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Victor lands $4.5M NY Forward grant to boost downtown growth
State officials are directing a multimillion-dollar investment into the Village of Victor, aiming to accelerate redevelopment in one of Ontario County’s fastest-growing communities. Victor will receive $4.5 million through New York’s NY Forward program, part of a broader statewide initiative focused on revitalizing downtowns and expanding housing and economic opportunities. The funding ... FULL STORY
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CONCRETE JUNGLE: Mets Losing Streak Continues, Yankees Bats Wake Up (podcast)
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HEADLINE NEWS
Canandaigua City Council fills vacancy, advances projects at Monday meeting
Canandaigua City Council moved quickly through a focused agenda Monday, approving a key appointment, greenlighting a youth fishing event, and advancing infrastructure and development projects tied to parks and housing growth. The April 20 meeting, held at the ... Read More
Victor ZBA reviews Bass Pro proposal as village lands NY Forward grant
A pivotal night for development in Victor unfolded Monday, as town officials weighed a major redevelopment proposal at Eastview Mall just hours after the village secured a $4.5 million state grant aimed at accelerating downtown growth. The Victor ... Read More
Auburn police report surge in calls, domestic incidents in March activity report
Auburn police handled more than 2,500 calls for service in March, highlighting a busy month that included a high number of domestic incidents, traffic enforcement actions, and community responses across the city. The Auburn ...
State ramps up work zone safety push as crashes rise entering construction season
New York is stepping up enforcement and public awareness efforts in highway work zones as officials warn of rising crashes and ongoing dangers for road crews. Gov. Kathy Hochul on Monday marked the start ...
Have you seen them? Auburn PD release ‘most wanted’ list
Auburn police are asking for the public’s help locating four individuals currently listed on the department’s most wanted roster, citing a range of charges from robbery to criminal contempt. The Auburn Police Department released ...
Ithaca woman sentenced to prison in fatal Chemung County crash
An Ithaca woman will serve time in state prison for her role in a 2023 crash that killed a 25-year-old Millport man in Chemung County. Juria S. Vanness, 44, was sentenced April 17 to ...
Budget delays drag into week three: What another extender means
New York lawmakers just approved a fifth short-term budget patch, according to Spectrum News 1, as negotiations drag nearly three weeks past the deadline. The extender funds essential services like Medicaid and schools through ...
Tick task force launches in Canandaigua
Personal stories of chronic illness pushed action, according to the Finger Lakes Times, as Canandaigua leaders created a new team to tackle tick-borne diseases. City council approved a seven-member committee with experts in health ...
Ovid woman charged with felony DWI after roadway incident
A late-night 911 call about a woman in the roadway led to a felony DWI arrest in the Town of Ovid, where deputies said a vehicle was blocking traffic and the driver was highly ...
Geneva teen charged with criminal contempt after Seneca Falls incident
A noise complaint in the early morning hours led to the arrest of a Geneva teenager now facing a misdemeanor charge in Seneca County. Police said Brenden L. Heath, 18, was taken into custody ...
Excellus awards funding to tackle health disparities across Upstate New York
A surge in demand for basic health services — from mental health care to food access — is driving new investments across upstate New York, with one major insurer backing local groups it says ...
Locke woman charged with impersonation after giving deputies false identity
A Locke woman is facing charges after deputies say she provided false identification during a traffic stop earlier this month in Cayuga County. Sheriff Brian Schenck reported that Shannon L. Nobles, 42, was arrested ...
Gov. Hochul proposes pied-à-terre tax: How would it work?
Gov. Kathy Hochul is proposing a pied-à-terre tax for New York City. It would tax second homes in the city valued at $5 million or more. Advocates and Mayor Zohran Mamdani pointed out the ...
Series of arrests in Canandaigua include multiple DWI charges, felony allegations
A string of arrests over nearly two weeks in Canandaigua included multiple driving while intoxicated cases, warrant arrests, and felony-level charges, according to a recent police report. Authorities detailed incidents spanning April 4 through ...
Canandaigua man charged with strangulation, robbery after investigation
A Canandaigua man is facing multiple felony charges following an investigation into an alleged assault and robbery that occurred earlier this year. City police said Edwin Feliciano, 54, was arrested April 20 and charged ...
Arcadia man jailed on contempt, trespass charges after disturbance investigation
A disturbance investigation in the Town of Arcadia resulted in the arrest of a local man accused of violating a court order and trespassing on private property. The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office said Mark ...
Ontario man charged with DWI after traffic stop in Walworth
A traffic stop in the Town of Walworth led to the arrest of an Ontario man now facing multiple impaired driving charges. The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office said Angelo Maddalena, 38, was arrested April ...
Lyons man jailed on sex offense charges following grand jury indictment
A Lyons man is being held in the Wayne County Jail after deputies executed an arrest tied to a grand jury indictment on multiple felony sex offense charges. Thomas E. Finewood, 56, was taken ...
SPORTS
Spartans sweep Hawks in high-scoring doubleheader at Falcon Park
Cayuga Community College’s offense left little doubt Saturday, erupting for 33 total runs in a dominant doubleheader sweep of Mohawk Valley Community College at Falcon Park. The Spartans powered past the Hawks 22-8 in the opener before closing out the ... Read More
FLX LIVING
Dairy trailer turns class hands-on in Penn Yan
A 53-foot mobile dairy trailer just turned farming into a hands-on lesson for students, according to the Finger Lakes Times, bringing a full agricultural experience to Penn Yan schools. About 200 students explored the New York Animal Agriculture ... Read More
NATIONAL INTEREST
Federal judge blocks Nexstar-TEGNA merger from moving forward during antitrust challenge
A federal judge has ordered a halt to further integration of Nexstar Media Group’s acquisition of TEGNA, siding with states and a major distributor that argue the deal could drive up costs and weaken local news coverage. The ... Read More
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