Livingston County urges Governor Hochul to increase daily Medicaid rate paid to nursing homes
Livingston County is urging New York State Governor Kathy Hochul to increase the daily Medicaid rate paid to nursing homes to align with the current costs of providing high-quality care. With a number of nursing ... more
Cornell, Avangrid work together to solve utility billing issues
A new pilot study aimed at finding a solution to unpredictable electricity bills and blackouts caused by extreme weather events is being developed by Cornell University in collaboration with Avangrid, the parent company of NYSEG ... more
Stomach bug being reported across the Finger Lakes
A local pediatrician has reported an increase in reported cases of stomach bug this winter. Although the cause is yet to be determined, symptoms include vomiting, diarrhea and nausea. Dr. Caryl Bjorseth with Rochester Regional ... more
NWS: Freezing rain threat makes for slick commute this AM
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for the threat of freezing or mixed precipitation through the morning. Wayne, Northern Cayuga, Oswego, Wyoming, Livingston,and Ontario counties are included in the advisory, which ... more
What will NYS do next after report shows freshwater fish have more PFAS than store bought? (video)
A nationwide study has found that freshwater fish are hundreds of times more contaminated with PFAS chemicals than store-bought fish. In exclusive reporting this week, Environmental Reporter Peter Mantius dug into the available data. One ... more
Finger Lakes Tourism Alliance welcomes Meghan Lawton as next president and CEO
The Finger Lakes Tourism Alliance (FLTA) has announced the appointment of Meghan Lawton as its new President and CEO, effective mid-March 2023. Lawton has been involved in the tourism industry in Wyoming and Cortland counties ... more
Inflation having an impact on price of short-term vacation rentals
Rising inflation rates have resulted in short-term vacation rentals becoming more expensive for travelers. The cost of travel and day-to-day life has pinched budgets across the world, with inflation rates jumping to highs of 7% ... more
EXCLUSIVE: Program helps parents, teachers communicate with children who have special needs through local agency
A program to help parents and teachers communicate with children with special needs is expanding. Child Care Council, Inc., a resource and referral agency for parents looking for child care, is expanding. The organization recently ... more
PFAS levels in freshwater fish ‘staggering’, but Finger Lakes anglers aren’t getting the message
Freshwater fish are hundreds of times more contaminated with PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ than store-bought fish, according to a new nationwide study of federal test results. One PFAS chemical in particular — PFOS (Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid) ... more
Geneseo will receive $4.5M through NY Forward initiative to enhance downtown
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced that the Village of Geneseo is one of the two Finger Lakes municipalities to receive $4.5 million in funding through the New York Forward initiative. The announcement signifies the governor's ... more
Local hospitals won’t drop mask requirement despite state’s move to end COVID-era rule
Despite the New York State health department lifting its COVID-era mask requirements for hospitals and healthcare facilities, mask mandates will continue to be in effect for Rochester-area healthcare facilities. The leaders of Rochester Regional Health ... more
EXCLUSIVE: Top health issues for people in the FLX include mental health and opioid use, per report
A new report is identifying some of the biggest health issues facing our region. The Comprehensive Regional Community Health Assessment by Common Ground Health drills down on some of the most-pressing health issues those in ... more
Why volunteer to coach Girls on the Run? Because even adults could use positive life-skill reminders
Girls on the run is an after-school program for girls in 3rd-8th grade. It’s a running and life-skills building program. “The girls learn self confidence and goal setting,” said Executive Director Kelly Fisher of Girls ... more
Counties call on NY to continue funding to help with Medicaid costs
Livingston County and the New York State Association of Counties have joined forces to call on the State of New York to continue providing pass-through assistance from Affordable Care Act Enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage ... more
RG&E, NYSEG says its making significant progress on billing issues: How is it being done?
Rochester Gas and Electric says it continues to make significant improvements to customer service with increased staffing levels. As result, the percentage of estimated bills dropped more than 63 percent from February 2022 to January 2023. RG& ... more
FINGER LAKES TODAY 2/8: Fire at a home in Auburn, NYS Trooper suffers serious injuries in Red Creek and guided canal tours (video)
On the Wednesday edition of Finger Lakes Today, hosts Rebecca Swift and Nate Sharman bring you the latest updates from the region. Hear about the milder than normal conditions and the latest news on a ... more
UPSTATE UNPLUGGED: Are local communities going to lose control over housing?
Will towns, villages, and cities lose local control over housing in New York? In this edition we take a closer look at Gov. Hochul's housing proposals, and hear from former Geneva City Manager Matt Horn, ... more
LOCAL REACTION: Lawmakers respond to Hochul’s record-setting $227 billion budget
On Wednesday, Governor Kathy Hochul unveiled her highly-anticipated proposed 2024 budget. While the details will be left to debate between Hochul and Democratic supermajorities in both legislative chambers, there are many proposals buried inside it ... more
WINTER WEATHER: 3-5 inches of snow, plus dangerously cold wind chill readings expected
The biggest weather storyline for most of the day today will be gusty winds and dangerously low wind chills. However, a few areas will see moderate lake effect snow, which will only make travel more ... more
Supervisors approve legislative priorities at Livingston County BOS meeting
The Livingston County Board of Supervisors has approved the county's legislative priorities and will share them with the state of New York. The county's legislative agenda, which was developed by the board, the county administrator, ... more
4-month-old hospitalized after father shakes, throws her into baby swing: Police say felony charges have been filed
A 23-year-old man is facing a serious felony charge after an investigation. According to the State Police in Watertown, Jason Osorio of LeRay was taken into custody following an investigation into an incident that occurred ... more
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