Local Officials Respond to Governor Hochul’s FY 2027 Budget Wednesday, January 21 by Kalysta Donaghy-Robinson Governor Kathy Hochul unveiled her $260 billion Fiscal Year 2027 budget on Tuesday. Hochul revealed a spending plan aimed at strengthening affordability for families, expanding... Read More.
State Police Make Arrest in Tompkins County Child Exploitation Case Wednesday, January 21 by News Staff New York State Police at Ithaca have arrested a Syracuse man on felony charges related to child sexual performance material following a months-long investigation. State... Read More.
Audit Critical of Steuben County Fund Balance Management Wednesday, January 21 by Lucas Day Steuben County officials failed to effectively manage the county’s fund balance, a recent audit from New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli shows. The audit showed... Read More.
Perform 4 Purpose Nominated for Second SAMMY Tuesday, January 20 by Ed Vivenzio A local music nonprofit supporting music education is once again up for a Syracuse Area Music Award, also known as a SAMMY. Perform 4 Purpose... Read More.
GOP Officials, Candidates to Attend Auburn’s January Jubilee Saturday Tuesday, January 20 by Ed Vivenzio You'll have a chance this weekend to meet with Republican officials and candidates in Auburn. The Cayuga County Republican Committee will hold its January Jubilee... Read More.
Five Points Inmate Admits to Threatening Governor Tuesday, January 20 by Lucas Day An inmate at Five Points Correctional Facility has pleaded guilty to threatening Governor Kathy Hochul’s family. 27-year-old Scott Bushey admitted in Seneca County Court to... Read More.
Retired Auburn Police Chief Weighs In on Sheriff’s Race Tuesday, January 20 by Lucas Day A former Auburn Police Chief is weighing in on the race for Cayuga County Sheriff. James Slayton, who retired at the end of 2024, has... Read More.
Geneva City Council Refers Whitfield Arrest to Ethics Board Tuesday, January 20 by Lucas Day The city’s Board of Ethical Review will determine whether Councilor-at-Large Ahmad Whitfield violated Geneva’s Code of Ethics after his arrest on... Read More.
Three Seats Up for Election on Penn Yan School Board Tuesday, January 20 by Lucas Day The Penn Yan School District is accepting nominations for three vacancies on its Board of Education. The positions will be filled at the Annual... Read More.
State Review Stalls Decision On Seneca Meadows Landfill Tuesday, January 20 by Kalysta Donaghy-Robinson A local deadline to close New York’s largest landfill has passed, yet the Seneca Meadows Landfill remains open as state officials continue to review... Read More.
Finger Lakes Land Trust Protects 283 Acres in Keuka Lake Watershed Tuesday, January 20 by Lucas Day The Finger Lakes Land Trust has accepted the donation of three conservation easements from sisters Yolanda Adrean and Dolores Wheeler, permanently protecting 283 acres... Read More.
Two Escape Safely From Middlesex House Fire Monday, January 19 by Lucas Day Two people were able to safely escape after a structure fire heavily damaged a home on Maxwell Road late Monday morning. First responders were called... Read More.