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Massive sanitizer hazard cleared in Romulus
A massive stockpile of expired hand sanitizer sat in unsafe conditions until federal crews hauled it away, according to RochesterFirst. The EPA removed 230,000 gallons — about 920 tons — from a Romulus warehouse, eliminating what officials called a serious fire and explosion risk. Crews found the sanitizer in deteriorating containers inside ... FULL STORY
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FL1 SPORTS: Sabres Officially Playoff Bound, Masters Weekend, Cuse in the Portal (podcast)
It is another packed edition of the FL1 Sports Podcast! The guys talk about the Sabres officially ending the playoff drought, as they clinched a spot in the chase for ... LAUNCH STREAM
HEADLINE NEWS
Nuclear proposal stirs Schuyler debate
A closed prison site in Schuyler County could host a future nuclear plant, but local leaders say the idea remains preliminary, according to the Ithaca Journal. Officials submitted the former Camp Monterey facility as a potential site after ... Read More
Rochester man arrested with loaded handgun in Ontario County
A Rochester man was taken into custody after deputies discovered a loaded handgun during a traffic stop on Interstate 490, according to the Ontario County Sheriff’s Office. The stop occurred on Wednesday. Authorities identified the man as 53-year-old ... Read More
Seneca County Sheriff’s Civil Division earns five-year reaccreditation
The Seneca County Sheriff’s Office Civil Division has secured another five-year reaccreditation, reinforcing its compliance with state professional standards after an on-site review. Sheriff Timothy J. Thompson Jr. announced the designation this week, calling ...
Ontario County man charged with aggravated DWI after crash in Seneca
A single-vehicle crash in the Town of Seneca led to an aggravated DWI arrest after deputies said the driver crossed lane markings and ended up in a ditch. The incident happened April 8 around ...
Dash cams now required in ambulances
Ambulances across New York will soon record every move on the road, according to RochesterFirst. A new state mandate requires all EMS vehicles to install dash cameras to boost safety and accountability. The cameras ...
Geneva man among two arrested in Rochester teen shooting tied to ongoing feud
A Geneva man was taken into custody last month by a federal task force as part of an investigation into a March shooting that seriously injured a teenager on Wellington Avenue. Authorities said 20-year-old ...
Auburn police union escalates fight over proposed cuts, warns of ‘real world’ safety impacts
Auburn’s police union is intensifying its opposition to proposed staffing cuts, warning city leaders that reducing positions would directly impact public safety and officer response in emergency situations. In a statement released following a ...
Public session to break down Keuka Lake water quality trends happening this month
A new public session aimed at explaining the health of Keuka Lake will bring together scientists and local stakeholders to break down years of water quality data for the community. The Keuka Lake Association, ...
Audit finds major financial record failures in Cato, missing reports dating back years
A state audit has found significant financial management failures in the Town of Cato, including hundreds of thousands of dollars in unrecorded transactions and years of missing required financial reports. The New York State ...
Hochul launches crackdown on insurance fraud with new statewide law enforcement training push
Governor Kathy Hochul announced a new statewide initiative to combat insurance fraud, partnering the New York State Police with the Department of Financial Services to expand enforcement and reduce rising auto insurance costs. The ...
Fire damages home in Wolcott, one injured
Emergency crews responded to a structure fire in the Town of Wolcott Tuesday evening that left one person injured and a home damaged. The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office said deputies were dispatched around 5:20 ...
Seneca County Sheriff highlights training, community outreach, safety efforts in spring newsletter
A busy start to 2026 for the Seneca County Sheriff’s Office is being defined by expanded training, community engagement and public safety initiatives, according to the agency’s spring newsletter. Sheriff Timothy Thompson Jr. said ...
Canandaigua outlines potential roadwork projects for 2026 construction season
Drivers in the Town of Canandaigua could see a series of road closures, detours and construction projects in 2026, as officials lay out an ambitious slate of potential roadway improvements still in the planning ...
Schuyler County to consider joining $97.6M opioid settlement
Schuyler County lawmakers will decide next week whether to join a new nationwide opioid settlement that could bring additional funding to local prevention and recovery efforts. The Schuyler County Legislature is set to consider ...
Wayne County sheriff seeks public’s help locating man wanted on family court violation
Authorities in Wayne County are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a 56-year-old man wanted on a family court violation, according to the sheriff’s office. Marvin J. Blackmon is currently wanted by the ...
Penn Yan man charged with forcible touching after alleged incident
A Penn Yan man is facing charges after police say he forcibly touched another person without consent. William R. Jensen, 43, was arrested by Penn Yan Police and charged with forcible touching and second-degree ...
Audit finds Ithaca failed to track millions in transactions, lacked basic financial oversight
A state audit has found widespread financial reporting failures in the City of Ithaca, including delayed accounting of millions of dollars in transactions and a breakdown in oversight that left city leaders without a ...
Rochester Regional Health launches $20M expansion at Unity campus to boost cancer care, imaging access
Rochester Regional Health is moving forward with a major investment at its Unity campus, aiming to expand cancer treatment capacity and improve access to advanced diagnostic services in the region. The health system announced ...
SPORTS
Wayne-Finger Lakes high school sports: April 8 scoreboard
One of the most action-packed slates of the spring featured dominant pitching, explosive scoring and a wild late-game rally. In softball, Lyons’ Keira Weber struck out 15 in a one-hit performance, while Palmyra-Macedon survived a furious 12-run comeback attempt from ... Read More
FLX LIVING
Scenic Corning race lands top 10
A leaf-filled run through a charming Finger Lakes city just earned national bragging rights, according to Syracuse.com. The Williams Toyota Wineglass 5K in Corning ranked No. 7 on USA Today’s 2026 10Best list. It’s the only New York ... Read More
NATIONAL INTEREST
How often does the Supreme Court overturn itself? New data shows it’s rare, but consequential
The U.S. Supreme Court rarely overturns its own decisions, but when it does, the impact can reshape major areas of American law for decades. A new analysis shows that since the court’s founding in 1789, fewer than 1% ... Read More
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FLX WEEKLY: 10th Annual Right to Run in Seneca Falls (podcast)
Right to Run event organizers Daniele Bonafiglia and Judy Wentzel are in-studio to discuss this year's event in Seneca Falls coming up on Mother's Day, May 9th. Get more information and sign up at https://righttorun.org ... Launch Stream
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