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Governor Cuomo outlines full-plan for spending in 2020 (video)
Governor Andrew Cuomo says his proposals outline a bold vision for New York as it battles with some of the toughest economic pressures the state has faced in years. The 2020 budget plan features a $33 billion five-year plan to combat climate change, including a new plan to streamline government bureaucracy to …more
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Sheriff: Newark woman possessed 60 bags of heroin, sold nearly 50 more
Sheriff Kevin Henderson reports the arrest of two Wayne County residents following an investigation by the Special Investigations Unit. He says a vehicle being operated by Rebecca Lichorowic, 36, of Newark was stopped by deputies on Outlet Road in the …more -
FRESH TAKES: Super Sunday match-up, NBA/NHL midway report & Geneva-Wayne preview (podcast)
This week Paul Russo and Nick Felice react to the Super Bowl match-up between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers and rundown the NBA and NHL at their season’s mid-point. Also, discussion of today’s Baseball Hall of Fame …more
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Lawmakers, NYSUT respond critically to Governor Cuomo’s budget proposal
When the dust settled on Governor Andrew Cuomo’s 2020 spending plan, which lawmakers will now debate furiously before the budget is passed in April – some local lawmakers voiced concerns with the proposals inside it. Senator Tom O’Mara (R-Big Flats) …more -
Phelps man taken into custody on burglary, criminal tampering charges in Wayne County
Deputies report the arrest of a Phelps resident following an investigation in Newark, which resulted in a warrant being issued. Timothy Wright, 31, of Phelps was charged with burglary, falsifying business records, petit larceny, and criminal tampering following an investigation. …more -
W-FL Tuesday: Robinson drains buzzer-beater to lift Finney over Bloomfield; East Rochester girls lose second straight, fall out of first in Wayne County standings
There were just seven Wayne-Finger Lakes basketball games between the boys and girls leagues. On the boys side, the C.G. Finney Falcons defeated the Bloomfield Bombers by two points thanks to a Markus Robinson game-winner just before time expired. Robinson …more -
High speed chase spanning two counties leads to rollover crash in Ovid
Sheriff Tim Luce says his deputies helped the Geneva Police Department with a pursuit that occurred on January 16th around 2:45 a.m. Deputies were called to County Road 131 in the town of Ovid for a one-car crash. They say …more -
GoFundMe launched for owner of Penn Yan home after devastating fire
A GoFundMe page has been established for the owner of a Penn Yan home that was destroyed by a pair of fires over the weekend. Firefighters were first called to the home Liberty Street around 6 p.m. Even though first …more -
Cuomo’s plan for Medicaid includes incentives for savings to local government, more cost if expenditures rise
Governor Andrew Cuomo outlined his vision for changes to the Medicaid program in New York, which has created a shortfall of more than $2 billion for the upcoming budget process. While local officials around the region were worried that Cuomo …more
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Yankees legend Derek Jeter elected to Hall of Fame in near-unanimous fashion
An outcome that has been known since Derek Jeter‘s name first hit the ballot became official on Tuesday when the Yankees legend was elected to the National …more -
Enrollment at community colleges in Finger Lakes has declined 19-60%
Enrollment at community colleges is declining. Across the U.S., and also across New York State. Between 2010 and 2019, a report by the Times Union in …more -
Newark will receive $30K through grant to help with new DEC standards
The Village of Newark is getting more funds to help with local infrastructure expenditures. The Village announced on Tuesday that they received a $30,000 grant from …more -
Family Counseling Services says bail reform having negative impact on client safety in Finger Lakes
Family Counseling Services of the Finger Lakes says the new bail reform measures implemented on January 1st are having an impact. Not a good one, either. …more -
‘KEUKA TO GO’: New food delivery platform coming to Yates County
Food delivery platform will give options to rural customers – By Josh Durso Keuka To Go a new digital and mobile platform is helping to get …more -
Stunning sunset in Jerusalem (photo)
Ed Traphagan shot this one from the top of County House Road in Jerusalem.more -
Waterloo woman leaves scene of DWI crash with Fayette man, who was also charged with DWI
The Seneca County Sheriff’s Office reports that on January 19th at approximately 2:31 a.m. deputies responded to the area of County Road 121 in the town …more -
Waterloo driver ticketed after two-car crash in Bloomfield
On Monday the Ontario County Sheriff’s Office responded with East Bloomfield Fire and Ambulance to the area of Main Street and Oakmount Avenue for a reported …more -
Deputies: Romulus home wasn’t insured, around $30K in damage after overnight blaze
The Seneca County Sheriff’s Office reports that they responded to a structure fire in Romulus during the early-morning hours on Tuesday. Around 3 a.m. deputies responded …more -
Convicted killer Emerson Tohafjian will go back on trial in February
Emerson ‘John’ Tohafjian will go on trail in a matter of weeks as a felony rape case moves forward. The convicted murderer faces felony rape charges, …more -
Deputies: Waterloo man stole Go Kart, later sold it as his own in Seneca County
The Seneca County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of a Waterloo man following a theft investigation that started on January 15th in Romulus. Deputies say that …more -
Police investigating multiple shots fired at residence in Ithaca
The Ithaca Police Department says they are investigating the report of multiple shots fired around the 200 block of West Spencer Street. When police arrived shortly …more -
Officials expect to learn more as Gov. Cuomo issues his draft spending plan for 2020
Governor Andrew Cuomo will have to address how he plans to correct a $6 billion budget gap on Tuesday. The deficit is being fueled by rising …more -
New urgent care facility coming to old Wegmans property in Canandaigua
A brand new Urgent Care center is coming to a convenient location in the heart of Canandaigua. Thompson Health announced on Facebook that a new UR …more -
Seneca Falls seeks buyer through RFP for property along Van Cleef Lake
Supervisor Mike Ferrara says the property consists of approximately 1.2 acres and is 'improved' with a two-story office building, containing approximately 9,680 square feet. The Town …more -
FL1 SPORTS PODCAST: Weedsport basketball’s Suzie Nemec & Coach Chris Vargason (podcast)
The Weedsport Warriors girls basketball program is on the rise on the OHSL League of Section III thanks to the outstanding play of junior Susie Nemec …more
