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Year: 2018

Group lays out the complications of ‘single-payer’ healthcare in New York

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Group lays out the complications of ‘single-payer’ healthcare in New York
There are broad-based policy and political complications with single-payer health care, Healthcare Association of New York President Bea Grause told the Rockefeller Institute last week. Grause in a talk at the think tank pointed to the failure of similar legislation in Vermont, a bill that ultimately failed to pass. She pointed to the need to recruit primary care doctors as... more

Two charged after fight, reported stabbing; one transported to Upstate Hospital

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Two charged after fight, reported stabbing; one transported to Upstate Hospital
Two people were arrested after a fight and reported stabbing in Owasco last week. Sheriff Gould reports that on November 30th deputies responded to a domestic incident that occurred at 3582 Koenig Point Road in Owasco. The initial report indicated that two men were fighting and that one had stabbed the other, according to Gould. Investigation revealed that both of... more

W-FL WEDNESDAY: Whitman boys roll past Livonia; Lyons pulls away late in Gananda

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W-FL WEDNESDAY: Whitman boys roll past Livonia; Lyons pulls away late in Gananda
Plenty of boys varsity basketball games were contested on Wednesday night across the Wayne-Finger Lakes. The most impressive result of the night came from Rushville where Greg O’Conner’s Marcus Whitman Wildcats posted an 18 point win over visiting Livonia. Coach O’Conner called it “a great team effort, especially defensively.” Also, the reports out of Gananda showed the Blue Panthers hanging... more

Sean McDermott on Kelvin Benjamin: “It obviously didn’t work”

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Sean McDermott on Kelvin Benjamin: “It obviously didn’t work”
There was no reason to skirt the truth in the aftermath of the Buffalo Bills releasing wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin on Tuesday. “It obviously didn’t work,” coach Sean McDermott admitted Wednesday in his first comments since the Bills moved on from the 6-foot-5 receiver who he had known from his days with the Carolina Panthers, the player he thought would... more

Will Syracuse’s rivalry with Georgetown come to a close after Saturday?

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Will Syracuse’s rivalry with Georgetown come to a close after Saturday?
Is the future of the Syracuse-Georgetown rivalry in jeopardy? The ACC, the league that raided the Big East for Syracuse along with several other schools back in 2013, could threaten to end the old Big East feud with its move to a 20-game conference schedule in the 2019-20 season. The ACC’s decision to go from 18 to 20 league games... more

UPDATE: Investigation into online predator continues, parents and students warned about risks

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UPDATE: Investigation into online predator continues, parents and students warned about risks
LATEST: Police give update on warning to students, parents about online predator Police provided additional context to the ongoing investigation, as a number of underage girls in the Penn Yan Central School District have been solicited for inappropriate images. Police say they are aware of an individual or group of individuals who are attempting to gain nude images of local... more

After budget cut, CEDA, Cayuga County Legislature discuss how to measure success

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After budget cut, CEDA, Cayuga County Legislature discuss how to measure success
Cayuga Economic Development Agency staff met with county legislators Wednesday to discuss the agency’s 2019 work plan and what metrics should be used to measure success. CEDA Executive Director Tracy Verrier’s presentation to the Legislature’s Planning and Economic Development Committee followed a $50,000 cut to the agency included in the county’s 2019 budget approved last week. At the time of... more

Chocolate, coffee shop opens in downtown Auburn

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Chocolate, coffee shop opens in downtown Auburn
Gretchen Christenson knows that chocolate is an indulgence. So if you're going to have one, she reasons, it should be as good as it possibly can be. Christenson is the owner and chocolatier at Gretchen's Confections, which opened in Auburn's East Hill area Nov. 1. Along with her chocolate creations, the shop also sells lattes, cappuccinos, espressos and other coffee... more

Auburn art, yoga studio now offering classes

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Auburn art, yoga studio now offering classes
Time for Art and Yoga, an art enrichment program located on Mary Street in Auburn, is now open for classes. Founded by Warner K. Varno, the space offers after-school and homeschool classes, portfolio preparation, classes for children, parent-child classes, private lessons and master artist workshops, as well as a variety of yoga classes. The space is also available for rent... more

INSIDE THE FLX: Discussing the future of Seneca White Deer, Inc. at former Seneca Army Depot (podcast)

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INSIDE THE FLX: Discussing the future of Seneca White Deer, Inc. at former Seneca Army Depot (podcast)
It has been an overwhelmingly successful stretch of 24 months for the folks at Seneca White Deer, Inc. An organization that was formed from the goal to help preserve the white deer herd at the former Seneca Army Depot — has grown in size and scope — allowing for more advocacy than ever before. On Friday, Dennis Money, founder and... more

Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra plays to a packed house in Newark High School Auditorium November 30th

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Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra plays to a packed house in Newark High School Auditorium November 30th
A wonderful holiday music concert was performed by the incomparable Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra November 30th to a packed house in the Newark High School auditorium delighting concert-goers at the beginning of this holiday season. It was made possible, once again, through the collaboration of the Newark School District and the Greater Newark Chamber of Commerce, that teamed up to bring... more

WNHS Broadcasting Club members visit Entercom Rochester Radio stations

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WNHS Broadcasting Club members visit Entercom Rochester Radio stations
Twenty six members of the Newark High School WNHS Broadcasting Club at got an exciting behind-the-scenes look at the Entercom Rochester radio stations November 15th. Accompanied by WNHS co-advisors Matt Holland (an NHS teacher assistant) and Scott Diamond (NSCD Broadcast TV/Social Media coordinator) the WNHS students who broadcast all kinds of live events at NHS like the morning announcements, concerts,... more

Meals On Wheels giving holiday gifts to neediest participants

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Meals On Wheels giving holiday gifts to neediest participants
What: Meals On Wheels will be giving 350 Warmest Wishes holiday gift bags to some of its neediest meal recipients. These bags contain toiletries, tissues, lap blankets, homemade placemats, and other practical items, and convey to Meals On Wheels participants that they are not forgotten during the holiday season. This delivery is also part of Subaru’s Share the Love Event.... more

Record-breaking Black Friday reminds us we’re in the Age of the Internet

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Record-breaking Black Friday reminds us we’re in the Age of the Internet
As expected, Black Friday saw shoppers come out in force looking for a bargain. With retailers of all types posting significant discounts on their products, spending reached record highs. According to Adobe Analytics, the annual event generated $6.22 billion, an increase of 23.65% on 2017’s total. In breaking down the latest figures, Adobe found that online spending dominated once again,... more
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