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Multiple boats burn in Middlesex fire, deputies say
Several boats were damaged early Thursday after a fire broke out along Glenn Avenue in Middlesex, according to the Yates County Sheriff's Office. Deputies said they were called to the scene at about 4:58 a.m. July 2 along with Middlesex firefighters for a report of a boat fire ... FULL STORY
NOW STREAMING
DEBRIEF: Small fixes to big problems (podcast)
Josh Durso and Jackie Augustine are back on The Debrief with a wide-ranging conversation about quick fixes, hard choices, and the bigger systems communities depend on every day. This episode ... LAUNCH STREAM
HEADLINE NEWS
Slightly cooler, but storms and rain threaten holiday weekend
The Fourth of July weekend will bring a messy mix of heat, humidity, scattered thunderstorms and a growing heavy rain risk across the Finger Lakes, with the most active weather expected Saturday afternoon and again early next week ... Read More
LATEST: What we know about double fatal Dryden fire
Two people were found dead after an early-morning house fire Thursday in the Town of Dryden, according to the Tompkins County Sheriff’s Office. Emergency crews were called around 12:21 a.m. to the 300 block of Lake Road for ... Read More
Rochester man charged after go-kart crash in Yates County
A Rochester man was charged with driving while intoxicated after deputies said he crashed a gas-powered go-kart Thursday night in Yates County. Yates County deputies said M.K. Sheared, 64, was traveling west on Phelps ...
Man credited with saving four after fatal Naples crash
A Perinton man is being credited with saving four people from a fiery crash in Ontario County that killed a Naples man and two dogs. Ontario County Sheriff David Cirencione said the crash happened ...
Half Acre Road reopens after communication lines block roadway
Firefighters cleared a section of Half Acre Road on Friday morning after downed communication lines blocked the roadway, according to the Aurelius Volunteer Fire Department. Crews were dispatched at 9:14 a.m. for a report ...
After months of scrutiny Asteri files dozens of evictions
Asteri Ithaca has filed 53 eviction cases against tenants in the months after city officials forced residents to temporarily leave the building over fire safety concerns, according to The Ithaca Voice. Court calendar records ...
Lansing gets grants for next phase of Greenway trail planning
Lansing will use $11,000 in new transportation grants to study safety, design and signage for its planned Lansing Greenway trail network, according to The Tompkins Weekly. The Town Board accepted two grants from the ...
Ulysses delays vote on youth recreation partnership
Ulysses has more time to decide whether to stay in a long-running recreation partnership that gives families discounted access to Ithaca Youth Bureau programs, according to Tompkins Weekly. The town now has until Dec ...
State police investigate fatal electric scooter crash in Granby
State police are investigating a fatal electric scooter crash that happened Friday morning in the town of Granby. Troopers said they responded at about 7 a.m. July 3 to State Route 48 at Melrose ...
Tompkins County funds housing legal aid
Tompkins County will put $50,000 toward legal assistance for residents facing eviction, displacement or other housing instability, according to the county. The temporary program follows Ithaca’s order to vacate parts of the Asteri apartment ...
Heat wave strains New York’s electric grid
New York’s electric grid faced tighter supply margins this week as extreme heat, storms and a major power line outage pushed demand higher, according to the Times Union. The New York Independent System Operator ...
Hochul says US Postal Service should withdraw election rule
Gov. Kathy Hochul joined eight other Democratic governors in calling on the U.S. Postal Service to withdraw a proposed rule tied to President Donald Trump’s election order, according to the Associated Press. The rule ...
Naples man accused of assaulting sister, deputies say
An Ontario County man was arrested Thursday after deputies investigated a domestic incident in Naples, according to the Ontario County Sheriff's Office. Deputies said Harold A. Todd, 26, of 6395 Oakley Road, Naples, was ...
I-390 lane reductions begin Tuesday in Livingston County
Drivers on I-390 in Livingston County should expect lane reductions beginning Tuesday, July 7, as state crews start pavement rehabilitation work between the Steuben County line and Exit 6. The New York State Department ...
New Yorkers urged to watch air quality over holiday weekend
State officials are urging New Yorkers to monitor air quality during the July 4 weekend, warning that fireworks and ongoing heat can cause temporary local spikes in air pollution. The state Department of Environmental ...
Yates County committees to review public safety project, broadband work, health funding and capital plan
Yates County legislators will take up a wide-ranging slate of committee business this week, with agenda items touching nearly every major part of county government — from road work and airport projects to child ...
FL1 WEEKEND FORECAST: Heat and storms biggest risk for Finger Lakes
The Fourth of July weekend will start dangerously hot across the Finger Lakes and Central New York, then turn increasingly unsettled as rounds of thunderstorms move through the region. An Extreme Heat Warning remains ...
Parolee charged after Wayne County home invasions, assaults
A Dundee man is being held without bail after Wayne County deputies said six people were injured during assaults and home invasions at three residences in the town of Arcadia. The Wayne County Sheriff's ...
SPORTS
Mets lose series opener to Braves, fall 16 games under .500
The New York Mets dropped their series opener to the Atlanta Braves, 5-3, on Friday night at Truist Park as costly home runs spoiled another solid-but-short outing from Christian Scott. The loss dropped New York to 36-52, while Atlanta improved to 51-35. Scott ... Read More
FLX LIVING
Ontario County sheriff’s sergeant retires after 17 years
An Ontario County Sheriff's Office sergeant has completed his final tour of duty after 17 years with the agency. Cory Herendeen retired after a career that began in 2009, when he joined the Sheriff's Office road patrol following ... Read More
NATIONAL INTEREST
LeBron James Free Agency Update Mavericks Reportedly Consider Possible Move in Offseason Decision
The 2026 NBA free agency window has opened, and the biggest name on the market is officially looking for a new home. After eight highly publicized seasons in Southern California, LeBron James has informed the Los Angeles Lakers ... Read More
PODCASTS & LIVE STREAMS
FLX WEEKLY: Curbstone Fest & Boat Show coming up in Skaneateles (podcast)
The Skaneateles Curbstone Festival and Sidewalk Sales return July 9-11 and the Antique and Classic Boat Show returns to Clift Park July 24-26. Charlene Holmes-Sullivan, Assistant Director of the Skaneateles Area Chamber of Commerce and Janice Miller, Boat Show Committee ... Launch Stream
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