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Cayuga County’s economic forecasters encourage potential workers to look locally

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Cayuga County’s economic forecasters encourage potential workers to look locally
The Cayuga County Economic Development Agency is increasing efforts to maintain a local workforce. “One of the big disconnects we're taking about is kids don't know what jobs are available here. So they go away to college, they find a job, they – if we're lucky – come back to raise a family later,” said Tracy Verrier, executive director of... more

THE DEBRIEF: Taking questions, evaluating marches & fake news (podcast)

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THE DEBRIEF: Taking questions, evaluating marches & fake news (podcast)
On Episode #17 of the Debrief Podcast Jackie Augustine and Josh Durso debate the marches held around the U.S., and in Seneca Falls last weekend, as well as answer listener questions about Rep. Tom Reed, and the issue of ‘fake news’ in the local media landscape. Watch the podcast below or listen to the audio-only version exclusively here: . more

Hammondsport resident gave false statements during investigation

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Hammondsport resident gave false statements during investigation
Deputies in Steuben County say a Hammondsport resident provided a false statement and was subsequently arrested this week. Sheriff Jim Allard says that 22-year-old Carrington Ellis provided a false statement during an investigation, which started in early-December. Those investigators involved in the case say that at least two written, false statements were provided to law enforcement, which resulted in the... more

Palmyra woman charged with grand larceny, welfare fraud after investigation

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Palmyra woman charged with grand larceny, welfare fraud after investigation
The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office Welfare Fraud Unit reports the arrest of a Palmyra woman following an investigation initiated by Wayne County Department of Social Services. Melissa R. Hopseker, 28, of Palmyra was charged with third-degree grand larceny, third-degree walfare fraud and offering a false instrument for filing. It is alleged that Melissa provided false information about her household composition... more

State police seek identity of 2 people after credit card thefts

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State police seek identity of 2 people after credit card thefts
New York State Police are searching for two suspects who made purchases with stolen credit card information. Two victims, one from Ithaca and one from Homer, reported fraudulent purchases on their credit cards. Police say their credit card information was taken and placed on fake cards. Those cards were then used to make purchases at Walmart stores in Watkins Glen... more

Judge grants extension to Wayne County doctor to find attorney

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Judge grants extension to Wayne County doctor to find attorney
The doctor in Wayne County accused of sharing child porn and taking photos of at least eight of his child patients returned to federal court Friday morning. David Blasczak was scheduled to have an attorney assigned to him. The public defender assigned to Blasczak requested an additional week for his client to obtain a defense attorney with help from his... more

Pediatrician, nurse practitioner to take over arrested Clyde doctor’s office

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Pediatrician, nurse practitioner to take over arrested Clyde doctor’s office
A pediatrician and nurse practitioner will begin seeing patients at the former office of Dr. David Blasczak next week, Finger Lakes Health announced Friday. Blasczak, 69, was arrested last week after investigators say Dr. David Blasczak took explicit pictures of his young patients in his Clyde office. They say he told parents he did this for research. Prosecutors say he... more

Midlakes girls stay unbeaten; Whitman boys beat Bloomfield at the buzzer (W-FL round-up 1/26)

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Midlakes girls stay unbeaten; Whitman boys beat Bloomfield at the buzzer (W-FL round-up 1/26)
Alaina Forbes scored 29 points as the Midlakes Screaming Eagles remain undefeated at 14-0 after defeating the Mynderse Lady Blue Devils 64-48 in Clifton Springs on Friday night. Midlakes freshman Cara Walker added 12 points, 7 of them in the fourth quarter. For Mynderse, Madison Barnett led the way with 15 points on 5 three-pointers, Hannah Brown-Trice scored 14 and... more

Sidibe’s career night lifts Orange at Pitt, 60-55 (full coverage)

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Sidibe’s career night lifts Orange at Pitt, 60-55 (full coverage)
Freshman Bourama Sidibe totaled career-highs of 18 points, 16 rebounds and three blocks to lead Syracuse (15-6, 4-4 ACC) past Pittsburgh (8-14, 0-9 ACC), 60-55, Saturday afternoon in the Petersen Events Center. The Orange held the Panthers to 27.7 percent (18-of-65) shooting from the field. Sophomore Tyus Battle added 14 points with five boards, freshman Oshae Brissett finished with nine... more

Six charged, nine others wanted in Cayuga Co. welfare fraud investigation

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Six charged, nine others wanted in Cayuga Co. welfare fraud investigation
District Attorney Jon E. Budelmann announced felony charges after a months-long investigation with three agencies. Budelmann says the first six defendants have been arrested and stand charged with felony-level crimes relating to Public Assistance Fraud and Crimes Against Revenue Programs. Those six defendants were arraigned this morning in Auburn City Court. Assistant District Attorney Jesse M. Eshkol, who manages financial... more

Unbeaten in 9 straight, Cornell hockey blanks Harvard

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Unbeaten in 9 straight, Cornell hockey blanks Harvard
In a matchup of the nation's top goal-scorer and the nation's top defensive team, the latter prevailed – specifically, Matthew Galajda, who continued to make history while backstopping the Cornell men's hockey team to a 3-0 victory over rival Harvard on Friday night at sold-out Bright-Landry Hockey Center. The goaltender was spectacular to become the Big Red's first freshman to... more

Yanks could still make big free-agent move

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Yanks could still make big free-agent move
We know the Yankees want to keep their 2018 payroll below $197 million, in order to reset their luxury-tax obligations. They're currently looking at both pitchers and position players, one source said, shopping opportunistically for value, more so than need. At the moment, the Yankees' payroll commitments add up to roughly $162 million, according to Cot's Baseball Contracts. Yankees.com: Read... more

Seneca Falls highway superintendent outlines response to January storm

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Seneca Falls highway superintendent outlines response to January storm
The current snow removal policy in Seneca Falls ‘works’ if the entire community pulls their weight. That was the word on Monday from Seneca Falls Highway Superintendent Jim Peterson, who provided an update on last week’s snow removal efforts after heavy snow blanketed the Town. “The policy works if everyone in the community works together,” explained Peterson, who said that... more

Late comeback lifts Mynderse at Penn Yan; Lyons rolls at Gananda; Slywka’s 40 beats Newark in triple OT (W-FL round-up 1/27)

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Late comeback lifts Mynderse at Penn Yan; Lyons rolls at Gananda; Slywka’s 40 beats Newark in triple OT (W-FL round-up 1/27)
It was a face-paces, albeit low scoring, contest in Penn Yan as the Mustangs hosted Mynderse Academy on Saturday night in a key Finger Lakes East match-up. Penn Yan trailed 18-15 at halftime but came out firing in the third quarter outscoring Mynderse 16-8 to open up 5 point lead. The final quarter was all Blue Devils, however, as they... more
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