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Cayuga County moves forward with Garden Street facility plan (video)
Cayuga County lawmakers have taken what officials describe as the first major step toward a permanent solution for county government operations, approving an agreement tied to the Garden Street facility as the county continues dealing ... more
Watkins Glen waterfront festival returns June 20 with cardboard boat regatta
Summer will officially kick off along Seneca Lake later this month as the Watkins Glen Waterfront Festival returns for its 33rd year at Seneca Harbor Park. The annual event, organized by Watkins Glen Promotions, will ... more
Boil water order lifted for affected Waterloo properties
Residents and businesses on portions of West Elizabeth and Center streets in Waterloo can resume normal water use after health officials lifted a boil water order issued earlier this week. The Seneca County Health Department ... more
Rose man charged after cocaine found during traffic stop
A months-long investigation stemming from a traffic stop in Wayne County has resulted in a felony drug charge against a Town of Rose resident. Robert C. Clingerman, 50, of North Rose, was arrested by the ... more
Cayuga Lake Wine Trail highlights summer dining destinations
A trip along the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail can offer more than tastings this summer, as several wineries expand dining options ranging from lakeside bistros to food trucks and barbecue nights. The trail's organizers are ... more
West Bloomfield fire chief charged with DWI while responding to rollover crash
A rollover crash in West Bloomfield on Thursday evening led not only to traffic disruptions and downed utility lines, but also to the arrest of the town's fire chief on drunken driving charges. Ontario County ... more
Auburn council approves tax cap override as budget debate continues
Auburn City Council approved a local law allowing the city to exceed New York's property tax cap Thursday night, clearing the way for a final vote next week on a proposed budget that remains the ... more
Geneva council launches new meeting format, advances budget transparency measures
Geneva City Council used its first meeting under a new governance-focused format Wednesday to tackle long-term financial planning, budget transparency, traffic safety concerns, and quality-of-life issues ranging from truck noise to speeding along South Main ... more
Wayne County EMS braces for birthing center closure
Ambulance crews across Wayne County are preparing for more maternity emergencies on the road, according to WHAM, as Newark-Wayne Community Hospital moves toward closing its labor and delivery unit. Local EMS agencies are developing new ... more
Auburn Community Hospital’s campus plan advances despite neighbors concerns
A $60 million health campus drew fresh scrutiny from Auburn neighbors this week, according to The Citizen, as developers tried to ease concerns over traffic, lighting and the building’s size. Auburn Community Hospital wants to ... more
Ithaca calls for investigation into NYSEG
Ithaca leaders want state investigators to take a closer look at NYSEG as customers brace for potential utility rate hikes, according to The Ithaca Voice. The Common Council unanimously approved a resolution Wednesday urging New ... more
Lawmakers consider prescription fee mandate that could raise health plan costs
A proposal moving through the final days of New York's legislative session could significantly increase the amount pharmacies are paid to fill prescriptions, a change supporters say would protect local pharmacies but critics warn could ... more
CMAC opening night expected to bring heavy traffic to Canandaigua
Drivers traveling through the Canandaigua area Friday evening should expect significant delays as CMAC kicks off its 2026 concert season with a performance by Teddy Swims. The Ontario County Sheriff's Office issued a traffic advisory ... more
Plenty the Diner sets opening date in Naples
A beloved Naples landmark is coming back to life, according to the Daily Messenger, with Plenty the Diner set to open June 15 at the former Bob's and Ruth's restaurant site. Owners Brendan and Michelle ... more
Gunfire during Jerusalem dispute leads to felony charges
A dispute at a Town of Jerusalem residence ended with gunfire and felony charges after authorities say a man fired multiple weapons in the direction of another person. Theodore D. Courtney, 33, of Penn Yan, ... more
National gas prices fall for second straight week ahead of summer travel season
Drivers are getting some relief at the pump as the national average price for a gallon of regular gasoline fell nearly 20 cents over the past week, according to AAA. The national average dropped 18 ... more
State audit finds gaps in oversight of housing program for people leaving prison
A state audit found the New York Department of Corrections and Community Supervision has failed to adequately oversee a residential housing program designed to help people leaving prison transition back into their communities, raising concerns ... more
Lawmakers urge USDA to approve disaster aid after spring frost devastates crops
New York's congressional delegation is pressing federal agriculture officials to approve disaster assistance for farmers after an April frost caused widespread damage to fruit and specialty crops across the state, with losses already estimated at ... more
Global views of Israel remain largely negative, Pew survey finds
Majorities of people in most countries surveyed by the Pew Research Center hold unfavorable views of Israel, while confidence in Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu remains low across much of the world, according to a ... more
