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Stormy weather possible on Tuesday; but remainder of week looks good

Published: 05/14/2018 @ 08:00 am

It’s going to feel like summer through the evening hours, but change is on the horizon — even if it’s only temporary. Sunny skies and high temperatures near 80 will make it feel like mid-June in the Finger Lakes — but temperatures will be lower, with the higher risk for storms and rain on Tuesday. FLX Weather Meteorologist Drew Montreuil... more

Syracuse University announces timeline for Carrier Dome renovations

Published: 05/14/2018 @ 08:00 am

A new fixed roof, a vertically hung scoreboard, state-of-the-art sound and lighting systems, improved accessibility and added Wi-Fi capabilities are just a handful of features visitors to Syracuse University’s stadium will experience beginning in fall 2020. The $118 million investment, authorized by the Board of Trustees, will enable the University to create a new stadium experience for students, faculty, staff,... more

Bob Antonacci, Onondaga County comptroller, running to succeed DeFrancisco in NY Senate

Published: 05/14/2018 @ 08:00 am

Bob Antonacci, Onondaga County’s top fiscal officer for more than a decade, has informed Republican committee members that he is running for the party’s nomination in the 50th Senate District race. In a letter obtained by The Citizen, Antonacci told Onondaga County Republican Committee members that he was encouraged by state senators to run for the seat currently held by... more

PERMISSION GRANTED: Tops will close underperforming stores after court decision

Published: 05/14/2018 @ 08:00 am

A bankruptcy judge has given a local grocery chain the green light to close ‘unprofitable stores’ in the coming weeks. It’s not clear what Tops locations might close — but Judge Robert Drain of U.S. Bankruptcy Court in the Southern District of New York approved the request of Tops to close unprofitable stores and to hold store closing sales before shutting them... more

RIP Carrier Dome bathroom troughs (5 things to know about SU’s renovation)

Published: 05/15/2018 @ 08:00 am

The infamous silver troughs in the Carrier Dome men’s restrooms, just like the famous air-supported roof, are on their way out. Syracuse’s $118 million planned improvement in the Carrier Dome that was announced on Monday includes plans to renovate the restrooms by the Fall of 2022. And in an effort to reflect the modern expectations of privacy while peeing, the... more

FARMING IN THE FINGER LAKES: A great future for beef in the Finger Lakes

Published: 05/15/2018 @ 08:00 am

“Beef production in the Finger Lakes is on the rise, and the future appears to be very promising and poised for growth,” said John Kriese, current president of the New York Beef Producers Association. Kriese, a third-generation beef cattle producer, is the owner of Spring Pond Farm and co-owner of Finger Lakes Cattle Co. in Branchport as well as Penn... more

Lawsuit says Feher owes creditors, labor department millions of dollars

Published: 05/15/2018 @ 08:00 am

Feher Rubbish owes a lot more than just some additional visits to pick up customer’s trash. A lawsuit filed in state Supreme Court claims the company owes its creditors and New York State millions of dollars. The lawsuit filed by Solvay Bank says the garbage removal company — which abruptly ceased operations last week — has outstanding balances on its... more

Strong thunderstorms possible in parts of FLX

Published: 05/15/2018 @ 08:00 am

Stormy weather is coming to the Finger Lakes on Tuesday. While it won’t be a continual rain, or even frequent thunderstorm activity — there will be some points throughout the day that get soggy. According to forecasters there will be two primary opportunities for rain and thunder throughout the region. The first will come early this morning. By mid-morning that... more

Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES students take on simulated emergencies

Published: 05/02/2018 @ 08:00 am

Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES students were able to test their mettle in an emergency situation Tuesday — but with pink rabbits instead of humans. Students took on multiple situations in which they were to operate as if they were actually certified first responders at the Cayuga County Fire Training Tower in Auburn. Auburn Fire Department Lt. Sam Giannettino spoke with students in... more

Strong thunderstorms possible through Friday

Published: 05/03/2018 @ 08:00 am

Straight from winter to summer? Apparently. The Finger Lakes experienced the warmest day of the year on Wednesday — as temperatures climbed well into the 80s for the first time. And after last week’s cold weather — it felt like a shift from winter, to summer. Now, on the second day of unseasonably warm conditions — a risk for strong... more

NWS: Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for Finger Lakes

Published: 05/04/2018 @ 08:00 am

Latest – 4 p.m. The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for the entire region until 9 p.m. A line of strong to severe thunderstorms are expected to develop and move eastward along a frontal boundary. The clash of cooler, dry air – along with the warm, muggy air ahead of the front is creating enough instability... more

Longtime state Sen. John DeFrancisco will not run for re-election

Published: 04/27/2018 @ 08:00 am

A day after suspending his gubernatorial campaign, state Sen. John DeFrancisco said he will not seek another term representing the 50th Senate District. DeFrancisco, R-DeWitt, previously said it was “unlikely” he would run for re-election even if he didn’t secure the Republican nomination for governor. If he won the GOP gubernatorial nod, he would be prohibited from running for governor... more

Keep Calm and Have a Finger Lakes Beer

Published: 04/28/2018 @ 08:00 am

The craft beer scene is exploding nationwide. If you want to soak in the suds, there’s never been a better time to do so than in the past few years, and the beer expansion is showing few signs of slowing down. So, with all this good stuff to drink, how does one even start to taste? Well, with a glass... more

Finger Lakes will warm up, feeling like early-summer by Wednesday

Published: 04/29/2018 @ 08:00 am

Feeling a little chilly after this past weekend? It’s going to feel like early-summer this week, as temperatures climb into the 70s and even approach 80 degrees. The snow showers that the the region saw on Sunday, as temperatures struggled to get into the 40s will be replaced on Monday by sun and temperatures in the low-60s. That trend upward... more

#ICYMI: Cynthia Nixon visits Geneva, search for missing teen continues in Wayne Co.

Published: 04/29/2018 @ 08:00 am

Another weekend, and more unseasonably cold temperatures. While we had a taste of spring last week, next week looks much better. As for the headlines, the week provided much in the way of news. For the latest headlines check out the FingerLakes1.com App available on Android and iOS, and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Android! Here’s a look at... more

Tops wants to close unprofitable stores, but isn’t saying where

Published: 04/24/2018 @ 08:00 am

Tops Friendly Markets wants to close unprofitable stores, but it hasn’t disclosed how many or where they are. In a bankruptcy court filing, the Williamsville-based supermarket chain said the vast majority of its 169 stores are profitable, with strong sales and sustainable cost structures. However, it said a few have “consistently underperformed” and asked the court for approval to close... more

Unemployment rate rises in Central New York

Published: 04/25/2018 @ 08:00 am

The unemployment rate in the Syracuse area rose to 5.6 percent in March, from 5.2 percent in the same month last year. The state unemployment rate also rose, from 4.7 percent in March of 2017 to 4.8 percent last month. The national unemployment rate fell to 4.1 percent, from 4.6 percent in March last year. According to the state Department... more

Thursday will offer one last shot of winter for the Finger Lakes

Published: 04/18/2018 @ 08:00 am

Wednesday will be a nice day in the Finger Lakes. It won’t feel like spring yet, but temperatures will moderate slightly — with highs pushing into the 40s, and the chance of precipitation going away almost completely. All of that will change on Thursday, though, as rain and wet snow returns to the Finger Lakes. While it shouldn’t provide much... more

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