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Hornell corridor project begins construction
Construction has started on a $64.1 million project to rebuild part of State Route 36 in Hornell, state officials said. The project will cover nearly three miles of roadway and aims to improve traffic flow, safety and access for drivers, pedestrians and cyclists. Work has begun on the first phase, a $36.6 ... FULL STORY
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HEADLINE NEWS
Driver charged with DWI in Covert
A driver was arrested on a charge of driving while intoxicated following a traffic stop in the Town of Covert. The arrest occurred around 10:26 p.m. on March 25, according to the Seneca County Sheriff’s Office. Carrie Wolf, ... Read More
Driver charged with aggravated DWI in Varick
A driver was arrested on a charge of aggravated driving while intoxicated following a traffic complaint in the Town of Varick. The arrest happened around 4:39 p.m. on March 24, according to the Seneca County Sheriff’s Office. Shawn ... Read More
Woman charged with larceny in Ontario County
A 52-year-old woman faces multiple larceny charges following an investigation by the Ontario County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities said the charges stem from incidents involving stolen debit cards and retail theft. Amanda Crowder, of Geneva, ...
State lifts drought watch for upstate regions
State environmental officials have lifted drought watch conditions across upstate New York following improved water levels. The Department of Environmental Conservation said regions II through VIII have returned to normal status. Long Island counties, ...
Man arrested on Waterloo trespassing warrant
Deputies arrested a man Wednesday morning on an active warrant tied to a trespassing case in the Town of Waterloo. Joshua J. Farrell, 35, was taken into custody at 11:46 a.m. on a warrant ...
Residents race to save mobile home park in Varna
Hundreds of residents face losing control of their community as a multimillion-dollar deadline looms, according to The Ithaca Voice. People in Varna are scrambling to raise over $10.7 million to buy their mobile home ...
Cornell Tech partners with Mastercard on AI research
Cornell Tech has launched a research collaboration with Mastercard to study how to evaluate and audit generative artificial intelligence systems. The effort will focus on improving transparency and assessing how AI performs in real-world ...
Vacant Corning home torn down
A long-empty house in downtown Corning came down this week as part of a broader cleanup effort, according to WENY. Crews demolished the property on West Denison Parkway to make way for new use ...
State to hold building code council meeting
The State Fire Prevention and Building Code Council will meet March 31 at 10 a.m. via videoconference. The meeting will be held at three locations in Albany, New York City and Buffalo, with remote ...
Ithaca forms committee on worker protections
The City of Ithaca has created a special committee to review wrongful discharge and labor protections and consider potential new legislation. City officials said the committee will evaluate policies aimed at preventing arbitrary or ...
Tompkins County sets legal aid for Asteria tenants
Displaced tenants from a troubled Ithaca apartment building will get help navigating their rights, according to The Ithaca Voice. Tompkins County approved $50,000 for legal aid after a sudden evacuation. Officials ordered residents out ...
Hochul promotes affordability agenda in Upstate tour
Gov. Kathy Hochul outlined a state budget agenda aimed at lowering costs and expanding services during stops in Buffalo, Rochester and Syracuse. The proposal includes plans to expand child care, reduce auto insurance costs ...
Inmate assaults staff at Wallkill facility
Multiple staff members were assaulted during two incidents at Wallkill Correctional Facility, officials said. The incidents involved an inmate throwing urine at staff and another inmate assaulting officers and a nurse during a medical ...
Inmate charged in assault at Groveland facility
An incarcerated man faces new felony charges after an alleged assault on a correction officer at Groveland Correctional Facility. Austin A. Miles, 31, was identified as the suspect following an investigation into the incident, ...
Drive-thru coffee chain coming to Canandaigua
A fast-growing coffee chain is adding another Finger Lakes location with dozens of new jobs, according to RochesterFirst. A 7 Brew drive-thru stand is set to open this summer in Canandaigua. The new spot ...
Hochul calls jury decision against Meta, YouTube a ‘victory for kids and parents’
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is praising a landmark jury verdict that found social media giants Meta and YouTube liable for creating products that contributed to harmful and addictive behavior among minors. In a ...
Lawmakers want to shift tax breaks away from out-of-state entities
Hundreds of millions in tax dollars could shift back to New York under a proposed bill, according to RochesterFirst. State lawmakers want to block investors from using tax breaks on out-of-state luxury projects. The ...
Jury convicts Newfield man in Schuyler burglary case
A Schuyler County jury found a man guilty of burglary in connection with a 2025 incident in the Town of Hector. Eric Walker, 43, of Newfield, was convicted of third-degree burglary, a Class D ...
SPORTS
Gerry McNamara, Carmelo Anthony talk about new Syracuse basketball trajectory
Gerry McNamara hasn't officially been introduced as Syracuse University's new men's basketball head coach. So far this week, Syracuse hasn't held an official press conference welcoming McNamara, but he did join Steve Infanti and Paulie Scbilia on the Orange Nation ... Read More
FLX LIVING
Book sale brings bargains to Geneva
Thousands of discounted books, movies, and puzzles will soon fill a Geneva library, according to the Finger Lakes Times. The Geneva Public Library’s Spring Book Sale runs April 2–10, offering deals for all ages. Organizers say proceeds support ... Read More
NATIONAL INTEREST
Polls show divide on Iran war, economic strain
New national polling shows Americans remain divided over the war with Iran, with many expressing skepticism about its impact on global safety and growing concern about personal finances. A Quinnipiac University poll found 42% of voters believe the ... Read More
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