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Katko for Congress opens 2018 by raising $266K, has $1.24M for re-election bid
U.S. Rep. John Katko added to his hefty campaign war chest in the first fundraising quarter of 2018. Katko, R-Camillus, raised $266,648.34 from Jan. 1 through March 31, according to a quarterly filing submitted to ... more
NWS: Advisories set to expire later today
As winter takes one last swipe at the Finger Lakes — the region is preparing for an event that could be much worse than a typical, snowy evening. *** PLANNING FORECAST AT A GLANCE *** ... more
FLX FORECAST: Showers, wind & warmer conditions on Thursday – but changes coming
Thursday is going to be the warming day. Temperatures will push into the mid-50s, allowing for the Finger Lakes to feel more like spring. However, it will be a cool start as the region starts ... more
What’s with all the tree cutting on the Thruway?
Jonathan Dougherty, deputy director of media relations and communications for the Thruway Authority, said Monday that the tree cutting is part of a capital project on I-90 between exits 42 (Geneva) and 44 (Canandaigua). He ... more
Steady rain coming Thursday, setting up for wild weather weekend
It’s going to be a wild weather ride over the next several days. While forecasters remain uncertain about the exact temperature trend through the weekend — high temperatures will likely vary wildly even within the ... more
How SU turns the Carrier Dome into a monster truck arena
Seven years ago, Pete Sala, Syracuse University’s chief facilities officer, had an idea to increase the use of the Carrier Dome and house events outside of SU Athletics. At the time, Monster Jam, a traveling ... more
After most recent stabbing at Destiny, police and mall officials maintain mall is safe
It's a place thousands of people go to every day to eat, shop and be entertained. It's not exactly the place one would think much crime happens. But this past weekend's stabbing at Destiny USA ... more
Stephanie Miner: ‘I’m seriously considering running for governor’
Don't tell Stephanie Miner the race for the Democratic nomination for governor is already too crowded. The former Syracuse mayor on Monday modified her campaign account to allow her to raise money for a potential ... more
Temperatures improve by Wednesday, but rain enters forecast
Temperatures are going to improve on Tuesday, with highs pushing toward 40 degrees — but changes are in the offing. Some of them will be good, and others not-as-much. FLX Weather Meteorologist Drew Montreuil is ... more
Forecast finally eases up, spring will arrive by late-week
Improving weather? Finally, the Finger Lakes is going to start to see some spring-like weather this week. The National Weather Service says a major shift in the overall pattern is going to bring significantly warmer ... more
Grassroots groups: DCCC trying to ‘erase our work’ in CNY race for Congress
A large collection of activists, including members of the Indivisible movement in central New York, reiterated its support for Dana Balter and questioned why the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee would intervene in the primary election ... more
Bill Bass will continue campaign for Congress against Katko, but not as Democrat
Bill Bass will end his pursuit of the Democratic nomination in the 24th Congressional District race and form his own ballot line to challenge U.S. Rep. John Katko in the general election. Bass, who launched ... more
#ICYMI: Hopewell home destroyed, jogger assaulted, and plagiarism probe at HWS
Winter might be over, but active weather was the biggest headline this week in the Finger Lakes. Thousands were left without power, and cleaning up from damaging winds, which exceeded 65 mph in parts of ... more
More wind? Cold, snowy pattern continues in the Finger Lakes
More wind? It's in the forecast on Friday, but it won't be nearly as strong as it was on Wednesday. Lakeshore Flood Warnings are active for Wayne and Northern Cayuga County, and Wind Advisories are ... more
DEBRIEF: Breaking down del Lago, incinerator legislation & Geneva’s search (podcast)
On Episode #21 of the Debrief Podcast Jackie Augustine and Josh Durso debate the future of a piece of state legislation, del Lago Resort & Casino, as well as Sinclair Broadcast Group. Watch or listen ... more
Hundreds still without power in the Finger Lakes after wind storm
The wind storm may have passed, but hundreds are still without power as of late-Thursday afternoon. The winds blew utility poles, trees, and even large trucks over on Wednesday — as the highest wind gust ... more
Shelters opened in Wayne County as FLX cleans up from damaging winds, power outages (full coverage)
The damaging winds have passed, but winter has returned to the Finger Lakes. Take a look below at the sights and sounds of Wednesday's damaging wind event. Several large trucks were reported as overturned on ... more
PLANNING FORECAST: Rollercoaster conditions continue for FLX this week
It’s going to be another active weather week, but the biggest changes are going to come from wide-swings in temperature. Conditions on Monday will be sunny — and temperatures throughout the first half of the ... more
PLANNING YOUR WEEK: Temps will moderate as rain enters forecast
Finally the Finger Lakes is going to start to see some 'spring-like' weather. Though it won't be the big warmup that many were hoping for, temperatures will finally get into 'ordinary' territory - with daytime ... more
Data shows continued decline in population for most of FLX
More startling news was discovered in the U.S. Census Bureau estimates of population change from 2010 to 2017. The latest data, which accounts for more loss — shows that most job-gains were picked up in ... more
THE DEBRIEF: Albany corruption, MCC’s failed drill & much more (podcast)
On Episode #20 of the Debrief Podcast Jackie Augustine and Josh Durso answer your questions and address recent headlines around issues of school safety, the role of government officials, Eminent Domain, and much more. Listen ... more
