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Police: Duo accused of stealing over $2,100 worth of merchandise from Seneca Falls Walmart

Police: Duo accused of stealing over ,100 worth of merchandise from Seneca Falls Walmart
Earlier this week a duo from Rochester was arrested in Seneca Falls on felony charges after stealing more than $2,000 from Walmart. The Seneca Falls Police Department reports that Patricia Dennis, 32, and Alychnia McCathan, 23, both of Rochester were charged with felony grand larceny after stealing more than $2,104 worth of merchandise from the Walmart in Seneca Falls. Dennis... more

Wegmans ties with Publix for America’s favorite grocery store

Wegmans ties with Publix for America’s favorite grocery store
Wegmans is tied for the title of America’s favorite grocery store. The Rochester-based grocer and Florida-based Publix Super Markets tied for first place in a new survey by Market Force Information, a retail consulting firm. Market Force surveyed 12,774 shoppers. Wegmans and Publix both scored 77% on the Composite Loyalty Index, which was calculated using customer ratings given for store... more

Community stunned after Clyde doctor’s arrest in federal child porn investigation

Community stunned after Clyde doctor’s arrest in federal child porn investigation
We’re learning more about community reaction to the doctor in Clyde, who’s been charged in a child pornography investigation. That doctor, identified by federal authorities as Dr. David Blasczak, was arraigned in Thursday in Federal Court. He denied abusing patients, but admitted to taking nude photos of them for medical research and his own personal gratification. Clyde Family Health Center,... more

Weekend warming up in the Finger Lakes; ice jams possible beginning work week

Weekend warming up in the Finger Lakes; ice jams possible beginning work week
It’s been a rollercoaster ride of weather over the last few weeks. Extreme cold, followed by a warm-up, then heavy snow, which was followed by a calm week. Now, we’re learning that a second, less-intense thaw is coming, which will result in warmer temperatures, but a more-controlled melt of the snowpack. FLX Weather Meteorologist Drew Montreuil said that as temperatures... more

Lake Ontario flood aid finally extended to Cayuga, Monroe counties

Lake Ontario flood aid finally extended to Cayuga, Monroe counties
Two counties affected by flooding along Lake Ontario will receive help from the federal government after all. The Federal Emergency Management Agency amended its major disaster declaration to include Cayuga and Monroe counties. The counties will be eligible to receive public assistance for emergency work and repairing facilities damaged by flooding. President Donald Trump initially approved the disaster declaration in... more

LATEST: NWS says more rain, temperature drop in forecast for next 24 hours

LATEST: NWS says more rain, temperature drop in forecast for next 24 hours
Thunder in January? The National Weather Service says that if you live in Western New York and heard thunder early this morning — you’re not alone. “Warm temperatures coupled with a strong low pressure system enabled thunderstorms to move across Ohio and Pennsylvania overnight, and into Western New York early this morning. The purple plus and minus symbols overlaid on... more

WEEKEND OUTLOOK: Temps will moderate after cooler mid-week

WEEKEND OUTLOOK: Temps will moderate after cooler mid-week
The up-and-down weather pattern that we’ve been seeing over the last several days, looks like it will hang on here in the Finger Lakes. How long will it persist? Well, FLX Weather Meteorologist Drew Montreuil says that cooler temperatures on Wednesday and Thursday will be followed by warmer-than-usual temperatures on Friday and Saturday. After Tuesday, where high temperatures pushed well... more

Weather improves throughout the weekend in FLX

Weather improves throughout the weekend in FLX
Things are getting better here in the Finger Lakes. According to FLX Weather Meteorologist Drew Montreuil a few morning showers and lingering clouds on Thursday will give way to much brighter, warmer weather over the next several. Temperatures will not moderate that much on Thursday, as highs will sit in the mid-20s, but Friday, Saturday and Sunday will be much... more

INSIDE THE FLX: Assembly Minority Leader Brian Kolb talks budget, campaign & future of New York (podcast)

INSIDE THE FLX: Assembly Minority Leader Brian Kolb talks budget, campaign & future of New York (podcast)
Assembly Minority Leader and Gubernatorial Candidate Brian Kolb (R-Canandaigua) joins Josh Durso in-studio on Episode #94 of the Inside the FLX Podcast exclusively on FingerLakes1.com. During the discussion, Leader Kolb describes his frustrations and hopes for New York as the legislative session moves forward. Watch the interview below, or listen to the audio-only version available later today below the video... more

FLX FORECAST: Weekend will feature warmer temps, scattered showers

FLX FORECAST: Weekend will feature warmer temps, scattered showers
As the weather has been setting up over the last several weeks — the pattern looks active again this weekend, with warm conditions, rainfall, and then plunging temperatures as we start the new week. FLX Weather Meteorologist Drew Montreuil says Friday’s weather will feature ample sunshine and warming temperatures. He says mid- to upper-40s will be common throughout the region.... more

Feds: Canandaigua man had 1,130 images of child porn on devices

Feds: Canandaigua man had 1,130 images of child porn on devices
Federal prosecutors say a 45-year-old Canandaigua man was arrested on Thursday and charged with having hundreds of photos of child pornography. Eric Laube, 45, of Canandaigua was charged with receipt, distribution and possession of child pornography. Prosecutors say in 2017, an undercover FBI officer noticed a device was being used to distribute video and picture files containing child porn. That... more

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

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

How NY public colleges are using campus food pantries to fight student hunger

How NY public colleges are using campus food pantries to fight student hunger
In his State of the State address, Gov. Andrew Cuomo sought to address a growing problem on New York college campuses: students who lack access to food. Cuomo’s proposal, which was included in his 2018-19 executive budget, would require State University of New York and City University of New York institutions to either have food pantries on campus or provide... more

Mead in New York: Cuomo proposes new license for ‘honey wine’ producers

Mead in New York: Cuomo proposes new license for ‘honey wine’ producers
New York has licenses for farm breweries, cideries, distilleries and wineries. If Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s push is successful, farm meaderies will have one of their own. Cuomo’s budget proposal would create a farm meadery license. Meaderies produce braggot, which is made with barley malt and honey, and mead. Mead is produced by fermenting honey with water and adding other ingredients,... more

DeFrancisco to make ‘special announcement’ on Tuesday about possible run for governor

DeFrancisco to make ‘special announcement’ on Tuesday about possible run for governor
State Sen. John DeFrancisco is expected to announce on Tuesday evening, whether or not he will run for governor. His wife, Linda, posted early Sunday morning that DeFransisco will be making a "special" announcement, and they would love friends and family there to share the news. DeFrancisco, 71, has served in Albany as a state senator from central New York... more

PLANNING YOUR WEEK: Forecast looks calmer with warming trend by end in FLX

PLANNING YOUR WEEK: Forecast looks calmer with warming trend by end in FLX
The forecast looks much calmer after one of the largest storms of the winter season. The storm dumped between 8 and 16 inches of snow on most of the region. While some places saw more, most of the Finger Lakes fell in that range, according to information from the National Weather Service. While it will be cold this week, excessive... more
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