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Gas prices higher than last year, but cheapest they have been in 2018

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Good news for drivers hitting the roads this holiday season, as AAA forecasts prices at the pump to be the cheapest so far this year. The national average for a gallon of regular-unleaded is$2.45 a gallon, a new low for 2018. AAA says the national average price has dropped more than 50 cents since Memorial Day weekend. The group predicts... more

Suicide Prevention Coalition participates in It’s a Wonderful Life festival

Suicide Prevention Coalition participates in It’s a Wonderful Life festival
It was a powerful weekend for everyone involved. The Seneca County Suicide Prevention Coalition took part in this year’s “It’s a Wonderful Life Festival,” which was held in Seneca Falls over the weekend. The festival is based around Frank Capra’s classic film “It’s a Wonderful Life,” which is an uplifting tale about community, coming together, and perseverance. That participation included... more

UPDATE: Police make arrest in Geneva bank robbery investigation

UPDATE: Police make arrest in Geneva bank robbery investigation
Police have made an arrest in the Community Bank robbery, which happened on Monday around 9 a.m. Police say that on Wednesday around 12:18 a.m. they apprehended Ortho J. Arnold, 40, of Geneva – charging him with first-degree robbery – a felony. Police say an intense investigation followed the incident on Monday, which resulted in a search warrant being issued.... more

Private schools to report abuse under new NY law

Private schools to report abuse under new NY law
New legislation signed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo reforms how private schools must report child abuse allegations and requires those employed by schools to undergo training to identify victims. The legislation, which will take effect in 180 days, comes in the wake of several high-profile child abuse cases at private schools. Earlier this year, 10 former teachers at Nichols School, a private high school... more

NY Board of Regents asks for $2.1B state school aid increase in 2019-20

NY Board of Regents asks for $2.1B state school aid increase in 2019-20
The Board of Regents joined a coalition of education groups in calling for a sizable state aid increase next year for New York school districts. The Regents on Monday called for a $2.1 billion state aid increase. It would include $1.66 billion more in foundation aid, which is the base aid provided to districts, a $410 million increase in reimbursement-based... more

LATEST: Teen charged in Ithaca stabbing is connected to out-of-state homicide

LATEST: Teen charged in Ithaca stabbing is connected to out-of-state homicide
Multiple warrants uncovered as investigation continues Police have released new information on the juveniles arrested in connection with a stabbing that happened last Friday in Ithaca. The juveniles, 13, 15 and 16-years-old, are accused with stabbing a man Friday night on N. Cayuga St. Police said in an update that one of the suspects has two warrants from another state.... more