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Kolb, Palmesano & Helming draft letter calling on Gov. Cuomo to block Circular enerG incinerator

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Kolb, Palmesano & Helming draft letter calling on Gov. Cuomo to block Circular enerG incinerator
Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb (R-Canandaigua), Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R-Corning) and Sen. Pamela Helming (R-Canandaigua) called on Gov. Andrew Cuomo and other state officials to block a prospective application from Circular EnerG, LLC to construct a waste-to-energy incinerator at the former Seneca Army Depot in the Town of Romulus. On Tuesday, the Seneca County Board of Supervisors passed a... more

FLX will remain cold, windy over next several days

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FLX will remain cold, windy over next several days
There will be a chance for some minor, scattered snow showers, but a vast majority of the snowfall is over. At least for the time being. While some outlets are already gearing up for another winter storm that could run up along the coast early-next week – between now-and-then the weather will improve. Temperatures will feel cold on Thursday, especially... more

Seneca Falls woman wanted by Rochester PD faces new drug charges

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Seneca Falls woman wanted by Rochester PD faces new drug charges
On March 12th at approximately 6:30 a.m. members of the Seneca Falls Police Department arrested a 48-year-old resident on drug charges after a traffic stop. The traffic stop was initiated after the report of a suspicious vehicle near the Elks Lodge on River Road. During the investigation, it was determined that Tanya K. Rivkin, 48, of Seneca Falls was in... more

FLX FORECAST: Cold but calm weather for St. Patrick’s Day Weekend

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FLX FORECAST: Cold but calm weather for St. Patrick’s Day Weekend
The scenes that played out in parts of the Finger Lakes on Friday morning will be a thing of the past by the time we get to the afternoon hours. Peaks of sun can be expected on Friday, as temperatures push into the low-30s. The weekend will remain sunny and calm. For the first time in several days, there is... more

LOCAL REACTION: Rep. Louise Slaughter passes away at 88 (full coverage)

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LOCAL REACTION: Rep. Louise Slaughter passes away at 88 (full coverage)
Liam Fitzsimmons, chief of staff to Congresswoman Louise M. Slaughter (NY-25) announced her passing. The 88-year-old had been a staple in local, regional, and federal politics — taking on a wide-variety of issues. The passing comes days after Slaughter was hospitalized — suffering what was reported as a concussion. The injury happened at her Washington D.C. residence. She was the... more

PLANNING FORECAST: Springs stays away from FLX, but unsettled weather disappears

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PLANNING FORECAST: Springs stays away from FLX, but unsettled weather disappears
Don’t expect spring, but the region can celebrate the fact that snow is out of the forecast. While parts of the region might see some snow showers around mid-week – a vast majority of the region will be snow-free. Temperatures will hover in the 30s throughout the week, with low temperatures sinking into the low-20s. A system that has been... more

Light accumulation likely tonight as snow returns to the Finger Lakes

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Light accumulation likely tonight as snow returns to the Finger Lakes
We may have missed the big snows from the coastal storm that dumped measurable snow on those up-and-down the East Coast — but it doesn’t mean we’re seeing spring-like conditions. Forecasters say that measurable snow is coming — but won’t make it to the region until this evening and overnight. As the nor’easter pulls off the coast — the lake... more

U of R and RIT prepare for women’s basketball Sweet 16 showdown

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U of R and RIT prepare for women’s basketball Sweet 16 showdown
RIT and the University of Rochester are less than five miles from each other, their campuses even share the same river! The history of their women’s basketball teams, however, could not be more different. To start, there are the banners hanging up in their gyms. The University of Rochester has a long history of success in the tournament- nine Sweet... more

WINTER REMINDER: Light accumulation possible on Friday, cool pattern will continue

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WINTER REMINDER: Light accumulation possible on Friday, cool pattern will continue
Expect some additional accumulation on Friday, but nothing that will cause major headaches. The region saw a general light coating of snow overnight, and now another couple inches are possible through the day on Friday. Snow will continue to accumulate today with greatest totals (7 a.m. to 7 p.m.) across the hills south of Buffalo, and higher terrain east of... more

THE DEBRIEF: Geneva’s City Manager search & school assembly gone wrong in Newark (podcast)

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THE DEBRIEF: Geneva’s City Manager search & school assembly gone wrong in Newark (podcast)
On Episode #19 of the Debrief Podcast Jackie Augustine and Josh Durso talk local politics, including the latest on a proposed piece of legislation that would impact the way child offenders are prosecuted. Other issues up for discussion include the latest on the Geneva City Manager search, a school assembly gone wrong in Newark and more. . more

Best Birding Spots in the Finger Lakes

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Best Birding Spots in the Finger Lakes
If you ask residents and visitors what attracts them most to the Finger Lakes, you will likely hear mostly about our sweeping vistas, stunning shorelines, orchards, farms, culture and arts, food and wine. But for me and countless other enthusiasts, one different answer rises to the top – the diversity of birds and the abundance of protected lands where one... more

FLX FORECAST: Snow stays in the forecast through late-week, accumulation expected

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FLX FORECAST: Snow stays in the forecast through late-week, accumulation expected
Big snowfall is not expected for the Finger Lakes this week — even as another nor’easter makes its way up the coast — dumping heavy snow along the New England coastline. Forecasters say after a cool-and-unsettled weekend — the same forecast will persist throughout the week. While some minor accumulation is possible Monday Night into Tuesday — more scattered snow... more

Geneva’s Charles Whalen suspends House race

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Geneva’s Charles Whalen suspends House race
There is one less Democrat in the race to unseat incumbent Republican Tom Reed in November. Citing a lack of funds, Geneva’s Charles Whalen is suspending his race for the 23rd congressional seat. “My team doesn’t have the resources necessary to mount the type of campaign we need to be successful through November,” he stated in a press released issued... more

INSIDE THE FLX: Tracy Mitrano talks campaign, differences among Dems within NY’s 23rd District (podcast)

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INSIDE THE FLX: Tracy Mitrano talks campaign, differences among Dems within NY’s 23rd District (podcast)
As Rep. Tom Reed prepares for another general election battle this fall — Democrats are working hard to make sure that the best candidate is placed before voters. On Thursday, Tracy Mitrano, who has been noted as the front-runner coming out of recent events throughout New York’s 23rd District — was in studio talking about issues important to voters. She... more

District Attorney: Defendant with 63 prior convictions pleads guilty in Seneca Falls burglary

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District Attorney: Defendant with 63 prior convictions pleads guilty in Seneca Falls burglary
Seneca County District Attorney Barry Porsch says a 64-year-old Rochester man, who was charged with third-degree burglary, pleaded guilty in exchange for a 2.5 to 5 year sentence. Richard T. Depascale, 64, accepted the deal at the start of a jury trail in Seneca County Court on Monday. Porsch says DePascale admitted that on December 21st, 2016 he unlawfully entered... more

GALLERY: March roars like a lion as winter storm dumps more than a foot of snow in parts of FLX

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GALLERY: March roars like a lion as winter storm dumps more than a foot of snow in parts of FLX
March came in like a lion with one of the most-intense winter storms of the entire season. It dumped heavy, wet snow and created strong, gusty winds that knocked down trees, power lines and caused headaches throughout the overnight hours. Check out photos from around the Finger Lakes below: Share your photos with us via email, Facebook or Twitter. This... more

Sheriff: One recovering after snowmobile crash in Savannah

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Sheriff: One recovering after snowmobile crash in Savannah
Deputies say a Rochester man is recovering after a snowmobile accident in Wayne County over the weekend. The accident happened on Saturday around 3:20 p.m. when deputies responded to a reported snowmobile collision in a field east of Olmstead Road in Savannah. Deputies say the operator, identified as Paul D. Meisenzahl, 48, suffered a lower leg injury after leaving the... more

Rochester man accused of possessing gun illegally during Canandaigua incident

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Rochester man accused of possessing gun illegally during Canandaigua incident
On March 1st at approximately 2:45 p.m. officer arrested a 32-year-old Rochester man for possessing a weapon during an incident that took place on May 13th, 2017. Sharon S. Thomas, of Rochester was charged with third-degree criminal possession of a weapon and second-degree obstructing governmental administration. It is alleged that Thomas possessed a firearm illegally in the City of Canandaigua... more
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