AG Eric Schneiderman facing criminal investigation amid abuse claims
Former New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman will face a criminal investigation after four women accused him of slapping, choking or spitting on them. Gov. Andrew Cuomo appointed a special prosecutor late Tuesday to investigate ... more
State bill would protect student journalists
Student journalists could get new protection through a bill that’s proposed in the state Legislature. The Student Journalist Free Speech Act — Bill A9801 in the Assembly and S07355 in the Senate — was introduced ... more
Assemblyman Finch endorses Molinaro for NY governor
Two months after Assemblyman Gary Finch announced his support for state Sen. John DeFrancisco in the race for governor, he is now endorsing the likely Republican gubernatorial nominee. Finch, R-Springport, backed Dutchess County Executive Marc ... more
Wayne County supervisor running for GOP nod to succeed Oaks in NY Assembly
Twenty-four hours after Assemblyman Bob Oaks announced he will not run for re-election this year, he received a call from Lyons Supervisor Brian Manktelow. Manktelow, who was a state Senate candidate in 2016, wants to ... more
Officials react as AG Schneiderman resigns amid claims of violence, assault
New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, who had taken on high-profile roles as an advocate for women's issues and an antagonist to the policies of President Donald Trump, announced late Monday that he would be ... more
O’Mara, Senate advance ‘Affordability Agenda’ to combat high taxes
State Senator Tom O’Mara (R,C,I-Big Flats) today joined his Senate colleagues to approve a broad-based “Affordability Agenda” aimed at reducing New York State’s high tax burden. “Governor Cuomo began his tenure back in 2011 by ... more
Assemblyman Bob Oaks announces he will not seek re-election
Below is a statement from Assemblyman Bob Oaks on his pending retirement from state politics. “Today, I am announcing that I will not be seeking re-election to the New York State Assembly this fall for ... more
New York’s electric infrastructure in need of modernization, report says
New York's aging electric infrastructure is inadequate to the carry the load of the state's increasingly complex generation resources, and it could require multibillion-dollar modernization. The organization that manages New York's electric grid — the ... more
Auburn city budget calls for 4.7-percent tax levy increase for 2018-2019
Most city residents can expect to see a change — be it an increase or decrease — in their property tax bills this year. The city recently completed a property reassessment, which happens every four ... more
INSIDE THE FLX: Reporter Peter Mantius gives update on Circular enerG incinerator (podcast)
The proposed incinerator to be built in Romulus, New York if approved has dominated headlines throughout the winter. Peter Mantius, publisher of WaterFront.blog, dedicated to covering environmental issues in the Finger Lakes - was in-studio ... more
Seneca Falls Town Board votes to use eminent domain to use trail for sewer
The Town Board voted 4-1 Tuesday to use an eminent domain procedure to take the Ludovico Sculpture Trail as the location of a new, larger sewer line. Voting for the motion were Supervisor Greg Lazzaro ... more
Romulus ZBA reverses code official, says incinerator not a renewable energy project
The 2017 ruling by Zoning Officer Adam Schrader that the proposed waste-to-energy incinerator is a source of renewable energy and allowed under town zoning has been reversed. Meeting April 26, the town Zoning Board of ... more
Agency action targets Spectrum cable television service shortfalls
New York state officials are targeting Spectrum, the provider of cable television, internet and phone service across the state, with two actions claiming the company is failing to fulfill its franchise obligations and faulting it ... more
Molinaro calls on Gov. Cuomo to release tax returns
Marc Molinaro released his taxes for inspection and renewed his call for Governor Cuomo to back up his claim that he is a property taxpayer in New York State. "Andrew Cuomo claims to pay property ... more
Conservation, tourism projects get funding from the state
The Finger Lakes Land Trust announced it was awarded $62,000 in grant funding through the New York State Conservation Partnership Program. The program is funded through the State’s Environmental Protection Fund and administered by the ... more
Skaneateles school district holds budget hearing
Just one person had questions following the public budget presentation at a Skaneateles Central School District Board of Education meeting Tuesday night. Fran McCormack asked about different line items in the budget. McCormack said after ... more
Following employee complaint, Weedsport public works chief resigns
Amid an investigation of an employee workplace violence and harassment complaint, the Weedsport Board of Trustees has approved entering into a resignation agreement with the village's public works superintendent. During an afternoon special meeting on ... more
INSIDE THE FLX: Mike Nozzolio talks LOCATE Finger Lakes, economic development initiatives (podcast)
What is LOCATE Finger Lakes? Why does it exist? Who leads this effort? Since LOCATE Finger Lakes appeared in headlines over this past winter many readers have asked us these questions. Former Sen. Michael Nozzolio, ... more
Addiction treatment legislation gets green light in Senate
The State Senate approved legislation co-sponsored by Senator Tom O’Mara (R,C,I-Big Flats), a member of the Senate Task Force on Heroin and Opioid Addiction, to further combat the heroin and opioid epidemic spreading throughout the ... more
$7M in funding on way to repave roads in Seneca, Ontario & Wayne counties
Senator Pam Helming announced nearly $7 million in funding to repave and enhance state-owned roadways impacted by extreme weather this past winter. Funding will support four local projects in the 54th Senate District. Senator Helming ... more
Legislation aims to cut down on food waste in NYS
The State Senate approved legislation co-sponsored by Senator Tom O’Mara (R,C,I-Big Flats) to incentivize New York’s food industry to cut down on food waste by donating their surpluses to local food banks and pantries. Food ... more
