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Irondequoit scores in final seconds to top Victor for Class A title

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Irondequoit scores in final seconds to top Victor for Class A title
It was the first football sectional title to be handed out this season, and whatever team that won would finish off one of the biggest redemptive stories of the season. Irondequoit came into the game undefeated after having lost in the championship last year, while Victor came in with just two losses on the season, one of them to Irondequoit. The... more

THE DEBRIEF: Election Day preview hours before voters head to the polls (podcast)

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THE DEBRIEF: Election Day preview hours before voters head to the polls (podcast)
Closing in on Election Day – the region is preparing for one of the most-consequential midterm elections in recent memory. A number of key, high-profile races are heating up, and tightening up in the hours leading up to the moment when voters take to the polls and cast all-important votes. On this week’s episode of The Debrief Josh Durso is... more

Harmful algal blooms less-likely in winter, but still possible

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Harmful algal blooms less-likely in winter, but still possible
New York environmental officials say they will stop issuing harmful algal bloom notifications for the winter, though they warn that they can still occur in colder weather. Water contaminated by the blooms can make people sick. The algae, which is actually a type of bacteria, feeds on nitrogen and phosphorus washed in from farms, yards and leaking septic systems. The... more

DEC warns drivers to use caution during deer mating season

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DEC warns drivers to use caution during deer mating season
The state Department of Environmental Conservation is warning motorists to exercise caution as deer become more active now that the animals’ mating season has begun. Also known as the rut, deer, especially young bucks, become more active and less wary during mating season, increasing the likelihood of collision with drivers, according to the DEC. At least 70,000 deer-vehicle collisions are... more

FORECAST & MORE: Winter arrives in the FLX, as holiday shopping season kicks off

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FORECAST & MORE: Winter arrives in the FLX, as holiday shopping season kicks off
It’s going to be a wild weather weekend here in the Finger Lakes. Widespread rain and snow will be expected today. Forecasters say there should be a period of wet snow during the afternoon, but on either side of that rain will be the precipitation type. Don’t expect any widespread accumulation. Strong winds on Saturday, along with scattered snow showers;... more

Tops emerges from bankruptcy court on Thursday

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Tops emerges from bankruptcy court on Thursday
Tops Friendly Markets has emerged from bankruptcy. A court approved a reorganizational plan on Thursday, allowing them to emerge from Chapter 11 bankruptcy. “We are pleased to receive the Court’s approval of our Plan and are poised to emerge from this process an even stronger and more competitive company,” said Frank Curci, Chief Executive Officer of Tops. “Through this process,... more

Jim Boeheim’s daughter to play basketball at UofR

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Jim Boeheim’s daughter to play basketball at UofR
The Boeheim name is synonymous with college basketball in New York state. After all, Jim Boeheim is in the 43rd year of his Hall of Fame career. His son, Buddy, is a freshman at Syracuse this year and his other son, Jimmy, is a sophomore at Cornell. But there’s another Boeheim who’s making a mark in college basketball, and she’s... more

For 3rd straight year, Wegmans named No. 1 on Best Workplaces list

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For 3rd straight year, Wegmans named No. 1 on Best Workplaces list
Wegmans Food Markets has done it again. For the third consecutive year, the supermarket chain based in Rochester has been ranked No. 1 on the list of the 2018 Best Workplaces in Retail. Fortune and Great Place to Work compile the annual list. Anonymous surveys are submitted by employees at various companies across the United States. Publix ranked No. 2... more

Congressman Chris Collins pledges to complete term

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Congressman Chris Collins pledges to complete term
His opponent may still be counting the votes, but Congressman Chris Collins is confident he is returning to Washington. If he does, it will be a remarkable comeback from insider trading charges to re-election. As he gears up for his fourth term, Congressman Collins admits heading back to Washington will be different. “If somebody puts out their hand, I will... more

THE DEBRIEF: Election results, the future of politics, and modern electorate (podcast)

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THE DEBRIEF: Election results, the future of politics, and modern electorate (podcast)
On Episode #35 of The Debrief Podcast Ted Baker, of Finger Lakes Morning News, joins Josh Durso in-studio to talk about the latest Election Week headlines, some results with local races, and what comes next for a divided electorate. Watch the entire conversation below on FingerLakes1.TV: . more

INSIDE THE FLX: Rep. Tom Reed talks economy, jobs, and tackling education (podcast)

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INSIDE THE FLX: Rep. Tom Reed talks economy, jobs, and tackling education (podcast)
Hours after receiving President Donald Trump’s endorsement in his race against Democratic Challenger Tracy Mitrano, Republican Congressman Tom Reed called it ‘humbling’. “The president’s endorsement, I think, tells us that what he’s doing with the economy, on the trade agenda, is something that I hope as all Americans we can celebrate,” explained Rep. Reed during an appearance on Inside the... more

WEEKEND OUTLOOK: Nor’easter will hit region with rain, wind

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WEEKEND OUTLOOK: Nor’easter will hit region with rain, wind
If your plans will be taking you outdoors, or south and east from the Finger Lakes – expect some difficult weather conditions. A significant nor’easter will impact the region this weekend – bringing heavy rain and wind. That will dominate the forecast on Saturday – as temperatures struggle to exceed 40 degrees. Worried about snow? Don’t be. This storm will... more

THE DEBRIEF: Upstate debate, races in home stretch, corruption & more (podcast)

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THE DEBRIEF: Upstate debate, races in home stretch, corruption & more (podcast)
This week on The Debrief Podcast Jackie Augustine is back along with co-host Josh Durso breaking down the biggest stories of the week, including the latest news from Albany ahead of Election Day. Watch the program below: . Here are the stories up for debate this week: Corruption in NYS makes headlines – Feds: Housing Authority chair lied in investigation... more

Crash shuts down SR 96 on Saturday in Victor

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Crash shuts down SR 96 on Saturday in Victor
Deputies say they responded to a two vehicle accident at the intersection of Lynauch Road and State Route 96 on Saturday around 4:52 p.m. The Victor Fire Department and Victor-Farmington Ambulance were both also called to the accident, which temporarily shut down the roadway to traffic – as it was diverted around the scene. Deputies say 24-year-old Andrew O’Connell, of... more

SUNDAY CONVERSATION: Assembly Minority Leader Brian Kolb talks elections, future of FLX

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SUNDAY CONVERSATION: Assembly Minority Leader Brian Kolb talks elections, future of FLX
What has Albany gotten right for the Finger Lakes? How detrimental is it to the region that state elections, like the one for Governor, have all but forgotten about Upstate New York? State Assembly Minority Leader Brian Kolb (R-Canandaigua) has represented the 131st since 2000 when he was first elected. While the condition and reputation of Albany has evolved over... more

WEEKEND EVENTS: Live Music, Cheese & Comedy Scatters Across the Finger Lakes November 2nd – 4th

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WEEKEND EVENTS: Live Music, Cheese & Comedy Scatters Across the Finger Lakes November 2nd – 4th
This weekend is all about sitting back and relaxing! Get out and explore the Finger Lakes and enjoy the many events filled with live music, cheese tastings and humor that is taking over the region! November 2nd: Live Music – Darwin at WeBe Brewing Company Spend your Friday night at WeBe Brewing Company where the local favorite Darwin will be... more

State relents on controversial Erie Canal tree-cutting plan, for now

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State relents on controversial Erie Canal tree-cutting plan, for now
The state agencies behind the controversial clear-cutting of trees along sections of the Erie Canal will not appeal a temporary restraining order that halted the effort, a spokesman for the agencies said Wednesday. Instead, the spokesman for the New York Power Authority and the New York State Canal Corp. said, the agencies will conduct a “comprehensive environmental review of the... more
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