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Finger Lakes election guide: Contested races as early voting begins
This guide covers contested candidate races affecting voters in Cayuga, Ontario, Seneca, Schuyler, Steuben, Wayne and Yates counties. The races on an individual voter’s ballot depend on their address. In races for multiple seats, a contest is included when the number of candidates exceeds the number of … FULL STORY: Finger Lakes election guide: Contested races as early voting begins
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Bloomfield housing workshop draws nearly 100 as community eyes stronger future
Organizers said the response was enthusiastic, including cheers for a concept that would bring single-family and senior housing to the southern end of West Park Drive. For a community where school enrollment has dropped sharply, the … Read More: Bloomfield housing workshop draws nearly 100 as community eyes stronger future
Auburn officials defend development incentives as hospital project heads to review
Auburn officials defended the use of development tax incentives Thursday as the city’s Industrial Development Authority prepares to review an application for a medical campus project valued at more than $76 million. The discussion placed the … Read More: Auburn officials defend development incentives as hospital project heads to review
Hector group raises property, health and local-control concerns over Azalea Wind
FLX Against Azalea Wind is calling for closer scrutiny of a proposed wind development in Hector and Catharine, citing concerns about property rights, …
Lyons to get 11 affordable starter homes through $3.33M state award
The Wayne County Regional Land Bank has received $3,327,500 to build 11 affordable starter homes in the town of Lyons through New York's …
Victory finds no significant environmental impact from Route 370 rezoning proposal
The Town of Victory has found that a proposed subdivision and rezoning at 2019 State Route 370 would not have a significant adverse …
Canandaigua approves variances for Habitat home lot on Foster Street
Greater Rochester Habitat for Humanity moved a step closer to creating another home on Foster Street after Canandaigua’s Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously …
Cayuga seeks permit to stabilize 563 feet of lake shoreline
The Village of Cayuga is seeking a state permit to stabilize 563 feet of Cayuga Lake shoreline, replacing a timber crib …
FL1 FORECAST: Sunny Saturday starts warmer weekend before Tuesday cooldown
A sunny Saturday will start a dry, warmer weekend across the Finger Lakes and Central New York, with afternoon temperatures reaching the …
O’Mara presses for farmland protections, local control and solar recycling
State Sen. Thomas O’Mara is calling for closer scrutiny of renewable energy projects on productive farmland and renewed action on recycling worn-out equipment, …
Williamsville man admits $54.4 million investment fraud
A Williamsville man pleaded guilty to mail fraud in an investment scheme that caused more than $54.4 million in losses. Richard Teplitsky, 72, …
Fire leaves Town of Geneva home uninhabitable, damages vehicles and barn
A fire left a Town of Geneva home uninhabitable Saturday night after flames spread from an attached garage to the house. Ontario County sheriff's …
PBA of New York State endorses Hochul, citing pensions and police staffing
The Police Benevolent Association of New York State has endorsed Gov. Kathy Hochul for reelection, citing a 20-year pension for members in two …
NY Democrats target Blakeman over Trump’s defense of Ohio attack ad
New York Democrats criticized Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman on Saturday over what the party called his failure to condemn President Donald …
Times Union endorses Hochul, citing budgets and Albany investment
The Times Union editorial board endorsed Gov. Kathy Hochul for reelection Saturday, citing her budget and energy record and investment in Albany while questioning …
Newsday endorses Hochul for reelection, citing state funding and energy plans
Newsday’s editorial board endorsed Gov. Kathy Hochul for reelection Saturday, favoring her funding record and energy plans over Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman’s …
Hochul campaign targets Blakeman’s ties to Trump after another endorsement
Gov. Kathy Hochul's campaign focused Friday on Bruce Blakeman's ties to Donald Trump, highlighting what it said was another presidential endorsement of the …
New York mortgage debt buyers to pay over $480,000 and drop expired claims
A group of mortgage debt buyers must pay more than $480,000 in penalties and restitution and stop demanding expired mortgage payments according to an …
New York opens $225 million water-infrastructure grant program for housing
New York is accepting applications for $225 million in grants to build drinking-water, sewer and stormwater infrastructure needed for housing development, including $50 …
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No. 12 Cornell women’s ice hockey rebounds from shutout loss with win over Boston College
The 12th-ranked Cornell women's ice hockey team bounced back from Friday's shutout loss Saturday afternoon, defeating Boston College 5-3 at Kelley Rink to split the weekend series. The Big Red improved to 3-1-0 overall, while the Eagles … Read More: No. 12 Cornell women’s ice hockey rebounds from shutout loss with win over Boston College
William Smith volleyball rolls past St. Lawrence for second straight sweep
The William Smith volleyball team completed a perfect weekend Saturday afternoon, sweeping St. Lawrence in three sets to earn its second consecutive Liberty League victory. The Herons improved to 15-4 overall and 6-1 in conference play, while the … Read More: William Smith volleyball rolls past St. Lawrence for second straight sweep
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Explore & More sets four Halloween dates with free-admission offers in Buffalo
Explore & More in Buffalo will hold its Halloween Spooktacular Oct. 24, 25, 30 and 31, with trick-or-treating and activities included in museum admission. Candy and allergy-friendly treats will be available on exhibit … Read More: Explore & More sets four Halloween dates with free-admission offers in Buffalo
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Pew finds 8% of U.S. adults use AI chatbots for election information
Eight percent of U.S. adults say they are using artificial intelligence chatbots to find information about the 2026 elections, with candidate positions and fact-checking among the most common purposes. The finding comes from a Pew … Read More: Pew finds 8% of U.S. adults use AI chatbots for election information
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CONNECTIONS: VanWuyckhuyse and Jensen discuss their Assembly campaigns (podcast)
On an upcoming episode of WXXI's Connections with Evan Dawson, Democratic challenger Kurt VanWuyckhuyse and Republican incumbent Josh Jensen will discuss their campaigns for New York's 134th Assembly District. The conversation is scheduled to stream Friday, … Launch Stream: CONNECTIONS: VanWuyckhuyse and Jensen discuss their Assembly campaigns (podcast)
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