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RealEats, Perfect Granola finalists in Grow-NY competition

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RealEats, Perfect Granola finalists in Grow-NY competition
Companies in Geneva and Victor are among 18 companies selected out of a field of nearly 200 startups to take part in round one of the Grow-NY food innovation and agriculture technology business challenge, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Wednesday. The goal of the initiative is to enhance the emerging food, beverage and agriculture innovation cluster in the Finger Lakes, Central... more

Federal grand jury empaneled to look into Western Regional OTB

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Federal grand jury empaneled to look into Western Regional OTB
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of New York has empaneled a federal grand jury to look into the Western Regional Off-Track Betting Corporation. Sources familiar with the situation said at least one person has been subpoenaed to appear before the grand jury in October. The attorney representing OTB confirmed knowledge of the probe Thursday. “Western Regional Off... more

New York expands anti-tobacco programs to target e-cigs too

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NY expands anti-tobacco programs to target e-cigs too
New York is expanding anti-tobacco initiatives to discourage the use of vaping devices and e-cigarettes too. Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Thursday signed an executive order directing state agencies overseeing anti-tobacco programs to address the newer methods of tobacco use. Cuomo also signed into law a mandate that state anti-tobacco campaigns include vaping as well as traditional tobacco. The changes come as... more

Cuomo signs ‘Elijah’s law’ for daycare food allergy guidelines

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Cuomo signs ‘Elijah’s law’ for daycare food allergy guidelines
All child daycare programs are now required by law in New York to follow guidelines for preventing and responding to food allergies. Governor Andrew Cuomo signed “Elijah’s Law” on Thursday. The new law is named after 3-year-old Elijah Silvera from New York City. Silvera was given a grilled cheese sandwich while at daycare despite having a known severe dairy allergy.... more

Questions remain after man pleads guilty for death of girlfriend, her son in Sodus

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Questions remain after man pleads guilty for death of girlfriend, her son in Sodus
Just days before his trial, the Wayne County District Attorney announced Thursday that  Alberto Reyes admitted to killing Selena Hidalgo Calderon and her son 14-month-old son Owen Hidalgo Calderon. Reyes pleaded guilty to two counts of first-degree manslaughter in the deaths of his girlfriend and her son. This may resolve the court case, but the question still remains: Why did he do... more

FLX WEEKLY: Justin Swank on Music for Mom & your September weekend ahead (podcast)

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FLX WEEKLY: Justin Swank on Music for Mom & your September weekend ahead (podcast)
Justin Swank of Endless Mountain Derelicts is in-studio to preview this weekend’s Music for Mom event in Phelps. We move into the autumn season in the Finger Lakes and the weekend ahead will be pleasantly warm, feature great local events and a full line-up of sports. Join Sydney Rogers & Jim Sinicropi to round-up the week and preview the weekend... more

Rep. Collins appears in court for insider trading case

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Congressman appears in court for insider trading case
A February trial date for the insider trading case against a U.S. congressman who was an early supporter of President Donald Trump appears to be in jeopardy. Rep. Christopher Collins did not say outside court whether the prospects of a Manhattan trial in early 2020 might affect whether he runs for reelection next year. But the Republican expressed confidence he’ll be exonerated... more

UPDATE: Driver in critical condition after pickup truck leaves Rt. 34, colliding with house in Cayuga County

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The Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office says that a 70-year-old driver remains in critical condition after his pickup truck slammed into a house along Route 34 in the Town of Venice. David R. Nickerson, 70, was said to have been operating a pickup truck when he failed to negotiate a curve. His truck struck a guardrail and continued along an embankment... more

OUR FINGER LAKES HISTORY: Taughannock Falls State Park (podcast)

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OUR FINGER LAKES HISTORY: Taughannock Falls State Park (podcast)
The Finger Lakes region is home to dozens of waterfalls but none are more famous as the tallest waterfall east of the Mississippi River, Taughannock Falls. Learn about the complete history of the State Park at Taughannock Falls from the origin of the name to the geology behind the formation of the three major falls within the park. Join Seneca... more

Man pleads guilty to May 2018 killings of Sodus woman, toddler

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Man pleads guilty to May 2018 killings of Sodus woman, toddler
The man accused of killing a woman and her 14-month-old son in Sodus last May has pleaded guilty to causing their deaths. Andrew Correia, the public defender for Alberto Ebarado Gutierre-Reyes, confirmed Wednesday afternoon that his client pleaded guilty to two counts of first-degree manslaughter in the deaths of Selena Hidalgo-Calderon and her 14 month old son, Owen Hidalgo-Calderon. The... more

Troopers: More than 125 animals seized from home in Ontario

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Troopers: More than 125 animals seized from home in Ontario
State police say charges are pending after more than 125 animals were seized from a home in Wayne County. Animal control seized 81 chickens, 11 ducks, 11 dogs, 5 cats, and 2 rabbits from a home on Ontario Center Road in the town of Ontario after troopers responded to a complaint on Tuesday. Troopers said the animals were in “terrible” conditions.... more

Impact of Rochester diocese Chapter 11 filing on churches, schools and pending lawsuits

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Impact of Rochester diocese Chapter 11 filing on churches, schools and pending lawsuits
On Thursday, the Rochester diocese became the first in the state and the 20th in the country to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. As part of the filing, many documents will be sealed – including those related to sexual abuse. “We’re after the truth. We’re after protection of children and we can’t arrive at that without getting the truth,” survivor... more

Hundreds of kids impacted by vaccine requirements in Tompkins County alone

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Hundreds of kids impacted by vaccine requirements in Tompkins County alone
New York State passed legislation eliminating religious exemptions to school vaccine requirements in June. In Ithaca, where vaccination rates are low in several schools, public health advocates and school administrators are hopeful that the new law will improve community immunity. Some parents who were previously granted religious exemptions, however, say they may pull their kids out of school rather than... more

10-year-old girl donates money to Cayuga County anti-heroin group

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10-year-old girl donates money to Cayuga County anti-heroin group
Instead of spending the hard-earned money she made after working over the summer on shopping as she originally planned, Cecilia Pfeiffer had something else in mind. Cecilia, 10, said she was so inspired by the candlelight vigil on addiction held in Auburn Aug. 30 that she decided to donate $75 she earned over the summer to the Cayuga County Heroin Epidemic Action... more
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