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NYS gets final approval to shrink state’s Essential Plan
New York has been granted final approval to reduce the state health insurance coverage for low-income residents, known as the Essential Plan. Gov. Kathy Hochul has called for lowering the eligibility for people with incomes from 250% to 200% of the Federal Poverty Line. This means more than one-million New Yorkers will ... FULL STORY
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CONNECTIONS: NYSEG president talks billing (podcast)
Leaders from Rochester Gas and Electric and NYSEG joined WXXI’s “Connections with Evan Dawson” to discuss recent billing concerns and rising energy costs affecting customers across the region. CEO Trish ... LAUNCH STREAM
HEADLINE NEWS
Naples man charged with aggravated DWI after Bristol stop
Deputies arrested a driver after a traffic stop just after midnight March 29 on State Route 64 South in the Town of Bristol. The driver, Shawn E. Kennedy, 66, of Naples, was charged after deputies determined she was ... Read More
Penn Yan man charged with DWI after early-morning stop
Deputies arrested a driver for driving while intoxicated following a traffic stop early Saturday. The stop occurred on State Route 5 and 20 near County Road 47. The driver, Devon R. Westerfield, 26, of Penn Yan, was taken ... Read More
Vacant rentals get new life in Auburn: How will it happen?
Empty apartments in Auburn could soon get a second life, according to The Citizen, as city officials roll out a new rehabilitation program backed by state funding. City Manager Jenny Haines announced the grant ...
New data ties Cayuga-Seneca Canal to algae blooms
A key waterway may soon reshape how Cayuga Lake gets protected, according to the Finger Lakes Times, after new data linked the canal directly to pollution flowing into the lake. Researchers found the Cayuga-Seneca ...
Climate fight heats up as rollback looms
Climate advocates rallied in Rochester, urging state leaders to stand firm on a key environmental law, according to WHAM. The push comes as Gov. Kathy Hochul considers rolling back parts of the state’s climate ...
January drug case leads to arrest in Starkey
An investigation into a January incident led to an arrest Saturday in the Town of Starkey, according to the Yates County Sheriff’s Office. Jacob D. Catlin, 36, of Canandaigua, was charged following the investigation ...
Yates inmate violated court order from jail, faces felony charge
An investigation into an order of protection violation at the Yates County Jail led to an arrest Saturday, according to the Yates County Sheriff’s Office. Kristopher J. Mahan, 45, of Penn Yan, was charged ...
Potter man accused of striking victim with weapon
A domestic incident in the Town of Potter led to an arrest Saturday, according to the Yates County Sheriff’s Office. Leland P. Fenner, 68, of Potter, was taken into custody following the incident. Deputies ...
Williamson man accused of spitting, blocking 911 call
A domestic incident in the Town of Williamson led to an arrest early Saturday, according to the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office. Tyson J. Faniel, 31, of Williamson, was taken into custody following the investigation ...
O’Mara blasts $10B borrowing in budget fight
State Sen. Tom O’Mara criticized Albany Democrats over delays and decisions in the ongoing state budget process. Lawmakers approved a measure authorizing the state to borrow an additional $10 billion without detailing how the ...
DWI arrest follows reports of Farmington reckless driving
A traffic stop early Friday led to a driving while intoxicated arrest in Farmington, according to the Ontario County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies arrested Lora L. Vandenburg, 63, of Newark, following reports of erratic driving ...
West Bloomfield fire department warns of staffing shortages, urges volunteers
The West Bloomfield Fire Department is warning residents that declining volunteer numbers are creating immediate staffing challenges. Officials say emergency call volume continues to rise across the region, compounding the issue ...
Poll finds steady concern over U.S. energy
A Gallup poll found that concern about energy availability and affordability has not increased during the early stages of a U.S. conflict with Iran. About 35% of U.S. adults said they worry “a great ...
State commission removes Canandaigua town justice over conduct, racial remarks
A longtime Canandaigua town justice has been removed from the bench following a determination by the New York State Commission on Judicial Conduct that found he engaged in misconduct involving racial language and inappropriate ...
Auburn man convicted in 2022 murder case
A Cayuga County jury convicted a man of murder following a trial related to a 2022 killing in Auburn. Daniel Nachtsheim, 62, of Auburn, was found guilty of second-degree murder after a bench trial ...
Activists blast Seneca Meadows court decision
A local environmental group says a court ruling won’t stop its fight against Seneca Meadows, according to the Finger Lakes Times. Seneca Lake Guardian argues the decision ignores strong public opposition to the landfill ...
Massive community center finally takes shape in Penn Yan
Steel beams are climbing skyward in Penn Yan as a massive community center starts to take shape, according to the Finger Lakes Times. Crews pushed through winter to begin the first vertical phase of ...
Ontario County pushes plan before landfill shutdown
Ontario County wants residents to weigh in again on how it will handle trash for the next decade, according to the Finger Lakes Times . Officials opened a second public comment period as they ...
SPORTS
Yankees complete three-game sweep of Giants behind dominant pitching
The New York Yankees capped a dominant opening series with a 3-1 win over the San Francisco Giants on Saturday, completing a three-game sweep behind continued power and steady pitching. Aaron Judge homered for the second straight game, delivering a ... Read More
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Humane Society plans bowling fundraiser event
The Humane Society of Wayne County will host a bowling fundraiser in April to support a capital campaign. The event will take place at Rose Bowl Lanes. Organizers scheduled the event for Saturday, April 11 from 1 to ... Read More
NATIONAL INTEREST
Trump orders pay for TSA workers during shutdown
President Donald J. Trump issued a memorandum March 27 directing action to compensate Transportation Security Administration employees during the ongoing Department of Homeland Security shutdown. The directive orders federal officials to use available funds to provide pay and ... Read More
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AUBURN: City Council holds final meeting of March (webcast)
Auburn City Council met Thursday night for their final meeting of the month. The agenda included a ceremonial proclamation recognizing Vietnam Veterans Welcome Home Day, along with the city manager’s report and council member updates. Council was also expected to ... Launch Stream
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