GET LOCAL: WAYNE

FLX WEEKLY: Snow in the forecast & hot sauce in the studio (podcast)
10 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
Wayne County mom arrested after striking police officer during violent rampage
1 hour ago
Deputies arrested a Galen mother Tuesday after police say she went on a violent rampage in her home which ended with her assaulting a police officer. Twenty-six-year-old Tiana K. Labombard was charged with criminal mischief in the fourth degree, endangering the welfare …more

GET LOCAL WITH SYDNEY ROGERS: Getting scared at Terror Field (video)
2 days ago
With Halloween just around the corner, join your host Sydney Rogers for the third episode of Get Local on FingerLakes1.com! Sydney builds up the courage to take you through what is known …more
FREEZE WARNING: Temps drop, snow showers possible for some
15 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
Sheriff: Remains found at Sodus farm likely that of missing toddler
2 days ago
The remains located at a farm in Sodus are ‘consistent’ with that of the missing toddler, who was last seen in May. Deputies had been searching for days in May to locate …more

House Republicans launch $645K ad campaign against Dana Balter
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, …more
$3.6M in bonuses for five Tops execs is back on the table despite bankruptcy, local closures
Executives at Tops are going to be getting ‘friendly’ bonuses, despite the grocery chain shedding unprofitable stores. Two of those stores are local, and closure will have an …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
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
Overtime piling up in Wayne County as department scrambles to fill positions
The problem is simple, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office needs more officers. The answer is not so simple. Currently the Sheriff’s Road Patrol Unit has 40 slots and …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
First responder suffers burn battling Sodus fire
A local firefighter suffered burns while battling a fire in Sodus on Monday, according to first responders. Crews were called to West Main Street in Sodus around 4:40 …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
Ultralife wins $8M contract to supply Thales Defense & Security, Inc.
Ultralife Corporation has been awarded a contract valued at approximately $8.3 million to supply its Vehicle Amplifier-Adaptors and Mounted VHF Amplifiers to Thales Defense & Security, Inc., a …more
Youngman Bros. in Wayne County (photo)
Youngman Bros. apple bins sit roadside waiting to be filled on Richardson Rd. in Wolcott on Sunday morning. Photo by Chris Trine.more
Peaceful View in Wayne County (photo)
The sun reflected off of the glass like water on a peaceful evening of kayaking in Sodus Point. Photo by Earl Repp.more
Waves of Beauty in Wayne County (photo)
The waves in Sodus Point swarmed around the light house, creating a beautiful sight. Photo by Hugh VanStaalduinen.more
Sodus woman hospitalized after crash in Williamson
One person was hospitalized, and another ticketed after a two-car crash in Wayne County. Deputies say the accident happened in Williamson in the area of Routes 21 and …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
FOLIAGE REPORT: Get out and experience fall in the Finger Lakes!
This weekend it’s going to feel like fall; and as the foliage continues to turn – it will look like fall, too. In the Finger Lakes region, Steuben County …more
FLX WEEKLY: Cooling off for your October weekend ahead (podcast)
Join Jessica Lahr, Sydney Roger, Josh Durso and Jim Sinicropi inside the FingerLakes1.com Studios for a look at your October weekend ahead in the Finger Lakes. See just …more
A Golden Moment in Time in Wayne County (photo)
The bright late afternoon sunshine on Wednesday October 10th illuminates this long row of trees with their fallen yellow-gold leaves at Sodus Rural Cemetery on Rt.88. Photo by …more
State relents on controversial Erie Canal tree-cutting plan, for now
The state agencies behind the controversial clear-cutting of trees along sections of the Erie Canal will not appeal a temporary restraining order that halted the effort, a spokesman …more
THE DEBRIEF: Unpacking the latest headlines in the Finger Lakes (podcast)
This week on the newly re-launched Debrief – hosts Josh Durso and Jackie Augustine talk about the changes coming to the now-weekly program exclusively on FingerLakes1.TV and FL1 …more
Final day of summer heat: Temperature outlook will fast-forward to early-November
One more day of summer-like heat. Wednesday will be much like Tuesday – as temperatures soar through the 80s and end up around 85 degrees for much of …more
Sheriff: Woman brutally assaulted in Red Creek
Wayne County Sheriff Barry Virts says a Wolcott man is in custody after turning himself in two days after a brutal domestic incident, which left a Red Creek …more
Newark will celebrate Fall with a Pumpkin Sculpture Contest
The Village of Newark will celebrate this fall with a Pumpkin Sculpture Contest. From October 22nd to October 26th, sculptures will be placed in front yards of homes …more
Heating up this week in the Finger Lakes
Forecasters say this week will be an incredibly muggy one, as temperatures stay well-above normal through Thursday. According to Drew Montreuil, of FLX Weather, “Temperatures will warm from …more
New leadership at Sodus nursing home, management continues dodging questions amid state investigations
First they were sanitary concerns, which led to outright safety concerns. Then, horrifying video was released purporting to show a medical situation brought on by staff failing to …more
Newark hires new deputy clerk, treasurer
The Village of Newark is pleased to announce the hiring of the new Deputy Clerk/Treasurer, Carolyn Pitti. She comes to the Village with a lengthy resume and successful …more
Wind and showers bring temporary chill for Friday, temps rise up over weekend
It’s going to get chilly, but don’t worry – it won’t stick around. The weather will be changing throughout the day – as a cold front enters the …more
FLX WEEKLY: The best grape pie in Naples & your October weekend ahead (podcast)
Join Jessica Lahr, Josh Durso, Sydney Rogers and Jim Sinicropi to find out who makes the best grape pie in Naples following last weekend’s Grape Festival and look …more
Foliage just starting to turn in the Finger Lakes
In Ontario County, Geneva spotters are predicting up to 15 percent color change with muted touches of red, yellow and brown leaves. Wayne County spotters in Lyons predict …more

‘PROUD AND AMAZED’: Undersheriff says officers stepped up, but department learned from Romulus escape
Seneca County Sheriff Tim Luce and Undersheriff John Cleere say that while it took a great deal of effort a parolee was apprehended on Wednesday after an escaping custody. How it all happened Around 7 am investigators assisted New York State Parole Officers with trying to locate 43-year-old Robert Wilson, who was on parole from the Elmira area. Wilson was...
Riot charges filed after fight involving 30 people in Farmington
Authorities were called to a fight at the Hale Court Apartments on Sunday around 6 pm, where roughly 30 people were gathered around a basketball court – as a fight unfolded. Police say several people were fighting – and one person was even armed with a baseball bat. Jennifer Concepcion, 35, and Ramon Mulero, 18, were arrested for inciting a...
FLX WEEKLY: Snow in the forecast & hot sauce in the studio (podcast)
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 this week’s edition of FLX Weekly. Check out the week’s top local photos and stay tuned for a...
Wayne County mom arrested after striking police officer during violent rampage
Deputies arrested a Galen mother Tuesday after police say she went on a violent rampage in her home which ended with her assaulting a police officer. Twenty-six-year-old Tiana K. Labombard was charged with criminal mischief in the fourth degree, endangering the welfare of a child, and harassment in the second degree. Labombard allegedly went into her children’s room, threw dresser...