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New York state overtime costs surge to record $1.64 billion, report finds
Overtime spending for New York state employees jumped 21% last year to a record $1.64 billion, fueled largely by soaring costs within the state prison system, according to a new report released Thursday by the Empire Center for Public Policy. The report, based on 2025 payroll data posted through the watchdog group’s ... FULL STORY
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AQUA DIARY: The woman who took the EPA hostage (podcast)
A buried chemical dump beneath a working-class neighborhood became one of the most consequential environmental disasters in American history, and a new episode of the AquaDiary Podcast explores how it ... LAUNCH STREAM
HEADLINE NEWS
Four Cornell Tech student startups win $100K investments in annual competition
Artificial intelligence startups focused on exam security, financial oversight, medical regulations and business decision-making each secured $100,000 investments during Cornell Tech’s annual Startup Awards competition this week in New York City. Nearly 600 students, investors, tech executives and ... Read More
NY Democrats consider redistricting overhaul
New York Democrats are weighing major changes to the state’s redistricting process, according to POLITICO, including proposals that could weaken or eliminate the state’s semi-independent map-drawing commission. Lawmakers are discussing multiple constitutional amendments before the legislative session ends ... Read More
DoorDash launches PAC for NY primaries
DoorDash is jumping deeper into New York politics, according to New York Focus, creating a new super PAC aimed at protecting several Assembly incumbents from progressive primary challengers. The committee plans to back six ...
New Jersey man sentenced to 5 years in federal prison on child pornography charge
A New Jersey man has been sentenced to five years in federal prison after authorities discovered hundreds of child pornography images on electronic devices during a border search as he returned to the United ...
Lyons business owner remembered after fatal Cayuga County motorcycle crash
Friends and family are mourning a Lyons business owner remembered for his generosity and work ethic after he was killed in a motorcycle crash on Mother’s Day in Cayuga County. New York State Police ...
Canandaigua officials pause Onanda project after bids come in 32% over budget
Town of Canandaigua officials say rising costs and tighter financial oversight are forcing a closer look at one of the community’s major capital projects after electrical bids for the Onanda Uplands project came in ...
Former Geneva police officer pleads guilty in prescription drug case tied to broader investigation
A former Geneva police officer charged in connection with a prescription drug sales investigation involving multiple members of the department has pleaded guilty, according to the special prosecutor handling the case. Nathan Jacon pleaded ...
Cornell president cleared after protest incident
A confrontation between Cornell students and the university’s president escalated after a car driven by President Michael Kotlikoff rolled over a student’s foot, according to WSYR. Cornell trustees cleared Kotlikoff of wrongdoing after a ...
Geneva homeowners stunned by reassessment spikes
Property owners across Geneva say massive assessment increases blindsided them just two years after the city’s last reassessment, according to the Finger Lakes Times. Some homeowners reported jumps between 60% and 97% on the ...
Milly’s reopens renovated space in Penn Yan
A years-long renovation finally wrapped up in Penn Yan, according to the Finger Lakes Times, allowing Milly’s Pantry to fully reopen its community space this weekend. Milly’s Market & Café stayed open during construction, ...
Hornell man jailed on felony weapon charge after menacing incident
A Hornell man is facing felony weapons and menacing charges after police said he threatened another person with a blunt object during a disturbance investigation earlier this month. The Hornell Police Department said Jeffery ...
Assembly Republicans accuse Democrats of blocking public safety, affordability bills during committee week
Assembly Republicans are accusing Democrats of shutting down more than 20 GOP-backed proposals this week as Albany remains stalled on a state budget now considered the latest since 2010. In a release issued Friday, ...
Cornell says local economic impact topped billions through jobs, student spending and education investments
Cornell University says its economic footprint across Tompkins County and the surrounding region continued expanding in 2025, fueled by payroll, student spending, startup investment and millions directed toward local education initiatives. A new Local ...
Waterloo man charged after purse theft, fire pit destruction and struggle with police
A Waterloo man faces multiple felony and misdemeanor charges after police say a stolen purse was found burned in a backyard fire pit following a domestic-related dispute Monday night. The Waterloo Police Department said ...
Southworks proposal in Ithaca adds 100 apartments
A long-awaited piece of the Southworks redevelopment is moving forward in Ithaca, according to The Ithaca Voice, with plans calling for 100 income-restricted apartments near the former Emerson factory site. Developers want to build ...
Pennsylvania man charged with felony DWI in Yates County
A Pennsylvania man was arrested on multiple felony charges Saturday night after Yates County deputies said he showed signs of intoxication during a traffic stop in the Town of Torrey. The Yates County Sheriff’s ...
Waterloo driver charged with aggravated DWI after police report .21% BAC
A Waterloo man was arrested on aggravated drunken driving charges after police say he was found operating a vehicle with a blood alcohol content nearly three times the legal limit. The Waterloo Police Department ...
Ontario man charged with DWI after crashing into tree in Williamson
A Wayne County man was taken into custody early Friday after deputies said he crashed his vehicle off Ride Road in Williamson while intoxicated. The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office said Brandon C. Ladue, 22, ...
SPORTS
Attiogbe shatters meet record as Cornell finishes fourth at Heps
The Cornell Big Red men’s track and field team battled through extreme heat Sunday at Princeton University, finishing fourth at the Ivy League Heptagonal Outdoor Track and Field Championships with 65.5 points behind a record-breaking performance from junior Pierre Attiogbe ... Read More
FLX LIVING
Summer camps are becoming a bigger priority for Finger Lakes families
For a lot of families across the Finger Lakes, summer creates the same challenge every year: finding something that keeps kids active, social, and engaged without feeling like they’re glued to a screen all day. That’s one reason ... Read More
NATIONAL INTEREST
Gillibrand blames Iran conflict for rising gas prices during Central New York stop
U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand blamed rising gas prices on President Donald Trump’s military conflict with Iran during a stop Friday in Central New York, arguing the war is driving up costs for families, commuters and farmers across the ... Read More
PODCASTS & LIVE STREAMS
CONNECTIONS: Navigating the challenges of cerebral palsy (podcast)
A Rochester woman shared her experiences navigating the healthcare system with cerebral palsy during a recent episode of WXXI’s Connections with Evan Dawson, detailing the challenges of dealing with Medicaid restrictions, private insurance confusion, and medical providers unfamiliar with treating ... Launch Stream
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