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NWS: Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for Finger Lakes
Latest - 4 p.m. The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for the entire region until 9 p.m. A line of strong to severe thunderstorms are expected to develop and move eastward ... more
Strong thunderstorms possible through Friday
Straight from winter to summer? Apparently. The Finger Lakes experienced the warmest day of the year on Wednesday — as temperatures climbed well into the 80s for the first time. And after last week’s cold ... more
Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES students take on simulated emergencies
Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES students were able to test their mettle in an emergency situation Tuesday — but with pink rabbits instead of humans. Students took on multiple situations in which they were to operate as if ... more
Finger Lakes will warm up, feeling like early-summer by Wednesday
Feeling a little chilly after this past weekend? It's going to feel like early-summer this week, as temperatures climb into the 70s and even approach 80 degrees. The snow showers that the the region saw ... more
#ICYMI: Cynthia Nixon visits Geneva, search for missing teen continues in Wayne Co.
Another weekend, and more unseasonably cold temperatures. While we had a taste of spring last week, next week looks much better. As for the headlines, the week provided much in the way of news. For ... more
Keep Calm and Have a Finger Lakes Beer
The craft beer scene is exploding nationwide. If you want to soak in the suds, there’s never been a better time to do so than in the past few years, and the beer expansion is ... more
Longtime state Sen. John DeFrancisco will not run for re-election
A day after suspending his gubernatorial campaign, state Sen. John DeFrancisco said he will not seek another term representing the 50th Senate District. DeFrancisco, R-DeWitt, previously said it was "unlikely" he would run for re-election ... more
Unemployment rate rises in Central New York
The unemployment rate in the Syracuse area rose to 5.6 percent in March, from 5.2 percent in the same month last year. The state unemployment rate also rose, from 4.7 percent in March of 2017 ... more
Tops wants to close unprofitable stores, but isn’t saying where
Tops Friendly Markets wants to close unprofitable stores, but it hasn't disclosed how many or where they are. In a bankruptcy court filing, the Williamsville-based supermarket chain said the vast majority of its 169 stores ... more
#ICYMI: Vincent will have to make revisions, reviewing ACT Rochester results, and a fashion show
Spring has finally sprung here in the Finger Lakes; and over the last weekend, residents got out and enjoyed the sunshine. The headlines didn't stop in the region, though, as temperatures rose into the 50s ... more
Spring is about to arrive in the FLX: But will it stick around?
As temperatures begin to rise this weekend in the Finger Lakes — many are hoping that winter is officially behind us. FLX Weather Meteorologist Drew Montreuil said on Friday that persistent, winter weather simply isn’t ... more
THE DEBRIEF: Breaking down ACT Rochester report on the Finger Lakes (podcast)
On Episode #22 of The Debrief Podcast Jackie Augustine and Josh Durso break down the latest political news from the Finger Lakes. Special focus will be placed on a report published by ACT Rochester, which ... more
LOCATE Finger Lakes aims to bring young people back to region
To provide the young people of the Finger Lakes region with a dynamic educational program on business and free enterprise, KeyBank is pleased to announce the KeyBank Foundation is making a substantial donation to LOCATE ... more
Suspended Syracuse parks commissioner & former Orange point guard Lazarus Sims charged with grand larceny
Suspended Syracuse parks commissioner Lazarus Sims is accused of taking property valued over $3,000 from the city, according to court documents. Sims was arraigned Tuesday morning in Syracuse City Court. He was charged with third-degree ... more
‘I’m running’: Assemblyman Gary Finch to seek re-election, awaits Batman
Assemblyman Gary Finch has unfinished business in Albany. Finch, R-Springport, said in an interview with The Citizen that he is running for re-election to represent the 126th Assembly District. The district includes the city of ... more
POLITICS & MUSIC: Trailblazers mini-musical focuses on increased engagement (video)
It was about telling the story of politics through music. On Tuesday, April 17th a popular venue in Geneva was filled, as actors, music and food brought a discussion about politics to the forefront. That ... more
Thursday will offer one last shot of winter for the Finger Lakes
Wednesday will be a nice day in the Finger Lakes. It won’t feel like spring yet, but temperatures will moderate slightly — with highs pushing into the 40s, and the chance of precipitation going away ... more
Perez Williams donated to Balter before challenging her in primary for Congress
Juanita Perez Williams was for Dana Balter a few days before she was against her. Perez Williams, D-Syracuse, donated $250 to Balter, D-Syracuse, on March 31 — the final day of the first fundraising quarter ... more
Winter holds on through end of week, then things warm up
Winter in April? It’s felt like that over the last few weeks, and it looks like the forecast has two more ‘wintry’ days in store for the Finger Lakes. Snow showers will dominate the forecast ... more
FLX FORECAST: Heavy rain on Monday; snow showers return on Tuesday
The rain will be steady at times throughout the afternoon, and eventually — parts of the Finger Lakes will see that dissipate to lighter snow showers as temperatures fall. FLX Weather Meteorologist Drew Montreuil says ... more
#ICYMI: Vincent out at HWS, Circular enerG told to make ‘revisions’, & more
Once again winter weather made headlines this week, as temperatures bounced from 30-something to 60-something depending on exact location in the Finger Lakes. The region has gotten used to it, but the weather wasn't the ... more
