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Geneva faces steep budget gap as 2027 planning begins
A nearly 20% spike in projected costs is forcing Geneva city leaders into early, difficult conversations about taxes, services, and long-term financial stability. City officials outlined the challenge during a recent budget planning presentation, warning that rising expenses could create a multi-million-dollar gap heading into 2027 if no changes are made. Based ... FULL STORY
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KENNY’S 2 PENNIES: For His Biggest Fan (podcast)
It's a special edition of Kenny's 2 Pennies. Kenny Haas pays tribute to his sister throughout the podcast while providing his usual wit and sense of humor. He discusses the ... LAUNCH STREAM
HEADLINE NEWS
Bus driver files claim after crash with sheriff trainee leaves lasting injuries
A school bus driver is taking legal action after a crash flipped his bus with students inside in Benton, according to the Finger Lakes Times. The driver from the Penn Yan Central School District says he suffered shoulder, ... Read More
Brand-new electric school buses fail before first ride in Canandaigua setback
Two brand-new electric school buses broke down before ever hitting the road in Canandaigua, dealing a setback to the district’s clean energy push, according to the Finger Lakes Times. School officials say one bus wouldn’t hold a charge ... Read More
Hochul pitches farm relief, insurance reforms in new budget plan
New York is pairing direct financial relief for farmers with broader efforts to cut costs across the economy, as Gov. Kathy Hochul rolled out a slate of proposals aimed at easing pressure on the ...
Seneca County Sheriff’s Office reports steady activity, highlights major cases in first quarter
Law enforcement activity in Seneca County remained steady through the first three months of 2026, with thousands of calls, more than 140 arrests, and several notable investigations highlighted in the Sheriff’s Office quarterly report ...
Cayuga Nation says final disputed property reclaimed in Seneca Falls
The Cayuga Nation says it has regained control of the last of a group of long-disputed properties in Seneca Falls, marking what it describes as the end of a 15-year conflict over housing, rent, ...
Syracuse man indicted after machete attack in Auburn
A Syracuse man is facing felony charges after prosecutors say he swung a machete at another person outside a county building in Auburn. A Cayuga County grand jury indicted Daniel Myvett, 35, on one ...
Auburn teen indicted in stabbing outside Fingerlakes Mall
An Auburn teenager has been indicted on a violent felony charge after authorities say he stabbed another person outside Fingerlakes Mall. James Rio, 18, was indicted by a Cayuga County grand jury on one ...
Syracuse man indicted on burglary charge after Auburn home invasion
A Syracuse man is facing multiple felony charges after prosecutors say he broke into a home and threatened a resident with a weapon in Auburn. Ishmael Thomas, 32, was indicted by a Cayuga County ...
Geneva forms housing committee to tackle affordability and neighborhood stability
Geneva is taking a more structured approach to its housing challenges, with city officials announcing the formation of a new committee focused on affordability, homeownership, and neighborhood conditions. Mayor Jim Cecere said the Ad ...
Geneva woman charged with trespass at Ontario County DSS
A Geneva woman was taken into custody this week after deputies say she remained inside a county building despite being ordered to leave. The Ontario County Sheriff’s Office reported that Lysette A. Landrau, 35, ...
Canandaigua woman arrested on bench warrant in Hopewell
A Canandaigua woman was taken into custody earlier this week on an active bench warrant, according to the Ontario County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies report that Renee Maria Mattei, 46, was arrested April 20 in ...
State launches factory-built housing program, but scale questions remain
New York is turning to factory-built homes in an effort to chip away at its housing shortage, with state officials announcing more than $21 million in funding to build 72 starter homes in Western ...
Canandaigua man charged with assault after South Bristol crash
A Canandaigua man has been charged months after a crash in South Bristol left a pedestrian seriously injured. Investigators with the Ontario County Sheriff’s Office arrested 58-year-old Terry S. Cole on April 20, accusing ...
Palmyra woman charged with DWI after vehicle found in ditch
A late-night crash in Hopewell led to a driving while intoxicated charge for a Wayne County woman. Deputies arrested 28-year-old Cynthia Marie Bode of Palmyra after responding to a report of a vehicle off ...
New York ranks mid-pack in gambling addiction as industry hits record highs
New York sits in the middle of the pack when it comes to gambling addiction, even as the industry continues to surge nationwide with record-breaking revenue. A new report from personal finance site WalletHub ...
Public safety facility debate dominates Yates County Legislature meeting
A controversial proposal to move forward with a new public safety facility — including a potential new jail — drew public criticism and a divided vote during this month’s Yates County Legislature meeting. Dozens ...
Lyons man accused of hiding contraband during jail intake
A Lyons man is facing a felony charge after deputies say he attempted to conceal drugs during a jail intake process. Wayne County Sheriff’s deputies arrested 41-year-old Jason Caplinger following an investigation into an ...
Canandaigua City Council fills vacancy, advances projects at Monday meeting
Canandaigua City Council moved quickly through a focused agenda Monday, approving a key appointment, greenlighting a youth fishing event, and advancing infrastructure and development projects tied to parks and housing growth. The April 20 ...
SPORTS
Wayne-Finger Lakes high school sports: April 21 scoreboard
Tuesday’s spring sports slate leaned heavily on explosive scoring runs and eye-popping individual stat lines across the Wayne-Finger Lakes. In boys lacrosse, Brayden Arber erupted for nine goals and four assists for Bloomfield/Honeoye, while Ryland Dunham powered Geneva with an ... Read More
FLX LIVING
Waterloo schools to host community town hall May 7
Waterloo school officials are inviting residents to weigh in on the district’s future during a town hall event designed to spark conversation, gather feedback, and address community priorities. The Waterloo Central School District will host the event May ... Read More
NATIONAL INTEREST
Study finds early antibiotic use may have lasting impact on babies’ immune systems
Antibiotics are often critical in saving newborns’ lives, but new research suggests they may also leave long-term effects on how a child’s immune system develops. Scientists at University of Rochester Medicine found that early exposure to antibiotics can ... Read More
PODCASTS & LIVE STREAMS
CONCRETE JUNGLE: Mets Losing Streak Continues, Yankees Bats Wake Up (podcast)
It was two different weeks for the Mets and Yankees last week. Kyle Evans and Paul Russo discuss the Mets' woes as the losing streak reaches 11. They talk about what can change for the team and what extreme measures ... Launch Stream
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