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Suspended Syracuse parks commissioner & former Orange point guard Lazarus Sims charged with grand larceny

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Suspended Syracuse parks commissioner & former Orange point guard Lazarus Sims charged with grand larceny
Suspended Syracuse parks commissioner Lazarus Sims is accused of taking property valued over $3,000 from the city, according to court documents. Sims was arraigned Tuesday morning in Syracuse City Court. He was charged with third-degree grand larceny, according to court documents. The property was allegedly taken from the city of Syracuse Department of Parks and Recreation between Oct. 16, 2017... more

‘I’m running’: Assemblyman Gary Finch to seek re-election, awaits Batman

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‘I’m running’: Assemblyman Gary Finch to seek re-election, awaits Batman
Assemblyman Gary Finch has unfinished business in Albany. Finch, R-Springport, said in an interview with The Citizen that he is running for re-election to represent the 126th Assembly District. The district includes the city of Auburn and the southern half of Cayuga County. Portions of Chenango, Cortland and Onondaga counties are also in the district. There are several issues Finch... more

POLITICS & MUSIC: Trailblazers mini-musical focuses on increased engagement (video)

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POLITICS & MUSIC: Trailblazers mini-musical focuses on increased engagement (video)
It was about telling the story of politics through music. On Tuesday, April 17th a popular venue in Geneva was filled, as actors, music and food brought a discussion about politics to the forefront. That was the purpose of the event, according to Trailblazers PAC Founder Leslie Danks Burke. She described the night as exciting — but also pointed out... more

Spring is about to arrive in the FLX: But will it stick around?

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Spring is about to arrive in the FLX: But will it stick around?
As temperatures begin to rise this weekend in the Finger Lakes — many are hoping that winter is officially behind us. FLX Weather Meteorologist Drew Montreuil said on Friday that persistent, winter weather simply isn’t likely as spring rolls forward. “The forecast for the next 10-15 days seems rather confident that temperatures will hover around normal, which means plenty of... more

THE DEBRIEF: Breaking down ACT Rochester report on the Finger Lakes (podcast)

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THE DEBRIEF: Breaking down ACT Rochester report on the Finger Lakes (podcast)
On Episode #22 of The Debrief Podcast Jackie Augustine and Josh Durso break down the latest political news from the Finger Lakes. Special focus will be placed on a report published by ACT Rochester, which compares cities and counties throughout the Finger Lakes in a number of categories. Check back later for updated link lists, and more from today’s show.... more

LOCATE Finger Lakes aims to bring young people back to region

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LOCATE Finger Lakes aims to bring young people back to region
To provide the young people of the Finger Lakes region with a dynamic educational program on business and free enterprise, KeyBank is pleased to announce the KeyBank Foundation is making a substantial donation to LOCATE Finger Lakes, a newly formed regional economic development initiative. This grant is part of the bank’s five year Community Benefits Plan. The $60,000 grant, given... more

#ICYMI: Vincent will have to make revisions, reviewing ACT Rochester results, and a fashion show

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#ICYMI: Vincent will have to make revisions, reviewing ACT Rochester results, and a fashion show
Spring has finally sprung here in the Finger Lakes; and over the last weekend, residents got out and enjoyed the sunshine. The headlines didn’t stop in the region, though, as temperatures rose into the 50s and 60s on Sunday. Here are the biggest stories from the week on FingerLakes1.com. Penn investigation into Vincent ends, former-president says he’s moving forward When... more

#ICYMI: Vincent out at HWS, Circular enerG told to make ‘revisions’, & more

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#ICYMI: Vincent out at HWS, Circular enerG told to make ‘revisions’, & more
Once again winter weather made headlines this week, as temperatures bounced from 30-something to 60-something depending on exact location in the Finger Lakes. The region has gotten used to it, but the weather wasn’t the only headline we watched this week in the FL1 Newsroom. Here are the biggest headlines from the week on FingerLakes1.com. Touring ‘Deer Haven Park’ at... more

Katko for Congress opens 2018 by raising $266K, has $1.24M for re-election bid

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Katko for Congress opens 2018 by raising 6K, has .24M for re-election bid
U.S. Rep. John Katko added to his hefty campaign war chest in the first fundraising quarter of 2018. Katko, R-Camillus, raised $266,648.34 from Jan. 1 through March 31, according to a quarterly filing submitted to the Federal Election Commission. His campaign closed the first quarter with $1,247,942.22 in the bank. The fundraising haul should give Katko a huge advantage over... more

FLX FORECAST: Heavy rain on Monday; snow showers return on Tuesday

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FLX FORECAST: Heavy rain on Monday; snow showers return on Tuesday
The rain will be steady at times throughout the afternoon, and eventually — parts of the Finger Lakes will see that dissipate to lighter snow showers as temperatures fall. FLX Weather Meteorologist Drew Montreuil says that upwards of 1.5 inches of snow will be possible. Some locations could even see upwards of 2 inches when the rain finally stops. Winds... more

Perez Williams donated to Balter before challenging her in primary for Congress

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Perez Williams donated to Balter before challenging her in primary for Congress
Juanita Perez Williams was for Dana Balter a few days before she was against her. Perez Williams, D-Syracuse, donated $250 to Balter, D-Syracuse, on March 31 — the final day of the first fundraising quarter. The contribution was disclosed in Balter's Federal Election Commission filing that was posted online Sunday night. Three days after Perez Williams contributed to Balter's campaign,... more

Winter holds on through end of week, then things warm up

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Winter holds on through end of week, then things warm up
Winter in April? It’s felt like that over the last few weeks, and it looks like the forecast has two more ‘wintry’ days in store for the Finger Lakes. Snow showers will dominate the forecast this afternoon as temperatures remain cold enough for precipitation to come down as snow. It won’t be as persistent or heavy as the rainfall was... more

Forecast finally eases up, spring will arrive by late-week

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Forecast finally eases up, spring will arrive by late-week
Improving weather? Finally, the Finger Lakes is going to start to see some spring-like weather this week. The National Weather Service says a major shift in the overall pattern is going to bring significantly warmer weather — and nighttime lows that get higher than what recent daytime highs. The only major chance for winter-like precipitation will come Monday night into... more

Grassroots groups: DCCC trying to ‘erase our work’ in CNY race for Congress

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Grassroots groups: DCCC trying to ‘erase our work’ in CNY race for Congress
A large collection of activists, including members of the Indivisible movement in central New York, reiterated its support for Dana Balter and questioned why the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee would intervene in the primary election. The grassroots groups released a four-paragraph statement in response to Juanita Perez Williams' entry into the 24th Congressional District race and reports that the DCCC,... more

Bill Bass will continue campaign for Congress against Katko, but not as Democrat

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Bill Bass will continue campaign for Congress against Katko, but not as Democrat
Bill Bass will end his pursuit of the Democratic nomination in the 24th Congressional District race and form his own ballot line to challenge U.S. Rep. John Katko in the general election. Bass, who launched his congressional campaign in January, announced his plans Monday. Over the weekend, he submitted a letter to the four county Democratic chairs in the district... more

How SU turns the Carrier Dome into a monster truck arena

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How SU turns the Carrier Dome into a monster truck arena
Seven years ago, Pete Sala, Syracuse University’s chief facilities officer, had an idea to increase the use of the Carrier Dome and house events outside of SU Athletics. At the time, Monster Jam, a traveling monster truck exhibition, hosted an annual outdoor event at the nearby New York State Fairgrounds. Sala combined his enjoyment for the event with his desire... more

Stephanie Miner: ‘I’m seriously considering running for governor’

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Stephanie Miner: ‘I’m seriously considering running for governor’
Don’t tell Stephanie Miner the race for the Democratic nomination for governor is already too crowded. The former Syracuse mayor on Monday modified her campaign account to allow her to raise money for a potential run for governor and said she is still actively considering entering the race. Miner, the Syracuse mayor from 2010 through 2017, would enter a formidable... more
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