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Auburn’s Currier Plastics becomes Alentra after acquisitions expand its medical manufacturing reach
Currier Plastics has become Alentra after acquisitions expanded the Auburn-headquartered company's medical product design and manufacturing capabilities. Auburn remains the headquarters and a manufacturing center in a network spanning New York, California … FULL STORY: Auburn’s Currier Plastics becomes Alentra after acquisitions expand its medical manufacturing reach
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Victor Planning Board holds its Oct. 14 town meeting (webcast)
CAYUGA COUNTY: public safety and health committee meetings Oct. 14 (webcast)
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GENEVA: City Council holds Oct. 13 budget workshop meeting (webcast)
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VICTOR: Town Board’s Oct. 13 proposed container law workshop (webcast)
CAYUGA COUNTY: Oct. 13 Government Operations, Planning and Public Works meetings (webcast)
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Ethel Peters steps down after 34 years leading Geneva Republicans
Ethel Peters has ended her 34-year tenure as Geneva City Republican Committee chair, with Terri Haskins chosen to succeed her, according to Finger Lakes Daily News. Peters, a retired school principal who turns 90 … Read More: Ethel Peters steps down after 34 years leading Geneva Republicans
Riley presses HHS to release heating aid by Nov. 1
Rep. Josh Riley is pressing federal health officials to send home-heating assistance to states by Nov. 1, saying delays could leave Upstate New York households facing winter bills without help when they need it. Riley, a … Read More: Riley presses HHS to release heating aid by Nov. 1
Victor American Legion celebrates new Main Street home
Victor's American Legion James Cooke Post 931 marked its move to a new home with a ribbon-cutting Wednesday, according to Finger Lakes Daily …
Hochul disputes DHS claim over 16,000 immigration detainers
Gov. Kathy Hochul's office rejected a Department of Homeland Security claim that New York refused to hand over 16,000 undocumented immigrants accused or …
Ithaca council advances call to forgive Asteri tenants’ rent debt
Ithaca council members unanimously advanced a nonbinding resolution asking Asteri's owner to forgive residents' unpaid rent, with a final vote expected Nov. 4, …
Sodus homicide accomplice admits lying at trial as she seeks shorter sentence
Charlene Childers’ effort to shorten her 28-year prison sentence now hinges partly on whether a Wayne County judge accepts her account of abuse after …
Wayne County woman dies after Waterloo crash sends vehicle into embankment
A crash that sent a vehicle off Brewer Road and into an embankment claimed the life of a North Rose woman Oct. 9, …
Fundraiser seeks to help Latitude 43 owner rebuild after Canandaigua fire
A fundraiser for Latitude 43 owner Julie Bagley has raised nearly $9,000 to help cover rebuilding expenses and lost income after a downtown …
Schuyler County sheriff’s blotter includes DWI, larceny and warrant arrests
DWI, larceny, drug possession and unlicensed driving charges are among the cases listed in a Schuyler County Sheriff's Office arrest report dated Sept. …
Survey crews gather data for drainage improvements on Waterloo’s east side
Survey crews are gathering field information to help design drainage improvements on the east side of the village of Waterloo. Site visits could continue …
Penn Yan teen arrested for alcohol possession after traffic stop
A Penn Yan teenager was arrested and charged with unlawful possession of alcohol and a traffic violation after a vehicle stop in the …
Yates County sets aside $898,000 for mental health funding repayment as jail concerns continue
Yates County legislators approved an $898,000 set-aside to keep mental health programs operating while the state recovers older unspent aid. The Oct. 13 …
FL1 FORECAST: Rain, gusty winds sweep across region before sharp Saturday chill
Periods of rain and gusty winds will cross the Finger Lakes and Central New York on Friday, followed by a fast drop in …
Federal definition change harms NY, U.S. endangered species
Changes to federal conservation law pose harm to New York's endangered species, according to wildlife conservationists. Both the Fish and Wildlife Service and the …
Cornell students map PFAS across 11 Finger Lakes and nearby waterways
Cornell University students have tested more than 500 water samples from 300 bodies of water, building a public map of PFAS contamination …
Cornell researchers propose power-cutback trades to ease data center grid strain
Data centers that promise to reduce electricity use when the grid is strained could pay other, more flexible users to make some of those …
New York school lunch participation reaches 1.9 million as state expands meal funding
New York's school lunch program reached an estimated 1.923 million students in May 2026, ranking third nationally behind California and Texas. State subsidies have …
Mandy Teeter named permanent president of Unity Hospital
Mandy Teeter has been named permanent president of Unity Hospital after returning to the Rochester Regional Health facility as interim president in September. Teeter …
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ORANGE GAME WEEK: Syracuse football returns home to host Louisville Saturday night (preview)
Syracuse football (2-3, 0-3) returns to the JMA Wireless Dome on Saturday to host Louisville (3-3, 2-2) in an Atlantic Coast Conference matchup. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m., with the game airing on the ACC Network. … Read More: ORANGE GAME WEEK: Syracuse football returns home to host Louisville Saturday night (preview)
BILLS GAME WEEK: Buffalo heads to Las Vegas to face Raiders (preview)
The Buffalo Bills head west to face the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, with kickoff set for 4:25 p.m. Eastern Time at Allegiant Stadium and the game airing on CBS. Buffalo enters Week 6 at 4-1 after earning a … Read More: BILLS GAME WEEK: Buffalo heads to Las Vegas to face Raiders (preview)
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Micron candidate forum Sunday in Clay will focus on jobs and community protections
Central New York residents can question candidates and elected officials about jobs, environmental protections and community benefits tied to Micron's planned semiconductor development at a forum Sunday, Oct. 18, in Clay. Neighbors for a Better … Read More: Micron candidate forum Sunday in Clay will focus on jobs and community protections
NATIONAL INTEREST
Pew finds wide age divides among Republicans on Israel, Russia, China and NATO
Younger and older Republicans differ sharply in their views of several countries and international organizations, according to a new Pew Research Center analysis. Republicans under 35 are more positive toward China and Russia than … Read More: Pew finds wide age divides among Republicans on Israel, Russia, China and NATO
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COMING UP AT 7 PM: New episode of The Debrief on FL1!
Seneca Meadows’ proposed expansion raises difficult questions about Seneca Falls’ finances and future. This week on The Debrief, Josh Durso and Jackie Augustine also examine Geneva’s government reorganization proposal, the Courtyard Apartments outages, judgments about neighbors who need … Launch Stream: COMING UP AT 7 PM: New episode of The Debrief on FL1!
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