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Auburn’s budget crisis reaches critical stage as cuts, taxes, and long-term pressures converge (video)
Auburn’s budget crisis has entered an important phase, with city officials now balancing workforce cuts, potential tax increases, and growing public pushback — all against a backdrop of deeper structural financial strain. What became clear during Thursday’s City Council meeting is that the city is no longer searching for minor adjustments. The ... FULL STORY
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CANANDAIGUA: Zoning Board meets for April session (webcast)
The Canandaigua Zoning Board held its April meeting earlier this week. The session can be watched in-full below ... LAUNCH STREAM
HEADLINE NEWS
Canandaigua ZBA approves garage variance, delays decision on disputed boathouse
A proposed garage expansion cleared a key hurdle, but a contentious lakefront boathouse dispute remains unresolved after a lengthy Zoning Board of Appeals meeting this week. The board approved a setback variance for a Butler Road property after ... Read More
Watkins Glen board reshuffles leadership, advances budget, and approves projects at busy meeting (video)
A leadership transition, budget action, and a slate of routine approvals highlighted a wide-ranging Village Board meeting this week, with officials moving quickly to fill key vacancies while continuing work on the next fiscal plan. The most immediate ... Read More
The fatal flaw in lake monitoring: Why chlorophyll-a is blind to toxic algae
What if the monitoring system being used to protect the Finger Lakes from toxic algae blooms is actually blind to them? What if the most widely used measurement for assessing lake health gets more ...
Geneva budget crisis could force tax hikes or service cuts soon
A looming budget crunch in Geneva could mean tough choices for taxpayers and city leaders, according to the Finger Lakes Times. Officials warn expenses are rising far faster than revenue, creating multi-million-dollar gaps over ...
Ithaca secures $10M state grant to reshape downtown, boost housing and business growth
Ithaca is set to undergo a major transformation after securing a $10 million state grant aimed at revitalizing its downtown core and addressing long-standing housing and economic development needs. The funding, awarded through New ...
Ontario County man sentenced in animal cruelty case involving injured kitten
An Ontario County man will serve jail time and face years of supervision after admitting to a disturbing animal cruelty case that left a young kitten seriously injured. Keaghn D. Picaro was sentenced April ...
Cayuga Heights school flood damage could top $1M
Floodwater tore through a local elementary school and left behind a repair bill nearing seven figures, according to The Ithaca Voice. Officials say Cayuga Heights Elementary School could face more than $1 million in ...
Corning teacher charged with child endangerment following investigation
A Corning-Painted Post School District teacher and coach has been charged with child endangerment following an investigation by local authorities. Eric M. Kizis, 50, of Painted Post, was arrested on April 22 and charged ...
Corning man charged with felony assault after jail incident in Steuben County
A Corning man already in custody is facing new felony charges after authorities say he attacked another inmate inside the Steuben County Jail. The Steuben County Sheriff’s Office reported that deputies arrested Dominick W ...
Canandaigua fire department welcomes new firefighters, honors service and 9/11 legacy
The Canandaigua Fire Department marked a night of recognition and reflection this week, swearing in two experienced firefighters, honoring a standout member, and rededicating a memorial tied to the legacy of 9/11. Firefighters Hardt ...
Waterloo woman charged with harassment after Seneca Falls altercation
A Waterloo woman was arrested earlier this week following an altercation in Seneca Falls that occurred earlier this month, police said. The Seneca Falls Police Department reported that Kelsy Thorn, 30, was taken into ...
Bath man faces felony drug charges following sealed indictment investigation
A Bath man was taken into custody Thursday on felony drug charges following a months-long investigation into crack cocaine sales in the village, police said. Members of the Bath Police Department arrested Steven Q ...
Utilities warn digging without notice risks outages, injuries across Upstate
As warmer weather fuels a surge in outdoor projects, utilities across New York are warning that skipping one simple step before digging can lead to dangerous — and costly — consequences. New York State ...
State Police issue 66 tickets during work zone enforcement detail in Rochester
State police issued dozens of tickets during a targeted enforcement effort in a Finger Lakes-area construction zone, underscoring ongoing safety concerns for highway workers. Troopers conducted a six-hour Operation Hard Hat detail April 20 ...
DiNapoli wins court ruling forcing BJ’s to include shareholder proposal on proxy ballot
New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli is calling a recent federal court decision a major win for shareholder rights after a judge ordered BJ’s Wholesale Club to include a contested proposal in its upcoming ...
Rochester medical marijuana ruling could reshape access and taxes nationwide
Medical marijuana just got a major federal upgrade, and it could change access and costs for patients in Rochester, according to Spectrum News 1. The U.S. Department of Justice reclassified cannabis from Schedule I ...
Tick surge hits Finger Lakes as disease risk climbs fast
Tiny ticks are biting more Americans than usual this year, and the risk is climbing in Rochester, according to News10NBC. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says tick activity is higher than normal ...
Albany budget secrecy sparks revolt inside New York power circles
Backroom budget deals in New York are drawing rare pushback from insiders, according to Gannett. Even top Democrats now question a system that keeps lawmakers, media, and the public largely shut out. Assembly Speaker ...
SPORTS
Sabres take Game 3 over Bruins, grab 2-1 series lead
The Buffalo Sabres moved ahead in their first-round playoff series on Thursday night, earning a 3-1 win over the Boston Bruins at TD Garden to take a 2-1 series lead. Buffalo and Boston entered Game 3 tied at one game ... Read More
FLX LIVING
Free virtual workshop to focus on harmful algal blooms ahead of summer season
A free virtual workshop focused on harmful algal blooms is being offered later this month, giving local stakeholders a chance to prepare for the upcoming recreational water season. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health will host the half-day ... Read More
NATIONAL INTEREST
Catholicism losing followers globally as Protestantism gains ground in some regions, study finds
Catholicism is losing more followers than it gains in much of the world, while Protestantism is seeing growth in several regions, according to a new analysis of global religious trends. A Pew Research Center study examining religious “switching” ... Read More
PODCASTS & LIVE STREAMS
CAYUGA COUNTY: Ways & Means committee holds April meeting (webcast)
As Cayuga County continues discussing its financial future amid a budget crisis, the Legislature's Ways & Means committee met this week for its regular April session. You can watch it in its entirety below ... Launch Stream
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