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Students in Auburn connect with anti-bullying message through Sweethearts & Heroes visit

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Students in Auburn connect with anti-bullying message through Sweethearts & Heroes visit
A single school-day visit is already changing conversations among students in the Auburn Enlarged City School District, where several have stepped forward seeking support after a recent anti-bullying and mental health program. Sweethearts & Heroes, a national youth leadership organization focused on addressing bullying, hopelessness and suicide, visited Auburn High School on ... FULL STORY
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FRESH TAKES: Another Duke Choke, Final Four Preview, Opening Week MLB Recap (podcast)

FRESH TAKES: Another Duke Choke, Final Four Preview, Opening Week MLB Recap (podcast)
When Duke loses, America wins. Nick Felice and Paul Russo recap the Sweet 16 and Elite Eight rounds of March Madness, highlighted for many by Duke collapsing against UConn. Next, ... LAUNCH STREAM
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HEADLINE NEWS

Finger Lakes, Southern Tier clean up from major flooding

Finger Lakes, Southern Tier clean up from major flooding
A fast-moving round of storms Tuesday night dumped several inches of rain across the Finger Lakes, Central New York and Southern Tier, triggering flash flooding, road closures and emergency responses that stretched into the overnight hours. What began ... Read More

Savannah man charged with assault after domestic dispute

Savannah man charged with assault after domestic dispute
A Wayne County man is facing charges after deputies say a domestic dispute escalated into violence. The Wayne County Sheriffโ€™s Office reported the arrest of Kaden W. Weeks, 21, of Savannah following an incident on March 31. According ... Read More

Seneca County K9 team earns explosives detection re-certification

A Seneca County Sheriffโ€™s Office K9 team has successfully completed its annual certification, ensuring continued readiness in explosive detection. Sheriff Tim Thompson reported that K9 Frank and handler Deputy Dan Jacobsen passed their New ...

ESL Federal Credit Union names Tom Rogers as new president and CEO

A leadership transition at one of the Finger Lakes regionโ€™s largest financial institutions is now official, with a longtime executive stepping into the top role. ESL Federal Credit Union announced that Tom Rogers has ...

NYSEG, RG&E urge customers to apply for HEAP before April 7 deadline

With colder months driving up utility bills across upstate New York, energy providers are urging customers to act quickly before a key assistance program runs out. NYSEG and RG&E are encouraging eligible households to ...

Pilot prison oversight program launches in New York, but future uncertain amid budget cuts

A new effort to closely monitor conditions inside New Yorkโ€™s prisons is underway at six facilities, but its long-term future is already in doubt due to proposed state budget cuts. The Correctional Association of ...

New Yorkers face nearly $2 million lifetime debt burden, study finds

Living in New York comes with a higher financial ceiling โ€” and a heavier long-term debt load โ€” as new data shows residents can expect to take on roughly $2 million in debt over ...

Palmyra man charged with DWI after traffic stop, deputies say

A routine traffic stop in Wayne County led to a DWI arrest after deputies said a Palmyra man showed signs of intoxication and refused multiple breath tests. The Wayne County Sheriffโ€™s Office reported the ...

Study finds low-income NYS students taking longer to finish college

New data showed many New York students are leaving college without a degree. The analysis of 2017 and 2018 data found students with low-income backgrounds are either taking more time to complete degrees or ...

Apartment conversion, parking request headline Newark board agendas this month

A proposal to expand housing inside an existing downtown building โ€” while addressing a lack of parking โ€” will be at the center of two upcoming municipal meetings in the Village of Newark over ...

Auburn woman sentenced in teen rape case

An Auburn woman will register as a sex offender after a judge sentenced her for raping a 14-year-old last summer, according to The Citizen. The assault happened in July, and the court finalized the ...

Repeat Wayne County offender faces prison sentence

A Wayne County man with seven prior felony convictions now faces years in prison after a drug conviction, according to the Finger Lakes Times. Prosecutors secured a guilty verdict against Prentiss Jones on two ...

Two restaurants plan Auburn debut, details still unclear

Construction crews are transforming a former newspaper building into two new dining spots set to open this spring, according to The Citizen. A burger restaurant and a Mexican eatery both plan to move into ...

Tax fight stalls NY budget talks

A last-minute fight over taxing the wealthy is holding up New Yorkโ€™s state budget, according to Spectrum News 1. Democrats want higher taxes on top earners and corporations to close funding gaps, especially in ...

Out-of-state buyers fuel NY cannabis boom

Drivers from nearby states are crossing into New York for legal cannabis as the market hits its five-year mark, according to Spectrum News 1. Customers from places like Pennsylvania, where recreational marijuana remains illegal, ...

Residents race to save Varna mobile home park

Residents of a Varna mobile home park are scrambling to raise millions before a deadline to stop an outside buyer, according to The Ithaca Voice. People at Hillside Acres need about $3 million to ...

Ithaca’s โ€˜Hiveโ€™ housing project gets approval

A long-delayed housing project on Ithacaโ€™s West End just cleared a major hurdle, according to The Ithaca Voice. The cityโ€™s Planning Board approved โ€œThe Hive,โ€ a mixed-income development at 132 Cherry St. Plans now ...

New York offers free virtual tax filing help ahead of April 15 deadline

With the tax filing deadline just weeks away, New York officials are urging eligible residents to take advantage of free virtual assistance designed to walk taxpayers through the filing process step by step. The ...
SPORTS

Mets fall to Cardinals in 11 innings, drop series as offensive struggles continue

Mets fall to Cardinals in 11 innings, drop series as offensive struggles continue
The New York Mets fell to 3-3 on the season after a 2-1 loss in 11 innings to the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday at Busch Stadium, dropping the rubber match of the series. The game remained tied at one ... Read More
FLX LIVING

Holocaust remembrance speaker to share family story at FLCC April 14

FLCC receives $3 million for healthcare programs
As firsthand accounts of the Holocaust become increasingly rare, a Finger Lakes Community College event will spotlight the next generation preserving those stories. Bill Lin, a recent retiree from Buffalo State College, will share his familyโ€™s experience during ... Read More
NATIONAL INTEREST

Countries differ widely on birthright citizenship rules

Countries differ widely on birthright citizenship rules
Birthright citizenship like that in the United States exists in a minority of countries worldwide, according to a new analysis. The review found that while dozens of countries grant citizenship based on birthplace, most rely primarily on parental ... Read More
PODCASTS & LIVE STREAMS

CONNECTIONS: What is surveillance pricing? How does it work? (podcast)

CONNECTIONS: What is surveillance pricing? How does it work? (podcast)
A recent panel on Connections with Evan Dawson examined the growing use of surveillance pricing, a practice in which companies use personal data to tailor prices for individual consumers. Rachel Barnhart, Jonathan S. Weissman, and Pat Garofalo discussed how the ... Launch Stream