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The five biggest threats facing Upstate New York’s power grid and why everyone should care
For years, power grid warnings in New York sounded like distant concerns reserved for engineers, regulators and utility executives. But a new report from the New York Independent System Operator paints a much more immediate picture: The state's electric system is entering one of the most challenging periods in its history, with ... FULL STORY
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CONNECTIONS: How to protect the Adirondacks as visitors flock north (podcast)
On a recent episode of WXXI's Connections with Evan Dawson, guest host Julie Philipp explored the challenges facing the Adirondack Park as record numbers of visitors flock to the region ... LAUNCH STREAM
HEADLINE NEWS
Wolcott man charged with attempted robbery after disturbance investigation
A Wayne County man is facing multiple felony and misdemeanor charges following an investigation into a disturbance that occurred earlier this spring in the Town of Wolcott. Cory L. Chase, 36, of Eddie Road in Wolcott, was arrested ... Read More
Man stabbed on Ithaca’s Elmira Road, police say suspect known to victim
A man was hospitalized early Thursday after a stabbing on Ithaca's southwest side, and police say the attack does not appear to have been random. Officers with the Ithaca Police Department responded around 1:23 a.m. to the 300 ... Read More
Finger Lakes forecast: Heat, storms and a weekend cooldown
Summer is making itself felt across the Finger Lakes and Central New York this week, with forecasters warning of dangerous heat, rounds of thunderstorms and the potential for severe weather before a cooler air ...
Pizza Hut opens new Auburn-Sennett location today
Pizza Hut officially opened its new Auburn-Sennett location Thursday, bringing the national chain back to the area with a dine-in restaurant, lunch buffet and salad bar. Located at 374 Grant Avenue Road, the restaurant ...
Penn Yan board to consider settlement ending long-running Champlin Avenue dispute
A years-long legal battle over the status of a roadway at the end of Champlin Avenue could be nearing its conclusion as the Village of Penn Yan prepares to approve a settlement agreement with ...
Riverbend Events to host open house at Weedsport venue
Riverbend Events, a rustic event venue along the Seneca River in Weedsport, will open its doors to the public next month for an open house showcasing the property and the ongoing work that has ...
Yates County warns of scam targeting planning applicants
Yates County officials are warning residents about a scam targeting people with active applications before local planning boards, after similar incidents were reported in neighboring counties. According to a public notice shared by the ...
State awards $6 million to expand transit options in rural communities
Five upstate counties will receive a combined $6 million from New York's Innovative Mobility Initiative to expand public transportation options and improve access for residents who face barriers to traditional transit services. Gov. Kathy ...
New York opens $425 million funding round for water and sewer projects
Communities across New York can now compete for a share of $425 million in state funding to modernize aging water and sewer systems, including projects focused on replacing lead service lines and addressing emerging ...
Auburn man faces felony assault charge after hitting woman with wooden spoon
A domestic dispute in Auburn led to multiple charges, including a felony assault count, after police investigated an incident on Hamilton Avenue. Luis E. Deleon, 30, was arrested by the Auburn Police Department following ...
Vehicle fire extinguished in Aurelius
A vehicle fire at a busy Aurelius intersection Tuesday afternoon was quickly brought under control by local firefighters. The Aurelius Volunteer Fire Department responded at 4:29 p.m. to a reported vehicle fire at the ...
Man wanted for harassment sought by Wayne County Sheriff’s Office
The Wayne County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help locating a man wanted on a harassment charge. Authorities identified the individual as Domingo R. Angeles-Robledo, 23, who is currently being sought by ...
Police seek man wanted on felony charge in Yates County
The Yates County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's assistance in locating a Penn Yan man who is wanted on an outstanding felony bench warrant. Pedro Gregorio-Cano, 35, is being sought by authorities ...
Child struck by vehicle near Ovid Street Bridge in Seneca Falls
Emergency crews responded to a vehicle-versus-pedestrian crash Wednesday near the Ovid Street Bridge in Seneca Falls involving a child on a scooter. According to reports from Cayuga/Seneca Fire Wire, Seneca Falls and North Seneca ...
Canandaigua homeowners urged not to ignore STAR verification letters
Town of Canandaigua officials are reminding homeowners that recent letters from New York State regarding the STAR property tax exemption are legitimate and require action from some recipients. The town said certain homeowners receiving ...
Sheriff: Auburn man charged with assault after kicking woman
A domestic violence investigation in Cayuga County resulted in a misdemeanor assault charge against an Auburn resident. Braedon M. Cramer, 18, was arrested by the Cayuga County Sheriff's Office and charged with attempted third-degree ...
Finger Lakes Drive-in dispute with Cayuga Nation heads to trial
A years-long land fight between the Finger Lakes Drive-In and the Cayuga Nation is moving closer to trial, according to The Citizen. A state judge ruled the drive-in's lease to use neighboring property remains ...
Ontario County Landfill closure forces sludge planning
Ontario County is weighing new ways to handle sewage sludge before its landfill closes in 2028, according to the Finger Lakes Times. Engineers told county supervisors this week that communities may need a local ...
SPORTS
Mets offense disappears again in second straight loss to Cardinals
The New York Mets found themselves chasing the game almost immediately for a second consecutive night, falling 9-2 to the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday at Citi Field. St. Louis built another early cushion behind a six-run outing against David ... Read More
FLX LIVING
Keuka College to host statewide resiliency training for first responders
Keuka College will welcome first responders from across New York next week as part of a new partnership aimed at addressing one of the profession's most persistent challenges: mental health and resiliency. The college and the New York ... Read More
NATIONAL INTEREST
Americans more dissatisfied with democracy than peers in other wealthy nations, Pew finds
Americans are among the most dissatisfied people in the developed world when it comes to the state of their democracy, according to a new Pew Research Center survey that found nearly seven in 10 U.S. adults are unhappy ... Read More
PODCASTS & LIVE STREAMS
FRESH TAKES: Knicks Up 2-1 on Spurs, 2-2 in the Stanley Cup (podcast)
Knicks fans had been thrilled entering this week, as the team holds a series lead on the Spurs, now at 2-1. Nick Felice and Paul Russo talk about the series so far, as the Knicks had the early jump, but ... Launch Stream
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