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Bullying and drugs rise as school violence data shifts (video)
Bullying and drug incidents climbed in New York schools after the pandemic, even as reported rates of serious violence fell to near zero, according to a new state comptroller’s report. The February report reviews seven years of School Safety and Educational Climate (SSEC) data and finds that trends since COVID depend heavily ... FULL STORY
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LIVE AT 7 PM: Newark, Wayne meet for Tuesday night clash (webcast)
A classic battle of two powers in the Finger Lakes East gets the FL1 Sports week kicked off on Tuesday night! The Newark Reds head to Wayne to take on ... LAUNCH STREAM
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New York opens $121M for transit upgrades
New York is putting $121 million on the table to help modernize public transportation systems across the state. The funding, available through the Transit Ready NY program, targets counties, local municipalities, and regional transit authorities outside the MTA ... Read More
Coalition pushes Micron accountability
A new community coalition formed days after Micron broke ground is demanding binding promises tied to the massive chip project, according to Spectrum News 1. The group, CNY United for Community Benefits, wants Micron to sign a legally ... Read More
Farmington man held on $15K bail after stay away court order
Deputies arrested a Farmington man after they say he violated a full stay-away order of protection, according to the Ontario County Sheriff’s Office. Ryan Merced-Gomez, 23, turned himself in around 3:12 p.m. Feb. 2 ...
Woman arrested after alleged shoplifting at Target
Deputies arrested a woman after responding to a reported shoplifting incident at a Target store, according to the Ontario County Sheriff’s Office. Jenny Primeaux, 41, of Sodus, was arrested around 4:37 p.m. Feb. 2 ...
Blakeman floats lawsuit over ICE plan
New York’s ICE debate just turned sharper, according to Spectrum News 1. Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman says he wouldn’t rule out suing the state if Gov. Kathy Hochul succeeds in banning local law ...
Bass Pro Shops project gets underway at Eastview Mall
A massive new Bass Pro Shops is officially taking shape at Eastview Mall, marking one of the biggest retail additions the Finger Lakes region has seen in years. Crews are now on site in ...
Ovid forms development group to lead village rebuild
A new development group is taking the lead in rebuilding Ovid’s downtown after a January fire devastated the village center. The Town of Ovid has officially launched a Local Development Corporation (LDC), a nonprofit ...
Tick cases spike, Canandaigua eyes new plan
Lyme disease cases in Canandaigua have exploded, pushing city leaders to consider a new response, according to the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle. Reported Lyme cases in Ontario County jumped from 31 in 2020 to ...
Probe continues into Geneva counselor
Police are still investigating an alleged inappropriate interaction involving a guidance counselor at Geneva Middle School, following initial reports over the weekend, according to 13WHAM. The Geneva Police Department says a student reported the ...
Auburn settles Walmart tax fight
A tax dispute with Walmart will cost Auburn a small hit but avoid a bigger risk, according to The Citizen. The city, Auburn, the Auburn Enlarged City School District, and Cayuga County agreed to ...
Seneca Falls revisits police pension mix-up tonight
A costly paperwork mistake has the Seneca Falls Town Board back at the table tonight, according to the Finger Lakes Times. Town leaders plan to vote on a new resolution to fix a retirement ...
Takeout in prison? Closer look at viral reports in New York
Takeout meals helped cool tensions inside a Western New York prison, despite viral claims of “Uber Eats for inmates,” according to The Citizen. A pilot incentive at Wende Correctional Facility lets incarcerated people with ...
Former Phelps scout camp clears environmental review
Plans to turn a shuttered Boy Scout camp into a private campground just cleared a major hurdle, according to the Finger Lakes Times. The Town of Phelps Planning Board ruled the proposed Heritage Lake ...
New York pushes back on ICE role, utility costs in Hochul interviews
New York is drawing a hard line against expanded federal immigration enforcement while also grappling with rising energy costs, climate mandates, and household affordability, according to comments Gov. Kathy Hochul made in two wide-ranging ...
Steuben County floats animal abuser registry
Steuben County lawmakers want to publicly name people convicted of animal cruelty, following a path other counties have already taken, according to Spectrum News 1. The proposal would create an online animal abuser registry ...
CNY SPCA left in limbo
Uncertainty is growing at the CNY SPCA after its entire board resigned and staff say they’ve heard nothing since, according to CNY Central. The board stepped down Jan. 28, one day after employees walked ...
Ithaca pushes cleaner power buying
Ithaca wants more control over where its energy comes from — and how green it is — according to The Ithaca Voice. The City of Ithaca is updating its Community Choice Aggregation law and ...
Corning eyes McKinney Park comeback
With state cleanup set for this summer, Corning City Council just took its first steps toward rebuilding McKinney Park, according to WENY. Council members unanimously approved two resolutions: one to pursue a state parks ...
SPORTS
HS BASKETBALL REPORT: Bloomfield girls survive late push from Waterloo; Judah Tanner drops 33 as East Rochester tops Gananda
With just 16 days left in the high school basketball regular season, the race for league titles is heating up, and Monday night delivered a full slate of games. On the girls side, Bloomfield and Waterloo met for a rematch ... Read More
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Ferris Hills hosts Great Decisions series
Residents in Canandaigua can spend their Friday mornings digging into global issues as a long-running discussion series returns to Ferris Hills at West Lake. The senior living community will host the Foreign Policy Association’s Great Decisions program, an ... Read More
NATIONAL INTEREST
New York ranked #5 best state to build a brand
A new study found New York is the No. 5 best state to build your personal brand. Whether you lead a Fortune 500 division, sell handmade jewelry on TikTok, or shoot threes in the NBA, building your personal ... Read More
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KENNY’S 2 PENNIES: Lacrosse saves the Syracuse fans (podcast)
Syracuse lacrosse picked up an opening win to the season. Kenny Haas discusses the team starting off well while the basketball team and Red Autry dug themselves another huge hole in North Carolina. He previews the Super Bowl and tells ... Launch Stream
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