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Rural EMS on brink of collapse across New York
Ambulance providers across rural New York say their systems are nearing collapse without more state funding, according to the Times Union. Operators point to Medicaid reimbursement rates that cover less than half the cost of a typical emergency call, creating deep financial gaps. At the same time, the state’s property tax cap ... FULL STORY
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FRESH TAKES: March Madness 2026 (podcast)
It's time for brackets to be busted and Cinderella to dance. Paul Russo and Nick Felice preview the NCAA Tournament. They go through the bracket and make their picks for ... LAUNCH STREAM
HEADLINE NEWS
Rally planned in Sodus over ICE arrests
A rally and march are scheduled in Sodus following reports of two people detained by federal immigration agents. The event will take place Sunday, March 22 at 4 p.m. at the corner of Main and Gaylord streets. Finger ... Read More
Chef shakes up Canandaigua’s Cove menu
A new chef is putting his own spin on classic comfort food at a Canandaigua restaurant, with a mystery meatball recipe leading the charge, according to the Democrat and Chronicle. Marcus Ledford recently took over the kitchen at ... Read More
Tompkins County resets government building plan
A long-debated government building project snapped back to square one after lawmakers rejected competing plans, according to The Tompkins Weekly. Tompkins County legislators voted down both a larger 57,000-square-foot option and a smaller 37,000-square-foot ...
FLCC drills test emergency response
A simulated deadly incident unfolded on a Finger Lakes campus this week—but it was all part of high-stakes training, according to Spectrum News. Hobart and William Smith Colleges hosted multi-agency “active threat” drills, bringing ...
New York seniors are taking serious measures to afford skyrocketing utilities
A new survey finds New York seniors need relief from high utility costs. AARP New York's survey shows that seniors in the state leave their homes at uncomfortable temperatures or cut other everyday essentials ...
Second Tim Hortons planned in Macedon
A new Tim Hortons is brewing along Route 31, giving Wayne County coffee fans another stop, according to the Finger Lakes Times. Developers plan a smaller, drive-thru-focused location near the Oakridge Glen housing development, ...
Water Street owner pushes sidewalk overhaul in Geneva
A downtown business owner is pressing Geneva leaders to rethink sidewalk rules, saying current policies hurt local shops, according to the Finger Lakes Times. Teresa Cerino of Water Street Café urged City Council to ...
Court details Amazon driver’s violent roadside assault in Wayne County
A routine roadside warning turned violent fast, leaving a Wayne County man with a broken ankle, according to WHAM. Investigators say 32-year-old Joseph Lee Blair III, a delivery driver, faces a felony assault charge ...
Fatal Corning fire kills resident, remains under investigation
Flames tore through a Corning apartment early Wednesday, leaving one person dead and several firefighters hurt, according to WETM. Crews responded just before 7 a.m. to a multi-unit building on Wall Street and found ...
Micron profits shatter records again
Micron is on a record-breaking run as its latest earnings blew past expectations, according to Syracuse.com. The company reported $23.9 billion in revenue for the latest quarter—its fourth straight record and nearly double the ...
Tompkins health officials seek dog after bite
A dog bite on a rainy Ithaca evening has health officials scrambling to find the animal, according to 14850.com. Tompkins County Environmental Health says the incident happened around 6:40 p.m. Monday on South Albany ...
What prompted lockout at Clyde-Savannah schools?
A reported suicidal person near campus triggered a school lockout Monday in Clyde-Savannah, according to the Finger Lakes Times. District officials say law enforcement requested the precaution, leading schools to secure all exterior doors ...
Hochul touts auto insurance reform plan as it gains popularity (video)
Gov. Kathy Hochul is promoting a set of proposals aimed at lowering auto insurance costs and reducing fraud in New York. Hochul rallied with advocates and officials to highlight the plan, which targets staged ...
Study links wildfire smoke to reduced bird activity
Cornell Chronicle reported that wildfire smoke from Canada reduced bird vocalizations across New York, according to author Caitlin Hayes. The study, published Feb. 19 in Biological Conservation, examined how smoke from 2023 wildfires affected ...
New York joins lawsuit to block Nexstar-TEGNA merger
A coalition of states has filed a lawsuit seeking to block Nexstar Media Group’s proposed $6.2 billion acquisition of TEGNA. The complaint argues the merger would reduce competition, raise costs for consumers and limit ...
Fire destroys Ovid home, crews called back to scene
A structure fire early Wednesday destroyed a home on State Route 96A in Ovid, according to the Ovid Fire Department. Firefighters responded to 5931 State Route 96A at about 6:05 a.m., where the first ...
Student group promotes nuclear energy at Cornell
A Cornell University student group is advocating for nuclear energy as part of the transition to clean power. Cornell Nuclear is Clean Energy, founded by students including Diana Michaelson, has hosted events and discussions ...
Students collect air quality data in Geneva
Hobart and William Smith Colleges students are collecting air quality data in Geneva to study pollution and its health impacts. The project is a partnership with BluePrint Geneva and is supported by a grant ...
SPORTS
Hilfiger lands top motorsports honor
A fashion icon with deep racing roots is heading back to where it all started, as Tommy Hilfiger will receive a major motorsports award this fall, according to The Odessa File. The International Motor Racing Research Center will present Hilfiger ... Read More
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Waterloo to honor Purple Heart recipients
The Village of Waterloo is planning to recognize military veterans who received the Purple Heart. Local officials said honorees will have their names engraved on the Purple Heart Monument in Lafayette Park. The Purple Heart is awarded to ... Read More
NATIONAL INTEREST
Hack strands drivers with breathalyzer devices in cars
A cybersecurity breach is leaving drivers stuck in place, as breathalyzer devices fail to unlock their cars, according to CNY Central. The issue involves Intoxalock, a device required for many drivers with past DWI convictions. Since the breach ... Read More
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BEYOND THE FRONT PAGE: New youth focused space in Auburn (podcast)
Representatives from the Hideout Gaming Center join Beyond the Front Page with Guy Cosentino to discuss the organization’s recent move to 100 Genesee Street in downtown Auburn and its mission to create a safe, engaging space for young people. Vice ... Launch Stream
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