Supreme Court rules on Trump immunity
The Supreme Court ruled that former President Donald Trump can be prosecuted for unofficial acts related to the 2020 election. The decision states presidents are protected for official actions but not for actions taken as ... more
Long-haul garbage trucks use shortcuts across rural roads, triggering town resolutions against landfill expansion
Long-haul garbage trucks, a noisy nuisance in towns and villages across the Finger Lakes, have prompted several local boards to pass resolutions opposing a bid to expand the state’s largest landfill, Seneca Meadows Inc. “Routes ... more
Biden’s family urges him to stay in the race
President Joe Biden is fighting to keep his reelection campaign alive after a difficult debate performance raised doubts about his candidacy. Biden spent the weekend with his family at Camp David, discussing his political future ... more
Far-right party leads in France’s elections
Marine Le Pen's National Rally (RN) party took the lead in the first round of France's parliamentary elections on Sunday, with 33.15% of the vote. The left-wing New Popular Front (NFP) coalition came in second ... more
Canandaigua lowers proposed raise for highway superintendent
The Canandaigua Town Board revised a proposed pay raise for Highway and Water Superintendent James Fletcher during their June 24 meeting. Originally, the board considered a $45,000 raise, but they now propose a $15,000 increase, ... more
Finger Lakes Drive-In creates new entrance after Cayuga Nation puts up blockade amid legal dispute
The Finger Lakes Drive-In is opening for the season this weekend, showing double features of "If" and "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes." However, the Cayuga Nation placed concrete blocks in the driveway, complicating ... more
Public hearing set for Ovid apartment renovation
A public hearing is scheduled to discuss the renovation progress of Verona Village Apartments in Ovid, which received a $4.8 million state grant for a $9.5 million overhaul. The Seneca County Board of Supervisors approved ... more
INSIDE THE FLX: Auburn Mayor Talks Cannabis Zoning Change, $91M Infrastructure Project, Summer Paving, and Catholic Church Closure (podcast)
On episode #503 of Inside the FLX we sat down with Auburn Mayor Jimmy Giannettino, who shared important updates on a massive water infrastructure investment in the city, as well as zoning changes that were ... more
Public Safety Staffing vs. County Office Building: Sheriff Schenck Raises Alarm Over Possible Cuts
Cayuga County Sheriff Brian Schenck is warning residents about potential budget cuts to public safety brought on by the need to address costly repairs at the county's office building. In January, the Cayuga County Office ... more
Rep. Tenney votes for three bills to boost national security
Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) voted for three appropriations bills for Fiscal Year 2025, aimed at strengthening national security and securing borders. The bills are H.R. 8752 for Homeland Security, H.R. 8771 for State and Foreign ... more
Seneca County Appoints New Department Heads
Seneca County has appointed five new department heads, primarily due to retirements. Michael Whirtley is the new commissioner of Social Services, following Tracy VanVleck's resignation. Whirtley had been the interim commissioner since December 2023. Arthur ... more
INSIDE THE FLX: Cayuga County Sheriff Talks Proposed Budget Cuts & Impact to Public Safety (podcast)
Today on Inside the FLX we're joined by Cayuga County Sheriff Brian Schenck to get an update on critical funding issues that could soon impact his department and public safety there. Since the closure of ... more
Supreme Court May Allow Emergency Abortions in Idaho
The Supreme Court could soon allow emergency abortions in Idaho, according to a draft opinion obtained by Bloomberg News. The decision would reinstate a lower court's ruling that permits hospitals to perform abortions when necessary ... more
Tenney Introduces Act to Support New Moms
Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) has introduced the More Opportunities for Moms to Succeed (MOMS) Act, alongside Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach (MN-07), to provide vital support to new and expecting mothers. The bill, co-sponsored by Representatives Diana ... more
Biden and Trump to Face Off in First 2024 Presidential Debate
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump will meet in the first presidential debate of the 2024 election cycle this Thursday. The 90-minute debate will start at 9 p.m. ET/8 p.m. CT at CNN's ... more
Mannion Wins Democratic Primary for Congress
John Mannion won the Democratic primary for the 22nd Congressional District seat in Central New York, defeating Sarah Klee Hood. Mannion will now face Republican Rep. Brandon Williams in the November election, a race expected ... more
Committee Formed to Evaluate Bridgeport Fire District Facilities in Seneca Falls
A special committee has been created to assess the equipment storage needs for the Bridgeport Fire District, which serves Seneca Falls. This decision follows a vote by residents to sell the firehouse on Lower Lake ... more
Canandaigua City Manager Appointed to NYCOM Executive Committee
City Manager John Goodwin has been appointed to a one-year term on the New York State Conference of Mayors and Municipal Officials (NYCOM) Executive Committee. Goodwin, who has been city manager since 2017, is the ... more
INSIDE THE FLX: What’s Being Done to Address the Housing Crisis in Ontario County?
There's a housing crisis in the Finger Lakes. For several years now homeownership rates have been in decline. This while the rate of rent burdened households, or those that spend 50% or more of their ... more
