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Low Seneca Lake levels disrupt wells, boating as group presses for dam repairs
Pure Waters says Seneca Lake's low water is affecting shoreline wells and boat access. The group is pressing for dam repairs and changes to shoreline permitting and … FULL STORY: Low Seneca Lake levels disrupt wells, boating as group presses for dam repairs
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Hochul leads Blakeman 55% to 41% in Quinnipiac poll; Upstate favors challenger
Gov. Kathy Hochul leads Republican challenger Bruce Blakeman by 14 percentage points among likely New York voters in a new Quinnipiac University poll, while Blakeman holds the advantage Upstate. The poll released Oct. 21 puts the … Read More: Hochul leads Blakeman 55% to 41% in Quinnipiac poll; Upstate favors challenger
Newark-Wayne, Rochester and Ithaca providers selected for health training grants
Newark-Wayne Community Hospital, Rochester General Hospital, the University of Rochester and Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca are among 34 facilities selected for New York grants to train and retain health care workers. The state announced … Read More: Newark-Wayne, Rochester and Ithaca providers selected for health training grants
57 affordable apartments completed in Ithaca, including 20 supportive homes
A $32 million apartment development in Ithaca has been completed with 57 affordable homes, including 20 supportive apartments for eligible people experiencing homelessness. Stately …
BB guns recovered after Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES lockdown
A report of two handguns prompted a lockdown at Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES Wednesday, but school staff recovered two BB guns, according to the Cayuga County …
RRH launches AI heart imaging in Batavia, plans Finger Lakes expansion
Rochester Regional Health is introducing artificial intelligence-assisted heart imaging at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia as the first step in a broader …
Medicare enrollment open through Dec. 7; Tenney urges plan reviews
Medicare beneficiaries have until Dec. 7 to review their health and prescription drug coverage for 2027, Rep. Claudia Tenney reminded residents of New York’s …
Passenger injured in crash involving Ontario County patrol car
An Ontario County sheriff’s patrol car collided with another vehicle in a Hopewell roundabout Oct. 17, sending a passenger to the hospital. The two-car …
Hochul campaign, NY Democrats report $4.2 million raised
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s reelection campaign and the New York State Democratic Party raised more than $4.2 million during the October campaign-finance filing period, …
TC3 wins $8,000 for outdoor classroom near athletics facility
Tompkins Cortland Community College has received an $8,000 grant to turn a furnished structure near its athletics facility into an outdoor learning space …
Cornell study finds bird flu exposure in Greenland polar bears
Blood samples from four polar bears in eastern Greenland showed antibodies associated with highly pathogenic bird flu, adding evidence that Arctic wildlife is encountering …
Seneca Falls man charged after domestic incident, resisting arrest
A Seneca Falls man faces six charges after police said he subjected a victim to unwanted physical contact, damaged the victim’s property and …
Cooney to discuss financial services for Rochester families
State Sen. Jeremy Cooney plans to convene state and local leaders Wednesday to discuss expanding financial services for families with low incomes in Rochester, …
Hochul campaign ad targets Blakeman over Medicaid cuts
Gov. Kathy Hochul's reelection campaign released a new ad Tuesday focused on Republican challenger Bruce Blakeman's remarks about Medicaid. An emergency physician …
Waterloo overnight street parking ban begins Nov. 1
Winter parking restrictions in the Village of Waterloo begin Nov. 1, the village Police Department reminded residents. Parking will be prohibited on all village …
Cornell Seven: County approves $200K DA review as lawyers seek to drop former fraternity president
Tompkins County lawmakers approved $200,000 Tuesday for an independent review of how the district attorney's office handles sexual misconduct cases, the latest government …
Man killed when car strikes asphalt roller in Lyons
A 67-year-old man operating an asphalt roller was killed Tuesday when a car struck the machine from behind on Warncke Road in the …
Canandaigua warns Planning Board applicants about fake invoices
The Town of Canandaigua is warning Planning Board applicants about fraudulent invoices seeking payment for Ontario County Planning Board review. Residents with applications …
Shortsville man dies in Ontario County crash
A 67-year-old Shortsville man died Tuesday in a two-vehicle crash at Route 245 and Number Nine Road in the Town of Seneca, according …
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Sabres fall to Flyers at home as four-game point streak comes to an end
The Buffalo Sabres were unable to carry their recent momentum onto home ice Wednesday night, falling 3-1 to the Philadelphia Flyers at KeyBank Center. Buffalo dropped to 4-4-2 on the season as its four-game point streak … Read More: Sabres fall to Flyers at home as four-game point streak comes to an end
No. 12 William Smith soccer blanks St. Lawrence for seventh straight win, clinches share of Liberty League title
The 12th-ranked William Smith soccer team extended its win streak to seven games Wednesday, defeating St. Lawrence 2-0 in Liberty League action at Cozzens Field. The Herons improved to 11-3-0 overall and 7-0-0 in conference play, … Read More: No. 12 William Smith soccer blanks St. Lawrence for seventh straight win, clinches share of Liberty League title
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Hobart alumnus Frank Kohn reflects on 47 years in wildlife conservation
After 47 years in wildlife conservation, Hobart College graduate Frank Kohn continues to advise zoos and airlines on transporting animals while pursuing photography and speaking at schools about Holocaust awareness. Kohn, a member of the … Read More: Hobart alumnus Frank Kohn reflects on 47 years in wildlife conservation
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New York expands gun storage rules and ammunition-purchase restrictions
New York has broadened ammunition background-check rules and approved gun-storage requirements that will apply even in households without children or people prohibited from possessing weapons. Gov. Kathy Hochul signed the two … Read More: New York expands gun storage rules and ammunition-purchase restrictions
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CONNECTIONS: Jen Lunsford and Kalinda Washington discuss their Assembly campaigns (podcast)
On an upcoming episode of WXXI's Connections with Evan Dawson, Jen Lunsford and Kalinda Washington will discuss their priorities as candidates for New York's 135th Assembly District. The conversation is scheduled to stream Wednesday, Oct. … Launch Stream: CONNECTIONS: Jen Lunsford and Kalinda Washington discuss their Assembly campaigns (podcast)
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