Why are ‘love letters’ to home sellers discouraged? Because fair Housing violations come with expensive penalties
Real estate agents are warning home buyers against writing “love letters” to sellers, despite the highly competitive market. Last week, News10NBC looked into this issue, after a local viewer reached out with a simple question: ... more
More officials call for study of RG&E, public utility as customer service and rates remain major issues
Rochester Mayor Malik Evans and City Council have called upon the New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) to investigate Rochester Gas & Electric Corp. (RG&E), claiming that the utility company lacks a commitment to ... more
NWS: Strong winds, power outages possible overnight
Power outages were reported across the Finger Lakes and Central New York during the afternoon and evening hours. The National Weather Service activated high wind warnings and wind advisories as gusts in excess of 45 ... more
EXCLUSIVE: CEO of Finger Lakes Tourism Alliance opens up about region getting national distinction (video)
Earlier this month Meghan Lawton took the helm as leader of the Finger Lakes Tourism Alliance. For more than a dozen years, Lawton worked through an array of roles in the tourism space. As CEO ... more
Tops Markets undergo major renovations: Company plans big changes at all locations
Tops Friendly Markets has recently undergone a major transformation and is now Tops Remodeled Markets. The Williamsville-based grocer has invested significantly to modernize its 149 locations, with refurbishing completed in 31 stores in Western New ... more
Livingston County celebrates Women in Agriculture Day
The Livingston County Board of Supervisors announced that March 24, 2023, will be celebrated as Women in Agriculture Day throughout the County. This proclamation honors the significant contributions made by women in the field of ... more
New Yorkers pay high taxes, then told local governments should consolidate to save: Does it have to be that way?
Taxpayers in New York pay some of the highest rates in the U.S. But do they enjoy an equally high return on that investment? Tax Day is April 18, and 73% of taxpayers think the ... more
Maple Weekend continuing March 25-26: Where to find local promotions?
If you missed Maple Weekend this past weekend because of the St. Patrick's Day holiday you're in luck! Late last week, Gov. Kathy Hochul issued a proclamation declaring March 18-19 and 25-26 as Maple Weekends ... more
Gas prices continue decline: Where is the cheapest fuel in the Finger Lakes or Central New York?
The price of gas continues to decline slightly, according to AAA. The average price of a gallon of gas in Rochester, Ithaca, and Syracuse was down one and two cents respectively from last week's assessment ... more
Mt. Morris man busted for cocaine sales operation in Livingston County
The Livingston County Drug Task Force has arrested a man believed to be operating a cocaine sales operation. Kevin Felton, 59, is facing multiple felony charges after authorities executed a search warrant at a residence ... more
Counties could take legal action if NYS budget includes Medicaid cost shift
County leaders across New York State are relieved that the Legislature rejected Gov. Kathy Hochul's budget proposal to withhold expanded federal Medicaid aid from localities, a move that would have cost them millions of dollars ... more
Local Tops workers get new union contract including health insurance and pay raises
United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) District Union Local One, representing 9,000 Tops Markets employees across stores in Auburn, Elbridge, and Skaneateles, confirmed on Thursday that a new contract has been overwhelmingly ratified. The deal, ... more
Dansville man arrested for sexually assaulting child in Livonia
A man from Dansville has been arrested and charged with sexually assaulting a minor in the Town of Livonia. According to the Livingston County Sheriff's Office, the Livingston County Child Protective Services (CPS) received a ... more
Finger Lakes has 1,200+ open nursing home beds that can’t be filled because of staff shortages
Healthcare staffing shortages are taking a toll on nursing homes across New York State. In the Finger Lakes region alone, more than 1,200 nursing home beds cannot be utilized due to the lack of staff ... more
NOR’EASTER UPDATES: Snow will continue overnight before tapering during early-morning (full coverage)
For parts of the Finger Lakes the snow has been slow to start. Areas of Ontario and Wayne counties have reported little accumulation thus far. Forecasters from around the region say this is expected, and ... more
Tops grocery stores expand partnership with Flashfood: How will it fight high prices?
Tops Friendly Markets, a grocery store chain with 149 stores in New York, Pennsylvania, and Vermont, has expanded its partnership with Flashfood, a mobile app that helps shoppers find discounted food nearing its best-by date ... more
PFOS found in most Seneca Lake fish at hundreds of times NYS limit
When the state tested 34 lake trout and yellow perch from Seneca Lake for the toxic ‘forever chemical’ PFOS in 2020, most were found to be contaminated at hundreds of times the state’s enforceable limit for identical ... more
FLX TODAY NEWS: Palmyra Supervisor Ken Miller gives up Town responsibilities & update on Clyde fire (3/10)
Palmyra supervisor gives up leadership responsibilities, update on Clyde fire, interest growing in vacant manufacturing facility in Auburn, big changes possible for local elections, and GoNetSpeed expands again! All of that and more in our ... more
Upstate Unplugged: What happens when small towns and villages struggle to compete for state grants?
Small towns and villages across the state are facing an incredibly uncertain future. Declining/aging population, aging infrastructure, lack of basic services, and inability to compete for grant money ... more
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