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A sweeping audit released by New York State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli finds that the state Department of Health has failed to adequately oversee adult care facilities, putting the health and safety of thousands of vulnerable residents at risk. The report, covering inspections and complaints from 2018 to 2024, highlights serious lapses in ... FULL STORY
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FLX WEEKLY: Scott Osborn and Fox Run Vineyard’s 35th Anniversary (podcast)

FLX WEEKLY: Scott Osborn and Fox Run Vineyard’s 35th Anniversary (podcast)
Fox Run Vineyards President and Co-Owner Scott Osborn is in-studio as the iconic Finger Lakes business celebrates their 35th Anniversary this year. Join host Jim Sinicropi to learn about the ... LAUNCH STREAM
HEADLINE NEWS

Auburn City Council to vote on roadwork, police renovation, and water agreement extension

Auburn City Council to vote on roadwork, police renovation, and water agreement extension
Auburn City Council will hold its regularly scheduled, weekly meeting later today at City Hall with infrastructure and public service projects on the agenda. Council will vote on awarding a $509,264.34 contract to Casinella Excavating, LLC for the ... Read More

Audit finds Cohocton officials bypassed purchasing rules

Audit finds Cohocton officials bypassed purchasing rules
Town of Cohocton officials failed to follow their own procurement rules and state laws when purchasing nearly $2 million worth of goods and services, according to a state audit that uncovered a pattern of avoided competition, missing documentation, ... Read More

Flags lowered in NY to honor fallen fire chief

Flags across New York are flying at half-staff today to honor West Colesville Fire Chief James Sitek, who died in the line of duty on July 4, according to the USA Today. Sitek collapsed ...

Corning-Painted Post Airport gets $732K for upgrades

The Corning-Painted Post Airport will receive over $731,000 in federal funding for runway improvements, according to WETM. The grant is part of the FAA’s Airport Improvement Program and will help complete the final phase ...

Empire Access, Yates County team up for fiber internet push

Empire Access has partnered with Yates County to apply for federal funding to expand high-speed fiber internet access, according to the Finger Lakes Times. The joint effort targets USDA ReConnect program grants to improve ...

Geneva woman charged in $2,600 vehicle vandalism case

A Geneva woman was arrested this week after investigators say she caused more than $2,600 in damage to a vehicle in Farmington. The Ontario County Sheriff’s Office charged 27-year-old Desiree Y. Mendez with second-degree ...

Immigrant NYers fear impacts of funding changes in federal megabill

New York’s immigrant population faces sharp impacts from the federal budget megabill. Aside from cuts to social safety net programs, the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ increases the budget for Immigration and Customs Enforcement. It ...

NY lawmakers delay Medicaid hearing for answers

New York senators postponed a hearing on the $9 billion Medicaid-funded home care program, CDPAP, aiming to ensure the state Health Department testifies, according to Spectrum News 1. The hearing, now set for Aug ...

Tompkins County wins $1M for housing at South Hill

Tompkins County has secured $1 million from New York State’s County Infrastructure Grant Program to kickstart construction at the long-vacant Emerson Power Transmission site, according to the Ithaca Journal. The grant will fund vital ...

RG&E fixing autopay glitch after vendor switch

RG&E is addressing a technical issue that affected customers enrolled in autopay, according to WROC. The problem stems from a federally mandated switch to a new payment vendor. The utility is locking down impacted ...

Construction to disrupt Thompson Hospital access this month

Patients and visitors to F.F. Thompson Hospital in Canandaigua should prepare for temporary road and parking closures as summer construction begins on campus. From July 14 through July 28, crews will rebuild a short ...

ESL Federal Credit Union earns national mortgage award again

For the second year in a row, ESL Federal Credit Union has received a top honor from Freddie Mac for helping low-to-moderate income buyers achieve homeownership. The Rochester-based lender was named a winner of ...

Moravia woman charged with DWI after Locke incident

A Moravia woman was arrested for driving while intoxicated following a domestic incident in the Town of Locke, according to the Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies arrested 41-year-old Kattie J. Corey on June 29 ...

Walworth woman charged in February crash after toxicology results

A Walworth woman faces a series of felony and misdemeanor charges stemming from a February crash and vehicle theft in the Town of Ontario, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office announced. Deputies arrested 34-year-old Danielle ...

Texas flood relief scams: NY AG warns donors to stay vigilant

New York Attorney General Letitia James is warning residents to exercise caution before donating to flood relief efforts for the victims of the devastating flash floods that struck central Texas over the July 4th ...

Ithaca issues new guidance for dog owners in city

City officials in Ithaca and Tompkins County Whole Health are urging dog owners to follow updated guidance to keep pets and people safe in urban settings. The announcement, made Tuesday, emphasizes that responsible dog ...

Barn destroyed in Varick fire sparked by fan short

A barn in the Town of Varick was destroyed in a fire Monday afternoon, despite a massive emergency response that prevented the flames from spreading to nearby buildings. Seneca County Sheriff Tim Thompson said ...

Lyons man arrested for burglary and contempt in domestic case

Deputies arrested a 21-year-old Lyons man after he allegedly broke into a residence where a protected party under an active court order was staying. John C. Walker was taken into custody on July 8 ...
SPORTS

Charity hockey game returns to Cornell’s Lynah Rink

Charity hockey game returns to Cornell’s Lynah Rink
Racker Rivals Big Red hits the ice again July 12 at Cornell’s Lynah Rink, bringing hockey stars and fans together for a day of fun and fundraising. Current and former Cornell players, including Coach Mike Schafer, will headline the charity ... Read More
FLX LIVING

Hozier’s sold-out CMAC show set for July 13

Hozier’s sold-out CMAC show set for July 13
Hozier will bring his “Unreal Unearth” tour to a packed crowd at CMAC this Sunday. The Irish singer-songwriter, known for hits like “Take Me to Church” and “Too Sweet,” will take the stage at 8 p.m., with Lauren ... Read More
NATIONAL INTEREST

Nvidia stock price today: NVDA hits $163.87 as market cap tops $4 trillion

Nvidia stock price today: NVDA hits 3.87 as market cap tops  trillion
Nvidia became the first company in history to cross a $4 trillion market cap on July 10, 2025, with its stock trading at $163.87 in early market hours. The milestone underscores the company’s growing dominance in artificial intelligence ... Read More
PODCASTS & LIVE STREAMS

FLX WEEKLY: July Events in Skaneateles (podcast)

FLX WEEKLY: July Events in Skaneateles (podcast)
Hilary Fenner is the Executive Director of the Skaneateles Area Chamber of Commerce. Paul Garrett is the President of the Finger Lakes Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society. They are both in-studio to talk about the Skaneateles’ Curbstone ... Launch Stream