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MacBride wins Ontario County DA GOP Primary by 103 votes; Ritts vows to continue campaign
Jason MacBride has officially won the Republican primary for Ontario County District Attorney, defeating incumbent Jim Ritts by 103 votes, according to the latest unofficial results released Tuesday afternoon. The final tally from the Ontario County Board of Elections shows MacBride with 2,191 votes (51.18%) to Ritts’ 2,088 votes (48.77%). Two write-in ... FULL STORY
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Town of Seneca Falls July 2025 Board Meeting (webcast)
The Seneca Falls Town Board met on Tuesday evening, July 1, 2025 for their regular monthly meeting at the Town of Seneca Falls Municipal Building. Full meeting video appears below ... LAUNCH STREAM
HEADLINE NEWS
Woman rescued after Auburn crash flips vehicle
A violent crash flipped a vehicle in front of Walmart in Auburn Tuesday morning, sending two people to the hospital, according to The Citizen. One woman had to be extricated from the overturned car by the Auburn Fire ... Read More
New York calls on Congress to tighten cryptocurrency laws
New York State Attorney General Letitia James is urging Congress to take aggressive steps to regulate the cryptocurrency market, warning that current legislation under consideration fails to provide meaningful protections for investors, national security, or the financial system ... Read More
SNAP cuts could cost New York billions and leave millions hungry
Nearly three million New Yorkers could face deeper food insecurity under a federal proposal advancing through Congress. The legislation, championed by President Donald Trump and dubbed the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” includes sweeping changes ...
Devastating blow to New York: 1.5M may lose health coverage
A sweeping federal budget reconciliation bill, pushed by President Donald Trump and recently passed in the Senate, is poised to inflict serious harm on New York’s healthcare system. Dubbed the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” ...
14 indicted in DMV scam involving fake road tests and stolen identities
Authorities announced the indictment of 14 individuals on Tuesday in connection with a sweeping criminal conspiracy that infiltrated New York’s Department of Motor Vehicles and endangered public safety. District Attorney Michael E. McMahon, alongside ...
Newark boards to review shed variance, table apartment conversion
Two upcoming public meetings in Newark will consider requests that could impact local property use, with the Village Planning Board set to meet on July 7 and the Zoning Board of Appeals scheduled for ...
Lima supervisor named chair of regional planning council
Lima Town Supervisor Mike Falk has been elected chair of the Genesee/Finger Lakes Regional Planning Council, a nine-county organization focused on regional collaboration, planning, and development. Falk has served on the council since 2020 ...
Canandaigua man arrested on bench warrant in Farmington
A Canandaigua man was taken into custody Monday afternoon on a bench warrant issued out of the Farmington Town Court, according to the Ontario County Sheriff’s Office. Michael Benzer, 36, of Emerson Road, was ...
National Grid awards grants to fuel development in Genesee, Livingston counties
National Grid announced three new economic development grants totaling over $750,000 to support revitalization and job growth in Genesee and Livingston counties, the company revealed Tuesday. The funding will support projects in Batavia and ...
Farmington man arrested on treatment court bench warrant
Ontario County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested a Farmington man Monday afternoon on a bench warrant issued by Canandaigua City Court for failing to comply with treatment court mandates. David Louis Robinson, 49, was taken into ...
Siena poll shows strong support for medical aid in dying in New York
A new Siena College poll released Tuesday finds that New Yorkers continue to support medical aid in dying by a nearly 2-to-1 margin, with 54% of voters in favor and 28% opposed. The poll ...
New York expands birding trail with 12 new sites
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has announced the addition of 12 new locations to the New York State Birding Trail, bringing the total number of official birding sites across the ...
Addison man charged in Steuben County welfare fraud case
An Addison man has been arrested and charged with multiple felonies after allegedly collecting over $4,600 in public benefits he was not entitled to, according to the Steuben County Sheriff’s Office. Donald J. Hastings ...
Naloxone could become mandatory in New York workplaces
A new proposal in New York could require opioid overdose medication in workplace first aid kits, according to Spectrum News 1. The bill mandates that any workplace already required to have a first aid ...
Concerns grow as Fishers FD limits EMS response
Community tensions are rising in Victor as the Fishers Fire District faces potential dissolution and a scaled-back emergency response, according to reporting by RochesterFirst.com. Under a new protocol, firefighters are no longer allowed to ...
Hochul backs nuclear energy to power New York
Gov. Kathy Hochul has proposed building a new nuclear facility in upstate New York to support the state’s shift from fossil fuels, according to Spectrum News 1. She says the plant would boost the ...
$75M investment to boost NY dairy plants
Lactalis USA is investing $75 million to upgrade its dairy processing plants in Walton and Buffalo, according to Spectrum News 1. The move, supported by Gov. Kathy Hochul, aims to modernize equipment, increase output, ...
State audit finds issues in Ithaca’s financial processes
A state audit of Ithaca’s finances found no major financial problems but flagged operational issues in the city controller’s office, according to The Ithaca Voice. The review, which began in late 2024, is nearing ...
SPORTS
Dryden’s Zack LeViere named Coach of the Year after historic run
Dryden boys basketball coach Zack LeViere was named ESPN Ithaca’s Coach of the Year after leading the Lions to their first Section IV championship and first IAC title since 1986, according to the Tompkins Weekly. The Lions capped a 19-4 ... Read More
FLX LIVING
Watkins Glen Gorge Trail ranks among nation’s best
The Gorge Trail at Watkins Glen State Park has been named one of the top three hiking trails in the country, according to USA Today. This 2.2-mile Finger Lakes trail is famous for its dramatic scenery, featuring 19 ... Read More
NATIONAL INTEREST
No tax on Social Security: Trump-backed bill delivers major savings for seniors
Under the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” an estimated 88% of seniors receiving Social Security benefits will owe no taxes on their payments starting in 2025. This sweeping reform introduces a new $6,000 tax deduction for individuals age 65 ... Read More
PODCASTS & LIVE STREAMS
Mynderse Academy 151st Commencement Ceremony (webcast)
On Friday, June 27, 2025, Mynderse Academy held its 151st Commencement, celebrating the Class of 2025. The ceremony began at 7 pm. Watch on YouTube ... Launch Stream
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