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Seneca Lake water levels remain elevated as shoreline damage concerns continue
Seneca Lake remains well above its normal pool level as local officials, emergency managers and environmental groups continue monitoring shoreline erosion, dock damage and flood concerns across the region. The Seneca Lake Pure Waters Association said Friday that outflow releases from Seneca Lake remain historically high, though water discharge rates have begun ... FULL STORY
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DEBRIEF: Budget woes and long-term stability for municipalities (podcast)
This week on The Debrief, Josh Durso and Jackie Augustine connect the dots between political dysfunction, municipal budget pressure, dissolution debates, and New York’s growing energy infrastructure problem. The conversation ... LAUNCH STREAM
HEADLINE NEWS
Moravia man charged after resisting arrest during burglary investigation
A Moravia man faces charges after deputies say he resisted arrest while they investigated a reported burglary earlier this week. The Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office said deputies arrested Brandin S. Brown, 40, of Moravia, on May 4 around ... Read More
Auburn man charged after domestic dispute in Seneca Falls
A 35-year-old Auburn man was arrested early Tuesday morning following a domestic dispute investigation in Seneca Falls. The Seneca Falls Police Department said Malcolm J. Bryant was taken into custody May 5 at approximately 5:38 a.m. on an ... Read More
Geneva woman charged after disturbance at apartment complex
A Geneva woman faces a drug possession charge after deputies responded to a disturbance Thursday night at an apartment complex in the town of Geneva. The Ontario County Sheriff’s Office said deputies were dispatched ...
Wolcott man charged after child sexual abuse investigation
A Wolcott man has been indicted and charged following a child sexual abuse investigation that began nearly three years ago, according to the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office. Investigators say Jason Edwards, 43, was arrested ...
What’s inside New York’s $268 billion budget agreement: Why Albany Dems say deal may not be done
After more than a month of delays and closed-door negotiations, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Thursday that she had reached a conceptual agreement with legislative leaders on New York’s Fiscal Year 2027 budget — a ...
Retirement anxiety remains high for New Yorkers worried about financial future
Even as many retirees report feeling financially stable, a growing number of working-age Americans — including many in high-cost states like New York — are increasingly uncertain about whether retirement will ever feel secure ...
Lake Ontario conditions stabilize as Sodus Point avoids next flood response trigger
Rising Lake Ontario levels that had shoreline communities on edge earlier this week appear to be stabilizing, with officials in Sodus Point saying they no longer expect to activate the next phase of the ...
Introducing AquaDiary, the podcast bringing Finger Lakes water science to a wider audience (video)
Water is one of the Finger Lakes region’s most important resources — and one of its least understood. Harmful algal blooms, drinking water concerns, invasive species, sewage overflows and lake health issues have increasingly ...
Cool, unsettled weekend ahead for Finger Lakes and Central New York
The stretch of chilly, damp spring weather hanging over the Finger Lakes and Central New York isn’t going anywhere this weekend, as forecasters say multiple rounds of showers and below-normal temperatures will continue through ...
Geneva man facing federal child pornography charges after local sex abuse arrest
A Geneva man arrested last week on child sex abuse charges by Geneva police is now facing federal child pornography charges following a joint investigation involving local and federal authorities. Federal prosecutors announced Thursday ...
Geneva city councilor opens up on health
A Geneva councilor known for blunt debates and budget battles revealed serious health problems could sideline him from meetings in the coming months, according to the Finger Lakes Times. Ward 1 Councilor Chris Lavin ...
Report details massive Cayuga Centers CEO spending
More than $550,000 in company spending by Cayuga Centers’ former CEO raised red flags inside the agency, according to The Citizen. An internal report said the Auburn nonprofit’s longtime leader charged luxury travel, upscale ...
Fire contracts may block cuts in Auburn
Auburn’s planned budget cuts could hit a wall inside the fire department, according to The Citizen. City councilors said firefighter union contracts contain language that bars the city from eliminating positions because of budget ...
Cornell probes incident involving president
Cornell’s president now faces a university investigation after video showed his SUV backing into students during a campus confrontation, according to The Ithaca Voice. The school’s Board of Trustees announced Wednesday that an independent ...
DEC targets toxic HABS in Skaneateles Lake
A $2.5 million push to fight harmful algal blooms launched Thursday on the shores of Skaneateles Lake, according to The Citizen. State environmental officials unveiled the new research program at Clift Park as blooms ...
Ithaca to permanently close Seneca Street parking garage amid structural concerns
The City of Ithaca will permanently close the Seneca Street parking garage after determining that the aging structure’s deterioration and repair costs make reopening it impractical, city officials announced Thursday. The downtown garage has ...
Wayne County Sheriff’s Office seeks two women on family court violation warrants
The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help locating two women wanted on family court violation warrants. Authorities identified the women as 27-year-old Tylor B. Jackson and 44-year-old Shannon J. Miller ...
Violence, weapons and contraband incidents reported at two upstate prisons
Correction officers at two upstate New York prisons dealt with a series of violent incidents involving inmate assaults, homemade weapons, drugs, and contraband in recent days, according to the New York State Correctional Officers ...
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Syracuse women’s lacrosse clamps down on Loyola, advances in NCAA Tournament
The ninth-ranked Syracuse Orange used a dominant defensive effort to punch their ticket to the second round of the NCAA Tournament with an 8-6 win over the Loyola Greyhounds on Friday. Syracuse improved to 14-5 while Loyola finished its season ... Read More
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PETS OF THE WEEK: Meet Noleen and Maura
Looking to add a new companion to your home? Each week, FingerLakes1.com partners with the Humane Society of Yates County to highlight local animals in need of a loving home. This week’s featured pets offer two strong personalities ... Read More
NATIONAL INTEREST
Half of Americans under 50 get health advice from influencers and podcasts, Pew study finds
A growing share of Americans — especially younger adults — are turning to social media influencers and podcasts for health and wellness information, according to a new Pew Research Center study that highlights both the reach and complexity ... Read More
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CANDIDATE FORUM: Who’s running for Auburn school board?
On a recent candidate forum hosted by Cayuga Community College and The Auburn Citizen, four candidates seeking seats on the Board of Education for the Auburn Enlarged City School District outlined their positions on school spending, student performance, district leadership, ... Launch Stream
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