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Officer cut, six others injured in incidents at Five Points prison
A correction officer was cut and six others were injured during separate incidents this month at Five Points Correctional Facility in Romulus, according to the union representing state prison staff. Five officers were injured Sept. 12 while attempting to remove a 37-year-old incarcerated man from his cell, the New York State Correctional ... FULL STORY
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AquaDiary: The science behind Nepal’s ice-rock avalanches (podcast)
On a recent episode of The AquaDiary Podcast, environmental scientist Ally Berry breaks down the science behind a massive rock-and-ice avalanche that struck Nepal’s Langtang region in August 2026, generating ... LAUNCH STREAM
HEADLINE NEWS
Wayne County drivers warned of weekend traffic, festival detours
Drivers across Wayne County should prepare for heavier traffic this weekend as the Purple Painted Lady Festival and a national motorcycle trail ride bring additional vehicles to area roads, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office said. Festival traffic approaching ... Read More
Wayne County promotes Operation Safe Stop during school bus safety week
The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office is reminding drivers that they must stop for school buses with flashing red lights as law enforcement agencies prepare for Operation Safe Stop on Wednesday, Oct. 21. The statewide education and enforcement campaign ... Read More
New York lawmakers target classroom screen time as national survey finds teachers want less device use
New York’s push to limit technology in schools could move beyond smartphones and into the laptops, tablets and other devices students use for everyday instruction, as ...
FL1 FORECAST: Dry Saturday gives way to widespread Sunday rain
A dry and comfortable Saturday will open the weekend across the Finger Lakes and Central New York, with filtered sunshine and temperatures reaching the mid-60s to ...
Hochul says utility rebates will begin going out Monday
New York utility rebates worth up to $200 for a family will begin going out Monday, Gov. Kathy Hochul said during a wide-ranging Long Island radio ...
Geneva voting forum to explain ballots and election safeguards
Ontario County's two election commissioners will explain how ballots are prepared, tested, counted and reported during a public forum Oct. 13 in Geneva. The League of ...
Belmont Park reopens after $555 million reconstruction
Belmont Park reopened to racing fans Thursday after a three-year, $555 million reconstruction that replaced the grandstand, rebuilt four racing surfaces and expanded public green space ...
How athletes can choose the right shoes for each sport
Athletes should choose shoes based on how their sport moves the body, with enough cushioning, traction and structural support to protect the feet and ankles, according ...
Burnout warning signs: What parents should know
Parents can protect children's mental health by watching for changes in behavior, preserving time for rest and making sure a child's identity does not become tied ...
Mineola breaks ground on $2.8 million community center renovation
Mineola has started a $2.8 million renovation of its community center, with work expected to modernize recreation and meeting spaces and be completed by June 2027 ...
Glen Cove gets $1 million state grant for Pascucci Soccer Field
Glen Cove will receive $1 million in state funding to upgrade Pascucci Soccer Field, the Long Island city's only public soccer field. The money will support ...
DiNapoli opposes SEC plan to end shareholder proposal rule
New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli is opposing a Securities and Exchange Commission proposal to rescind the federal rule that allows eligible investors to place shareholder ...
URMC study raises concerns about mismatched blood in trauma transfusions
University of Rochester Medical Center researchers found an association between large-scale transfusions using non-identical ABO blood components and higher mortality among trauma patients. The analysis of ...
Brooklyn man indicted in child exploitation case after minor found in Niagara Falls
A federal grand jury has indicted a Brooklyn man on child pornography charges after investigators found a missing minor with him in Niagara Falls, federal prosecutors ...
House passes data center ratepayer protection bill with Riley support
The U.S. House has passed legislation backed by Rep. Josh Riley that would require large electricity users such as data centers to cover the grid costs ...
Rochester woman charged in $49 Victor shoplifting case
An Ontario County sheriff's investigation led to a petit larceny charge Friday after merchandise valued at $49 was reported stolen from Von Maur at Eastview Mall ...
NY Democrats criticize Bruce Blakeman over tariffs’ effects in New York
The New York State Democratic Committee is criticizing Bruce Blakeman for supporting President Donald Trump's tariffs as New York farmers, manufacturers and tourism businesses face declining ...
Claudia Tenney, Rick Crawford hold Syracuse forum on China threats
U.S. Rep. Claudia Tenney and House Intelligence Committee Chairman Rick Crawford brought federal, state and private-sector representatives together in Syracuse for a discussion of counterintelligence threats ...
SPORTS
Wayne-Finger Lakes high school sports: September 18 scoreboard
Check out all the scores and stats from Friday’s Wayne-Finger Lakes high school fall sports scoreboard. FOOTBALL Palmyra-Macedon (0-2) 14Clyde-Savannah (2-1) 16 The game ended early because of a brawl between the two teams that caused multiple injuries, with one ... Read More
Yankees use five-run first, strong start from Gerrit Cole to take series opener from Diamondbacks
The New York Yankees (89-64) jumped on Eduardo Rodriguez for five runs in the first inning Friday night and never looked back, cruising to a 9-2 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks (80-74). The win, combined with Tampa Bay's loss earlier ... Read More
FLX LIVING
Yates County plans prescription drug take-back event in Penn Yan
Yates County residents can dispose of expired, unused and unwanted prescription medications during a free drug take-back event next month in Penn Yan. The drive-thru collection will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, behind ... Read More
NATIONAL INTEREST
Replacing a Water Heater? 10 Decisions to Make Before Installation
A water heater replacement often starts with a simple problem: the old unit leaks, no longer produces enough hot water, or has become unreliable. The obvious response is to buy another heater and put it in the same ... Read More
PODCASTS & LIVE STREAMS
THOMPSON ON-AIR: Flu, RSV, and other seasonal viruses (podcast)
Flu, RSV, COVID and other seasonal viruses return to the forefront as fall approaches, but who should get vaccinated and how can you tell the illnesses apart? In the latest episode of Thompson On-Air, host Dave Carro talks with Stacey ... Launch Stream
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