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NYSEG, RG&E blame winter for higher gas supply prices

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NYSEG: Around 100,000 power outages reported in Southern Tier
Rising natural gas prices are driving up the supply portion of electric and heating bills for NYSEG and RG&E customers this winter. Utility officials say colder weather and higher demand are pushing costs higher, even though the companies donโ€™t control supply prices. โ€œCold weather increases energy demand, and when natural gas prices ... FULL STORY
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FL1 SPORTS: Super Bowl LX preview, Syracuse basketball continues to slide (podcast)

FL1 SPORTS: Super Bowl LX preview, Syracuse basketball continues to slide (podcast)
Super Bowl LX is here! The guys break down the game, offer their favorite prop bets, and make their picks for the big game. Syracuse basketball continued on its cold ... LAUNCH STREAM
HEADLINE NEWS

$2M Lyons redevelopment targets blight, housing

$2M Lyons redevelopment targets blight, housing
A $2 million federal investment is set to reshape a struggling stretch of Canal Street in the Town of Lyons. U.S. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced the funding as part of a ... Read More

Wells College moves to sell properties

No cases of COVID-19 yet at Wells College
Seven off-campus buildings tied to a shuttered college could soon change hands as part of a court-approved wind-down, according to The Citizen. Wells College is asking Cayuga County Court to approve sales totaling about $2.8 million. The deals ... Read More

Hochul targets car insurance costs

Car insurance bills could soon drop for New Yorkers under a new push from Gov. Kathy Hochul to crack down on fraud and change how damages get paid. Hochul outlined a package of proposals ...

Lawmakers slam Thruway toll errors

Cashless tolling on the New York State Thruway keeps drawing complaints as billing mistakes pile up, according to CNY Central. State Sen. Joseph Griffo says drivers across his district report getting charged for trips ...

Auburn distillery heads downtown

A local whiskey maker is betting on foot traffic with a downtown move, according to The Citizen. Cellar & Folly Whiskey Co. plans to relocate from York Street to Genesee Street later this spring, ...

Boil water order hits Rushville

A boil water notice now affects part of a Finger Lakes village after officials flagged possible contamination, according to officials. The warning covers South Main Street in Rushville, stretching from Bassett Street to the ...

REPORT: Will Barclay exits Assembly leadership, won’t seek re-election

A longtime Upstate lawmaker is stepping away from Albany politics mid-session, according to WSYR-TV. Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay announced he wonโ€™t seek re-election and will soon resign from his leadership post. Barclay represents ...

Seized animals ready for adoption

Dozens of neglected animals are finally getting a second chance after months of care, according to Finger Lakes Daily News. The Finger Lakes SPCA of CNY says it has officially gained custody of animals ...

Tompkins health officials search for biting dog

Tompkins County health officials are trying to track down a small white dog after it bit a person outside an East Hill apartment complex, according to 14850.com. The bite happened late Wednesday morning near ...

Advocates push statewide supportive housing funding boost

Housing advocates packed the state Capitol to demand more money for supportive housing as budget talks heat up, according to Spectrum News 1. The coalition warned Governor Kathy Hochulโ€™s proposal falls short as homelessness ...

Ithaca planning board weighs major housing project, redevelopment plan

City planners got an early look at major housing and redevelopment proposals across Ithaca, according to The Ithaca Voice. The City of Ithaca Planning & Development Board reviewed revised West End housing plans, a ...

Fight over future of Great Northern Mall site continues

A high-profile redevelopment deal has collapsed into dueling lawsuits over a shuttered shopping mall, according to syracuse.com. Owners of the vacant Great Northern Mall and a former housing partner are now accusing each other ...

Hochul rolls out child care pilot

Child care access for families with infants and toddlers could soon expand in Broome County under a new state pilot program announced by Gov. Kathy Hochul. Hochul visited the B.C. Center on the SUNY ...

Three arrested trying to smuggle drugs into Elmira prison

Three women were arrested after investigators say they tried to smuggle large amounts of marijuana into Elmira Correctional Facility during separate visits. The arrests followed three incidents at the maximum-security prison, where staff stopped ...

Multiple officers hurt in Auburn prison incidents

Four separate throwing incidents at Auburn Correctional Facility left multiple staff members exposed to bodily fluids over a seven-day period, according to a release from the New York State Correctional Officers & Police Benevolent ...

Keuka Lake group outlines 2026 priorities

Protecting water quality and preserving the character of Keuka Lake will remain front and center in 2026, according to the Keuka Lake Association. The Penn Yan-based organization announced a slate of initiatives focused on ...

Montour Falls awards $160K 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 ...

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 ...
SPORTS

HS BASKETBALL REPORT: Bloomfield girls roll past Palmyra-Macedon; Lyons boys extend win streak to 10

HS BASKETBALL REPORT: Bloomfield girls roll past Palmyra-Macedon; Lyons boys extend win streak to 10
Wednesday night saw 14 high school basketball games tip off across the Wayne-Finger Lakes. The Bloomfield girls completed a season sweep of Palmyra-Macedon with a 15-point victory, while the Lyons boys did the same against Gananda, earning a 10-point win ... Read More
FLX LIVING

$1M boosts Corning glass museum education

Netflix star begins residency at the Corning Museum of Glass
Glassmaking will soon become a bigger classroom tool for students across New Yorkโ€™s Southern Tier. U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced $1 million in federal funding for the Corning Museum of Glass to expand ... 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
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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 the Seahawks and Patriots. The guys discuss the key factors ... Launch Stream