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Seneca County declares disaster, seeks state and federal aid
Seneca County has declared that significant disaster conditions exist following the destructive Sept. 2 storm and is asking New York's governor to pursue state and federal assistance for residents, businesses and municipalities. Board of Supervisors Chairman Michael Enslow signed the declaration Sept. 4 as many residents and businesses remained without electricity ... FULL STORY
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AGAINST THE BOARDS: August for the Knighthawks (podcast)
As the calendar flips to September, a normally quiet month of August was busy for the Knighthawks. Chamberlain Bauder and Spencer Conley recap the moves in the offseason so far ... LAUNCH STREAM
HEADLINE NEWS
Ithaca domestic incident involving child leads to arrest
An Ithaca resident was charged Friday after police responded to a reported domestic incident involving a child on the Commons, according to the Ithaca Police Department. Police said officers were called around 1:30 p.m., but the suspect had ... Read More
Three seriously injured in Hopewell crash on Routes 5 and 20
Three people were seriously injured Friday in a three-vehicle crash that closed Routes 5 and 20 in Hopewell for nearly three hours, according to the Ontario County Sheriff's Office. Deputies said an 18-year-old Geneva driver suffered potentially life-threatening ... Read More
Plattsburgh gains access to federal program for aging air base infrastructure
The town of Plattsburgh has been added to the Lake Champlain Basin Program, opening a path to federal aid for studying and repairing deteriorating drainage infrastructure ...
Hochul leads governors opposing federal retreat from disability rights enforcement
Gov. Kathy Hochul and 17 other governors are urging the Trump administration to preserve federal enforcement supporting the right of people with disabilities to receive services ...
Route 9 redesign would add four roundabouts in Sleepy Hollow
New York is advancing a $50 million redesign of U.S. Route 9 in Sleepy Hollow and Tarrytown that would replace four traffic signals with roundabouts, add ...
Niagara Falls opens $12 million Cataract Stairs and overlook
A new 274-step route beside the American Falls opened at Niagara Falls State Park, giving visitors an overlook within 35 feet of the falls and another ...
New York awards $76 million for rural health care networks
New York awarded $76.2 million to 56 organizations for 90 projects intended to connect rural hospitals, health centers, behavioral health providers and community groups into stronger ...
AG releases video in Buffalo police shooting investigation
The state attorney general's office released body-camera footage from its ongoing investigation into the death of a man shot by Buffalo police during a March encounter ...
AG office finds no basis for charges in West Seneca pedestrian death
The state attorney general's Office of Special Investigation found that prosecutors could not prove a crime beyond a reasonable doubt in the death of a pedestrian ...
New York suspends highway lane closures for Labor Day weekend
Temporary lane closures for state highway and bridge construction projects will be suspended from 6 a.m. Friday, Sept. 4, through 6 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8, in ...
Hochul marks anniversary of ICE raid with pledge to fight federal overreach
Gov. Kathy Hochul marked the first anniversary of an immigration enforcement raid at a family-owned New York business by defending state limits on local police participation ...
Gillibrand blames federal policy for record diesel and gas prices
U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand said New York families, farmers and small businesses are facing record diesel prices and gasoline above $4 a gallon over Labor Day ...
FEMA awards more than $7 million for New York disaster recovery
FEMA approved more than $7 million for disaster recovery and hazard mitigation projects across New York, including bridge, road and water infrastructure repairs and a flood-resilience ...
Hornell man convicted on federal child pornography charges
A federal jury convicted a 51-year-old Hornell man of receiving and possessing child pornography, offenses that carry a combined maximum penalty of 40 years in prison, ...
New York bill would require political influencers to disclose campaign payments
New York political campaigns would have to disclose paid social media posts by influencers under legislation proposed by Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz and state Sen. Liz Krueger ...
Wolcott man accused of choking victim, confronting deputy with shotgun
A Wolcott man faces felony and misdemeanor charges after deputies said he choked and shoved a domestic-incident victim, prevented an emergency call and confronted a deputy ...
Clyde woman charged after children allegedly struck and pushed in Galen
A Clyde woman was jailed pending arraignment after deputies said she struck a 9-year-old child and pushed a 12-year-old during a domestic incident in the town ...
Two injured after teen driver allegedly runs stop sign in Marion crash
Two people were taken to Strong Memorial Hospital after a two-vehicle crash Thursday morning in the town of Marion, according to the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office ...
SPORTS
ORANGE GAME DAY: Syracuse football begins new season against New Hampshire (preview)
Syracuse football finally gets its chance to turn the page today, when the Orange open the 2026 season against New Hampshire at the JMA Wireless Dome. Kickoff is set for noon, with the game airing on ACC Network as Syracuse ... Read More
Hobart soccer rallies past No. 18 Brandeis with three second-half goals
Hobart soccer scored three second-half goals to rally past No. 18 Brandeis, 3-2, Friday night at Gordon Field. The Statesmen improved to 2-0 on the season, while the Judges fell to 1-1. Brandeis opened the scoring in the first half, ... Read More
FLX LIVING
Keuka College names alumna to lead Vietnam partnerships
Keuka College has named alumna Ruby Nguyen as partnership director for its international programs at the University of Economics and Finance in Ho Chi Minh City and Vietnam National University International School in Hanoi. Nguyen, a 2012 graduate, ... Read More
NATIONAL INTEREST
Trump orders expanded enforcement and market access in meat industry
President Donald Trump directed the Agriculture Department to expand enforcement against unfair practices in livestock markets and reduce barriers that keep some state-inspected meat products from being sold across state lines. The executive order calls for more investigations ... Read More
PODCASTS & LIVE STREAMS
FL1 SPORTS: College Football Returns, Labor Day Weekend Lookout (podcast)
The first full week of football is here as the college football schedule heats up for Week One! The FL1 Sports team discusses the season ahead and previews the Syracuse slate as the Orange look to rebound after an injury ... Launch Stream
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