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Seneca County sends 2027 salary plan back to committee, approves $900K health building contract
The Seneca County Board of Supervisors delayed a proposed 2027 salary schedule for elected officials and senior county personnel Tuesday, sending the measure back to committee after a lengthy debate over whether the board should approve raises before getting a clearer picture of next year’s budget ... FULL STORY
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FL1 SPORTS: NFL Week One Picks, Season Preview (podcast)
The NFL has started with the Seahawks winning the Super Bowl rematch against the Patriots on Wednesday night! The FL1 Sports guys preview the season ahead with one game in ... LAUNCH STREAM
HEADLINE NEWS
Geneva Council to weigh tax cap override as 2027 budget debate intensifies
Geneva City Council will consider taking a procedural step toward a possible property tax cap override Sept. 15, less than a week after city officials presented a proposed 2027 budget built around a 3% increase in the property ... Read More
Bloomfield zoning board to hear variance request for East Main Street garage
The Village of Bloomfield Zoning Board will hold a public hearing Sept. 24 on a variance request tied to a proposed two-car garage and front porch at 51 East Main St. Property owner Kenneth Martin is seeking adjustments ... Read More
Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office to hold road patrol open house Sept. 16
The Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office will open its doors to the public Sept. 16 for an afternoon focused on its road patrol operations, specialized units and ...
New York Quitline campaign urges residents to quit smoking and vaping for their pets
New Yorkers who stop smoking or vaping to protect their pets can share photos and tobacco-free messages for a chance to win pet-supply gift cards through ...
Seneca Falls resident faces felony charge after domestic disturbance
A Seneca Falls resident faces a felony criminal mischief charge and two other counts following a domestic disturbance, police said. The Seneca Falls Police Department arrested ...
Waterloo resident charged after Seneca Falls business theft investigation
A Waterloo resident was charged with petit larceny following an investigation into a theft at a Seneca Falls business, police said. The Seneca Falls Police Department ...
Driver hurt after vehicle flips on South Cayuga Street in Ithaca
A driver suffered minor injuries after striking a parked vehicle and flipping their vehicle on South Cayuga Street in Ithaca on Thursday night, police said. The ...
FL1 FORECAST: Sunny, pleasant Friday gives way to weekend showers and storms
Sunshine and comfortable temperatures will settle across the Finger Lakes and Central New York on Friday after patchy morning fog clears from the valleys. High pressure ...
Waterloo-made Arctic Gear reaches final of statewide manufacturing contest
Finger Lakes Textiles has advanced to the final round of the 2026 Coolest Thing Made in NY competition with Arctic Gear, its line of American-made winter ...
Elmira man sentenced to 18 years to life for child sexual abuse in Schuyler County case
An Elmira man was sentenced Wednesday to 18 years to life in state prison for sexually assaulting two children over several years, according to the Schuyler ...
University of Rochester study finds complex role for protein linked to aging
University of Rochester researchers found that removing a protein associated with persistent inflammation caused mice to age faster, challenging expectations that blocking it could slow aging ...
URMC marks 25 years of research and care tied to 9/11 exposure
University of Rochester Medicine is marking 25 years of research and clinical care focused on people exposed to dust, smoke and debris after the Sept. 11, ...
New York adds $2 million for 9/11 responder cancer study
New York has awarded $2 million to Albert Einstein College of Medicine for a cancer genomics study involving first responders exposed to toxins after the Sept ...
New York extends 9/11 benefit deadlines for responders and families
New York has extended several filing and eligibility deadlines for people who took part in World Trade Center rescue, recovery and cleanup work after the Sept ...
New York releases five-year suicide prevention roadmap
New York has released a five-year suicide prevention strategy with 46 action items focused on crisis care, data collection, community programs and equitable access to services ...
New York approves $85 million for water infrastructure projects
New York has approved $85 million in grants and low-cost financing for drinking water, stormwater and wastewater projects across the state. The funding includes $1.7 million ...
New York offers $25 million for downstate chip design center
New York is offering up to $25 million to establish a semiconductor design center in New York City, Long Island or parts of the Hudson Valley ...
Audit finds $36 million in New York teacher-shortage grants went unawarded
New York's Education Department did not award about $36 million set aside for four teacher-shortage grant programs between July 2019 and August 2025, according to a ...
SPORTS
Wayne-Finger Lakes high school sports: September 10 scoreboard
Mynderse boys soccer delivered one of Thursday’s top performances, with Elijah Doell scoring three goals and adding an assist in a blowout win. Wayne also picked up an overtime victory over Penn Yan, while Marion/Gananda remained unbeaten in boys soccer ... Read More
Anthony Volpe delivers grand slam, career-high five RBI in return as Yankees sweep Rockies
Anthony Volpe made an immediate impact in his return to the Yankees on Thursday, hitting a grand slam and driving in a career-high five runs as New York completed a three-game sweep of the Colorado Rockies with a 10-3 victory ... Read More
FLX LIVING
Auburn sets two fall cleanup days at city transfer station
Auburn residents will have two opportunities this fall to dispose of household garbage, furniture, electronics, yard waste and other materials during the city’s 2026 Fall Cleaning Event ... Read More
NATIONAL INTEREST
Democrats lead Republicans by 11 points on House ballot, Quinnipiac poll finds
Democrats hold an 11-point advantage over Republicans among registered voters asked which party they want to control the U.S. House, according to a Quinnipiac University national poll. The survey found 49% preferred Democratic control, 38% chose Republicans and ... Read More
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FRESH TAKES: 2026 NFL Preview (podcast)
The NFL kicks off on Wednesday night in 2026! Nick Felice and Paul Russo preview the season ahead after an exciting 2025 season. They offer their takes, what they expect, surprises both good and bad, and pick a championship winner ... Launch Stream
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