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New York moves toward one high school diploma, ending Regents exam requirement for graduation
New York is moving ahead with a major overhaul of high school graduation requirements that would eliminate the need for students to pass a prescribed set of Regents exams to earn a diploma beginning with students graduating in 2028 ... FULL STORY
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CONCRETE JUNGLE: Yankees Take Final Subway Series in 2026 (podcast)
The Mets and Yankees tilted one last time over the weekend with the Yankees winning the final series between the teams in 2026. Kyle Evans and Paul Russo recap the ... LAUNCH STREAM
HEADLINE NEWS
Buffalo News editorial criticizes Blakeman campaign’s AI ads
The Buffalo News Editorial Board criticized Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman’s use of artificial intelligence in campaign advertising, arguing that manipulated videos and campaign mailings risk misleading New York voters. The editorial, highlighted Tuesday by Gov. Kathy Hochul’s ... Read More
Waterloo man accused of failing to report social media accounts
A Waterloo man faces two felony charges after investigators alleged he failed to report social media accounts as required under New York’s sex offender registration rules. The Seneca County Sheriff’s Office said investigators arrested Joseph Wickum, 37, at ... Read More
Steuben County Sheriff’s Office adds staff, marks training and community work
The Steuben County Sheriff’s Office added four deputy sheriffs and several corrections officers over the summer while staff completed specialized training and expanded community programs, according ...
Livingston County probation supervisor receives inaugural state award
Livingston County Probation Supervisor Elizabeth Laney has received the first Robert M. Maccarone Award for Outstanding Service by a Probation Professional from the New York State ...
City of Ithaca to lower speed limit to 25 mph as 116 signs go up
The City of Ithaca will begin lowering its default citywide speed limit from 30 mph to 25 mph the week of Sept. 21 as Public Works ...
Cayuga County health officials urge residents to learn suicide warning signs
The Cayuga County Health Department is urging residents to learn the warning signs of suicide and mental distress during National Suicide Prevention Month. Anyone who needs ...
Geneva breaks ground on $1.67 million marina and Long Pier improvement project
Construction is getting underway on a major Geneva lakefront project that will replace aging marina docks, add an accessible kayak launch and stabilize Long Pier along ...
Esperanza Mansion defendant sentenced after paying $323K
Todd Alexander will serve 100 days of weekends in jail after paying more than $323,000 in restitution for victims of the Esperanza Mansion wedding scandal, according ...
Palmyra residents demand answers over former police chief
Dozens of residents packed a Palmyra Village Board meeting Monday to question officials about former Police Chief Kyle DiNardo’s resignation and a disputed payment claim, according ...
Ontario County schedules free appliance recycling event for Oct. 3
Ontario County will hold a free recycling event Oct. 3 for residents who need to dispose of appliances containing Freon. The collection will run from 8 ...
Schuyler County blotter lists 14 arrests, including two involving same man
The Schuyler County Sheriff’s Office reported 14 arrests involving 13 people between Aug. 16 and Aug. 30, with charges ranging from driving while intoxicated and criminal ...
Fundraiser launched for woman after Savannah house fire kills six dogs
A woman was left without a home and lost six dogs in a residential fire on Grand Avenue in the town of Savannah on Monday, according ...
Supreme Court leaves block on new USPS mail-ballot rule in place
The U.S. Supreme Court declined to pause a lower-court order blocking a new U.S. Postal Service rule for mail-in ballots, leaving the injunction in effect through ...
Buffalo man sentenced to 10 years in federal child pornography case
A Buffalo man with a prior state conviction involving child sexual abuse material was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison on a new possession conviction, ...
Geneva researchers build tool to spot grape disease days earlier
Researchers in Geneva have built an imaging system that can identify signs of grapevine mildew days before damage becomes visible, a step they say could speed ...
Dundee man charged with killing 77-year-old, connected to two Wayne County home invasions
A Dundee man who was already jailed in connection with a series of Wayne County home invasions has now been indicted on a murder charge in ...
FL1 FORECAST: Sunny Tuesday gives way to showers and a humid Thursday
Sunshine will send temperatures back into the 70s across the Finger Lakes and Central New York on Tuesday before clouds thicken and the region enters a ...
MCC completes $69.6 million technology center in Brighton
Monroe Community College has completed a $69.6 million advanced technology center at its main campus in Brighton, Monroe County, moving training programs from an older West ...
SPORTS
Wayne-Finger Lakes high school sports: September 14 scoreboard
Monday brought several intriguing matchups across the Wayne-Finger Lakes, including a tight girls soccer battle between Bloomfield and Naples. Wayne continued its perfect start in girls soccer, while HAC’s Ellie Gilbert racked up eight kills, 11 aces and 14 digs ... Read More
Aaron Judge hits first homer since May as Yankees beat Twins, clinch postseason berth
Aaron Judge ended a nearly four-month home run drought Monday night, launching a three-run blast during a six-run eighth inning that propelled the New York Yankees to an 8-3 victory over the Minnesota Twins at Target Field and secured their ... Read More
FLX LIVING
Naples Open Studio Trail marks 25 years with free October tour
The Naples Open Studio Trail will host its 25th annual event Oct. 3-4 with a free, self-guided tour open to the public and featuring 19 artists at 12 locations around Canandaigua Lake. Studios will be open from 10 ... Read More
NATIONAL INTEREST
Best Aerobic Septic System Companies in Spartanburg County (2026): Top 5 Compared
Cesspool and septic tank get used interchangeably sometimes, but they're not the same thing. A cesspool is essentially just a pit that holds wastewater with minimal treatment, a technology largely phased out and illegal to install new in ... Read More
PODCASTS & LIVE STREAMS
BILLS WEEKLY: Buffalo Wins Shootout in Houston 36-31 to Open 2026 Season (podcast)
It was a high-scoring affair in Houston as the Bills got over the hump against the Texans and secured an opening week win 36-31, versus Houston. Jim Sinicropi, Kyle Evans, and Paul Russo recap the game that saw the offense ... Launch Stream
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