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Winter energy costs: Small gas savings, higher electric bills and costly heating oil
Lower natural gas supply costs may offer only modest relief on winter utility bills, while electricity and heating oil present different pressures for households across the Finger Lakes. National Grid's winter forecast projects about $9 in savings for a typical upstate residential gas customer using 713 therms from Nov. … FULL STORY: Winter energy costs: Small gas savings, higher electric bills and costly heating oil
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Cayuga County Committee Meeting – Ways & Means, October 20, 2026
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Victor Planning Board holds its Oct. 14 town meeting (webcast)
CAYUGA COUNTY: public safety and health committee meetings Oct. 14 (webcast)
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GENEVA: City Council holds Oct. 13 budget workshop meeting (webcast)
VICTOR: Town Board holds its Oct. 13 meeting (webcast)
VICTOR: Town Board’s Oct. 13 proposed container law workshop (webcast)
CAYUGA COUNTY: Oct. 13 Government Operations, Planning and Public Works meetings (webcast)
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Cornell protesters stage mock tribunal outside trustees meeting
Protesters staged a mock tribunal outside a Cornell University trustees meeting Friday, pressing university leaders for changes in their response to sexual assault allegations involving former fraternity members. The demonstration began at about 3:30 p.m. … Read More: Cornell protesters stage mock tribunal outside trustees meeting
Blakeman says he would consider statewide use of police camera technology
Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman said he would consider using police surveillance technology more widely across New York if it proves effective, expanding a debate over the camera network in the Nassau County government … Read More: Blakeman says he would consider statewide use of police camera technology
Waterloo man charged after victim suffers fractured nose, ribs
A Waterloo man faces felony assault charges after police said he injured another person in two separate incidents earlier this month. Shawn Standbrook, …
Waterloo man charged with menacing after reported ax threat
A Waterloo man faces two misdemeanor charges after authorities said he threatened another person with a small ax and a wooden stick …
Wayne County sheriff reminds drivers to stop for school buses
The Wayne County Sheriff's Office is reminding drivers to stop for school buses with flashing red lights ahead of National School Bus Safety …
Newark teen charged with DWI after Palmyra traffic stop
A Newark teenager faces impaired-driving charges after Wayne County sheriff's deputies stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation in the Town of Palmyra …
Naples contractor and company convicted of stealing over $50,000 from customer
A Schuyler County jury found a Naples contractor and his company guilty Friday of stealing more than $50,000 from a customer's home improvement …
Second measles case confirmed in Cayuga County
A second measles case in a Cayuga County resident has been confirmed through laboratory testing, the county Health Department announced Friday. The case …
Branchport pair charged in theft from hospitalized Penn Yan-area man
Two Branchport residents were arrested Friday on warrants in an investigation into money taken from a hospitalized 75-year-old Penn Yan-area man's accounts, …
Seneca Falls police arrest man on three bench warrants
Seneca Falls police arrested a Canandaigua man Friday on three bench warrants issued after he failed to appear in town court, according to …
FL1 FORECAST: Blustery Saturday turns sunny before widespread overnight freeze
A blustery and unusually cold start to the weekend will give way to increasing sunshine across the Finger Lakes and Central New York …
What can Cornell’s PFAS map tell you about water in the Finger Lakes?
Cornell's PFAS map lets residents explore surface-water samples alongside nearby potential pollution sources. Reading those results in context can help identify monitoring questions, while public …
Cornell president makes campus safety central to State of the University address
Cornell President Michael Kotlikoff set aside much of his planned State of the University address Thursday to focus on campus sexual assault, saying the …
Finger Lakes Land Trust report details conservation work across region
The Finger Lakes Land Trust says it has protected more than 35,000 acres across the region, a cumulative milestone detailed in its new annual …
Cornell team prepares Chile telescope for first observations
A Cornell-led science team is preparing a new telescope high in Chile's Atacama Desert for its first observations, a step toward studying galaxy …
New York opens $76 million county infrastructure grant round
New York counties can apply for a new $76 million round of state infrastructure grants aimed at supporting housing construction and local economic …
New York seeks nominations for craft beverage retailer awards
New York is accepting nominations through Nov. 20 for new awards honoring stores and other retailers that promote craft beverages made with …
Route 13 northbound lane reductions begin Monday in Ithaca
Northbound Route 13 in Ithaca will be reduced to two lanes on weekdays from Oct. 19 through Nov. 20 while crews work on drainage …
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William Smith volleyball cruises past Bard in straight sets
William Smith volleyball delivered a commanding performance Saturday, sweeping Bard in three sets at Bristol Gymnasium to earn another Liberty League victory. The Herons improved to 13-4 overall and 4-1 in conference play, while the Raptors dropped to 5-17 overall and 0-6 in the Liberty League. Emily Fulton led William Smith offensively with 11 kills, four digs, two service aces and two blocks. Arielle Newsome added nine kills without an attack error, finishing with a .563 hitting percentage, three blocks and two service aces. The Herons established control early, recording 12 kills in the opening set. Cassidy Breuer and Newsome contributed four kills apiece as William Smith secured a 25-16 victory. Bard provided more resistance in the second set, recording 10 kills, but William Smith answered with 13 of its own. Newsome delivered the decisive kill to give the Herons a 25-20 win and a two-set advantage. William Smith completed the sweep with a 25-14 third-set victory, forcing seven Bard hitting errors while recording five service aces. Breuer finished with nine kills, while Senya Dorny contributed four blocks. Delainy Williams directed the offense with 24 assists and four service aces, while Lily Wittgraefe anchored the defense with 16 digs. The Herons held advantages in kills (35-21), assists (35-20), digs (34-28) and blocks (7-2). William Smith also recorded 11 service aces compared to Bard's six. Box Score William Smith returns to action Friday, October 23, traveling to face Skidmore in a Liberty League … Read More: William Smith volleyball cruises past Bard in straight sets
Cornell women’s soccer falls to Princeton after rough second half
Cornell women's soccer struggled to contain Princeton's second-half attack Saturday, falling 3-0 in an Ivy League matchup at Berman Field. The Big Red dropped to 5-6-2 overall and 1-3-0 in conference play, while the Tigers improved to 6-5-1 overall and 2-2-0 in the Ivy League. Cornell held Princeton scoreless through the opening 45 minutes despite facing consistent offensive pressure. Goalkeeper Sofia Kerrigan made three first-half saves, while Amanda Polyniak recorded the Big Red's only shot on goal in the third minute. The Tigers held a narrow 4-3 advantage in shots entering halftime but took control shortly after the break. Stella Monberg opened the scoring in the 48th minute, heading home a corner kick from Kayla Wong for her sixth goal of the season. Princeton doubled its advantage in the 57th minute when Wong delivered another corner kick, finding Zoe Markesini for a header that marked her first goal of the year. Cornell struggled to generate scoring opportunities in the second half, managing just one shot attempt from Lauren DiPierri in the 54th minute. Dylan Jovanovic sealed the victory in the 86th minute, finishing a pass from Julia Johnson for her fourth goal of the season. Princeton finished with an 11-4 advantage in shots, including an 8-1 edge in shots on goal, while also dominating corner kicks 11-1. Kerrigan recorded four saves for Cornell. Box Score The Big Red returns to action Saturday, October 24, hosting Penn at Berman Field. Kickoff is … Read More: Cornell women’s soccer falls to Princeton after rough second half
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Micron candidate forum Sunday in Clay will focus on jobs and community protections
Central New York residents can question candidates and elected officials about jobs, environmental protections and community benefits tied to Micron's planned semiconductor development at a forum Sunday, Oct. 18, in Clay. Neighbors for a Better … Read More: Micron candidate forum Sunday in Clay will focus on jobs and community protections
NATIONAL INTEREST
Niagara Falls man sentenced for fentanyl distribution linked to death
A Niagara Falls man was sentenced to 16 years and six months in federal prison after prosecutors said fentanyl he gave his girlfriend caused her fatal overdose in Tonawanda. Michael Paonessa, 36, had been convicted of … Read More: Niagara Falls man sentenced for fentanyl distribution linked to death
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CONNECTIONS: Harry Bronson and Alissa Ellman discuss their campaigns (podcast)
WXXI's Connections with Evan Dawson will feature state Assemblymember Harry Bronson, who is seeking re-election in the 138th Assembly District, and Alissa Ellman, who is challenging Rep. Claudia Tenney in the 24th Congressional District. The two candidate … Launch Stream: CONNECTIONS: Harry Bronson and Alissa Ellman discuss their campaigns (podcast)
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