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What stores are open on Thanksgiving? Holiday shopping hours announced by grocers, retailers
As Thanksgiving approaches, residents in the Finger Lakes and Central New York can plan their last-minute grocery runs and shopping needs around the holiday hours of various retailers. Wegmans Food Markets, Tops Friendly Markets, ALDI, ... more
Thruway Authority approves massive budget for ‘infrastructure’ improvements amid toll hike
The New York State Thruway Authority's Board of Directors has approved a $1.3 billion budget for 2024, marking an increase of $115 million from the previous year. This budget boost primarily focuses on infrastructure improvements ... more
ANNOUNCEMENT: Micron Community Engagement Committee Survey
Don't miss this chance to be heard! The Micron Community Engagement Committee invites you to complete our four-minute survey to help us inform how to invest millions of dollars in the Central New York community ... more
Taste NY celebrates 10 years with contest series
In celebration of the 10th anniversary of Taste NY, a program dedicated to promoting New York State food, beverages, and agritourism, two new social media contests were launched last week. These contests, part of a ... more
WellNow vs. Excellus: Finger Lakes healthcare crisis looms if deal isn’t reached soon
If something doesn’t change between now and Jan. 1, 2024 two of the biggest names in Upstate New York healthcare will part ways. WellNow Urgent Care says it will stop accepting Excellus BlueCross BlueShield health ... more
High-speed chase in Onondaga County leads to arrest and recovery of stolen vehicles
A high-speed chase in the early hours of Saturday, November 18, in Onondaga County resulted in the arrest of one individual and the recovery of multiple stolen vehicles. The incident began around 3:30 a.m. when ... more
INSIDE THE FLX: WellNow says Excellus is reason it won’t be able to carry insurance in 2024
Coming up at 8 AM we sit down with Dr. Rob Biernbaum, Chief Medical Officer for WellNow Urgent Care to discuss the reasons why the company had to look at parting ways with Excellus, as ... more
Skaneateles man rescued from burning vehicle, three deputies hospitalized
A serious two-car accident in Marcellus on Tuesday morning left a Skaneateles man in critical condition and several others, including three sheriff's deputies hospitalized. The accident occurred around 9:15 a.m. at the intersection of Lee ... more
Joint law enforcement operation leads to major drug arrests in Plattsburgh
A collaborative operation involving New York State Police Troop B's Violent Gangs and Narcotics Enforcement Team (VGNET), the Clinton County Sheriff's Department, and the Plattsburgh City Police Department resulted in multiple arrests following the execution ... more
Syracuse trio charged with grand larceny after Victor larceny
The Ontario County Sheriff's Office reports the arrest of three people following a larceny investigation at Ulta in Victor. Stephanie Stanley-Davies, 32, Tydaya Williams, 21, and Jadaisha Stephens, 27, all of Syracuse, are accused of ... more
Josh Royce appointed president of YMCA of Central New York
The YMCA of Central New York has officially appointed Josh Royce as its new president and chief executive officer, following an extensive nationwide search. Royce, a resident of Baldwinsville, had been fulfilling the role on ... more
Port Byron man among 31 charged in major drug ring rampant in Central New York
Attorney General Letitia James, alongside Syracuse Police, announced the indictment of 31 individuals charged with 192 criminal counts in the disruption of two large-scale narcotics rings in Central New York. The year-long operation, named "Operation ... more
Finger Lakes fall foliage season concludes with few ‘peak’ spots left
The final week of New York’s fall foliage brings the season to a close with vibrant colors expected in select areas of the Finger Lakes and Hudson Valley, as well as New York City and ... more
EXCLUSIVE: EV adoption slow in the Finger Lakes, so grid build-up will happen over years
As of June, the state DMV reported that more than 150,000 new electric vehicles had been registered in New York. Nationally, forecasts anticipated 14 million new EV's hitting the road this year. Those are both ... more
Oswego woman killed after boyfriend hits her in car
A tragic accident claimed the life of an Oswego woman early Thursday morning. Seana Doyle, 31, was allegedly hit by a car driven by her boyfriend on Byer Road around 2:12 a.m., as reported by ... more
Oswego woman charged after fatal crash that claimed life of 5-year-old in Wayne County
Kayla Perrotta, a resident of Oswego, is facing charges related to a fatal car crash in Wayne County last year. The August 4, 2022, accident resulted in the death of 5-year-old Joseph Zufelt and injuries ... more
Suspicious package at Destiny USA deemed safe by Syracuse Police Department
A suspicious package that led to the temporary evacuation of a portion of Destiny USA mall in Syracuse has been declared safe by authorities. The Syracuse Police Hazardous Device Unit inspected the package and found ... more
Empower Federal Credit Union assumes naming rights for Lakeview Amphitheater
The familiar St. Joseph’s Health Amphitheater will undergo a renaming following a shift in naming rights sponsorship. Effective Oct. 20, the concert venue will embrace its new identity as the Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater ... more
Peak fall foliage engulfs the Finger Lakes and most of Upstate New York
The Finger Lakes and broader Upstate New York region are awash in vibrant autumn colors, with peak foliage observed in many areas. Cortland County is seeing a 70% color transition, dominated by vivid red and ... more
