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Wayne County hit-and-run death drives push to eliminate prosecution deadline
Twenty years after a young Wayne County man was killed by a hit-and-run driver, state lawmakers are pushing legislation that would eliminate the statute of limitations for prosecuting drivers who flee crashes resulting in death. The legislation, known as Pete's Law, is named for Peter Ververs, a 23-year-old Marion … FULL STORY: Wayne County hit-and-run death drives push to eliminate prosecution deadline
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Finger Lakes election guide: Contested races as early voting begins
This guide covers contested candidate races affecting voters in Cayuga, Ontario, Seneca, Schuyler, Steuben, Wayne and Yates counties. The races on an individual voter’s ballot depend on their address. In races for multiple seats, a … Read More: Finger Lakes election guide: Contested races as early voting begins
Penn Yan zoning board to weigh Youngs Street home proposal Oct. 26
Penn Yan zoning officials will consider a variance for a proposed two-bedroom home on a narrow Youngs Street lot Oct. 26. The public hearing begins at 7 p.m. in Room 202 of Village … Read More: Penn Yan zoning board to weigh Youngs Street home proposal Oct. 26
Freeville wastewater permit would tighten phosphorus limits flowing toward Cayuga Lake
Freeville’s wastewater treatment plant would face a new phosphorus limit under a draft state permit aimed at protecting Fall Creek and the Cayuga Lake …
O’Mara presses for farmland protections, local control and solar recycling
State Sen. Thomas O’Mara is calling for closer scrutiny of renewable energy projects on productive farmland and renewed action on recycling worn-out equipment, …
Auburn hears holiday free-parking proposal as councilor seeks outside ticket collection
A downtown business owner asked Auburn City Council Thursday to test two hours of free parking during November and December, while Councilor Craig Diego …
FL1 FORECAST: Sunny Sunday brings milder weather before a brief Tuesday cooldown
Sunshine will bring a milder Sunday across the Finger Lakes and Central New York, with afternoon temperatures climbing into the 60s after a …
Bloomfield housing workshop draws nearly 100 as community eyes stronger future
Organizers said the response was enthusiastic, including cheers for a concept that would bring single-family and senior housing to the southern end of …
Auburn officials defend development incentives as hospital project heads to review
Auburn officials defended the use of development tax incentives Thursday as the city’s Industrial Development Authority prepares to review an application for a medical …
Hector group raises property, health and local-control concerns over Azalea Wind
FLX Against Azalea Wind is calling for closer scrutiny of a proposed wind development in Hector and Catharine, citing concerns about property rights, …
Lyons to get 11 affordable starter homes through $3.33M state award
The Wayne County Regional Land Bank has received $3,327,500 to build 11 affordable starter homes in the town of Lyons through New York's …
Victory finds no significant environmental impact from Route 370 rezoning proposal
The Town of Victory has found that a proposed subdivision and rezoning at 2019 State Route 370 would not have a significant adverse …
Canandaigua approves variances for Habitat home lot on Foster Street
Greater Rochester Habitat for Humanity moved a step closer to creating another home on Foster Street after Canandaigua’s Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously …
Cayuga seeks permit to stabilize 563 feet of lake shoreline
The Village of Cayuga is seeking a state permit to stabilize 563 feet of Cayuga Lake shoreline, replacing a timber crib …
Williamsville man admits $54.4 million investment fraud
A Williamsville man pleaded guilty to mail fraud in an investment scheme that caused more than $54.4 million in losses. Richard Teplitsky, 72, …
Fire leaves Geneva home uninhabitable, damages vehicles and barn
A fire left a Town of Geneva home uninhabitable Saturday night after flames spread from an attached garage to the house. Ontario County sheriff's …
PBA of New York State endorses Hochul, citing pensions and police staffing
The Police Benevolent Association of New York State has endorsed Gov. Kathy Hochul for reelection, citing a 20-year pension for members in two …
NY Democrats target Blakeman over Trump’s defense of Ohio attack ad
New York Democrats criticized Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman on Saturday over what the party called his failure to condemn President Donald …
Times Union endorses Hochul, citing budgets and Albany investment
The Times Union editorial board endorsed Gov. Kathy Hochul for reelection Saturday, citing her budget and energy record and investment in Albany while questioning …
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Syracuse football snaps 11-game ACC losing streak with overtime victory over North Carolina (full coverage)
Syracuse football ended its 11-game ACC losing streak Saturday night, overcoming a double-digit deficit to defeat North Carolina 31-30 in overtime at Kenan Stadium. The Orange improved to 3-4 overall and 1-4 in conference play, while the … Read More: Syracuse football snaps 11-game ACC losing streak with overtime victory over North Carolina (full coverage)
Wayne-Finger Lakes high school sports: October 24 scoreboard
Check out all the scores and stats from Saturday’s Wayne-Finger Lakes high school fall sports scoreboard. BOYS SOCCER Class B1 Semifinals No. 4 Caledonia-Mumford 1No. 1 Penn Yan 3 PY: Wilson Oliva (1g); Jhonjader Cardona-Penaloza (1g); Valerio … Read More: Wayne-Finger Lakes high school sports: October 24 scoreboard
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Explore & More sets four Halloween dates with free-admission offers in Buffalo
Explore & More in Buffalo will hold its Halloween Spooktacular Oct. 24, 25, 30 and 31, with trick-or-treating and activities included in museum admission. Candy and allergy-friendly treats will be available on exhibit … Read More: Explore & More sets four Halloween dates with free-admission offers in Buffalo
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Pew finds 8% of U.S. adults use AI chatbots for election information
Eight percent of U.S. adults say they are using artificial intelligence chatbots to find information about the 2026 elections, with candidate positions and fact-checking among the most common purposes. The finding comes from a Pew … Read More: Pew finds 8% of U.S. adults use AI chatbots for election information
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HISTORIC LECTURE SERIES: Michael Oberg discusses Indigenous dispossession in New York (podcast)
On a recent installment of Victor’s Historic Lecture Series, Michael Oberg presented “Stolen Ground: The American Revolution and Indigenous Dispossession in New York State.” The Oct. 18 program was presented by Victor’s Historic … Launch Stream: HISTORIC LECTURE SERIES: Michael Oberg discusses Indigenous dispossession in New York (podcast)
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