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Auburn budget battle intensifies as police union pushes back on proposed layoffs
A looming budget shortfall in Auburn is setting up a high-stakes fight between city leaders and police union advocates, with proposed layoffs becoming the flashpoint in a broader debate over taxes, spending, and public safety. During a recent City Council meeting, residents and officials repeatedly pointed to a growing structural deficit and ... FULL STORY
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CONNECTIONS: Does the world need an AI pause? (podcast)
On a recent episode of Connections with Evan Dawson, the emerging debate over artificial intelligence takes center stage as some experts argue rapid development poses serious economic and existential risks ... LAUNCH STREAM
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Social workers say older foster kids face long odds of finding families
As National Social Work Month comes to an end, child welfare advocates said social workers in New York and across the nation have complex feelings about legal permanency. A 2024 poll from the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption ... Read More
Two charged in Victor retail theft
Authorities arrested two men after an alleged shoplifting incident at a Victor department store. Timothy L. Keels, 47, and Andrae A. Palmer, 37, both of Rochester, were taken into custody March 30 following a complaint at Von Maur ... Read More
Worker injured in fall at Cayuga County site
Emergency crews responded Monday to a construction site after a man fell from a roof. Genoa Volunteer Fire Department and mutual aid agencies were dispatched around 2:56 p.m. to Indian Field Road. Responders including ...
Utility spikes squeeze local businesses
A nearly doubled utility bill is forcing tough choices for a longtime Rochester pizzeria owner, according to RochesterFirst, as rising costs hit small businesses hard. Salvatore Fantauzzo said some locations now pay around $2,000 ...
Audit reveals city of Ithaca’s financial failures
Millions in missing records and years of incomplete reporting left Ithaca officials without a clear financial picture, according to The Ithaca Voice, after a state audit uncovered widespread issues. Auditors found delayed transactions, unreconciled ...
Budget delay looms as talks drag
New York’s budget is officially running late, according to Spectrum News 1, as Gov. Kathy Hochul rolls out a short-term extender to keep the government funded through next week. Lawmakers remain stuck on major ...
Judge says he had to report Canandaigua justice’s remarks after removal
A longtime judge says he felt obligated to act after hearing troubling complaints about a colleague, according to RochesterFirst, citing concerns about courtroom behavior and public trust. Former Justice Craig Doran said he referred ...
Unreleased Lyme report raises concerns
A long-delayed state report on Lyme disease is drawing frustration from experts, according to the Times Union, after sitting unreleased for nearly three years. The draft outlines steps to combat rising tick-borne illnesses across ...
Opinion questions Lansing data center push
A dispute over a planning board appointment is exposing deeper tensions over a proposed AI data center in Lansing, according to The Ithaca Voice, as a local advocate warns of bias in town leadership ...
Lawmakers push to expand school meals
A push to put more fresh, local food on students’ plates is gaining traction, according to Spectrum News 1, as New York lawmakers look to expand a key farm-to-school program. They say the change ...
Car insurance fight heats up in Albany
A battle over how to lower sky-high car insurance costs is stalling New York’s budget talks, according to WETM, with lawmakers split on competing plans. Drivers currently pay about $4,000 a year on average ...
Eat Well NY grants target food insecurity
New York state officials announced new grants to address food insecurity among people living with mental illness. The Office of Mental Health said providers can apply for $5,000 awards through the Eat Well NY ...
NY health plan changes will hit thousands
Hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers could soon lose no-cost health coverage, according to Spectrum News 1, as federal funding cuts force major changes to the state’s Essential Plan. Officials expect about 450,000 people ...
Hochul proposes limits on sports betting
New York officials are proposing new rules to limit youth access to sports betting and reduce gambling-related harm. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced draft measures that include banning the use of artificial intelligence to target ...
North Road closure begins April 1 in Canandaigua
A section of North Road in the Town of Canandaigua will close starting April 1 as part of an ongoing road reconstruction project. Town officials said the closure will restrict traffic and follow the ...
Man arrested on warrant in Watkins Glen
Police arrested a man late Monday on an active warrant tied to an order of protection violation. Raymond W. Perry, 32, of Watkins Glen, was taken into custody around 11:04 p.m. on Beach Road ...
State fights $700K legal fee request from former official
New York officials are pushing back on paying more than $700,000 in legal bills tied to a former Cuomo aide, according to the Times Union, arguing the work came after she was no longer ...
Penn Yan man charged with DWI after Liberty Street incident
Police arrested a man following a traffic stop tied to a reported intoxicated driver. William R. Jensen, 43, of Penn Yan, was taken into custody by Penn Yan Police. Officers said a caller reported ...
SPORTS
Air rifle team honored at state Capitol
A local high school air rifle team received recognition at the New York State Capitol after winning a state championship. The Pavilion/York Air Rifle Team was honored on the Senate floor for capturing the 2026 New York State Rifle Invitational ... Read More
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Maritime program set for Pultneyville
A maritime history program will take place April 8 in Pultneyville, focusing on shipwrecks in Lake Ontario. Ben Ioset, a maritime archaeologist, will present findings from a recent expedition during the event hosted by the Williamson-Pultneyville Historical Society ... Read More
NATIONAL INTEREST
Poll finds rising AI use, growing concern
A new Quinnipiac University poll finds more Americans are using artificial intelligence, even as trust and optimism about the technology decline. The national survey released March 30 shows a majority of Americans believe AI will do more harm ... Read More
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CONCRETE JUNGLE: 2026 Mets and Yankees Preview (podcast)
A new season of baseball has begun, and Concrete Jungle has returned for the 2026 season! Kyle Evans and Paul Russo look at the season ahead for the Mets and Yankees. They discuss the expectations for the squads and what ... Launch Stream
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