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Auburn YMCA nearing record membership as investments reshape historic facility (video)
In a recent interview on Beyond the Front Page with host Guy Cosentino, Scott Sincerbeaux, CEO of the Auburn YMCA, discussed major investments, membership growth, and long-term plans for the organization. Sincerbeaux, who has led the YMCA for about 10 months, said the organization is approaching record membership levels while simultaneously launching ... FULL STORY
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OUT OF BOUNDS: Bhatia wins at API, anchoring controversy, and Rory WDs (podcast)
Akshay Bhatia captured the biggest win of his career Sunday, defeating Daniel Berger in a playoff at the Arnold Palmer Invitational after a dramatic finish at Bay Hill. On the ... LAUNCH STREAM
HEADLINE NEWS
Hochul backs pension tier changes
Union teachers, nurses, firefighters and public workers packed a rally in Albany Sunday pushing for pension reform, according to Spectrum News. Gov. Kathy Hochul joined them, calling for fixes to Tier 6 of the state’s retirement system. Union ... Read More
Health costs shrinking pay raises
Your paycheck raise might look smaller because health insurance costs keep climbing, according to a report highlighted by NewsNation. A Federal Reserve Bank of New York survey found many employers trimmed wage increases to offset rising insurance expenses ... Read More
Hopewell homeowner loses race cars, trophies, and family memories in devastating fire
Charred metal and rubble now sit where decades of racing memories once stood, according to WHAM. Darryl Ruggles says the garage at his Hopewell home held 40 years of racecars, trophies and family milestones ...
Dutch Hollow Country Club sold after 25 years
A longtime Cayuga County golf course has a new owner after nearly a quarter century, according to The Citizen. Bill Galloway sold Dutch Hollow Country Club in January to Owasco resident Marc Murphy for ...
New ambulance begins service in Aurora
Emergency crews in Aurora now have a new ambulance on the road after months of fundraising and planning. The Aurora Volunteer Fire Department placed the new ambulance into service at 4 p.m. Saturday. Community ...
Drunk driving crash leads to felony arrest in Yates County
Deputies arrested a man after responding to a reported motor vehicle crash on State Route 364 in the Town of Benton Saturday evening. Michael J. Casciani, 39, of Branchport, now faces multiple felony driving ...
Finger Lakes, Southern Tier lawmakers push for more road funding
Two state lawmakers are urging New York leaders to increase funding for local roads and bridges as budget negotiations continue in Albany. State Sen. Tom O’Mara and Assemblyman Phil Palmesano say the state must ...
Texas outpaces New York in renewable buildout: How are they doing it?
Texas has built more wind and solar power in the past two years than New York added in the last two decades, according to the Times Union. Researchers say Texas moves faster because of ...
Healthcare costs top concern for NY employers
Rising healthcare costs are the biggest financial concern for many New York businesses, according to a new statewide employer survey. The Winter 2026 New York State Employers Survey found most companies say the cost ...
Vehicle pursuit ends in DWI arrest in Williamson
A vehicle pursuit that began in Palmyra ended when deputies used a spike strip to stop a fleeing driver in Williamson. Jordan Hayes, 27, of Locust Street in Williamson, was arrested after the chase ...
FedEx closing Ithaca ship center
Ithaca’s longtime FedEx Ship Center near the airport will shut down in June as the company restructures its delivery network, according to 14850 Today. FedEx confirmed the Warren Road facility will close under its ...
Hochul seeks changes to climate law
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul wants to scale back parts of the state’s landmark 2019 climate law over concerns about rising energy costs, according to POLITICO. Hochul says the law’s aggressive emissions targets could ...
Fatal crash kills East Bloomfield man
Deputies responded to a crash on Gauss Road in East Bloomfield that left one driver dead Saturday afternoon. James Roger Weisbeck, 88, of East Bloomfield, was the only person in the vehicle, according to ...
Vacate order issued for Ithaca’s Asteri Tower again
City officials ordered residents to leave several floors of a downtown Ithaca apartment building after identifying hazardous fire safety conditions. The City of Ithaca issued an immediate order to vacate Asteri Tower at 118 ...
Bath man arrested after warrant discovery leads to foot chase
Police arrested a Bath man after a brief foot pursuit through several backyards Friday afternoon. Dylan M. Henry, 34, was taken into custody by Village of Bath police after officers spotted him walking near ...
Volunteer firefighter shortage drives push for legislative changes: Should they be paid?
Volunteer fire service leaders across New York are urging lawmakers to take action as departments face a steep decline in membership and growing concerns about public safety. The Firefighters Association of the State of ...
Dundee man charged after domestic incident
Deputies arrested a Dundee man after a reported domestic disturbance late Friday night. Craig Webster, 31, of Dundee, was taken into custody after Yates County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a residence in the village ...
Weedsport misses out on $10M DRI again
Weedsport struck out again in its bid for a $10 million downtown revitalization grant. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the Central New York award will go to the village of Cazenovia instead. Marcellus and Mexico ...
SPORTS
Bills make first free agency move, sign CB Dee Alford to three-year deal
After several hours of waiting, the Buffalo Bills made their first move of the NFL’s legal tampering period Monday by agreeing to terms with former Atlanta Falcons cornerback Dee Alford. According to NFL Insider Jordan Schultz, Alford’s contract is worth ... Read More
FLX LIVING
Painting party to support Family Hope
A painting party in Seneca Falls will raise money for Family Hope Center while giving participants a creative afternoon. The fundraiser is scheduled for April 4 from 2 to 4 p.m. at The Artists Lounge on Fall Street ... Read More
NATIONAL INTEREST
$1,000 stimulus check for kids? IRS explains new Trump Accounts payments
Families across the United States could receive $1,000 government payments for children under a new federal savings initiative known as Trump Accounts. The Internal Revenue Service recently released proposed rules explaining how the program will work. The guidance ... Read More
PODCASTS & LIVE STREAMS
BEYOND THE FRONT PAGE: Auburn High’s Z Club talks community service (podcast)
On a recent episode of Beyond the Front Page host Guy Cosentino welcomed representatives from the Auburn High School Z Club to talk about the student service group and its work in the community. Advisor Julie Liccion joined students Skylar ... Launch Stream
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