Cayuga Health will sponsor Finger Lakes Wine Festival
The Finger Lakes Wine Festival at Watkins Glen International, a popular Western New York festival, will return on July 8-9, 2023, with a new presenting sponsor, the Cayuga Health System. The local health system has ... more
What’s next for Watkins Glen now that the village has a new mayor?
Laurie DeNardo has been elected as the new mayor of Watkins Glen. She secured the position with a 289-198 win in last week's election filling the vacancy left by resignation. DeNardo, who has served on ... 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
Watkins Glen elects Laurie DeNardo as mayor
The village of Watkins Glen has a new mayor. Laurie DeNardo defeated Lou Perazzini by roughly 90 votes. The final tally of Tuesday's voting was 289-198. DeNardo has been a trustee since 2015 and will ... more
Vietnam War exhibit reception March 29 in Schuyler
The Schuyler County Historical Society will host a public reception on Wednesday, March 29, as part of the Brick Tavern Museum special exhibit honoring county residents who served in the Vietnam War. The reception for ... 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
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
Longtime Schuyler Sheriff Michael Maloney dies at 82
Former Schuyler County Sheriff Michael Maloney has passed away at the age of 82. Maloney began his career in law enforcement in 1968 and was appointed undersheriff three years later. He would go on to ... 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
Schuyler man found with several stolen guns during investigation
A Schuyler County man has been arrested for allegedly stealing property, including guns, from a home on Mallory Hill Road in the town of Veteran. Sheriff's deputies received a call about a suspicious vehicle on ... 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
State denies Watkins Glen school district bid to keep ‘Senecas’ for athletic teams
The Watkins Glen Central School District will not be allowed to keep its 'Senecas' mascot. The state made the rule after the district requested that it be allowed to keep its Native mascot as a ... 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
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