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Property taxes in the Finger Lakes: Moderate by national standards, uneven across region
Property taxes across the Finger Lakes region remain relatively moderate compared to national hotspots, but vary widely from county to county — highlighting how local government costs, home values, and policy decisions shape what residents ultimately pay. New data from the Tax Foundation shows that property taxes remain the largest source of ... FULL STORY
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FL1 SPORTS: Lyons Heads to Final Four, March Madness, Venezuela Wins WBC Crown (podcast)
It is a packed FL1 Sports Podcast with a heavy focus on winning championships. The guys talk about the Lyons boys basketball team heading back to the NYSPHSAA State Championship ... LAUNCH STREAM
HEADLINE NEWS
Arcadia man charged with DWI after crash
A Wayne County man was arrested following a property damage crash in the Town of Arcadia. Thad A. Shepherd, 45, of Arcadia Zurich Norris Road, was taken into custody after deputies investigated the incident on Welcher Road, according ... Read More
Palmyra man charged with DWI after crash
A Palmyra man faces charges after a crash involving a utility pole in the Town of Williamson. Jordan M. Hoyt, 33, of Fayette Street, was arrested following the incident on Walworth Ontario Road, according to the Wayne County ... Read More
Seneca Falls man charged with felony mischief
Police arrested a Seneca Falls man following a reported domestic incident involving property damage. Angelo Bosco, 57, of Seneca Falls, was taken into custody March 17 at 11:02 p.m. without incident, according to the ...
NY attorney general sues solar company over fraud claims
New York Attorney General Letitia James has filed a lawsuit against a home solar company and its lending partners, alleging a large-scale fraud scheme targeting homeowners. The lawsuit claims Attyx and associated lenders misled ...
Appeals court upholds block on Trump funding freeze
A federal appeals court has largely upheld a lower court order blocking a nationwide freeze on federal funding to states. The ruling affirms a preliminary injunction that stopped the policy, which had paused disbursement ...
Cornell report outlines changes to address sexual assault
A Cornell University task force has released recommendations aimed at reducing sexual assault among undergraduates. The report follows eight months of research and community discussions examining campus culture and safety. The task force called ...
HWS student wins $10,000 pitch competition
A Hobart and William Smith Colleges student won a $10,000 prize at the 2026 Todd Feldman ’89 and Family Pitch Competition. David “Duke” Charles II ’27 earned the top award for his business idea, ...
Crash with injuries reported in Seneca Falls
Emergency crews responded to a motor vehicle crash with injuries March 16 at the intersection of Route 5 and Route 414 in Seneca Falls. The Seneca County Communications Center dispatched police, fire and ambulance ...
Bath police charge two in death investigation
Police arrested two people following an investigation into the death of a 61-year-old man in the Village of Bath. Zachariah E. Cole, 34, and Heather L. Baker, 37, were taken into custody March 16 ...
Assembly Republicans propose prison safety reforms
Assembly Republicans announced new legislation aimed at changing state prison policies and addressing staffing shortages. Lawmakers introduced bill A.10430 on March 16, saying it reflects recommendations from a multi-agency committee that reviewed the HALT ...
Ithaca prepares to reopen evacuated apartment tower
City and county officials are preparing to reopen the residential tower at 118 East Green Street following a March 4 evacuation order. The order could be lifted as early as March 20, pending results ...
Thompson Hospital launches pediatric trolley program
A new hospitality cart for pediatric patients launched March 17 at F.F. Thompson Hospital in Canandaigua. The program, called the “Thompson Trolley,” will serve children in multiple areas of the hospital through a partnership ...
Search ends safely in Trumansburg; fire contained in Bath
A missing child was found safe in Trumansburg and a wildland fire was extinguished the same week in Bath, according to state officials. The incidents occurred March 3 in Tompkins County and March 15 ...
Finger Lakes economy increasingly driven by healthcare and service jobs, state report finds
The Finger Lakes economy is increasingly defined by healthcare, education and service jobs, reflecting a broader shift across New York away from traditional manufacturing and goods-producing industries, according to a new analysis from the ...
New York postal workers face growing safety concerns
Postal workers in New York and nationwide face workplace safety issues and union representatives said they are going ignored. Beyond heat exhaustion, physical injuries and mechanical issues, letter carriers are also frequently bitten by ...
Prison data dashboards updated during Sunshine Week
The Correctional Association of New York has released updated prison data dashboards and an interactive map to expand public access to information about state correctional facilities. The update coincides with Sunshine Week and follows ...
Court upholds conviction in Cayuga County officer assault case
New York’s highest court has upheld the conviction of a man found guilty of assaulting a police officer in Cayuga County. The Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction of Luke Gaffney, ending his direct ...
North Road closure set for April in Canandaigua
A section of North Road in the Town of Canandaigua will close to through traffic beginning April 1 for ongoing reconstruction work. The closure is part of a multi-phase road project, with limited local ...
SPORTS
Sabres blank Golden Knights, move into tie for first in Eastern Conference
The Buffalo Sabres opened a four-game road trip with a 2-0 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday night at T-Mobile Arena, improving to 42-20-6 and moving into a tie for first place in the Eastern Conference with 90 ... Read More
FLX LIVING
HWS debate team posts major tournament wins
Hobart and William Smith Colleges’ debate team has advanced in national and international competitions during the 2026–2027 season. Two students reached the quarterfinals of the United States University Debate Championship, held at the University of Pennsylvania. Hudson Chou ... Read More
NATIONAL INTEREST
Pew study examines how Americans spend time
A new Pew Research Center analysis details how Americans spend their time each day, highlighting differences by age and gender. The study uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Time Use Survey to track daily activities across ... Read More
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BEYOND THE FRONT PAGE: Auburn Public Theater leadership talk programming (podcast)
Angela Daddabbo, artistic producing director of Auburn Public Theater, and executive assistant Dominic Gambaiani join Beyond the Front Page with Guy Cosentino to discuss the theater’s current programming and community role in downtown Auburn. The conversation also highlights Gambaiani’s upcoming ... Launch Stream
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