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Temperatures will warm into 40s, 50s for FLX; flooding risk remains ‘very’ minimal

Temperatures will warm into 40s, 50s for FLX; flooding risk remains ‘very’ minimal
Above average temperatures are on their way to the Finger Lakes. As we warm up during the second half of this week — some concerns have been raised about flooding. However, forecasters say that there won’t be enough rain, combined with the snowmelt that will be taking place — to worry about any major flooding. Some ponding in yards is... more

Canandaigua duo busted in investigation; possessed 89 baggies of crack cocaine

Canandaigua duo busted in investigation; possessed 89 baggies of crack cocaine
On Monday at approximately 9:22 p.m., officers of the Canandaigua Police Department, with the assistance of the Ontario County Sheriff’s Department arrested three individuals as part of a narcotics investigation. Officers took 54-year-old Brenda S. Sims of Canandaigua, 36-year-old Dawn C. Collette of Canandaigua, and a 16-year-old male from Rochester into custody. It’s alleged that the trio were in possession... more

Wegmans named No. 2 in Fortune’s Best Companies to Work For list

Wegmans named No. 2 in Fortune’s Best Companies to Work For list
For the 21st straight year, local supermarket chain Wegmans has been named one of the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For. This year, Wegmans is No. 2 on the list. It was also No. 2 on the list for 2017. Salesforce, an information technology company based in San Francisco, California, was No. 1 on the list. The list is... more

INSIDE THE FLX: Meet the candidates vying to challenge Rep. Reed in November

INSIDE THE FLX: Meet the candidates vying to challenge Rep. Reed in November
It’s election season … or rather, primary season for those vying to win the Democratic nomination and the chance to compete against Congressman Tom Reed in November’s election. Democrats are trying to build momentum against a representative in Reed that they say ‘does not represent the region’. While Republicans hold a significant advantage in the registered voter category – a... more

Conditions slowly improve on Tuesday, but cold and snow remain in forecast this week

Conditions slowly improve on Tuesday, but cold and snow remain in forecast this week
Winter is back. FLX Weather Meteorologist Drew Montreuil says conditions will be improving as the day progresses — but don’t expect an instant end to this wintry weather. He says that lake effect will develop in the Northeastern Finger Lakes behind the general snowfall, which will mean that the wintry precipitation will last a little longer for those folks. Temperatures... more

Dennis Money named ‘Citizen of the Year’ by Seneca Co. Chamber for efforts at depot

Dennis Money named ‘Citizen of the Year’ by Seneca Co. Chamber for efforts at depot
Seneca White Deer, Inc. is delighted that our president, Dennis Money, has received the 2017 Citizen of the Year Award from the Seneca County Chamber of Commerce for his work to protect white-tailed deer at the former Seneca Army Depot in Romulus. The award was presented at the Chamber’s 50th Annual dinner on January 19, in Geneva NY. Click here... more

Deputies: Woman used stolen credit card to buy $700 worth of alcohol in Wayne Co.

Deputies: Woman used stolen credit card to buy 0 worth of alcohol in Wayne Co.
Deputies in Wayne County arrested a Rochester woman after using a stolen credit card to purchase hundreds of dollars in alcohol from an Town of Ontario business. Toneka Lewis, 30, went to Konstantinou’s Liquor Store in Ontario on December 16th and bought more than $700 worth of alcohol using a stolen credit card. As result she was charged with two... more

Snow showers give way to temporary warm up

Snow showers give way to temporary warm up
It’s going to briefly warm up on Wednesday and Thursday before temperatures fall again back into “winter-norms.” FLX Weather Meteorologist Drew Montreuil says that snow showers will arrive by mid-afternoon, with cloudy skies taking hold through the day on Wednesday. Thursday will feature some scattered rain showers, and temperatures will remain steady in the upper-30s to low-40s. Thursday night a... more

HELMING: Local farmers will be eligible for new $5,000 tax credit

HELMING: Local farmers will be eligible for new ,000 tax credit
New York State Senator Pam Helming recently announced that local farmers are eligible to receive up to a $5,000 tax credit for food donations made to food banks that serve needy families and seniors in our region. Eligible donations include fresh fruits, vegetables, eggs, and meat produced in New York State. Working with the New York Farm Bureau, Senator Helming... more

Another round of broadband infrastructure funding coming to the Finger Lakes

Another round of broadband infrastructure funding coming to the Finger Lakes
Round III of Governor Andrew Cuomo’s ‘nation-leading’ broadband program will mean $209.7 million of investment — ensuring 122,285 homes, businesses, and community institutions across the state will have access to high-speed internet. The entire project will drive $341.8 million of public/private broadband investment. This represents the third and final round of the program and the completion of the Governor’s promise... more

Snow showers, cold air returning to the Finger Lakes

Snow showers, cold air returning to the Finger Lakes
It’ll be a mix of sun and cloud on Thursday with warmer temperatures spreading throughout the Finger Lakes. It’ll be a nice change for some — who were sent back into winter shock over the early-week cold-and-snow. Forecasters say the high on Thursday will be in the mid-40s. Winds out of the southwest will make it feel slightly cooler, but... more

Saturday forecast looks better than Sunday in FLX

Saturday forecast looks better than Sunday in FLX
Saturday and Sunday are going to be active weather days here in the Finger Lakes. While temperatures will moderate significantly from what the region experienced on Friday — it doesn’t mean the weather will be without winter headaches. Forecasters with the National Weather Service say that parts of the Central Finger Lakes will likely see 2 to 4 inches of... more

Finger Lakes company celebrates new innovation in solar-electric ovens

Finger Lakes company celebrates new innovation in solar-electric ovens
The Sun BD Corporation, the largest U.S.A. manufacturer of hybrid solar electric ovens, announced today its latest innovation, the UGLI™ hybrid solar electric oven. “What’s really special about the UGLI™ hybrid solar electric oven is that its outer case is made from a renewable resource cardboard. A first of its kind for hybrid oven.” said David Chalker, Sun BD Corporation’s... more

Light snowfall expected throughout Super Bowl Sunday

Light snowfall expected throughout Super Bowl Sunday
Super Bowl Sunday is going to be a little snowy. Local forecasters and the National Weather Service agree that as two systems work together around the Finger Lakes to bring snow. However, it won’t be a situation where the region will be buried in fresh snow. FLX Weather Meteorologist Drew Montreuil explains: The set up for Sunday is rather complex... more

KEUKA CANDY: A sweet venture expanding beyond Penn Yan

KEUKA CANDY: A sweet venture expanding beyond Penn Yan
The Keuka Candy Emporium recently moved to a new space in Penn Yan. The candy store was able to expand during the month of December through their move from 17 Main Street to 131 Main Street, where Lowns was located. Keuka Candy offers a variety of candies, from international to retro and handmade. They encourage guests to get nostalgic by... more

Rochester man charged with sex abuse in Canandaigua

Rochester man charged with sex abuse in Canandaigua
On Sunday around 4:00 a.m., the Canandaigua Police Department arrested a 51-year-old Rochester resident on sex abuse charges following an investigation stemming from an incident over the weekend. David Schutz, 51, of Rochester was charged with first-degree sex abuse, according to police on Sunday. Schultz is accused of inappropriately making sexual contact with a child under 11-years-old while inside a... more

Hospital officials discuss new partnership between Auburn, Syracuse and Rochester

Hospital officials discuss new partnership between Auburn, Syracuse and Rochester
Convenience and customer service were some of the concerns raised Wednesday at a community discussion regarding Auburn Community Hospital’s new strategic partnership, but officials reassured residents that the quality of care should improve. Last month, ACH announced it would begin sharing programs and services with St. Joseph’s Health in Syracuse and University of Rochester Medical Center, a collaboration that had... more

WEEKEND FORECAST: Warm, pleasant weekend on the way for the FLX

WEEKEND FORECAST: Warm, pleasant weekend on the way for the FLX
The next several days are going to offer some of the best, and most-tranquil weather the region has experienced in weeks. As temperatures are expected to increase dramatically — and even push toward 50 degrees by the start of next week — it will be accompanied by a quiet weather pattern. That means no heavy, flooding rains, and no major... more
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