Cayuga County, Macedon, Seneca Falls, Union Springs, Sterling, and Fair Haven among waterfront grant winners
Several communities across the region will see state funding for waterfront projects in 2023. The town of Macedon will receive $150,000 for enhancements to Gravino Park. The town of Seneca Falls will see $59,000 to ... more
One person extricated from serious crash on 5&20 in Montezuma
One person was extricated from a serious crash on 5&20 near the Montezuma Wildlife Refuge. The Cayuga-Seneca Fire Wire reported that first responders were called to that area of 5&20 around 3:30 p.m. One vehicle ... more
McDonald’s restaurants have officially been removed from the NYS Thruway
The New York State Thruway Authority announced a temporary change with regard to dining options at service areas along the interstate. However, the change will have permanent impacts. Effective January 1st, 2023 11 service areas ... more
State AG’s office still assessing circumstances around death at Cayuga County Jail: No formal investigation underway yet
More information has been released as the investigation into a death at the Cayuga County Jail continues. Sheriff Brian Schenck said Fred Williams, age 35, of Summerhill was found unresponsive during routine rounds on November ... more
Urgent care clinics have become a catch-all for an exhausted, short-staffed healthcare system
Ever since the coronavirus pandemic began long wait times at urgent care centers across the Finger Lakes and Central New York have been common. This winter those wait times have gotten even longer with urgent ... more
NYS expands investigation into RG&E, NYSEG for billing errors and mismanagement
The state is expanding its investigation into RG&E and NYSEG amid a myriad of issues involving the energy provider. The state Department of Public Service announced on Wednesday that it was expanding its investigation into ... more
Troopers: Moravia man drove drunk with child in vehicle, found in possession of weapon
Police arrested a Moravia resident following a traffic stop in the town of Venice. Joshua Allen, age 38, of Moravia was charged with DWI, aggravated DWI with a child in the vehicle, open container, criminal ... more
Auburn Smoke Shop will be vacated by late-February, nuisance board skips meeting on complaints
No hearing took place for the smoke shop in Auburn that has been subject to nuisance complaints and a police investigation. The City of Auburn's Nuisance Abatement Committee was set to have a hearing on ... more
Domestic incident leads to DUI, harassment charges after suspect drives from Wayne to Seneca counties
Deputies arrested a Savannah woman following an altercation at a residence. On Tuesday, December 27th Delia Staats, age 46, of Savannah was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol following a domestic incident. Following ... more
Price gouging a growing problem for children’s painkillers, fever reducers amid COVID, flu, and RSV outbreaks
Attorney General Letitia James is urging caution among New Yorkers as concerns about price gouging rise with COVID-19, influenza, and RSV cases. She's asking consumers and businesses to report price gouging of children's painkillers and ... more
Wegmans recalls kale, spinach, and micro greens products
Wegmans has issued a produce recall for Wegmans cat grass, Wegmans organic Baby Kale & Baby Spinach with Sweat Pea Leaves and Wegmans Organic Farm & Orchard Micro Greens. The products are being recalled due ... more
Gas prices continue downward trend, but that’s about to come to an end
Gas prices continued to decline this past week across the region, according to AAA. During the week of Christmas the price of a gallon of gas declined 6 cents. It brought the actual average price ... more
Finger Lakes schools have suffered 20-50% enrollment losses: How bad is it? What do superintendents say is the answer?
What should state or local officials do about cratering enrollment numbers at school districts across the Finger Lakes? Less than three years after last analyzing enrollment data across the region we've looked at the numbers ... more
FLX FORECAST: Much warmer, showers building by weekend to close out 2023
After a deadly blizzard across Western New York the forecast will calm down, and warm up significantly to close out 2022. No major precipitation is expected at any point, and the warming trend will give ... more
Longtime Biden aide from Auburn stepping down to spend more time with family
A longtime advisor to President Joe Biden who has roots in the city of Auburn is leaving the State Department. Brian McKeon, who has served as deputy secretary of state for management and resources, is ... more
Cayuga County man headed to prison after fleeing police on four flat tires
The Cayuga County man who fled police on four flat tires is headed to prison. Justin Jones, age 37, was sentenced to 1.5 to 3 years in prison. He fled from police after a domestic ... more
LIVE UPDATES: Windy, frigid conditions on Christmas Day in the Finger Lakes
The best advice for the next 12-18 hours is avoid travel. First responders and road crews are working overtime to keep people safe and property secure as damaging winds, blinding snow squalls, and life-threatening cold ... more
Man who impersonated DEC officer and stole rifle pleads guilty, faces 1-3 years in prison
Authorities say a Weedsport man has pleaded guilty to stealing a rifle from a hunter by pretending to be a government worker. Prosecutors say Zackary Harvey stole a rifle from a hunter on September 9th, ... more
Cayuga County Legislator Brian Muldrow announced bid for reelection
Cayuga County Legislator Brian Muldrow wants to stay put. The Democrat from Auburn announced his intention to run for re-election. "I am asking for your support again as I run for legislator in District 11," ... more
Following Dwyer’s announcement, Republican Chris Petrus says he will run for Cayuga County Clerk
Immediately following the news that longtime Cayuga County Clerk Sue Dwyer would not seek another term as clerk, a Brutus Republican announced his intention to run. Chris Petrus, currently serving on the Cayuga County Legislature, ... more
52 cannabis cultivation licenses approved in New York
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced the first round of approved adult-use cannabis cultivation licenses in New York. A total of 52 licenses were granted. These are the first adult-use cannabis licenses granted in New York ... more
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