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Gallahan, FLX school leaders call for repeal of e-bus mandate
Assemblyman Jeff Gallahan and several school superintendents are calling for the repeal of New York’s all-electric school bus mandate, citing cost and operational concerns. They said the policy could place financial strain on school districts and raise questions about infrastructure and safety. The mandate requires school districts to transition from diesel-powered buses ... FULL STORY
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LIVE AT 1:20 PM: Lyons looks to return to state title game as they battle Cooperstown in Final Four (webcast)
FL1 Sports is live from the NYSPHSAA Boys Basketball Class C Championship! It is the Final Four round of action as the Lyons Lions look to return to the championship ... LAUNCH STREAM
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Truck hits 12+ bridges on Thruway in CNY
A tractor-trailer slammed into more than a dozen overpasses across a 60-mile stretch of the Thruway, according to The Citizen . Police later charged a 38-year-old driver from North Carolina with reckless endangerment and issued over 20 tickets ... Read More
Chick-fil-A move clears first hurdle
A Chick-fil-A is one step closer to landing in Auburn after the city approved a land sale, according to The Citizen . City Council voted to sell a half-acre lot on Grant Avenue for $20,000. The chain plans ... Read More
Canandaigua ZBA weighs variance requests, reviews zoning changes and development impacts
The Canandaigua Zoning Board of Appeals reviewed a series of updates and variance applications during its meeting this week, with discussion focused on development flexibility, environmental protections, and neighborhood character. The meeting began with ...
Nine arrested in Cayuga welfare fraud cases
Nine people were arrested after deputies executed multiple welfare fraud-related warrants across Cayuga County on the morning of March 19. Those charged were Matthew Robinson, Robert Khandaran, Lisa Goodale, Kristi MacDonald, Matthew Weese, Crystal ...
Hochul says federal approval protects coverage for 1.3M
Gov. Kathy Hochul said federal officials approved New York’s plan to return to the Basic Health Plan, a move she said will protect health coverage for 1.3 million residents. The announcement followed a meeting ...
Ithaca lifts vacate order for downtown building
City officials lifted an order to vacate a residential building at 118 East Green Street on March 20 after completing required life-safety testing. The order was lifted at 2:30 p.m. after the building’s pressurization ...
Elmira man arrested in Chemung burglary case
State police arrested an Elmira man March 19 following an investigation into a burglary at a seasonal residence in Chemung County. Arthur L. Barrett, 59, was taken into custody after being located at a ...
Two arrested after drug seizure in Ithaca
Authorities arrested two people early March 20 after executing a search warrant that led to the seizure of large quantities of narcotics in Ithaca. Adrian T. Golding and Joseph R. Robertson, both of Brooklyn, ...
Addison man arrested in Painted Post larceny case
State police arrested an Addison man in connection with a theft investigation involving stolen property from a Painted Post apartment. Randall L. Holman, 36, was taken into custody March 16 after being located by ...
Rochester man arrested after gun found in traffic stop
A Rochester man was arrested March 18 after state police said they found a loaded firearm during a traffic stop. Taykwane Timothy Taylor, 31, of Rochester, was taken into custody following the stop in ...
Bath man charged with felony DWI after traffic stop
A Bath man faces multiple charges, including felony driving while intoxicated, following a late-night traffic stop March 9. Police said officers stopped a vehicle on West Morris Street around 10:29 p.m. after observing it ...
Former correction officer sentenced in fraud case
A former New York state correction officer was sentenced after investigators found her workplace injury claims were contradicted by video evidence. Jennifer Bardin-Lapan, who worked at Great Meadow Correctional Facility, was sentenced in Washington ...
Hochul pushes changes to New York climate law, citing affordability concerns amid rising energy costs
Gov. Kathy Hochul is calling for significant adjustments to New York’s landmark climate law, arguing that the state must balance aggressive emissions goals with the rising cost of energy for residents and businesses. In ...
Ticks spreading more diseases this spring
Ticks in New York are carrying more diseases this year, raising new health concerns as spring begins, according to Spectrum News 1. Researchers found about one in 10 ticks tested positive for multiple infections ...
New Shortsville trustee plans board expansion
A decisive win is setting up changes in how a small village governs, according to the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle. Matthew Schaertl defeated longtime local leader Bob Woodhams 129-88 to earn a seat on ...
Seneca County Sheriff’s Office reports 24,000+ incidents, major operational changes in 2025 annual report
The Seneca County Sheriff’s Office handled more than 24,000 police incidents and made over 500 arrests in 2025, while expanding operations, launching new initiatives, and maintaining full accreditation across all divisions, according to its ...
Health centers warn of funding crisis
Thousands of patients could lose care as community health centers push for a $300 million boost in New York’s budget, according to Spectrum News 1. Leaders warn that upcoming Medicaid eligibility changes could strip ...
Push grows for transparency laws
Advocates are ramping up pressure to expose government secrecy in New York, pushing new transparency laws during Sunshine Week, according to Spectrum News 1. Watchdog groups say the state’s Freedom of Information Law is ...
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Cornell men’s hockey falls to Princeton in ECAC semifinal
Cornell men’s hockey saw its postseason run halted with a 3-2 loss to Princeton in the ECAC Hockey semifinal on Friday night at the 1980 Rink — Herb Brooks Arena. Photo via Rob Rasmussen/ECAC Hockey The Big Red (22-10-1) struck ... Read More
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PET OF THE WEEK: Meet Fancy and Ella from the Shelter of Hope
Looking to add a new companion to your home? Each week, FingerLakes1.com is partnering with the Humane Society of Yates County to highlight local animals in need of a loving home. This week’s featured pets bring plenty of ... Read More
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US attorney’s office recovers $68M in WNY fraud cases
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of New York recovered more than $68 million in 2025 through enforcement actions targeting fraud, waste and abuse. Officials said the recoveries were secured by the office’s Affirmative Civil Enforcement ... Read More
PODCASTS & LIVE STREAMS
DEBRIEF: Albany’s climate debate, assessment misinformation, and more (podcast)
Jackie Augustine and Josh Durso break down a packed week on The Debrief, starting with a look at why local governments focus too much on outputs instead of real outcomes. They dive into Albany’s looming climate fight, the realities behind ... Launch Stream
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