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Schumer demands answers on potential closure of Chemung County Social Security office
Senator Chuck Schumer is pushing back against a proposed closure of the Big Flats Social Security Administration office, warning that shutting down the only SSA office in Chemung County would hurt Southern Tier seniors and ... more
Flood Watch issued for Finger Lakes as warmup and rain threaten flooding
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for the Finger Lakes region, including several counties in the region. The watch will be in effect from Tuesday through Thursday. Counties highlighted green are under ... more
Congressman Langworthy introduces bill to streamline broadband permitting
Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) has introduced new legislation aimed at cutting bureaucratic delays in broadband expansion. The Wireless Resiliency and Flexible Investment Act, unveiled Wednesday, seeks to codify a 2020 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rule ... more
First Saturday Hikes return to Finger Lakes State Parks
Outdoor enthusiasts in the Finger Lakes region have a new reason to lace up their hiking boots—First Saturday Hikes are back. The New York State Parks’ Finger Lakes Region has announced the return of this ... more
Finger Lakes forecast: Dangerous cold, heavy lake effect snow, and strong winds
Things are staying wintry in the Finger Lakes as a powerful winter storm moves away from the region, giving way to a multi-day stretch of intense lake effect snow and dangerously cold temperatures. The National ... more
WEEKEND STORM: Focus turns to lake snow, potentially damaging winds in Finger Lakes
A powerful winter storm continues to impact the Finger Lakes region, bringing a combination of heavy snow, ice, and dangerously strong winds that have created hazardous travel conditions and increasing power outage risks. The storm, ... more
Finger Lakes forecast: Multiple rounds of wintry weather en route
Residents of the Finger Lakes and Central New York are going to get a forecast that features a little bit of everything over the next several days, and could really complicate travel by the weekend ... more
Lake effect snow, winter mix expected to impact the Finger Lakes this week
The Finger Lakes will see a busy weather week as lake effect snow and multiple systems keep the forecast snowy. The National Weather Service has issued advisories for Wayne and Northern Cayuga counties, but those ... more
Snow squalls this AM, lake effect lingers, then general snow arrives late-Saturday
Like snow? If you're still not sick of winter here in the Finger Lakes the forecast will be an encouraging one. The region is going to see snow squalls this morning, which will last through ... more
Winter Weather Advisory posted: Plowable snow will impact travel tonight, early-Sunday
It's going to be a wintry second half of the weekend for people in the Finger Lakes, as the National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for the entire region. The advisory, which ... more
Assemblyman Gallahan secures $50,000 grant for Town of Cuyler renovation project
Assemblyman Jeff Gallahan (R,C-Manchester) has secured $50,000 in CREST Grant funding to support the renovation of the historic Train Depot in the Town of Cuyler. The grant will be used to transform the structure into ... more
Two arrested after narcotics, firearms, and explosives seized in Erin raid
A multi-agency operation led by the New York State Police Troop E Violent Gang and Narcotics Enforcement Team uncovered a large stash of narcotics, firearms, and explosives during a raid at a residence on Staples ... more
NWS issues Winter Weather Advisory: Accumulating snow, freezing rain possible before morning
Residents across Cayuga, Seneca, Schuyler, Yates, Ontario, Wayne, and Tompkins counties should prepare for a bout of wintry weather this afternoon and overnight as a storm system moves through the region, the National Weather Service ... more
Winter Weather Advisory issued for Finger Lakes: Snow, wind, and slow travel expected through Wednesday
A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for portions of the Finger Lakes region, including Cayuga, Ontario, Seneca, Schuyler, Wayne, Monroe, and Onondaga counties, as a winter storm is expected to bring significant snowfall and ... more
Strong winds to blast Finger Lakes through early-Tuesday
Residents across the Finger Lakes should brace for powerful winds and rapidly changing weather conditions over the next two days, according to the National Weather Service. A large storm system passing to the north will ... more
Florida man arrested in Waverly on child-related charges
A Florida man has been taken into custody in the Southern Tier after being accused of impregnating a minor. Trevon Bing, 27, was arrested Thursday in Waverly for allegedly impregnating a minor and committing lewd ... more
Convicted killer sentenced for separate kidnapping attempt
A man already serving a life sentence for torture and murder has been sentenced to an additional 20 years for attempted kidnapping. Eddie Marte was convicted for holding an Elmira man for ransom in April ... more
FLCH and Mosaic Health exploring merger to expand community care
Finger Lakes Community Health announced plans today to explore the possibility of Rochester-based Mosaic Health becoming part of its organization. The move aims to combine resources, increase access to healthcare, and enhance the delivery of ... more
Elderly woman hospitalized after Waverly accident
An 82-year-old woman sustained serious injuries after being struck by a car in Waverly on January 4. The incident occurred near the intersection of Chemung and Clark Streets shortly after 6 p.m. Police reported that ... more
