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
Police warn about scam targeting senior citizens in Yates County
The Penn Yan Police Department is warning local residents about a scam targeting senior citizens. It's a Facebook scam where the perpetrators are copying the personal information of local residents and attempting to communicate with ... 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
Yates County to receive $237,000+ to protect Seneca Lake
The Yates County Soil and Water Conservation District has been granted funding to construct a salt storage facility in the town of Starkey. The facility will cover an exposed salt pile, providing a safeguard against ... 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
ALDI introducing self-checkout lanes to some Finger Lakes stores
Discount supermarket chain ALDI is adding self-checkout lanes to its stores, including several in the Rochester area. ALDI is known for its no-frills approach to shopping, where clerks scan groceries quickly and customers bag their ... more
FLX TODAY NEWS: Small town struggles, latest on Clyde fire, and ALDI updates! (3/9)
It’s Wednesday, March 8th and here at the 5 biggest stories we’re following for you today at FingerLakes1.com. This daily video is a companion to our Morning Edition newsletter, which hits 8,000+ inboxes every morning ... more
How much snow is coming? Winter Weather Advisory active for Finger Lakes, Central New York
Get ready for some snow. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for the entire region, ahead of an area-wide snowfall event that will be one of the more-significant of the season ... more
Branchport man arrested on felony charges after stolen property recovered
Deputies say a Branchport man is facing felony charges after an investigation in Yates County. Zachary Waite, a 31-year-old resident of Branchport, has been arrested by the Yates County Sheriff’s Office on a felony charge ... more
Police arrest Penn Yan woman after dogs found loose in the village
The Penn Yan Police Department cited a local woman following a complaint about dogs running loose in the village. Patricia Smith, 67, of Penn Yan was cited after a resident complained about multiple dogs running ... more
FLX TODAY NEWS: Questions swirl around Geneva petroleum spill, plus biggest headlines of the day (3/8)
It's Wednesday, March 8th and here at the 5 biggest stories we're following for you today at FingerLakes1.com. This daily video is a companion to our Morning Edition newsletter, which hits 8,000+ inboxes every morning ... more
Finger Lakes area marijuana dispensary licenses will likely double
The injunction on obtaining dispensary licenses for the sale of marijuana legally still stands in a handful of regions in New York, including the Finger Lakes. However, eligible applicants are hopeful that the end is ... more
Penn Yan man charged with DWI after traffic stop
Deputies arrested a Penn Yan man following a traffic stop in Schuyler County. Mitchell Potts, 23, of Penn Yan was arrested in Reading after a traffic stop where it was determined he was intoxicated. Potts ... more
Price of gas increases slightly since last week across FLX, CNY
The average price for a gallon of gas in Syracuse is $3.43, according to AAA. The price is down by a cent from last week. However, the national average for a gallon of gasoline is ... more
Police: Dundee woman asleep at the wheel in Penn Yan charged with aggravated DWI
Police arrested a 40-year-old Dundee woman following an investigation into a driver asleep at the wheel. Sarah Swarthout, 40, of Dundee was arrested following a traffic complaint on South Avenue. Police arrived and located Swarthout ... more
Yates legislature backs three major projects, two that could receive federal funding
The Yates County Legislature is backing three projects, including two seeking federal funding and a trolley business that may have stops in the county. The Legislature, at a special meeting on Wednesday, authorized a letter ... more
GIRLS BASKETBALL: Dundee/Bradford’s run ends in sectional finals loss
The Dundee/Bradford BraveScots will have to wait at least another year before they win their first sectional title. The four-seeded BraveScots (21-3) had their season end on Saturday afternoon with a 45-36 loss to the ... more
National coalition against cryptomining calls for action and oversight
Senator Ed Markey is reintroducing a bill that aims to regulate the energy consumption of cryptomining operations in the United States. The move comes as the National Coalition Against Cryptomining (NCAC) pushes for federal legislation ... more
Section V Basketball Championship Weekend Preview (webcast)
Several Wayne-Finger Lakes teams are still alive in the postseason heading into Championship Weekend play at the Blue Cross Arena and Rush-Henrietta HS. We preview the match-ups as Pal-Mac, Waterloo, Dundee-Bradford and Canandaigua go for ... more
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