Year: 2018

Friday night in the Wayne-Finger Lakes basketball leagues saw some close games and key results including Nate Rich’s Midlakes Lady Screaming Eagles winning their 7th straight with a 5 point win over Pal-Mac and the Geneva girls recording their first league win. On the boys side Parker Bossard scored 6 of his 8 points in the decisive 4th quarter to help... more

SUNDAY CONVERSATION: How do libraries shape communities in rural settings?

SUNDAY CONVERSATION: Discussing the role of libraries in rural settings

Tens of thousands visit libraries each year in the Finger Lakes region. Local libraries host community events – both educational and recreational – frequently serving under-served populations. In rural settings these facilities are even more important. Entering the home-stretch of a busy holiday season – we caught up with two individuals tasked with leading the daily operations of two local... more

Marion man charged with DWI, held on $5K bail after crash in Palmyra

Marion man charged with DWI, held on K bail after crash in Palmyra

Deputies say a 27-year-old Marion man was arrested for driving while intoxicated following a crash at Jeffrey Road and State Route 21 during the early-morning hours Saturday. William Bond, 27, of Marion was charged with DWI, AUO, failure to stop at a stop sign, and unreasonable speed after investigation. Deputies say the accident in Palmyra occurred when Bond failed to... more

Corning will lose Market St. jewelry store after 126 years of operation (video)

Corning will lose jewelry store after 126 years of operation

For 126 years 31 E. Market Street in Corning has only been home to one business. It’s Bong’s Jewelers, and was founded by the current operator’s great-grandfather. Jeff Bong will retire at the end of the month – marking the end of an era. Jeff took over in 1975; and he’s run the jewelry store in the heart of Corning... more

Syracuse blows out Arkansas State with 2nd half surge (full coverage)

A strong second half showing gave Syracuse (8-4) an 82-52 victory over Arkansas State (5-7) Saturday afternoon at the Carrier Dome. The Orange, who have been plagued this season with troubles in the second half, put it together shooting 15-of-28 (53.6 percent) in the second half including 10-of-11 from the charity stripe. Tyus Battle and Elijah Hughes led the charge... more

UPSTATE HOOPS: Marcus Whitman Wildcats in-studio (podcast)

Marcus Whitman Wildcats girls and boys head coaches Bri Parzych and Greg O’Conner are in-studio with sophomore Maddie Ryan and senior Jon Donovan to talk about their season and Finger Lakes West basketball just two days before Christmas on the Upstate Hoops Podcast. . more

Penn Yan man charged after discharging BB gun, hitting teen inside home

Police say that a Penn Yan man was arrested on multiple charges – including assault after discharging a BB gun inside a home on Myrtle Ave. Police say Jason P. Reed, 40, of Penn Yan was charged with two counts of endangering the welfare of a child, third-degree assault, and second-degree criminal contempt. He’s accused of discharging a BB gun... more

Tubman national park in Auburn: ‘An evolution’ in 2018 for 2-year-old landmark

Nearly two years after the formal establishment of the Harriet Tubman National Historical Park in Auburn, tremendous progress has been made at the two main properties that are part of the landmark. Over the summer, a pair of rangers were temporarily assigned to the abolitionist’s former South Street property. The rangers help bolster the visitor experience at the site, especially during the Harriet Tubman... more

Ontario home damaged by weekend blaze

A home in the Town of Ontario suffered serious damage on Saturday, in a fire that was identified around 10 a.m. by a passerby. First responders were called to the Bear Creek Road residence, according to Ontario Fire Chief Kevin Halstead. He said no one was home at the time, and fire officials believe it started at the rear of... more

Court says legislature pay raises can go forward

The pay raise for state lawmakers set to take effect on Jan. 1 can move forward, a state Supreme Court judge ruled Friday as part of a broader suit challenging the legality of the salary bumps. But the case challenging how the first legislative salary hike in 20 years was approved through a special compensation commission will continue on, with... more

Cuomo signs bill of rights for sexual assault survivors

A measure that would create a bill of rights for survivors of rape and sexual assault was signed into law on Friday by Gov. Andrew Cuomo. “As the federal government shamefully ignores the voices of sexual assault survivors, New York is doing everything in our power to empower survivors and ensure they are treated with dignity and respect,” Cuomo said.... more

Cuomo says NY doesn’t have a choice but to legalize marijuana

Legalizing the adult use of marijuana is one of Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s legislative priorities for the upcoming session. The governor’s stance on legalization has evolved over the years and he put together a study and a commission to research it. However, during an interview in Buffalo Friday, he said the state didn’t really have a choice because neighboring states have... more

BILLS LOSE TO PATS: New England clinches AFC title in win over Buffalo (full coverage)

The New England Patriots earned their 10th straight AFC East title with Sony Michel running for 116 yards and a touchdown in a 24-12 victory over the Buffalo Bills 24-12 on Sunday. With the Eagles win over the Texans, the Patriots are back in the No. 2 spot in the AFC. A Patriots win over the Jets next week would... more

Christmas videos & interviews from FingerLakes1.com past & present

Published: 12/24/2018 @ 10:00 am

FingerLakes1.com Christmas videos & interviews from past & present

We love Christmas at FingerLakes1.com! As we settle in for our holiday, we present some content from FL1 Christmas past & present to help get you in the mood. From everyone on our team at FingerLakes1.com, Inc. we wish all of our daily visitors and neighbors the Merriest Christmas. To get us started, a recap of the most Merry place... more

Police: Teen shocked with taser inside Camillus Walmart after high speed chase

Police in Camillus say three teenagers led them on a high speed chase that ended with officers shocking a 16-year-old with a TASER inside the Camillus Walmart. It started 4:55 a.m. Monday on West Genesee St. after authorities noticed a car speeding at 80 m.p.h in a 35 m.p.h zone near the Fairmount Fire Department. Police pulled over the car... more

Mega Millions jackpot for Christmas Night stands at $320 million

Mega Millions jackpot for Christmas Night stands at 0 million

Christmas could be very merry for someone after the next Mega Millions drawing. The jackpot is now over $320 million for the Christmas night drawing. The next drawing is Dec. 25 at 11 p.m. ET. There have been five jackpot wins so far in 2018. A single ticket was sold in South Carolina in October for the largest Mega Millions... more

Why NY’s property-tax cap faces a critical year

Gov. Andrew Cuomo wants to make the property-tax cap permanent in 2019, but he will face pressure from powerful special-interest groups and a new state Legislature who may not support his proposal. The cap is one of Cuomo’s top legislative achievements because it has slowed the growth of property taxes in New York, which has among the highest taxes in... more

Detours ahead: Overdue Erie Canal bridge repairs to bring short-term pain for some drivers