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FLX WEEKLY: St. Patrick’s Day Weekend Edition (podcast)

More winter weather is delaying the start of spring, which officially begins next week in the Finger Lakes, but spirits should still be high with St. Patrick's Day coming up on Saturday. Join Sydney Rogers, ... 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
Snow, wind will remain locked in the FLX through day (full coverage)

Wednesday will be a snowy, cold, blustery day making it feel like mid-winter, despite spring being a short time away. Check out the latest forecast information below as winter continues to thrash the Finger Lakes ... 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
Schuyler Sheriff: Trumansburg faces felony burglary charge after investigation

A Trumansburg man has been charged with burglary after breaking into a Hector residence in February — stealing property along the way. Justin L. Georgia, 29, was charged with second-degree burglary — a Class C ... more
Milo woman charged with felony DWI, held at Schuyler County Jail

Police say a Milo woman was charged with felony driving while intoxicated after a traffic stop in Watkins Glen on March 9th. Bonnie L. Doan, 58, of Milo was charged with moving from lane unsafely, ... 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
Best Birding Spots in the Finger Lakes

If you ask residents and visitors what attracts them most to the Finger Lakes, you will likely hear mostly about our sweeping vistas, stunning shorelines, orchards, farms, culture and arts, food and wine. But for ... more
FLX FORECAST: Snow stays in the forecast through late-week, accumulation expected

Big snowfall is not expected for the Finger Lakes this week — even as another nor’easter makes its way up the coast — dumping heavy snow along the New England coastline. Forecasters say after a ... more
Tree-killing emerald ash borer found in Tompkins, Schuyler counties

Cornell University confirmed it has found an emerald ash borer – an invasive beetle that has destroyed ash trees across the country – in its largest teaching and research forest. The pest was located in ... more
WINTER REMINDER: Light accumulation possible on Friday, cool pattern will continue

Expect some additional accumulation on Friday, but nothing that will cause major headaches. The region saw a general light coating of snow overnight, and now another couple inches are possible through the day on Friday ... more
THE DEBRIEF: Geneva’s City Manager search & school assembly gone wrong in Newark (podcast)

On Episode #19 of the Debrief Podcast Jackie Augustine and Josh Durso talk local politics, including the latest on a proposed piece of legislation that would impact the way child offenders are prosecuted. Other issues ... more
Light accumulation likely tonight as snow returns to the Finger Lakes

We may have missed the big snows from the coastal storm that dumped measurable snow on those up-and-down the East Coast — but it doesn’t mean we’re seeing spring-like conditions. Forecasters say that measurable snow ... more
Exploring the mystery and menace of toxic algae invading the FLX

Although a precise cause of toxic algae menacing the region’s largest and most vital water bodies remains elusive, a wellspring of brainpower is working on the crisis. With a share of a $58 million dollar ... more
ANOTHER NOR’EASTER? FLX misses major snowfall, biggest headache with latest storm

While the word nor’easter will be in the headlines on Wednesday, the Finger Lakes shouldn’t see much action from this latest system. The track of the system will be far enough east — where most-forecasters ... more
OPEN FOR BUSINESS: Sen. Helming backs measures to create’ business friendly’ climate in NYS

State Senator Pam Helming announced the passage of two bills she supported, which proponents say will help support and improve New York's business climate by removing obstacles that hurt job creation. The measures are among ... more
Walden driver charged with felony DWI after speed stop in Watkins Glen

The Watkins Glen Police Department reports the arrest of a 27-year-old Walden resident following a traffic stop. Ali J. Henderson was arrested on March 3rd following a traffic stop. Henderson was charged with speed in ... more
Another winter storm this week? Finger Lakes should miss heavy snow

For those looking to see a warm up to those unseasonable temperatures we were getting last week — it won’t come in this week’s planning forecast. While the week will remain narrowly chilly, with temperatures ... more
Ithaca, Elmira duo charged in Watkins Glen larcenies; face felony drug charges

An investigation into recent larcenies at the Watkins Glen Walmart has resulted in two arrests and multiple felony charges. Angel M. Pierson, 29, of Elmira and Corey D. Grace, 28, of Ithaca were both charged ... more
GALLERY: March roars like a lion as winter storm dumps more than a foot of snow in parts of FLX

March came in like a lion with one of the most-intense winter storms of the entire season. It dumped heavy, wet snow and created strong, gusty winds that knocked down trees, power lines and caused ... more

