takes oversight action on DHS while federal reforms stall
New York is one of many states committing to oversight of federal Homeland Security officers. It comes as reforms for Immigration and Customs Enforcement stall congressional budget talks, forcing the department to temporarily shut down. Gov. Kathy Hochul is championing a bill to end agreements allowing local law enforcement to be used ... FULL STORY
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AGAINST THE BOARDS: Olympic Hockey Mania, Knighthawks to the Bye Week (podcast)

AGAINST THE BOARDS: Olympic Hockey Mania, Knighthawks to the Bye Week (podcast)
Wednesday was an exciting day in Olympic hockey. Chamberlain Bauder recaps the quarterfinal round and what to look at in the semifinals. Next, he recaps the Amerks tough loss to ... LAUNCH STREAM
HEADLINE NEWS

Woman charged with DWI in Waterloo

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Police arrested a woman after deputies say she weaved along U.S. 5 & 20 in Waterloo. Deputies charged Margaret Schibley, 61, of Waterloo, with misdemeanor Driving While Intoxicated on Feb. 19 around 10:30 p.m., according to Seneca County ... Read More

Auburn man charged after giving deputies false name

Deputies: Rose driver was on drugs at time of near-crash on Route 104
Police arrested a man after a traffic stop in Tyre led to more serious charges. Deputies arrested Bradley D. Beams, 70, of Auburn, on Wednesday around 4:25 p.m. Sheriff Tim Thompson said deputies charged him with Criminal Impersonation ... Read More

Traffic stop leads to cocaine charge in Williamson

A traffic stop in Williamson has led to a felony drug charge months after deputies first pulled a driver over. Deputies arrested Karl E. Allen, 32, of Ridge Road in Williamson, on Feb. 18 ...

Daycare abuse probe leads to Rochester man’s arrest

State police arrested a Rochester man after investigators uncovered allegations of sexual abuse involving young children connected to a daycare. Troopers charged 24-year-old Noah Robert Hoefler, of Rochester, following what they described as a ...

Ex-Ogden officer admits FBI threats

A former Ogden police officer now faces up to six years in prison after admitting he threatened an FBI agent, according to WHAM. Steven Ploof pleaded guilty in federal court to leaving a menacing ...

Snow-damaged roof caused church blast

Heavy snow set off the explosion that injured five people at a Boonville church, according to Spectrum News. State Police said snow buildup caused the roof of Abundant Life Fellowship on Route 12 to ...

Finger Lakes area highway crews rally for $250M road funding

Potholes keep piling up after a harsh winter, and local highway crews want Albany to send more money, according to RochesterFirst. Leaders from towns like Canandaigua are pushing for at least $250 million through ...

Steuben County 911 leader dies

Steuben Countyโ€™s emergency services community is mourning the loss of one of its own. The Bath Village Police Department and Steuben County Emergency Services announced the passing of 911 Deputy Director Nick Snyder, calling ...

Lawmakers target surveillance pricing at grocery stores

Your grocery bill could depend on your ZIP code, and New York lawmakers want to stop it, according to the Ithaca Journal. Several officials are pushing to ban โ€œsurveillance pricing,โ€ where companies use personal ...

Cayuga Democrats back 2026 slate

Local Democrats lined up behind a full slate of candidates for 2026, according to The Citizen. The Cayuga County Democratic Committee endorsed Gov. Kathy Hochul, Adrienne Adams for lieutenant governor, Attorney General Letitia James ...

Manktelow pushes veteran suicide prevention

Veteran suicide demands urgent action, and Assemblyman Brian Manktelow says New York must step up, according to the Finger Lakes Times. The Lyons Republican joined bipartisan lawmakers and advocates in Albany to call for ...

Tompkins County boosts senior tax break

Low-income seniors in Tompkins County will see a bigger break on their property taxes after lawmakers expanded an exemption, according to The Ithaca Voice. The Tompkins County Legislature voted 15-1 to raise the maximum ...

NY lawmakers push $50M home care fix after 2025 overhaul

A troubled Medicaid overhaul left high-need patients at risk, and lawmakers now want a $50 million fix, according to Spectrum News. Advocates say the stateโ€™s shift of the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program to ...

Yates County sheriff seeks burglary suspect

The Yates County Sheriffโ€™s Office is asking for the publicโ€™s help finding a man wanted on several charges, including burglary. Authorities say Matthew D. Ennis is wanted for petit larceny, burglary in the third ...

Seneca Falls police seek man on warrant

Seneca Falls Police are asking for the publicโ€™s help finding a 25-year-old man wanted on a warrant. Officers say Sean A. Peck is wanted for two counts of criminal contempt in the second degree ...

Wayne County sheriff seeks wanted man

The Wayne County Sheriffโ€™s Office is asking for the publicโ€™s help finding a man wanted on an animal abuse charge. Belton V. Dunagan III, also known as โ€œVic,โ€ is wanted for animal abuse, specifically ...

Corning woman gets jail in rape case

A Corning woman will spend six months in jail and a decade on probation after admitting to a felony rape charge, according to WETM. Jolene Spaulding, 46, pleaded guilty to third-degree rape, a class ...

Bubโ€™s Spirits opens in Odessa

Wine samples flowed as Bubโ€™s Spirits cut the ribbon on Main Street, according to the Watkins Glen Area Chamber of Commerce. Owners Dustin and Billie Jo Carnes opened the locally owned spirits shop at ...
SPORTS

HS BASKETBALL REPORT: Wayne’s Aidan Twist hits 1,000-point mark; Lyons girls beat Marcus Whitman for third time

HS BASKETBALL REPORT: Wayne's Aidan Twist hits 1,000-point mark; Lyons girls beat Marcus Whitman for third time
The high school basketball regular season wrapped up Wednesday, and a handful of Wayne-Finger Lakes teams were in action. Wayne senior Aidan Twist reached a major milestone, scoring his 1,000th career point in a non-league victory over Rochester Prep. He ... Read More
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Theatre444 opens with Dear Evan Hansen

Theatre444 opens with Dear Evan Hansen
A Tony Award-winning Broadway hit will anchor Theatre444โ€™s milestone season this spring, according to the Finger Lakes Times. The Geneva-based company will launch its 10th anniversary season with โ€œDear Evan Hansen,โ€ running April 2-12 at the Cobblestone Arts ... Read More
NATIONAL INTEREST

Langworthy, Kennedy clash on voter ID

Langworthy, Kennedy clash on voter ID
Western New Yorkโ€™s two congressmen split sharply over a GOP voter ID bill, according to Spectrum News. The Republican-led House passed the SAVE America Act, which would require proof of citizenship to register and government-issued photo ID to ... Read More
PODCASTS & LIVE STREAMS

FRESH TAKES: Roundball Whip-a-round (podcast)

FRESH TAKES: Roundball Whip-a-round (podcast)
It is nothing but basketball in this edition of Fresh Takes. Nick Felice and Paul Russo talk about the biggest headlines out of NBA All-Star Weekend. The guys discuss college hoops with the regular season wrapping up in the coming ... Launch Stream