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 24th Congressional District on Wednesday. The annual open enrollment … Read More: Medicare enrollment open through Dec. 7; Tenney urges plan reviews

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 crash happened at about 8:19 a.m. at County Road 46 and Smith … Read More: Passenger injured in crash involving Ontario County patrol car

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, …

Tompkins Cortland Community College has received an $8,000 grant to turn a furnished structure near its athletics facility into an outdoor learning space …

Blood samples from four polar bears in eastern Greenland showed antibodies associated with highly pathogenic bird flu, adding evidence that Arctic wildlife is encountering …

A Seneca Falls man faces six charges after police said he subjected a victim to unwanted physical contact, damaged the victim’s property and …

State Sen. Jeremy Cooney plans to convene state and local leaders Wednesday to discuss expanding financial services for families with low incomes in Rochester, …

Gov. Kathy Hochul's reelection campaign released a new ad Tuesday focused on Republican challenger Bruce Blakeman's remarks about Medicaid. An emergency physician …

Winter parking restrictions in the Village of Waterloo begin Nov. 1, the village Police Department reminded residents. Parking will be prohibited on all village …

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 …

The Town of Canandaigua is warning Planning Board applicants about fraudulent invoices seeking payment for Ontario County Planning Board review. Residents with applications …

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 …

A Trumansburg man was arrested Tuesday after police said he menaced a victim during a dispute at a residence and tried to prevent …

Sunshine and light winds will dominate Wednesday across the Finger Lakes and Central New York after patches of early fog clear from a …

NYSEG plans to upgrade about 800 miles of transmission lines as New York confronts aging infrastructure, rising demand and tighter electricity reserves. State regulators …

Hobart and William Smith Colleges psychology students examined mental health treatment, cultural bias and community services at a Syracuse conference, connecting classroom study …

A Moravia woman was convicted of obstructing governmental administration after a bench trial stemming from a 2025 encounter with state troopers at a …

Four Southern Tier lawmakers presented anniversary resolutions to the Corning Museum of Glass on Tuesday, marking 75 years since the institution opened. State …

Syracuse football hits the road Saturday to face North Carolina in an Atlantic Coast Conference matchup. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, with the game airing on ACC Network. The Orange … Read More: ORANGE GAME WEEK: Syracuse football heads to North Carolina (preview)

New York high school athletes will have new state championship opportunities in girls wrestling and boys and girls swimming and diving beginning in the 2027-28 school year, following approvals Wednesday by the New York State Public High School … Read More: NYSPHSAA adds girls wrestling dual meet and swimming team championships

Cornell literature professor Sophie Pinkham has won the 2026 Pushkin House Book Prize for a history that uses Russia’s forests to examine empire, culture and war. Her book, “The Oak and the Larch: A Forest … Read More: Cornell professor wins Pushkin House prize for Russia forest history

Regular aerobic activity and strength training can help women manage changes in muscle, bone strength, sleep and weight during menopause, according to guidance from URochester Medicine. The health system’s guide to exercise during menopause recommends … Read More: URochester Medicine outlines exercise options for managing menopause symptoms

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)