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Yates County approves animal-abuser registry with pet ownership ban
Yates County has approved an animal-abuser registry that will restrict access to pets for residents convicted of specified animal-cruelty crimes, with seven-year registration for a first covered conviction and lifetime registration after a subsequent offense. The Yates County Sheriff's Office announced the Legislature's approval of Local Law 2 of … FULL STORY: Yates County approves animal-abuser registry with pet ownership ban
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FRESH TAKES: A Tie, London Calling, and CFB’s Best Team (podcast)
The NFL remained chaotic in Week Five. Nick Felice and Paul Russo recap a tie between the Giants and Commanders, London seeing the Eagles fail, and another … LAUNCH STREAM: FRESH TAKES: A Tie, London Calling, and CFB’s Best Team (podcast)
HEADLINE NEWS
Cornell-led team maps uneven atmosphere of distant exoplanet
A Cornell-led astronomy team has used James Webb Space Telescope observations to map the uneven outer edge of a planet more than 1,000 light-years away. The result gives researchers a more detailed picture of how … Read More: Cornell-led team maps uneven atmosphere of distant exoplanet
New York opens disability employment symposium; Fairport bridge joins tribute
New York opened a two-day disability employment symposium Wednesday with a career fair, resource fair and assistive-technology demonstrations. The state also plans to light the Fairport Lift Bridge red, light blue and gold or yellow … Read More: New York opens disability employment symposium; Fairport bridge joins tribute
Cornell study finds sheep grazing rate changes insects at Dryden solar farm
A three-year Cornell study at a Dryden solar farm found more beneficial insects where sheep grazed at a low stocking rate, while larger …
Finger Lakes Land Trust offers $100,000 match for new and increased gifts
The Finger Lakes Land Trust says an anonymous donor will match up to $100,000 in new memberships and increases over supporters’ 2025 donations …
Auburn woman charged with trespass after Phelps burglary report
An Auburn woman was charged with third-degree criminal trespass Saturday after deputies investigated a report of a burglary in progress in Phelps, according …
South Bristol residents back proposed data center ban at public hearing
South Bristol residents urged the Town Board to ban data centers at a Monday night public hearing, but the Ontario County town has …
Auburn police seek Toyota Tacoma owner in criminal mischief investigation
Auburn police are asking for help identifying the owner of a white Toyota Tacoma pickup. The department is seeking the owner in …
Penn Yan woman charged with public lewdness, harassment
A Penn Yan woman was charged with public lewdness and second-degree harassment after police received a complaint about her exposing herself to another tenant's …
FL1 FORECAST: Cloudy, cooler Wednesday precedes widespread Friday rain and a Saturday chill
Clouds will dominate the Finger Lakes and Central New York on Wednesday as cooler air settles into the region, with a few spotty showers …
Woman charged with resisting arrest after stolen vehicle found in Penn Yan
A Cheektowaga woman was charged with resisting arrest Sunday after Penn Yan police found her riding in a vehicle reported stolen from her …
Savannah man charged with animal cruelty after dog abuse report
State Police arrested a Savannah man Saturday after investigators said he struck and choked a dog and repeatedly used a shock collar on the …
Woman charged after wallet theft at Auburn Little Caesars
A woman faces larceny charges after Auburn police said she took a customer's wallet and used money from it to pay for her …
Canandaigua tax proposal would more than double town levy, but debate continues ahead of Oct. 19 meeting
Town of Canandaigua property owners could see their General and Highway taxes more than double in 2027 under a budget proposal that combines rising …
New campaign educates New York about red flags of online scams
A new coalition is protecting New Yorkers from online scams. The United to Stop Online Scams campaign is educating people about detecting online fraud, …
Bridgeport Fire District proposes $702,019 budget with truck funding
The Bridgeport Fire District's preliminary 2027 budget proposes $702,019 in spending, including $256,244 for truck acquisition and $94,375 for debt payments. The …
Schumer presses Verizon on rural landline transition and 911 access
U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer is pressing Verizon for assurances that New Yorkers who rely on copper landlines will not lose reliable phone service …
Albany man pleads guilty to crack cocaine distribution
An Albany man pleaded guilty to distributing crack cocaine after federal investigators documented eight drug sales between March and August 2025, according to the …
Syracuse man held on federal child sexual abuse material charge
A Syracuse man was detained after appearing in federal court on a charge of receiving child sexual abuse material, according to the U.S. …
SPORTS
ORANGE GAME WEEK: Syracuse football returns home to host Louisville Saturday night (preview)
Syracuse football (2-3, 0-3) returns to the JMA Wireless Dome on Saturday to host Louisville (3-3, 2-2) in an Atlantic Coast Conference matchup. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m., with the game airing on the ACC Network. … Read More: ORANGE GAME WEEK: Syracuse football returns home to host Louisville Saturday night (preview)
Yankees, Mets each have three Gold Glove finalists for 2026
The New York Yankees and New York Mets each have three players in contention for the 2026 Rawlings Gold Glove Awards, with the finalists announced Wednesday. The Yankees are represented by catcher Austin Wells, left fielder Cody … Read More: Yankees, Mets each have three Gold Glove finalists for 2026
FLX LIVING
Free Webster sessions to cover downsizing decisions Oct. 20 and 22
Two free sessions in Webster next week will give Rochester-area homeowners and families a chance to ask local professionals about downsizing, asset planning and senior living transitions. Both programs begin at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. … Read More: Free Webster sessions to cover downsizing decisions Oct. 20 and 22
NATIONAL INTEREST
Pew survey finds many U.S. adults struggle with bills, savings and basic needs
More than four in 10 U.S. adults reported trouble affording at least one basic necessity in the past year, according to a new Pew Research Center analysis. More than half said they lacked enough emergency … Read More: Pew survey finds many U.S. adults struggle with bills, savings and basic needs
PODCASTS & LIVE STREAMS
VICTOR: Town Board’s Oct. 13 proposed container law workshop (webcast)
On Tuesday, Oct. 13, the Victor Town Board held a workshop on a proposed container law. The session was streamed live on YouTube and is available … Launch Stream: VICTOR: Town Board’s Oct. 13 proposed container law workshop (webcast)
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