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Newark school officials warn of TikTok challenge risking student safety
School officials in Newark are warning parents about a dangerous social media trend that encourages students to damage school-issued laptops, potentially placing themselves and others at risk of serious injury. In a message sent May 8 by the Newark CSD IT Department, families were alerted to a challenge circulating on TikTok that ... FULL STORY
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AGAINST THE BOARDS: College Lacrosse postseason and PLL Draft, Amerks prep for Laval (podcast)
College lacrosse takes center stage on Against the Boards. Chamberlain Bauder recaps the PLL Draft which saw four Syracuse squad players get selected, and CJ Kirst from Cornell go first ... LAUNCH STREAM
HEADLINE NEWS
Steuben driver crashes on Rt. 119, resists arrest after DWI
A driver crashed off a rural Steuben County road and resisted arrest during a drunken driving incident Saturday night, authorities said. Scott A. Hotaling, 53, of Steuben Street in Addison, was arrested after deputies responded to a one-vehicle ... Read More
Woman damages motorcycle during Sodus dispute
A domestic dispute in the Village of Sodus led to a felony arrest early Monday after a motorcycle was reportedly vandalized. Deputies arrested Brieanna Sciarratta, 23, of Mill Street in Sodus, following allegations that she damaged a victim’s ... Read More
Lyons, Torrey, and Waterloo projects among five vying for federal support
Five community projects in the Finger Lakes are now in line for major federal support after Rep. Claudia Tenney submitted them to the House Appropriations Committee for the 2026 Community Project Funding process, according ...
Hornell officials tell residents to keep grass clippings off streets
With spring mowing season underway, Hornell officials are reminding residents that tossing grass or leaves onto city streets is not just careless — it’s illegal. The city says the debris can clog storm drains ...
More measles cases in New York reported
Three young children in Orange County have tested positive for measles, bringing New York’s total to eight cases amid a growing national outbreak, according to state health officials. All three children had recently traveled ...
New York renters spend highest share of income on housing
New York renters are spending a greater portion of their income on housing than residents in any other state, according to a new report from WalletHub. The 2025 study analyzed rent, mortgage payments, and ...
Buying local pays off, Cornell report finds
A new Cornell University tool is helping New York institutions measure the economic impact of buying local food. According to the university, this tool shows how spending on local products supports jobs, suppliers, and ...
Brood XIV cicadas to emerge in New York this May
A rare natural phenomenon is about to unfold in parts of New York: the emergence of Brood XIV cicadas, which appear only once every 17 years. Beginning in mid-May, billions of cicadas are expected ...
New York Even Year Election Law Explained: What does recent court ruling mean?
A state appeals court has ruled in favor of the Hochul administration, reversing a lower court decision that had blocked New York’s new Even Year Election Law (EYEL). The law will now move forward, ...
Lawmakers fuming over Hochul’s tactics that led to late budget
New York lawmakers are fuming after Governor Kathy Hochul delayed the state’s $254 billion budget by more than a month to push through non-spending policies, according to Spectrum News. Many say she misused her ...
Woman charged with theft from Seneca Falls Walmart
Police arrested a 54-year-old woman after she allegedly walked out of a Walmart without paying for items in her cart. Annmarie Foe, of Geneva, was taken into custody on May 10 at 1:19 p.m ...
Canandaigua man issued summons for harassment
Deputies charged a 75-year-old man in Canandaigua with harassment following an April incident. Norman Adam May was arrested on May 10 around 12:30 p.m. at his residence on Crabapple Drive, according to the Ontario ...
Woman on lawn mower injured in crash on Route 96
A 74-year-old Phelps woman was injured after her riding lawn mower entered traffic and was struck by a passing vehicle. The crash happened on May 10 around 2:51 p.m. in front of 20 State ...
Meta’s Crypto Integration Plans Could Boost Bitcoin Market
A recent leak has unveiled that Mark Zuckerberg is planning to integrate cryptocurrency support into Meta's platforms, potentially impacting Bitcoin and the broader crypto market. Zuckerberg's Crypto Integration Plans for Meta Platforms According to ...
Tree falls on power lines in Sodus, knocks out electricity
A large tree crashed down onto power lines in Sodus late this morning, cutting electricity and blocking traffic for nearly two hours. Sodus Fire was dispatched to 18 Danford Street at 11:24 a.m. after ...
Deputies arrest Prattsburgh man for drug-impaired driving
A Prattsburgh man faces charges after deputies found him impaired by drugs while parked on the roadside in Yates County. Nathaniel E. Garber, 22, was arrested on May 5 after Yates County Sheriff's deputies ...
Former Canisteo police chief pleads guilty in misconduct probe
New details have emerged in the official misconduct investigation of former Canisteo Police Chief Kyle C. Amidon, culminating in his resignation, guilty plea, and restitution payment, authorities announced. The New York State Police and ...
Two injured in Route 14 crash near Torrey-Milo line
Two people were hospitalized after a two-vehicle crash Saturday afternoon on Route 14 in the Town of Torrey, according to the Yates County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies say Grace Pelino of Watkins Glen was traveling ...
SPORTS
Yankees smash four home runs in series-opening win over Mariners (highlights)
The New York Yankees opened their series in Seattle with an 11-5 win on Monday night, but the victory was marred by a serious injury to Oswaldo Cabrera in the ninth inning. The infielder fell to the ground in pain ... Read More
FLX LIVING
Women run to honor suffrage legacy in Seneca Falls
Hundreds gathered in Seneca Falls for the annual "Right to Run," a race celebrating the historic fight for women’s voting rights. Participants of all ages reflected on the strength and legacy of early suffragists who paved the way ... Read More
NATIONAL INTEREST
Small business owners face uphill climb to wealth amid economic uncertainty
A new report by Gallup, JPMorgan Chase, and the Kauffman Foundation offers critical insights into the role of small business ownership in shaping wealth, financial stability, and the broader U.S. economy. At a time when recession concerns and ... Read More
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ORANGE ZONE: Mike Tirico visits CNY studio, reflects on career (podcast)
Legendary sports broadcaster Mike Tirico visited CNY Central on Wednesday. Known for anchoring Olympic coverage and calling NFL Sunday Night Football, Tirico recently returned as the voice of the NBA on NBC and was inducted into the National Sports Media ... Launch Stream
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