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Auburn officials defend development incentives as hospital project heads to review
Auburn officials defended the use of development tax incentives Thursday as the city’s Industrial Development Authority prepares to review an application for a medical campus project valued at more than $76 million. The discussion placed the proposed Auburn Community Hospital development within a broader question: how tax assistance can help … FULL STORY: Auburn officials defend development incentives as hospital project heads to review
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HEADLINE NEWS
Victory finds no significant environmental impact from Route 370 rezoning proposal
The Town of Victory has found that a proposed subdivision and rezoning at 2019 State Route 370 would not have a significant adverse environmental impact. The proposal would divide the property into two lots and … Read More: Victory finds no significant environmental impact from Route 370 rezoning proposal
Cayuga seeks permit to stabilize 563 feet of lake shoreline
The Village of Cayuga is seeking a state permit to stabilize 563 feet of Cayuga Lake shoreline, replacing a timber crib wall with a mix of planted and rock-based erosion controls. The proposal at 6205 … Read More: Cayuga seeks permit to stabilize 563 feet of lake shoreline
Lyons to get 11 affordable starter homes through $3.33M state award
The Wayne County Regional Land Bank has received $3,327,500 to build 11 affordable starter homes in the town of Lyons through New York's …
Cornell fellow to study how cells clear damaged proteins
Cornell postdoctoral researcher Hannah Lloyd has received the 2026 Sam and Nancy Fleming Research Fellowship to investigate a little-understood way cells may control their …
Man arrested after trespassing complaint at Ontario County DSS office
A 42-year-old man was arrested Monday at 10:42 a.m. on a trespass charge, according to the Ontario County Sheriff's Office. Deputies identified him as …
Junius man charged with sexually abusing child under 14
A 20-year-old Junius man was arrested Thursday on two counts of second-degree sexual abuse, according to the Seneca County Sheriff's Office. Investigators accuse …
Student tried to ignite Weedsport High School classroom door, sheriff says
A student tried to ignite a classroom door at Weedsport High School on Thursday, but other students and a teacher intervened before it caught …
State marks completion of Seneca Falls park and recreation upgrades
New York officials announced Thursday that improvements to People’s Park and the Community Recreation Center in Seneca Falls are complete, backed by about …
Geneva holds off on $1.6 million Idlewood road proposal as neighbors raise concerns
Neighbors raised concerns about drainage, traffic and the cost to taxpayers, while councilors discussed alternatives for financing infrastructure on the undeveloped street. Mayor Jim …
Ethan Fogg named United Way of Seneca County executive director
United Way of Seneca County has appointed Ethan Fogg as its executive director, effective Monday, Oct. 26. Fogg will oversee the organization's strategic initiatives, …
Aurora man charged with grand larceny in Seneca Falls
An Aurora man faces a grand larceny charge after deputies accused him of taking another person's cellphone. The Seneca County Sheriff's Office said …
Corning woman charged with welfare fraud involving $14,966
A Corning woman faces four felony charges after investigators accused her of receiving $14,966 in benefits she was not eligible to receive. The Steuben …
Seneca Falls police charge Clyde man with three felonies
A Clyde man faces three felony charges after his arrest Thursday night, according to the Seneca Falls Police Department. At 11:20 p.m., police …
Auburn approves $70,000 Schine Theater agreement, with inspections still ahead
Auburn City Council unanimously approved a $70,000 purchase agreement Thursday for the Schine Theater, giving nonprofit Schine On! Inc. a path to acquire the …
Mount Morris rallies for longtime restaurant owner after ICE detention
Federal immigration agents detained longtime Mount Morris restaurant owner Dian Zhao Lin on Oct. 20, prompting calls for his release, according to 13WHAM. His …
Democrats criticize Blakeman over Saratoga GOP leader’s departure plans
The New York State Democratic Party criticized Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman on Thursday, invoking Saratoga County GOP Chairman Joseph Suhrada's announced …
Penn Yan school threat ruled a swatting hoax after searches, lockdowns
The response also affected Dundee Central School, St. Michael School and Emmanuel Baptist Academy, which were placed in lockdown or lockout status while authorities …
FL1 FORECAST: Sunny Friday leads into freezing night and warmer weekend
Sunshine will return across the Finger Lakes and Central New York on Friday, with highs in the 50s before temperatures fall to near or …
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Syracuse women’s soccer suffers lopsided loss to Louisville
The Syracuse women's soccer team surrendered six first-half goals Friday night in a 6-1 loss to Louisville at Dr. Mark & Cindy Lynn Stadium. The Orange dropped to 4-9-2 overall and 1-7-0 in ACC play, while the … Read More: Syracuse women’s soccer suffers lopsided loss to Louisville
William Smith volleyball rallies past Skidmore in four sets
The William Smith volleyball team overcame an opening-set loss Friday to defeat Skidmore 3-1 in Liberty League action. The Herons improved to 14-4 overall and 5-1 in conference play, while the Thoroughbreds dropped to 10-10 and 1-4. William … Read More: William Smith volleyball rallies past Skidmore in four sets
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HWS professor wins Montreal International Poetry Prize for ‘Tallow’
Hobart and William Smith creative writing professor Daniel Schonning has won the 2026 Montreal International Poetry Prize for his poem Tallow. Schonning, a 2016 HWS graduate, was selected from a competition that drew more than 4,500 … Read More: HWS professor wins Montreal International Poetry Prize for ‘Tallow’
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Pew finds 8% of U.S. adults use AI chatbots for election information
Eight percent of U.S. adults say they are using artificial intelligence chatbots to find information about the 2026 elections, with candidate positions and fact-checking among the most common purposes. The finding comes from a Pew … Read More: Pew finds 8% of U.S. adults use AI chatbots for election information
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CONNECTIONS: VanWuyckhuyse and Jensen discuss their Assembly campaigns (podcast)
On an upcoming episode of WXXI's Connections with Evan Dawson, Democratic challenger Kurt VanWuyckhuyse and Republican incumbent Josh Jensen will discuss their campaigns for New York's 134th Assembly District. The conversation is scheduled to stream Friday, … Launch Stream: CONNECTIONS: VanWuyckhuyse and Jensen discuss their Assembly campaigns (podcast)
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