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FLX WEEKLY: Snow in the forecast & hot sauce in the studio (podcast)
11 hours ago
The bottom is dropping out on the weather here in the Finger Lakes and we may even see snow this weekend. Get all the detail and prep for the weekend ahead with Jessica Lahr, Sydney Rogers, Josh Durso and Jim Sinicropi on …more
State seeks bids to redevelop Thruway’s 27 service areas
10 hours ago
New York state is seeking bids for redeveloping the more than two dozen service areas along the 570-mile Thruway system. The Thruway Authority on Tuesday announced that has issued a request for proposals to make improvements at 27 travel plazas through public-private …more

Rainbow in the sky over Owasco (photo)
18 mins ago
This Beautiful rainbow overlooking Owasco Lake was seen this afternoon after a shower moved up the lake.Taken along Ensenore Road. Photo by Melissa Martin.more
FREEZE WARNING: Temps drop, snow showers possible for some
16 hours ago
Forecasters with the National Weather Service say multiple counties in the Finger Lakes are going to be faced with the first freeze of the season tonight. The weather service issued Freeze Warnings …more
House Republicans launch $645K ad campaign against Dana Balter
10 hours ago
The national campaign committee for House Republicans has decided to spend $645,000 to help Rep. John Katko in an increasingly expensive election against Democrat Dana Balter. Until Tuesday, the National Republican Congressional …more

OWLA reveals results of 2017 Owasco Lake tributary sampling
The Owasco Watershed Lake Association released the results of its 2017 Tributary Sampling Results survey, a program designed to identify potential sources of harmful algal bloom-promoting nutrients for …more
Cayuga County committee advances DPW plan to full Legislature
A Cayuga County Legislature committee Tuesday approved a resolution to create a unified Department of Public Works to manage all the county’s facilities. The Legislature’s Ways and Means …more
Old barn in the Finger Lakes (photo)
The quintessential old barn in the Finger Lakes. Still standing, and rugged from a long, useful life. Photo by Hugh Van Staalduinen.more
Get ready for winter? Farmer’s Almanac claims long, snowy season ahead
The first flakes of the season will likely fall this week, and if long-term forecasting from the Farmer’s Almanac is accurate, it will be the start to a cold and …more
Helming, O’Mara hold big fundraising leads
The campaigns for the region’s two Republican incumbent state senators are well ahead of their Democratic challengers just weeks away from election day, according to state Board of …more
Syracuse teen admits to robbing Byrne Dairy in Auburn
A Syracuse teen pleaded guilty to robbing an Auburn convenience store with a loaded weapon over the summer. Tuesday morning in Cayuga County Court, 18-year-old Javon English pleaded …more
Cayuga County flu clinics ahead of season
The Cayuga County Health Department is advising neighbors to get their flu shots ahead of flu season. In October, the Department will be hosting two different flu clinics: …more
Wegmans is testing another layer of convenience at flagship store
Wegmans is adding a layer of convenience to … convenience. It just started testing an app called Wegmans 2GO at its flagship store on Monroe Avenue in Pittsford. …more
Auburn teen sentenced for attempted knifepoint robbery of 75-year-old man
A 19-year-old Auburn man was sentenced to jail and a term of shock probation for attempting to rob an elderly man at knifepoint in June. On Tuesday, Cayuga …more
Helming, Baldridge debate showcasing differing governing styles
While the 54th New York Senate District candidates generally agreed on many issues, a battle of governing style arose during the candidate debate held at Cayuga Community College …more
Tractor-trailer travels off road, overturns along Rt. 38 (photo)
First responders say one person was transported to an area hospital after a tractor-trailer accident in Locke late-Monday. The accident happened around 8 pm and was reported to …more
Large dairy farms herded through permitting loophole as toxic algae blooms threaten local waters
New court-ordered rules designed to control manure runoff from dairy farms into streams and lakes won’t apply to the vast majority of the state’s large industrial farms because …more
WEEKEND EVENTS: Family Fun to Sheer Terror in the Finger Lakes October 19th – 21st
Halloween is just around the corner and the Finger Lakes are in full swing with scary, fun and family friendly events scattered across the region! This weekend has …more
Cayuga Women’s Business Trust partners with Generations Bank
The Cayuga Women’s Business Trust announced it is moving its lending program to Generations Bank. The trust facilitates loans to women in business who reside and work in …more
Auburn native John Walsh, ‘America’s Most Wanted’ creator, stars in TV ad for Katko
With Election Day three weeks away, a prominent Auburn native is playing a starring role in a new television commercial supporting U.S. Rep. John Katko’s re-election campaign. John …more
Auburn elementary school placed on lockout after suicidal threat from parent
An Auburn elementary school was placed on a short lockout Monday afternoon. The lockout was put in place after the Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office reported that a parent …more
Sennett orchard boasts new, exclusive varieties
Two new apples developed by Cornell University and exclusively grown in New York are now available for purchase in Cayuga County. Owen Orchards in Sennett, a family-owned orchard whose …more
Balter outraises Katko by $1 million in CNY House race
Dana Balter not only had the best fundraising quarter for a Syracuse-area congressional candidate, she raked in $1 million more than Republican U.S. Rep. John Katko in the 24th …more
Hundreds of thousands coming for emergency communications in the Finger Lakes
Cayuga County’s public safety emergency communications system will be getting significant funding from New York State, according to announcements by Governor Andrew Cuomo and Cayuga County Administrator Justin …more
Backhoe loader and tractor-trailer collide in Sennett, State Route 34 re-opened
Officials say State Route 34 in Cayuga County was closed around 7:45 am and re-opened around 9:30 am after an accident involving a backhoe loader and tractor-trailer. The …more
National Public Radio Education Correspondent Claudio Sanchez to be featured guest at Wells College’s 150th Anniversary Kickoff
Wells College’s gala 150th anniversary celebration weekend will kick off this Thursday, Oct. 18th, with a panel discussion featuring Claudio Sanchez, renowned National Public Radio (NPR) education correspondent. …more
Relaxing Autumn Spot in Cayuga County (photo)
There are many places to enjoy the beautiful Fall weather we’ve been having. This was taken at Emerson Park on Friday afternoon. Photo by Rachel Burkholder.more
Sears files Chapter 11 bankruptcy, as company continues buckling
Sears has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, buckling under its massive debt load and staggering losses. Sears once dominated the American retail landscape. But the big question …more
Calls for regulation mount after limo crash; first responders deal with memory of tragedy
The day after a mourning community said last goodbyes to eight of 20 victims of a limousine crash — four sisters and four other relatives — the Senate’s top Democrat …more
Auburn family ready to start work that will ‘transform’ John Street, Arterial
More than six years after securing a tax break from the city to rehabilitate 20 downtown properties, an Auburn developer is close to embarking on the final stage …more
A Beam of Light in Cayuga County (photo)
Sunday morning sunrise on Owasco Lake. Photo by Todd Tanner.more
Batman vows to bring sign-stealing bandits to justice
New York State Assembly candidate Keith Batman jokingly condemned the brazen band of sign stealers who’ve reportedly nabbed several of his lawn signs in the town of Moravia. …more
THE LOVING CUP: Lynn Louise Larson & Brian Atwood (podcast)
Join your host Katie MacIntyre on the latest episode of The Loving Cup as she is joined by Lynn Louise Larson (spiritual grief coach & aromatherapist) and Brian …more
Tractor-trailer destroyed by train after accident in Mentz
First responders say a train collided with a tractor-trailer in Port Byron on Friday around 3:15 pm. The accident report came in to first responders, which prompted a …more
FLX FORECAST: Winds will gust today, rain/snow mix possible by mid-week
It’s going to be an active weather pattern this week – and after our first frost advisory of the season – there could be some flakes mixing in …more

Rainbow in the sky over Owasco (photo)
This Beautiful rainbow overlooking Owasco Lake was seen this afternoon after a shower moved up the lake.Taken along Ensenore Road. Photo by Melissa Martin.
Old barn in the Finger Lakes (photo)
The quintessential old barn in the Finger Lakes. Still standing, and rugged from a long, useful life. Photo by Hugh Van Staalduinen.
Relaxing Autumn Spot in Cayuga County (photo)
There are many places to enjoy the beautiful Fall weather we’ve been having. This was taken at Emerson Park on Friday afternoon. Photo by Rachel Burkholder.
A Beam of Light in Cayuga County (photo)
Sunday morning sunrise on Owasco Lake. Photo by Todd Tanner.