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Palmyra-Macedon schools dispute parts of state technology audit, pledge action plan
Palmyra-Macedon Central School District officials defended their technology inventory practices and disputed parts of a state audit that found incomplete equipment records, emphasizing that auditors located 49 of the 50 devices selected for testing. The district said it would develop an action plan addressing the recommendations but questioned whether … FULL STORY: Palmyra-Macedon schools dispute parts of state technology audit, pledge action plan
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Mini-grants back seven projects in Steuben, Chemung and Tioga
Seven neighborhood projects in Steuben, Chemung and Tioga counties received grants in September for work ranging from planting trees and starting an orchard to expanding library services and distributing children's books. Sustainable Finger Lakes announced … Read More: Mini-grants back seven projects in Steuben, Chemung and Tioga
Ithaca weighs hotel and new parking garage at Dryden Road site
Ithaca is evaluating a proposal to replace the Dryden Road Garage in Collegetown with a hotel, restaurant and new garage while preserving the existing number of public parking spaces. The project at 118 Dryden Road … Read More: Ithaca weighs hotel and new parking garage at Dryden Road site
Cornell researchers track how crisis counselors learn from difficult conversations
Cornell researchers and Crisis Text Line have developed a way to study how volunteer counselors improve at difficult mental health crisis conversations, …
New York sets child safety rules for AI chatbots and internet baby monitors
New York will restrict AI chatbot features offered to children and require security protections on internet-connected baby monitors under two bills Gov. Kathy Hochul …
Wayne County IDA generally met website transparency rules but needed earlier disclosures
Officials added the missing project records shortly after auditors asked about them. The Oct. 16 report from the state comptroller’s office characterized the public …
Rochester advocate named to New York Holocaust memorial commission
A Jewish Federation of Greater Rochester education leader is among 19 people appointed to help shape a permanent New York State Holocaust Memorial at …
Rochester breast specialist explains when screening may start before 40
Some people at higher risk for breast cancer may need imaging before age 40, and a Rochester breast specialist recommends discussing personal …
Wayne, Seneca sales tax collections rise sharply, with adjustments shaping results
Wayne County’s sales tax collections rose 16.3% through September, the strongest county growth in New York, while Seneca County’s collections increased 13.4%. The state …
Syracuse Post-Standard endorses Hochul, campaign announces
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s campaign announced Wednesday that the Syracuse Post-Standard editorial board endorsed her for reelection, citing her affordability policies and economic record …
ESL ranks 50th on national list of large workplaces for women
Rochester-based ESL Federal Credit Union ranked 50th among 100 large companies on Fortune and Great Place to Work’s 2026 Best Workplaces for Women …
Blakeman disputes independent-voter results as Siena, Marist show Hochul ahead
Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman challenged conflicting independent-voter findings Wednesday, accusing pollsters of discouraging his supporters as Siena and Marist released statewide surveys …
New York ranks 24th in WalletHub jobs study
New York state ranks 24th among the 50 states for job seekers in WalletHub’s 2026 comparison of employment conditions and economic factors. The …
Waterloo audit finds 37 school access badges could not be located
Waterloo Central School District officials could not locate nearly half the access badges state auditors asked to see, including lost credentials that had …
Man convicted in Weedsport death set for Nov. 6 transfer to ICE
Heriberto Perez-Velasquez, who pleaded guilty to aggravated vehicular homicide in the death of Mark Knapp in Weedsport, is scheduled to leave state prison for …
Geneva man convicted of first-degree assault in February stabbing
An Ontario County jury found a Geneva man guilty of first-degree assault Monday in a February stabbing that left a woman needing life-saving medical …
Marion man accused of assaulting wife in front of two children
A Marion man was arrested Sunday after deputies said he struck his wife and put his hand on her throat, leaving bruising …
Willard delays push Seneca County to redirect federal aid before deadline
Seneca County officials are moving to redirect federal pandemic aid that cannot be spent on Willard redevelopment before a year-end deadline, a shift …
Dresden resident faces felony charges after Penn Yan domestic incident
Penn Yan police say a Dresden resident made physical contact with a village resident protected by an order of protection during a domestic incident. …
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William Smith volleyball sweeps RIT to secure second seed in Liberty League Tournament
The William Smith volleyball team wrapped up its Liberty League regular-season schedule Wednesday night with a dominant three-set sweep of Rochester Institute of Technology, securing the second seed in the conference tournament. The Herons improved to 16-4 … Read More: William Smith volleyball sweeps RIT to secure second seed in Liberty League Tournament
Sabres blank Sharks to begin road trip
The Buffalo Sabres returned to the win column Tuesday night, defeating the San Jose Sharks 2-0 behind a 23-save shutout from goaltender Colten Ellis, who was making his first appearance in more than two weeks. Ellis recorded the … Read More: Sabres blank Sharks to begin road trip
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Midlakes students stage ‘These Shining Lives’ Nov. 5–8
Midlakes Theatre Experience students will stage “These Shining Lives” Nov. 5–8 in Clifton Springs, telling the story of women whose work at the Radium Dial Company damaged their health and led them to seek justice. … Read More: Midlakes students stage ‘These Shining Lives’ Nov. 5–8
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Pew finds stable U.S. religious life, with mixed signals among young adults
The youngest American adults report attending religious services more often than people just a few years older, but new Pew Research Center findings show no clear religious revival across generations. The report released Wednesday … Read More: Pew finds stable U.S. religious life, with mixed signals among young adults
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CONNECTIONS: Health care providers discuss addiction, recovery and barriers to seeking help (podcast)
On a recent episode of WXXI's Connections with Evan Dawson, health care providers in recovery discussed their experiences with addiction and barriers to seeking help. Guests included Mark Winsberg, Marcy Owens, Amy Vitkus and … Launch Stream: CONNECTIONS: Health care providers discuss addiction, recovery and barriers to seeking help (podcast)
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