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DEC seeks input on Montezuma access plan
State officials want to overhaul how people use Northern Montezuma Wildlife Management Area, from where they park to how they reach viewing platforms and boat launches. The state Department of Environmental Conservation has released a draft Access and Public Use Plan for the more than 8,000-acre Northern Montezuma WMA in Wayne, Seneca, ... FULL STORY
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HEADLINE NEWS
New DMV rules target dangerous drivers
New York drivers convicted of reckless, impaired or high-speed driving will soon rack up more points — and lose their licenses faster — according to the Times Union. The updated DMV system takes effect next week. It assigns ... Read More
Thruway in CNY, FLX set for chip boom
A stretch of Interstate 90 is racing toward “semiconductor superhighway” status, with 25% of America’s advanced microchips expected along the corridor within five years, according to Spectrum News 1. New York already hosts more than 150 semiconductor facilities, ... Read More
Walworth man charged with rape
Investigators arrested a Walworth man after a months-long investigation into allegations involving a juvenile under 14. Christian Robbie Lynn, 20, of Wildflower Drive in Walworth, faces multiple felony charges, including rape in the first ...
Large fire in Lyons destroys multi-story building
Firefighters from multiple districts battled an early-morning structure fire Friday at a multi-unit residential building in the town of Lyons. Emergency crews were dispatched around 3:30 a.m. to 78 Water St. Initial reports from ...
Homeless man arrested twice in Canandaigua-area after domestic incident
Deputies took a 34-year-old man into custody after a domestic incident investigation tied to a Canandaigua motel. Rafael Nieves-Cruz, who is listed as homeless, faces multiple charges including criminal contempt and aggravated family offense ...
Ra names Assembly GOP leadership team
With budget talks underway in Albany, Assembly Minority Leader Ed Ra has picked his leadership team for 2026. Ra, a Republican from Franklin Square, announced the Assembly Minority Conference appointments Friday, saying the group ...
Geneva man charged with DWI
Deputies arrested a Geneva man after investigating a vehicle and traffic complaint in Lyons. Dale R. Frey, 49, of Lenox Road in the Town of Geneva, faces charges of driving while intoxicated and aggravated ...
Dinner-and-show club debuts at Eastview
Dinner and live music now share the same ticket at Eastview Mall. InTune Supper Club opens Feb. 14 in Victor, offering a full meal and stage performance for one price, according to the Rochester ...
Theft and weapons arrest in Ithaca
Police recovered a stolen rifle and shotgun after responding to a vehicle break-in on Ithaca’s West End. Jordan M. Berrios, 35, of Ithaca, faces felony charges after officers traced the stolen firearms to an ...
Ithaca sidewalk snow rules in effect
Snow-covered sidewalks can quickly turn into hazards, and Ithaca officials want property owners to clear them before that happens. The City of Ithaca is reminding residents, businesses, and property owners that they must keep ...
Nine plead guilty in COVID loan scheme
Money meant to help small businesses survive the pandemic instead ended up in personal bank accounts, prosecutors say. Nine defendants pleaded guilty to stealing thousands of dollars from New York’s Empire State Development Pandemic ...
Tax department warns about dishonest preparers
With the April 15 tax deadline approaching, state officials want New Yorkers to double-check who they trust with their returns. The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance is urging taxpayers to review ...
DMVs shut down for overhaul
Need the DMV? Don’t go after 2 p.m. Friday. All New York Department of Motor Vehicles offices will close for a major tech upgrade through Wednesday, according to Spectrum News 1. The state will ...
Newark EMS adds body cameras
Paramedics in Newark now wear body cameras on calls, a move leaders say boosts safety and transparency, according to RochesterFirst. Newark Ambulance started testing the cameras in December. President Michael Catalano said supervisors can ...
State prisons still short 4,600 officers
New York prisons remain short 4,600 correction officers nearly a year after an illegal strike rocked the system, according to Spectrum News 1. Corrections Commissioner Dan Martuscello told lawmakers the staffing gap hasn’t improved ...
Seneca supervisors seek funds for veterans cemetery
Local leaders want Washington’s help to honor veterans in Romulus. The Seneca County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to ask U.S. Rep. Claudia Tenney to secure federal funding for new memorial projects at the ...
Ontario County expands recycling push
With its landfill set to close in 2028, Ontario County is doubling down on recycling programs, according to the Finger Lakes Times. Supervisors on the Planning & Environmental Quality Committee approved contracts to continue ...
Twelve Tribes lists Northside lodge for sale in Ithaca
A controversial religious group just put a landmark Northside property on the market for $1.5 million, according to The Ithaca Voice. The Twelve Tribes of Israel listed its 11,000-square-foot Tudor-style “lodge” at 119 Third ...
SPORTS
Yankees-Blue Jays bus trip planned
Baseball fans in Seneca Falls can catch a round-trip bus to see the Yankees take on the Blue Jays this summer. Seneca Falls Recreation is organizing a same-day bus trip on Saturday, Aug. 22. The flyer advertises a Yankees vs ... Read More
FLX LIVING
Thompson urgent care expands hours
Getting evening and weekend care in Ontario and Wayne counties is about to get easier. All three of UR Medicine Thompson Health’s urgent care centers will expand their hours starting Sunday, Feb. 22. Beginning that day, the Canandaigua, ... Read More
NATIONAL INTEREST
Gas prices edge up before holiday
Drivers will likely pay a little more at the pump heading into the holiday weekend. AAA reports the national average price for a gallon of regular gas climbed a few cents over the past week to $2.94. As ... Read More
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FL EAST REPLAY: Newark, Waterloo meet for Friday night FL East league tilt (webcast)
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