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Canandaigua confronts Lyme risks, lake infrastructure needs, and routine city business
City officials took on a wide mix of issues Monday night, from the fast-rising threat of tick-borne disease to aging lake outlet infrastructure and the approval of two community events, as residents and committee members heard a meeting dominated by public health concerns, engineering needs, and practical city operations. The most emotional ... FULL STORY
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OUT OF BOUNDS: Augusta contenders, pretenders, and Tiger’s bodycam footage (podcast)
Masters week has arrived, and the latest episode of Out of Bounds features a breakdown the field at Augusta National. Nate Sharman and Josh Durso talk about whether Scottie Scheffler ... LAUNCH STREAM
HEADLINE NEWS
Sterling man accused of assault, choking victim in domestic incident
A Sterling man is facing multiple charges after deputies say he assaulted a woman and obstructed her breathing during a domestic incident last week. Cayuga County Sheriff’s deputies arrested 40-year-old Brandon P. Adam on March 31 following a ... Read More
Stanley woman charged with drug possession after traffic stop in Farmington
A routine traffic stop in Ontario County led to a drug charge against a Stanley woman early Tuesday morning. Deputies stopped a vehicle on Harlowe Lane near Collett Road in the Town of Farmington and identified passenger Morgan ... Read More
Cayuga County man charged with forcible touching following investigation
A Sempronius man was arrested earlier this month following an investigation into allegations of inappropriate contact, according to the Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies arrested 53-year-old Lewis H. Rosekrans on April 3 after investigating ...
Pedestrian airlifted after being struck by pickup in South Bristol
A pedestrian was seriously injured Monday evening after being struck by a pickup truck along State Route 64 in Ontario County. Deputies with the Ontario County Sheriff’s Office responded around 6:03 p.m. to 6017 ...
Hochul’s auto insurance overhaul hits fierce resistance from fellow Democrats in Albany
A plan to cut car insurance costs is stalling in Albany as Democrats question whether drivers will actually save money, according to the Times Union. Gov. Kathy Hochul wants to limit lawsuit payouts, target ...
Walworth zoning board signs off on two setback variances after months between meetings
The Walworth Zoning Board of Appeals approved two residential setback variances Monday night, clearing the way for a garage expansion on Waterford Road and a home addition on County Line Road after its first ...
Expired Seneca Meadows permit sparks major push to overhaul NY’s air quality rules
A landfill can keep operating even after its air permit expires — and environmentalists want that to change, according to Capital Tonight. Seneca Meadows, New York’s largest landfill, will stay open after courts struck ...
Judge clears path for controversial Wells College sale despite legal challenges and opposition
A legal fight over a closed college just hit a turning point, with a judge allowing a $12.5 million sale to move forward, according to Spectrum News. A state Supreme Court judge rejected challenges ...
Proposed nuclear plant in Watkins Glen sparks growing backlash as opponents plan public forum
A proposed nuclear plant in Watkins Glen is already drawing pushback, with opponents organizing a public forum this week, according to WENY. Local and regional groups will host the event April 9 to break ...
Ontario County reschedules solid waste plan presentation, extends public comment period
Ontario County officials have pushed back a key public presentation on the county’s updated solid waste management plan, giving residents more time to review and weigh in on the proposal. The presentation, originally scheduled ...
Auburn considers letting cannabis shops stay open later after businesses break city rules
Cannabis shops in Auburn may soon stay open later after realizing they’ve been breaking city rules without knowing it, according to The Citizen. Two local dispensaries had been operating until 9 or 10 p.m., ...
Local graduate turns dream into reality with cozy new coffee shop in Macedon
A hometown dream is brewing in Macedon as a local graduate opens a new café built around community, according to RochesterFirst. Emily Demeurisse launched The Brew House Cafe on West Main Street, offering specialty ...
Man pulls gun inside Rochester hospital while demanding brother’s release, police say
A tense scene unfolded inside Rochester General Hospital when a man pulled a gun while demanding to take his brother home, according to WHAM. Police say the man argued with staff who wouldn’t release ...
Rising construction costs across New York are driving up home prices for buyers (video)
Building a home in New York is getting more expensive—and buyers are footing the bill, according to Spectrum News 1. Builders say rising prices for materials like concrete and drywall, along with higher labor, ...
Wine sales fight reignites as liquor stores warn grocery store plan could crush them
A long-running battle over wine sales in grocery stores is flaring up again in New York, with small business owners warning it could wipe them out, according to News10NBC. Liquor store owners say wine ...
New York budget stalemate drags on as lawmakers approve yet another short-term extender
New York still can’t pass a budget on time, and lawmakers now plan to keep the government running with another short-term fix, according to Spectrum News 1. Leaders will vote Tuesday on a weeklong ...
Canandaigua woman charged after more than $10,000 in damage reported at residence
A 21-year-old Canandaigua woman was arrested Tuesday after deputies say she caused more than $10,000 in damage inside a local residence. Ontario County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Safia Fate Kania around 11:16 a.m. at a ...
New York’s growing nurse shortage worsens as training bottlenecks and burnout take toll
New York needs far more nurses than it’s producing—and the gap is getting worse, according to Spectrum News 1. The state expects over 17,000 nursing openings each year, but schools only graduate about 10,000 ...
SPORTS
Sabres hold off Lightning, tie atop Atlantic Division
Jason Zucker scored the go-ahead goal late in the second period and the Buffalo Sabres locked down defensively in the third to secure a 3-2 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday night at KeyBank Center. The victory moved ... Read More
FLX LIVING
Round and square dance returns to York Central School in May
A long-standing Western New York tradition will return next month as the Genesee Valley Council on the Arts hosts its annual Round and Square Dance in Livingston County. The event is scheduled for Saturday, May 2, at York ... Read More
NATIONAL INTEREST
Global EV transition depends on policy, cost cuts to deliver climate gains
A new study finds the global shift to electric vehicles could significantly reduce energy use and carbon emissions — but only if governments move aggressively to lower costs and align policies across regions. Researchers say the pace of ... Read More
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KENNY’S 2 PENNIES: For Sis (podcast)
Kenny Haas returns to the studio for Kenny's 2 Pennies. Kenny recaps a couple of weeks of headlines for Syracuse, including GMac coming home to be the coach. He looks back at March Madness and discusses the coaching news outside ... Launch Stream
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