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Cayuga Lake accounts for nearly half of recent HABs reports across Finger Lakes
Harmful algal bloom reports are climbing across the Finger Lakes and Central New York as hot, humid weather and warm lake conditions push the region deeper into peak HAB season. The latest current HAB report data shows 35 confirmed bloom observations across seven waterbodies between June 22 and July 2, with Cayuga ... FULL STORY
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IN FOCUS: Why did Wolcott’s grocery store shut down? (podcast)
In this episode of In Focus, Josh Durso sits down with Grace Rice, the 19-year-old former manager of the Wolcott grocery store that recently closed after serving the community for ... LAUNCH STREAM
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Canandaigua woman charged with DWI after crash
A Canandaigua woman was charged with driving while intoxicated after deputies said her vehicle went off County Road 16 and struck several objects before hitting a tree Friday night. Ontario County deputies said Jamie A. Fox, 49, was ... Read More
Cayuga Lake hydrilla treatment begins
Hydrilla treatment is underway on Cayuga Lake as state and county officials continue efforts to fight the invasive plant. The first application began Tuesday in the South Aurora Project Area between Wells College Bay and Long Point State ... Read More
Cornell research asks whether AI can help cities plan for heat emergencies
On the heels of Upstate New York’s first official heatwave of 2026, new Cornell-led research may help emergency managers answer a question that will only become more urgent as extreme heat becomes more common: ...
Waterloo man charged with DWI after traffic stop
A Waterloo man faces DWI charges after police said he was stopped while driving a vehicle with a suspended registration and no insurance. The Waterloo Police Department said Manuel B. Salinas, 40, of Waterloo, ...
Rochester woman accused of striking child in Waterloo
A Rochester woman faces a child endangerment charge after police said she repeatedly struck a child in Waterloo. The Waterloo Police Department said Keishaly C. Viruet, 32, of Rochester, was arrested June 29 following ...
Waterloo man charged with felony contempt
A Waterloo man was taken to the Seneca County Correctional Facility after police said he violated an order of protection. The Waterloo Police Department said Alex Drake, of Waterloo, was arrested June 29 following ...
Waterloo man charged with grand larceny after theft investigation
A Waterloo man faces a felony charge after police said he stole more than $1,000 worth of property. The Waterloo Police Department said Roy E. McBroom III, 58, of Waterloo, was arrested June 28 ...
Macedon man charged after Manchester Mart shoplifting
A Macedon man was charged with petit larceny after Ontario County deputies investigated a shoplifting complaint at Manchester Mart. The Sheriff's Office said Bradley Mamroe, 30, of 543 Macedon Center Road, was arrested after ...
New York support grows for tougher limits on social media
A majority of Americans now support banning children under 16 from using social media, a new Pew Research Center survey shows, adding momentum to a fast-moving debate that has already pushed New York into ...
Webster woman charged with DWI after Williamson crash
A Webster woman was charged with driving while intoxicated after deputies said she crashed into two mailboxes and a utility pole in Wayne County. The Wayne County Sheriff's Office said Anna Ruth Thiel, of ...
Macedon woman accused of food stamp misuse in Wayne County
A Macedon woman was arrested Thursday after a welfare fraud investigation in Wayne County, deputies said. The Wayne County Sheriff's Office said Raven Wilson, 28, of State Route 31F in Macedon, was charged with ...
Slightly cooler, but storms and rain threaten holiday weekend
The Fourth of July weekend will bring a messy mix of heat, humidity, scattered thunderstorms and a growing heavy rain risk across the Finger Lakes, with the most active weather expected Saturday afternoon and ...
Search in 1973 Watkins Glen missing persons case finds no evidence
A coordinated search tied to the 1973 disappearance of two teens who were headed to Summer Jam in Watkins Glen did not turn up evidence, according to a case update from law enforcement. Bonita ...
New York among states reporting Cyclospora cases as CDC investigates
New York is among the states reporting domestically acquired cases of cyclosporiasis, a foodborne intestinal illness caused by the microscopic parasite Cyclospora, as federal health officials investigate several clusters of illness across the country ...
LATEST: What we know about double fatal Dryden fire
Two people were found dead after an early-morning house fire Thursday in the Town of Dryden, according to the Tompkins County Sheriff’s Office. Emergency crews were called around 12:21 a.m. to the 300 block ...
Rochester man charged after go-kart crash in Yates County
A Rochester man was charged with driving while intoxicated after deputies said he crashed a gas-powered go-kart Thursday night in Yates County. Yates County deputies said M.K. Sheared, 64, was traveling west on Phelps ...
Man credited with saving four after fatal Naples crash
A Perinton man is being credited with saving four people from a fiery crash in Ontario County that killed a Naples man and two dogs. Ontario County Sheriff David Cirencione said the crash happened ...
Half Acre Road reopens after communication lines block roadway
Firefighters cleared a section of Half Acre Road on Friday morning after downed communication lines blocked the roadway, according to the Aurelius Volunteer Fire Department. Crews were dispatched at 9:14 a.m. for a report ...
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Aaron Judge, Cam Schlittler lead Yankees’ four All-Star selections
The New York Yankees will send four players to the All-Star Game, with captain Aaron Judge joined by rookie right-hander Cam Schlittler, first baseman Ben Rice and outfielder Cody Bellinger on the American League roster for the July 14 showcase ... Read More
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Free EMS internship launches in Victor-Farmington area
Victor Farmington Ambulance is launching a free internship for people interested in emergency medical services. The pilot program is designed for participants with no prior EMS experience ... Read More
NATIONAL INTEREST
LeBron James Free Agency Update Mavericks Reportedly Consider Possible Move in Offseason Decision
The 2026 NBA free agency window has opened, and the biggest name on the market is officially looking for a new home. After eight highly publicized seasons in Southern California, LeBron James has informed the Los Angeles Lakers ... Read More
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DEBRIEF: Small fixes to big problems (podcast)
Josh Durso and Jackie Augustine are back on The Debrief with a wide-ranging conversation about quick fixes, hard choices, and the bigger systems communities depend on every day. This episode looks at local budget pressure, code enforcement, housing concerns, abandoned ... Launch Stream
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