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One pleads guilty in regional marijuana sticker shop case: Elmira man faces jail time as others face prosecution in Yates County Court
At least one person will spend time behind bars after a lengthy investigation and court case involving a 'marijuana sticker shop'. Six people faced charges after 110 pounds of marijuana and $250,000 in cash from ... more
Horseheads Best Western Plus opens after 13 years of construction
After a long wait, a new hotel has finally opened in Horseheads. The Best Western Plus, located on Corning Road, had been in the works for 13 years, with various setbacks delaying its opening. However, ... more
NWS: Strong winds, power outages possible overnight
Power outages were reported across the Finger Lakes and Central New York during the afternoon and evening hours. The National Weather Service activated high wind warnings and wind advisories as gusts in excess of 45 ... more
EXCLUSIVE: CEO of Finger Lakes Tourism Alliance opens up about region getting national distinction (video)
Earlier this month Meghan Lawton took the helm as leader of the Finger Lakes Tourism Alliance. For more than a dozen years, Lawton worked through an array of roles in the tourism space. As CEO ... more
Tops Markets undergo major renovations: Company plans big changes at all locations
Tops Friendly Markets has recently undergone a major transformation and is now Tops Remodeled Markets. The Williamsville-based grocer has invested significantly to modernize its 149 locations, with refurbishing completed in 31 stores in Western New ... more
New Yorkers pay high taxes, then told local governments should consolidate to save: Does it have to be that way?
Taxpayers in New York pay some of the highest rates in the U.S. But do they enjoy an equally high return on that investment? Tax Day is April 18, and 73% of taxpayers think the ... more
Maple Weekend continuing March 25-26: Where to find local promotions?
If you missed Maple Weekend this past weekend because of the St. Patrick's Day holiday you're in luck! Late last week, Gov. Kathy Hochul issued a proclamation declaring March 18-19 and 25-26 as Maple Weekends ... more
Gas prices continue decline: Where is the cheapest fuel in the Finger Lakes or Central New York?
The price of gas continues to decline slightly, according to AAA. The average price of a gallon of gas in Rochester, Ithaca, and Syracuse was down one and two cents respectively from last week's assessment ... more
Counties could take legal action if NYS budget includes Medicaid cost shift
County leaders across New York State are relieved that the Legislature rejected Gov. Kathy Hochul's budget proposal to withhold expanded federal Medicaid aid from localities, a move that would have cost them millions of dollars ... more
Local Tops workers get new union contract including health insurance and pay raises
United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) District Union Local One, representing 9,000 Tops Markets employees across stores in Auburn, Elbridge, and Skaneateles, confirmed on Thursday that a new contract has been overwhelmingly ratified. The deal, ... more
Elmira woman arrested after fraud investigation in Steuben
Steuben County Sheriff Jim Allard announced on March 10th Michella A Welfel, a 42-year-old woman from Elmira, New York, was arrested by investigators of the Steuben County Sheriff's Office. Welfel was charged with Misuse of ... more
State police ask for public’s help finding wanted man after string of domestic incidents
State police in Painted Post are looking for a man who is wanted on several felony warrants. Those warrants stem from domestic incidents, police said in a news release. Gage Heffner, 29, of Lindley is ... more
Schuyler man found with several stolen guns during investigation
A Schuyler County man has been arrested for allegedly stealing property, including guns, from a home on Mallory Hill Road in the town of Veteran. Sheriff's deputies received a call about a suspicious vehicle on ... more
NOR’EASTER UPDATES: Snow will continue overnight before tapering during early-morning (full coverage)
For parts of the Finger Lakes the snow has been slow to start. Areas of Ontario and Wayne counties have reported little accumulation thus far. Forecasters from around the region say this is expected, and ... more
Tops grocery stores expand partnership with Flashfood: How will it fight high prices?
Tops Friendly Markets, a grocery store chain with 149 stores in New York, Pennsylvania, and Vermont, has expanded its partnership with Flashfood, a mobile app that helps shoppers find discounted food nearing its best-by date ... more
Horseheads man found with drugs after roadside investigation
State police in Horseheads arrested a Southern Tier man following an incident on March 8th. Troopers were called to the scene regarding an 'ongoing complaint'. While details of that complaint were not released. Authorities were ... more
Troopers: Suspect tried to flee after Best Buy disturbance
State police arrested a 25-year-old Campbell man after a disturbance at the Best Buy store in Big Flats. Tylor Cavllaro, 25, attempted to leave the scene of the disturbance in his vehicle, police said, who ... more
PFOS found in most Seneca Lake fish at hundreds of times NYS limit
When the state tested 34 lake trout and yellow perch from Seneca Lake for the toxic ‘forever chemical’ PFOS in 2020, most were found to be contaminated at hundreds of times the state’s enforceable limit for identical ... more
FLX TODAY NEWS: Palmyra Supervisor Ken Miller gives up Town responsibilities & update on Clyde fire (3/10)
Palmyra supervisor gives up leadership responsibilities, update on Clyde fire, interest growing in vacant manufacturing facility in Auburn, big changes possible for local elections, and GoNetSpeed expands again! All of that and more in our ... more
