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Forecast remains snow-free, but cold through weekend

Don’t expect spring-like warmth on the first official day of Spring in the Finger Lakes. While a major storm system will stay to the south of the region — sparing us of more snowfall — ... more
Rochester/Finger Lakes Craft Beverage Trail up and running

The new Rochester/Finger Lakes Craft Beverage Trail is open for visitors. The trail is a new partnership between the Finger Lakes Visitors Connection, Ontario County’s official tourism promotion agency, and the Rochester Craft Beverage Trail ... more
PLANNING FORECAST: Springs stays away from FLX, but unsettled weather disappears

Don't expect spring, but the region can celebrate the fact that snow is out of the forecast. While parts of the region might see some snow showers around mid-week - a vast majority of the ... more
Steuben County man facing felony meth charge

An investigation into a domestic dispute has resulted in meth-related charges against a Dansville man. On Saturday, 39-year-old Thomas Jacobs, Jr. was pulled over on State Route 36. Troopers say Jacobs had lab equipment, precursors ... more
FLX FORECAST: Cold but calm weather for St. Patrick’s Day Weekend

The scenes that played out in parts of the Finger Lakes on Friday morning will be a thing of the past by the time we get to the afternoon hours. Peaks of sun can be ... more
Steuben County woman run over, killed by her own car

State Police said a woman from Canisteo was killed after being run over by her own car Tuesday evening. Troopers were called to the intersection of Fall Creek Rd. and Bearlick Hollow Rd. in the ... more
FLX will remain cold, windy over next several days
There will be a chance for some minor, scattered snow showers, but a vast majority of the snowfall is over. At least for the time being. While some outlets are already gearing up for another ... more
Corning woman charged with welfare fraud; received $908 in benefits illegally

Steuben County Sheriff Jim Allard says a Corning woman was arrested after an investigation into welfare fraud. As result of the investigation Amy Hargrave, 45, was charged with one count of offering a false instrument ... 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
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
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
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
Steuben County woman faces felony charge after aiding fugitive

State Police say a 24-year-old Arkport woman was arrested after allegedly aiding a male, who had an active warrant out for his arrest during an investigation. Sara Shroyer, 24, was charged with second-degree obstructing governmental ... more
