Former state Sen. Nozzolio leading initiative to promote region
An initiative spearheaded by former state Sen. Michael Nozzolio is moving forward with plans to promote the Finger Lakes region with a focus on economic development. LOCATE Finger Lakes has created a website, locatefingerlakes.com, featuring ... more
Former nursing home a ‘hot potato’ between Cayuga County and Auburn hospital
Some Cayuga County legislators are fed up with the apparently little progress made on selling the former county nursing home in Sennett to Auburn Community Hospital. Nearly a year ago, ACH submitted a certificate of ... more
Cayuga County GOP chair endorses DeFrancisco for NY governor
State Sen. John DeFrancisco has won the support of the Republican chair from one of the counties he represents as he continues his bid for the GOP gubernatorial nomination. Cherl Heary, chairwoman of the Cayuga ... more
Gillibrand seeks milk ‘price floor’ to help NY dairy farmers
As dairy farmers struggle with low milk prices, U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand is proposing a solution that could provide some support for farms. Gillibrand, D-N.Y., unveiled legislation Tuesday that would establish $23.34 per hundredweight as ... more
185 groups urge Cuomo, NY lawmakers to ban plastic bags
Nearly 185 environmental and civic groups are urging New York state lawmakers and Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo to pass legislation banning plastic bags. In a letter sent Friday the groups called on state leaders to ... more
23rd congressional district candidate says he fights for ‘the people left behind’
Ian Golden may not agree with many of the policies of President Donald Trump, but he understands why his message resonates with many people in the 23rd congressional district. “A lot of people felt left ... more
SENECA CO. BOS: Resolution to oppose incinerator passes unanimously (full coverage)
On Tuesday the Seneca County Board of Supervisors held their regularly scheduled meeting for March, taking what some felt was a 'significant' step in opposing the proposed Circular enerG incinerator in Romulus. Multiple speakers at ... more
Aurora’s three mayoral and three trustee candidates participate in forum
Candidates running for mayor and two trustee seats in Aurora came together Tuesday night at the Morgan Opera House to share their platforms with the community so residents can cast informed votes at the polls ... more
Kolb, Palmesano & Helming draft letter calling on Gov. Cuomo to block Circular enerG incinerator
Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb (R-Canandaigua), Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R-Corning) and Sen. Pamela Helming (R-Canandaigua) called on Gov. Andrew Cuomo and other state officials to block a prospective application from Circular EnerG, LLC to ... more
Assembly Republicans aim to chip away at ‘unfunded mandates’ through new plan
Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb (R-Canandaigua) and members of the Minority Conference unveiled a phased-in plan to address the burdensome New York State Medicaid program on Monday. The plan would provide much-needed relief to ... more
Cayuga County farms awarded over $1.1M for manure storage
Three Cayuga County farms are getting some state aid to upgrade their manure storage, assistance greatly needed at a time when farms are dealing with new regulations and falling milk prices. Sennett farm Peters Dairy, ... more
Kolb, NY Assembly Republicans endorse Marc Molinaro for governor
Assembly Minority Leader Brian Kolb, one of the top Republicans in the state Legislature and a former gubernatorial candidate, is supporting Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro for governor. Kolb, R-Canandaigua, opted to endorse his friend ... more
Former Tyrone highway official ordered to plea down to disorderly conduct from felony charge
The 68-year-old old former Tyrone Town Highway Superintendent who was charged with official misconduct and offering a false instrument for filing has pleaded guilty. Paul Ernhout, 68, pleaded guilty to a charge of disorderly conduct, ... more
INSIDE THE FLX: Trailblazers PAC founder Leslie Danks Burke talks transparency, political engagement (podcast)
Government transparency. They are two words frequently debate, and discussed within the realm of politics, but one group says they're working harder than any other in the region to restore faith in elections through civic ... more
Marc Molinaro on track to lock up GOP nomination to challenge Cuomo
Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro is approaching the threshold necessary to secure the Republican gubernatorial nomination to challenge Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Molinaro has been endorsed by 27 GOP county chairs. His latest supporter is ... more
Dam floodgates to open to drain excess Lake Ontario water
Floodgates are being opened at a New York Power Authority dam in Massena to spill excess water from Lake Ontario into the Saint Lawrence River. The gates at Long Sault Dam are scheduled to open ... more
DeFrancisco’s GOP opponent in NY governor’s race turning up the heat
State Sen. John DeFrancisco is facing a serious challenge in his bid for New York governor by an opponent who has yet to formally announce his candidacy. State Sen. Marc Molinaro, from Dutchess County, told ... more
Geneva City Council puts limit on Linden closures
Instead of taking a leap forward for 2018 when it comes to Linden Street closures, City Council decided it was best to take a step back — to 2017. A proposal to add Sundays to ... more
Meeting minutes: Weedsport mayor defies attorney advice on conflict of interest
Despite an attorney's advice to the contrary, Mayor Jean Saroodis refused to recuse herself from an executive session in the village of Weedsport on Feb. 8 in which an unspecified conflict of interest arose, according ... more
Upgrades to wastewater treatment system could cost Auburn $2.25 million
After failing to get state support, the city of Auburn may bond for $2,250,000 to upgrade the disinfection process of its wastewater treatment plant and to map the city's sewer system. Seth Jensen, Auburn's director ... more
INSIDE THE FLX: Victor Supervisor Jack Marren talks changes on Route 96 (podcast)
On Episode #102 of the Inside the FLX podcast Jack Marren, Chairman of the Ontario County Board of Supervisors, and Victor Town Supervisor was in-studio talking about changes coming to the Route 96 corridor in ... more
