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Frost advisory issued in Finger Lakes as temperatures drop
Residents in the Finger Lakes region should prepare for potentially damaging frost as temperatures are expected to fall into the low 30s early Tuesday morning. The National Weather Service has issued a frost advisory covering ... more
Finger Lakes forecast: Muggy air, slow moving system brings showers
Warm, muggy weather will continue across the Finger Lakes and Central New York through Wednesday. A slow-moving system is pushing moisture into the region, triggering rounds of scattered showers and occasional breaks of sunshine. Scattered ... more
Jamestown man sentenced to 17.5 years for child porn distribution
A Jamestown man will spend more than 17 years behind bars for distributing child pornography through social media platforms. Brandon G. Uber, 24, was sentenced Thursday to 210 months in federal prison by U.S. District ... more
Elmira man sentenced in 2024 manslaughter case
An Elmira man will serve 20 years in state prison for fatally shooting Zachary VanHorn in June 2024, according to WETM. Marcus A. Jones-Snyder was sentenced on May 9 after pleading guilty to first-degree manslaughter ... more
PETA truck stirs controversy near Elmira pizza shop
PETA’s “Hell on Wheels” truck parked near Pudgie’s Pizza in Elmira Thursday, broadcasting chicken cries and displaying graphic images to highlight animal cruelty in the meat industry. The truck wasn’t directly outside the pizzeria but ... more
Wellsville Municipal Airport awarded $128,436 for safety survey
A federal grant will fund a critical safety survey at the Wellsville Municipal Airport, Congressman Nick Langworthy announced this week. Langworthy said the Town of Wellsville has been awarded $128,436 by the Department of Transportation ... more
Finger Lakes flooding update: Watches and warnings continue after heavy rain
Heavy rainfall overnight has led to widespread flooding concerns across the Finger Lakes and Central New York this morning, prompting multiple flood watches and warnings from the National Weather Service (NWS). Flood watches remain in ... more
Two arrested after Horseheads standoff, stolen parrot found
Two women were arrested following a standoff in Horseheads after deputies uncovered stolen goods, firearms, and drugs, according to authorities. Jennifer Savage, 44, and April Greene, 45, face multiple felony charges including grand larceny and ... more
Police seize stolen goods after Horseheads standoff
Four people were taken into custody following a standoff at a home in Horseheads, New York, according to first responders. Chemung County deputies executed a search warrant Friday morning at 147 Matthews Circle, recovering stolen ... more
Finger Lakes Cider Trail to celebrate spring bloom May 10-11
The Finger Lakes Cider Trail is springing back to life just in time for Mother’s Day weekend. Now in its third year, the FLX Cider Trail will host a series of special events May 10-11 ... more
Cyber tip leads to arrest in Chemung County child abuse case
A 19-year-old Elmira man is facing felony charges after a cyber tip prompted a child exploitation investigation in Chemung County, authorities announced. Hayden D. Denkenberger was arrested following a yearlong probe led by the New ... more
Driver and child killed in Tioga County school vehicle crash
A devastating crash in Tioga County Tuesday left two dead — including a 9-year-old boy — and two other children critically injured, according to Pennsylvania State Police. The crash occurred around 2:20 p.m. on Route ... more
TRACKING THE LATEST: Severe thunderstorm watch issued, storms rolling through FLX and CNY
The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for much of Western New York and the Finger Lakes region, effective through 10 p.m. This development follows a day of rapidly building atmospheric instability, ... more
Two hospitalized after high-speed Southport crash
Two people remain hospitalized following a serious two-vehicle crash in Southport on Friday, according to WETM. Deputies say a 34-year-old man and 40-year-old woman were airlifted to Robert Packer Hospital after their sedan, traveling at ... more
Land Trust secures 1,680 feet along Chemung River
The Finger Lakes Land Trust (FLLT) has acquired 24 acres of riverfront land in the town of Chemung, securing 1,680 feet of frontage along the Chemung River. The property will eventually be transferred to the ... more
Watchdog: State planned to kill Peanut the squirrel
Newly released documents suggest the state may have planned to euthanize Peanut the squirrel before raiding his Chemung County home, according to the Elmira Star-Gazette. Conservative watchdog Judicial Watch claims 161 pages from the Department ... more
Finger Lakes Land Trust seeks new director of development to lead fundraising efforts
The Finger Lakes Land Trust is seeking a new Director of Development to spearhead its fundraising and donor engagement strategies. The Ithaca-based conservation nonprofit announced the opening on April 18. The role reports directly to ... more
Teen on E-Bike Killed in Painted Post Crash
A 19-year-old male died Saturday after colliding with a pickup truck while riding an e-bike on Victory Highway in Painted Post, according to New York State Police. The teen entered the road without yielding and ... more
Schumer Sounds Alarm in Southern Tier as Tariffs Threaten Jobs and Raise Costs Across Upstate NY
Standing at the Ward Apparatus manufacturing facility in Chemung County, U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer delivered a pointed warning: The Trump administration’s ongoing tariff war is slamming small businesses, driving up costs for essential goods, and ... more
