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Three smiling judges toast with red wine at the Camp Good Days Finger Lakes International Wine & Spirits Competition.

Monday, June 29

Finger Lakes Wineries Earn Top Honors at International Competition

Several Finger Lakes wineries were recognized among the best in the world during the 26th annual Finger Lakes International Wine & Spirits Competition, which also serves as a fundraiser for…

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Waterloo, NY police SUV with emergency lights on, parked outdoors during daytime.

Monday, June 29

Geneva Man Accused of Stalking Waterloo Police Officer

Aerial view of Auburn Community Hospital at dusk, showing the building, helipad, parking lot, and surrounding trees.

Monday, June 29

Auburn Community Hospital Nurses Begin Contract Talks

Monday, June 29

Lane Restriction Planned on Route 245 in Naples

Ambulance with flashing red and blue lights speeds by at night, motion blurred.

Monday, June 29

Penn Yan Man Charged With Felony DWI After Crash

Monday, June 29

YMCA Hires FLCC Interns After Hands-On Training

Community members and officials participate in a ribbon-cutting ceremony outside a gray brick building.

Monday, June 29

New Regional Wastewater Plant Opens in Palmyra

Four smiling people in water rescue gear, helmets, and life vests stand by the Finger Lakes.

Monday, June 29

Cheshire FD Hosts State Surface Water Rescue Training

Seven adults, three men and four women, stand together and smile indoors at a library or community center.

Monday, June 29

Geneva Schools Honors Retiring Employees for Nearly 200 Years of Service

Twenty women of varying ages pose in a room with a stone fireplace; some sit on a red couch, others stand.

Monday, June 29

Ontario Women’s Civic Club Marks 80 Years of Service

Sunday, June 28

Paving Project to Impact Schuyler County Travel Starting Monday

Three Ontario County Sheriff's officers and Nathan Martin receiving a Kiwanis award, smiling by a lake view.

Sunday, June 28

Ontario County 911 Dispatcher Honored as 2026 Hometown Hero

A smiling woman in a yellow blazer and a young woman in white point at a painting in a gallery.

Sunday, June 28

Mynderse Student’s Award-Winning Artwork Now on Display in U.S. Capitol

Regional and Statewide

A gas pump displays $36.14 for 12.91 gallons, with prices for Diesel #2 and unleaded 87, 89, 91.

Monday, June 29

Gas Prices Continue to Drop Across New York

Roadside view of Interstate 87 and 90 signs next to a highway with a car carrier truck and trees under a blue sky.

Monday, June 29

Wrong-Way Driver Crashes Into Ambulance on Thruway Exit Ramp

A black U.S. Mail mailbox with its red flag raised, against a blue sky and blurred green foliage.

Monday, June 29

Kenmore Postal Worker Admits to Near $10K Theft

Commanders exchange the US Army Corps of Engineers flag in a Buffalo District ceremony.

Monday, June 29

New Commander Named for USACE Buffalo District

A hand holds a wooden gavel with a gold band next to a blurred golden statue of Lady Justice in a dark courtroom setting.

Monday, June 29

Holley Woman Admits Stealing $62K from Historical Society

A teal and white decal on a window reads 'New York State Licensed Cannabis Dispensary' with a cannabis leaf and QR code.

Monday, June 29

Illegal Herkimer County Vape Shop to Close Under State Settlement

Community Calendar

Zydeco Vacation

Williams Park Gazebo 7:00 PM

Kids Pottery: USA Windchimes with Linda LaRock

Sunny Point 9:00 AM

Adult Pottery: “American Flag” Wall Planter with Linda LaRock

Sunny Point 11:00 AM

Adult Pottery: Our National Animals in Clay with Linda LaRock

Sunny Point 2:00 PM

National News

The eye and top of an alligator's head peek above calm green water, with a clear reflection.

Monday, June 29

Woman killed by alligator in Florida river, officials say

Woman with blonde hair, sunglasses, and a navy coat with gold buttons over a white collar walks past a building.

Monday, June 29

Supreme Court rejects Trump’s appeal of 2022 E. Jean Carroll defamation case

Young man with dark curly hair and a suit looks over his shoulder in a courtroom, flanked by uniformed officers.

Monday, June 29

Luigi Mangione to return to court following plea talks

Entertainment News

Stylized collage on yellow: "IN BRIEF" text, a film clapperboard, teal retro TV, and hand holding three colorful remotes.

Monday, June 29

In brief: ‘Finding Nemo,’ ‘Lilo & Stitch’ short films headed to theaters and more

Woody and Buzz Lightyear crawl on a wooden floor with surprised expressions, looking into a bedroom.

Monday, June 29

‘Toy Story 5′ keeps flying while ’Supergirl’ is falling with style

Walt Disney and Mickey Mouse statue gazes at red, white, and blue fireworks over a Disney castle for 'Disney Celebrates America'.

Monday, June 29

Deborah Roberts celebrates America’s greatest stories on new Disney special