GET LOCAL: YATES

FLX WEEKLY: Snow in the forecast & hot sauce in the studio (podcast)
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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
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 for most of the region, which means that temperatures below …more

Wayne County mom arrested after striking police officer during violent rampage
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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 …more
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 …more
State seeks bids to redevelop Thruway’s 27 service areas
9 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 …more

Paul’s Place offers respite program for dementia caregivers
Paul’s Place Offers respite for dementia and early stage Alzheimer’s patients in a safe place to visit to allow their Care partners a chance to run errands or …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
Drilling rig catches fire next to Starkey Town Hall on Monday afternoon
Dundee firefighters were called to Seneca St. on Monday afternoon shortly after 2:00 pm on reports of a Moravec drilling rig that caught on fire next to the …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
Former chamber director arrested on felony charges in Yates County
The Yates County Sheriff’s Office reports that the former interim director of the Yates County Chamber of Commerce has been arrested. Julie Coleman, 35, was arrested on Friday …more
Drinking water ban lifted in village of Rushville
As of midday Saturday, it’s OK to drink the water in the village of Rushville. The state Department of Health lifted the “do not drink” water advisory that …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
Toxins from algae bloom on Canandaigua Lake force drinking ban in Rushville
Toxins generated by blue-green algal blooms in Lake Canandaigua have infected the public drinking water in the Village of Rushville, which draws its raw water from the lake …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
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
Penn Yan girls capture first Sectional tennis title in school history
The Penn Yan Mustangs girls varsity tennis team capped their perfect regular season with a 5-0 Sectional victory over Marcus Whitman Oct. 9 at Hobart and William Smith Colleges …more
Paving work to begin on Rte. 54 in Yates
A single course asphalt overlay paving project on State Route 54 from G. Fullagar Road to the Steuben County line in the Towns of Milo and Barrington, Yates …more
Mushroom Garden in Yates County (photo)
A small patch of mushrooms in Dundee, NY. Photo by Mikaela Smith. 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
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
Penn Yan wins $10M DRI contest for Finger Lakes region
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced that the Village of Penn Yan will receive $10 million in funding as the Finger Lakes winner of the third round of the …more
Penn Yan Kiwanis Club dissolves after 79 years
After 79 years, the Penn Yan Kiwanis Club has folded. In what the club’s most recent president, Chris Bailey, calls the saddest vote he has participated in, the …more
Suicide prevention walk raises over $11,600
Sunday in Penn Yan, 203 people participated in the “Out of the Darkness” suicide prevention community walk, raising $11,630 to date, with donations still coming in. Up to …more
Parkers’s Grille expanding to Penn Yan after deal
Pete Mitchell, owner of Parker’s Grille Inc. currently operates six restaurants in Geneva, Seneca Falls, Newark, and Auburn. The restaurant portfolio is made up of the four Parker’s …more
Keuka Housing Council opens Dundee supportive living units
The Keuka Housing Council hosted a ribbon cutting to mark the completion of nine supported living apartments in renovated buildings in the village of Dundee. The project was …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
Keuka College’s Elizabeth Lambert earns National Honor for Achievement in Student Success
Keuka College Dean of Student Engagement and Success Elizabeth Lambert has been honored by a national organization for her contributions to student success. EAB, a best-practices collaborative of …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
New bridge on the Keuka Outlet Trail
Last week, a new, steel frame pedestrian bridge was installed on the Keuka Outlet Trail in the Village of Penn Yan. Downstream from the dam and the Main …more
Keuka glowing over the weekend (photo)
Keuka Lake was glowing over the weekend, as the sun came out Saturday morning. Photo by Brooke Gordon.more
GOP governor candidate visits Yates County
Marc Molinaro, Republican candidate for New York Governor, visited Yates County Sept. 19 with Sen. Tom O’Mara (R,C-I-Big Flats), and Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) during a regional small …more
Reed learns about water quality on Keuka
Rep. Tom Reed got first hand experience with collecting water samples last week on Keuka Lake when he joined volunteers and representatives from the Finger Lakes Institute who …more