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UPDATE: Four sent to Upstate Hospital after 5&20 crash that left road closed for hours Saturday

UPDATE: Four sent to Upstate Hospital after 5&20 crash that left road closed for hours Saturday
State police have provided an update on the serious crash that shut down 5&20 Saturday afternoon in the town of Aurelius. According to troopers, the accident happeend around 11:50 a.m. The operator of an eastbound ... more
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Hunter illegally kills bear at Montezuma Wildlife Refuge

Hunter illegally kills bear at Montezuma Wildlife Refuge
The state Department of Environmental Conservation has provided new information on a bear that was illegally killed at the Montezuma Wildlife Refuge. On November 18th while working a spotlight detail at Montezuma state and federal ... more
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Montezuma woman steals clothing from Junius business

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The Seneca county Sheriff's Office reports the arrest of a Montezuma resident following an investigation into a theft that happened on November 6th. Stefanie Johns, age 30, of Montezuma was charged with petit larceny after ... more
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INSIDE THE FLX: Could the Montezuma Wetlands dry up in coming decades? Audubon report says it could happen (podcast)

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This week on Inside the FLX we take a look at a concerning environmental report released by Audubon. It shows just how much enviro-tourism hotspots like the Montezuma Wildlife Refuge could be impacted if climate ... more
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Traffic stop for suspicious vehicle leads to DWI arrest in Montezuma

NY State Police increasing school patrols through end of academic year
State police arrested a Trumansburg resident following a traffic stop in the town of Montezuma on Saturday, October 1st. According to a news release, police observed a suspicious vehicle on Route 31. The operator, identified ... more
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Woman charged after shoplifting from Circle K in Montezuma

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A Buffalo resident was arrested following a larceny complaint on Thursday. According to a news release, State Police out of Auburn arrested Ashley M. Drexinger, 30, of Buffalo for petit larceny. Drexinger was charged after ... more
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INSIDE THE FLX: Chris Lajewski of the Montezuma Audubon Center (podcast)

INSIDE THE FLX: Chris Lajewski of the Montezuma Audubon Center (podcast)
Chris joins Ted in the studio for his monthly appearance on Inside the FLX. Ted and Chris talk about all things going on at the Montezuma Audubon Center. The summer months have brought amazing wildlife ... more
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FLX WEEKLY: Three new Finger Lakes wine releases for July (podcast)

FLX WEEKLY: Three new Finger Lakes wine releases for July (podcast)
Watch LIVE Wednesday morning at 11:00 AM! On this month's Wine Wednesday edition of FLX Weekly, Cayuga Lake Wine Trail Director Katherine Chase is back in-studio with Sydney Radka, Felecia Dombrowski and Jim Sinicropi with ... more
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Savannah man arrested for DWI after motor vehicle crash

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Police say a Savannah man was arrested following a motor vehicle accident. According to a news release, State Police in Auburn arrested Reginald C. Townsend, 49, of Savannah for driving while intoxicated. Following a motor ... more
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Montezuma woman arrested after shoplifting

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Police say a Montezuma woman was arrested following a shoplifting report. According to a news release, the Seneca Falls Police Department arrested Stefanie M. Johns, 29, of Montezuma for petit larceny. Johns was observed passing ... more
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Town of Montezuma looks to replace departed town officials

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The town of Montezuma is accepting applications for two open positions. The Citizen reports the town is looking for a Supervisor and Town Clerk. Meanwhile, the Town Council discussed what to do until the positions ... more
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Montezuma Audubon Center will host 14th Annual Robert F. DeRoo Memorial Youth Pheasant and Waterfowl Hunts

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Youth hunters and their adult mentors are cordially invited to attend the 14th Annual Robert F. DeRoo Memorial Youth Pheasant and Waterfowl Hunts at the Montezuma Audubon Center, located at 2295 State Route 89, Savannah, NY. The ... more
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24th Annual Montezuma Muckrace will be September 10th at the Montezuma Wetlands Complex

24th Annual Montezuma Muckrace will be September 10th at the Montezuma Wetlands Complex
Birdwatchers from all over New York State and beyond will descend upon the Montezuma Wetlands Complex for the 24th Annual Montezuma Muckrace on Friday, September 10th and Saturday, September 11th. The Montezuma Muckrace, organized by ... more
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Bird watchers discover rare spoonbill in the Finger Lakes Region

Bird watchers discover rare spoonbill in the Finger Lakes Region
A rare bird has been spotted at the Montezuma Wildlife Refuge that is usually only seen along the southeastern coast. The bird, a juvenile Roseate spoonbill, was spotted by bird watchers. The younger birds are ... more
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Camp sites added along the Canal

Camp sites added along the Canal
New York State is working with New York Power Authority, New York State Canal Corporation, and Tentrr for the 'On the Canals' initiative this summer. Several overnight camping sites have been set up along the ... more
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“On the Canals” local events set to begin this summer

Local communities will be starting locations for multiple canal programs
Summer excursion programs will be organized by New York State along the Erie Canal. The series of events will be called "On the Canals." Plans include six free outdoor activities, two of which will be ... more
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Auburn pedestrian killed after being hit by vehicle on Rt. 31

Auburn man killed after being struck by vehicle on Rt. 31
New York State Police are investigating a fatal accident that let an Auburn man dead on Tuesday. It happened around 9:45 p.m. when police were called to the report of a pedestrian, who had been ... more
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MONTEZUMA SPOTLIGHT: Cranes still prevalent at wetlands as mild December continues (podcast)

Record breaking season for Sandhill Cranes at Montezuma Wetlands Complex
What's happening at the Montezuma Audubon Center in Savannah, Wayne County? Each month, Center Director Chris Lajewski joins us in-studio to talk about some of the species being observed at the wetlands complex, as well ... more
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DEBRIEF: East Hill Medical fills important void as communities struggle economically (podcast)

DEBRIEF: East Hill Medical fills important void as rural communities struggle economically (podcast)
Keith Cuttler spends most of his days thinking about ways to get crucial medical services to the most-vulnerable parts of the Cayuga County. It's been an evolving challenge, since coming into his role with a ... more
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