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Watkins Glen mayor looks ahead after steady year
Steady progress, not flashy breakthroughs, defined Watkins Glen in 2025 — and Mayor Laurie DeNardo says that approach will guide the village moving forward. In a recent Odessa File column, DeNardo reflected on a year centered on consistency, long-term thinking, and protecting the village’s future while outlining projects completed and challenges still ... FULL STORY
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UPSTATE HOOPS: Class A Standings Breakdown, Updated Power Rankings (podcast)
The final full week of regular-season action is here in the Wayne-Finger Lakes basketball season. The guys recap last week's games and preview the week ahead. They also break down ... LAUNCH STREAM
HEADLINE NEWS
Lea Webb launches reelection bid
Surrounded by supporters and top Democrats, Sen. Lea Webb kicked off her reelection campaign at a Binghamton gala, according to WENY. Webb announced her run during the People’s Purple Ball, an event that drew community leaders and New ... Read More
FINGER LAKES FORECAST: Dangerous cold, snow chances ahead this week
A stretch of dangerous cold starts the week across the Finger Lakes, followed by a slow warmup and several chances for snow as multiple systems move through the region. Bitter cold this morning Today begins with some of ... Read More
Aggravated DWI arrest follows Macedon traffic stop
Police arrested a man following a traffic stop in Macedon that led to multiple driving while intoxicated charges, including an aggravated DWI. Macedon Police identified the driver as a 59-year-old Macedon resident after the ...
Rich McCarron adds two endorsements in 48th Senate race
Rich McCarron picked up back-to-back endorsements Saturday as he campaigns for State Senate District 48, signaling growing support across Cayuga and Onondaga counties. The Cayuga County Conservatives endorsed McCarron during a morning event in ...
Cold snap set to raise utility bills in Penn Yan
January’s deep freeze could soon hit Penn Yan residents in the wallet, with higher electric bills expected this spring, according to village officials. Leaders in the Village of Penn Yan say wholesale power prices ...
Watkins Glen board advances water project, tightens procurement rules
The Watkins Glen Village Board approved infrastructure payments, revised purchasing policies, addressed fire-related code enforcement, and moved forward on several operational matters during its meeting last week. Water project payments approved amid quality concerns ...
Geneva City Council advances strategic plan, reviews economic development structure
Geneva City Council’s meeting covered a wide range of topics last week, from long-term financial planning and downtown revitalization to public safety, housing, and the future of Loomis Woods. While much of the evening ...
VA sends millions to Canandaigua, Bath hospitals
A record-breaking $4.8 billion investment is heading to VA hospitals nationwide, with local facilities set to see major upgrades, according to the Department of Veterans Affairs. Part of the funding will flow to the ...
Newark’s first dispensary set to open
After more than four years of delays, Newark’s first legal cannabis dispensary is finally ready to open, according to WayneTimes.com. Haze & Harvest will open Feb. 21 at 6772 Route 31 near Walmart, marking ...
Hochul’s self-driving push hits resistance
Gov. Kathy Hochul wants to expand self-driving cars across New York, but labor unions and the public aren’t buying in yet, according to the Times Union. Hochul’s proposed budget would let autonomous vehicles operate ...
Cold snaps knocks out Watkins Glen power: Mayor says it’s been restored
A blast of extreme cold shut off electricity across Watkins Glen Saturday night, pushing crews into a village-wide scramble to restore service, according to WENY. Mayor Laurie DeNardo said the outage stretched from First ...
Shelby stabbing turns deadly
A violent disturbance on a rural Shelby road ended with one man dead and another seriously hurt Saturday night, according to RochesterFirst. Deputies rushed to a South Gravel Road home near Route 63 after ...
Traffic stop leads to felony drug arrest in Clyde
A routine traffic stop in Clyde ended with an elderly man facing a felony drug charge. State troopers identified the driver as Ralph W. Mann, 74, of 1693 Grand Avenue in the Town of ...
State police investigate fatal Rt 14A crash in Ontario County
State police are investigating a deadly two-vehicle crash that shut down part of Route 14A in the town of Seneca Saturday afternoon. Troopers from the New York State Police Canandaigua Uniform Force and the ...
Big agenda awaits Yates County lawmakers Monday
A long list of staffing moves, contracts, and funding decisions will land in front of Yates County legislators when they meet Monday afternoon. The legislature is set to meet at 1 p.m. on February ...
New York’s affordability debate heats up
New York keeps landing at the bottom of national tax rankings, and one state lawmaker says Albany isn’t taking the warning seriously . A new report from the Tax Foundation again ranks New York ...
Animal cruelty investigation underway: Dog left in dangerous cold overnight
Deputies arrested a Stanley man after a report that a dog was left outside overnight in extreme cold temperatures . Police charged Jamie L. Lovejoy, 49, of 4220 South Street with one count of ...
Extreme cold warning continues this AM as lake effect lingers; milder week ahead though
The worst of the arctic blast is beginning to loosen its grip, but dangerous cold and lingering lake effect snow are still impacting the Finger Lakes and Central New York early Sunday. For Cayuga, ...
SPORTS
Ontario County native eyes Olympic gold
An Ontario County native will chase two medals on one of the world’s biggest stages, according to the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle. Dylan Walczyk, a Bristol Mountain alum, will compete for Team USA in men’s moguls and dual moguls at ... Read More
FLX LIVING
Flags lowered for fallen Horseheads corrections officer
Flags flew at half-staff across New York on Saturday to honor an Upstate corrections officer who died after a medical emergency on the job, according to The Post Standard. Gov. Kathy Hochul ordered the tribute for Charles Hall ... Read More
NATIONAL INTEREST
Powerball jackpot climbs to $102M
Saturday’s Powerball drawing came and went without a jackpot winner, pushing the prize to an estimated $102 million, according to syracuse.com. The winning numbers drawn Saturday night were 25, 36, 42, 51, and 58, with a Powerball of ... Read More
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WATKINS GLEN: Village Board holds February meeting (webcast)
The Watkins Glen Village Board reviewed a wide-ranging agenda that included discussion of water system improvement items, a proposed change order tied to project allowances, and a new policy addressing mailboxes damaged during snow removal operations. Trustees also examined a ... Launch Stream
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