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INSIDE THE FLX: Trailblazers PAC founder Leslie Danks Burke talks transparency, political engagement (podcast)

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INSIDE THE FLX: Trailblazers PAC founder Leslie Danks Burke talks transparency, political engagement (podcast)
Government transparency. They are two words frequently debate, and discussed within the realm of politics, but one group says they’re working harder than any other in the region to restore faith in elections through civic engagement. The Trailblazers PAC, founded by Leslie Danks Burke is designed to educate citizens and candidates, and get more folks politically engaged. PAC endorsed candidates... more

Assembly Republicans aim to chip away at ‘unfunded mandates’ through new plan

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Assembly Republicans aim to chip away at ‘unfunded mandates’ through new plan
Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb (R-Canandaigua) and members of the Minority Conference unveiled a phased-in plan to address the burdensome New York State Medicaid program on Monday. The plan would provide much-needed relief to local budgets – hit hard by ‘unfunded mandates’. The proposal would require the state to take over the local share of Medicaid and stimulate faster... more

Snow, wind will remain locked in the FLX through day (full coverage)

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Snow, wind will remain locked in the FLX through day (full coverage)
Wednesday will be a snowy, cold, blustery day making it feel like mid-winter, despite spring being a short time away. Check out the latest forecast information below as winter continues to thrash the Finger Lakes. *** PLANNING FORECAST AT A GLANCE *** – Areas of lake effect snow will continue throughout the day, according to FLX Weather Meteorologist Drew Montreuil.... more

LEADERSHIP JOURNEY: Michele Jones Galvin, co-author of ‘Beyond the Underground. Aunt Harriet, Moses of Her People’ (podcast)

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LEADERSHIP JOURNEY: Michele Jones Galvin, co-author of ‘Beyond the Underground. Aunt Harriet, Moses of Her People’ (podcast)
Join Gwen Weber-McLoud for the March edition of The Leadership Journey Podcast where her guest will be Michele Jones Galvin. Michele is the co-author of the book, ‘Beyond the Underground. Aunt Harriet, Moses of Her People’ and is featured on the cover of this month’s Syracuse Woman Magazine. . more

Former state Sen. Nozzolio leading initiative to promote region

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Former state Sen. Nozzolio leading initiative to promote region
An initiative spearheaded by former state Sen. Michael Nozzolio is moving forward with plans to promote the Finger Lakes region with a focus on economic development. LOCATE Finger Lakes has created a website, locatefingerlakes.com, featuring links to county and state economic development agencies, local chambers of commerce and educational institutions in the region. Other information is available on the website,... more

185 groups urge Cuomo, NY lawmakers to ban plastic bags

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185 groups urge Cuomo, NY lawmakers to ban plastic bags
Nearly 185 environmental and civic groups are urging New York state lawmakers and Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo to pass legislation banning plastic bags. In a letter sent Friday the groups called on state leaders to follow the lead of California and the hundreds of cities and towns across the nation that have already banned the plastic shopping bags and imposed... more

Kolb, Palmesano & Helming draft letter calling on Gov. Cuomo to block Circular enerG incinerator

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Kolb, Palmesano & Helming draft letter calling on Gov. Cuomo to block Circular enerG incinerator
Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb (R-Canandaigua), Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R-Corning) and Sen. Pamela Helming (R-Canandaigua) called on Gov. Andrew Cuomo and other state officials to block a prospective application from Circular EnerG, LLC to construct a waste-to-energy incinerator at the former Seneca Army Depot in the Town of Romulus. On Tuesday, the Seneca County Board of Supervisors passed a... more

FLX will remain cold, windy over next several days

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FLX will remain cold, windy over next several days
There will be a chance for some minor, scattered snow showers, but a vast majority of the snowfall is over. At least for the time being. While some outlets are already gearing up for another winter storm that could run up along the coast early-next week – between now-and-then the weather will improve. Temperatures will feel cold on Thursday, especially... more

FLX FORECAST: Cold but calm weather for St. Patrick’s Day Weekend

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FLX FORECAST: Cold but calm weather for St. Patrick’s Day Weekend
The scenes that played out in parts of the Finger Lakes on Friday morning will be a thing of the past by the time we get to the afternoon hours. Peaks of sun can be expected on Friday, as temperatures push into the low-30s. The weekend will remain sunny and calm. For the first time in several days, there is... more

PLANNING FORECAST: Springs stays away from FLX, but unsettled weather disappears

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PLANNING FORECAST: Springs stays away from FLX, but unsettled weather disappears
Don’t expect spring, but the region can celebrate the fact that snow is out of the forecast. While parts of the region might see some snow showers around mid-week – a vast majority of the region will be snow-free. Temperatures will hover in the 30s throughout the week, with low temperatures sinking into the low-20s. A system that has been... more

Light accumulation likely tonight as snow returns to the Finger Lakes

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Light accumulation likely tonight as snow returns to the Finger Lakes
We may have missed the big snows from the coastal storm that dumped measurable snow on those up-and-down the East Coast — but it doesn’t mean we’re seeing spring-like conditions. Forecasters say that measurable snow is coming — but won’t make it to the region until this evening and overnight. As the nor’easter pulls off the coast — the lake... more

WINTER REMINDER: Light accumulation possible on Friday, cool pattern will continue

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WINTER REMINDER: Light accumulation possible on Friday, cool pattern will continue
Expect some additional accumulation on Friday, but nothing that will cause major headaches. The region saw a general light coating of snow overnight, and now another couple inches are possible through the day on Friday. Snow will continue to accumulate today with greatest totals (7 a.m. to 7 p.m.) across the hills south of Buffalo, and higher terrain east of... more

THE DEBRIEF: Geneva’s City Manager search & school assembly gone wrong in Newark (podcast)

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THE DEBRIEF: Geneva’s City Manager search & school assembly gone wrong in Newark (podcast)
On Episode #19 of the Debrief Podcast Jackie Augustine and Josh Durso talk local politics, including the latest on a proposed piece of legislation that would impact the way child offenders are prosecuted. Other issues up for discussion include the latest on the Geneva City Manager search, a school assembly gone wrong in Newark and more. . more

Syracuse mourns the passing of Chris Gedney

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Syracuse mourns the passing of Chris Gedney
Syracuse senior associate athletics director and former Orange All-America tight end Chris Gedney passed away Friday, March 9 at the age of 47. A native of nearby Liverpool, N.Y., Gedney was a four-year standout for the Syracuse football team from 1989-92. He helped lead the program to a 35-12-2 record and four bowl victories during his career. Gedney was a... more

Best Birding Spots in the Finger Lakes

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Best Birding Spots in the Finger Lakes
If you ask residents and visitors what attracts them most to the Finger Lakes, you will likely hear mostly about our sweeping vistas, stunning shorelines, orchards, farms, culture and arts, food and wine. But for me and countless other enthusiasts, one different answer rises to the top – the diversity of birds and the abundance of protected lands where one... more

FLX FORECAST: Snow stays in the forecast through late-week, accumulation expected

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FLX FORECAST: Snow stays in the forecast through late-week, accumulation expected
Big snowfall is not expected for the Finger Lakes this week — even as another nor’easter makes its way up the coast — dumping heavy snow along the New England coastline. Forecasters say after a cool-and-unsettled weekend — the same forecast will persist throughout the week. While some minor accumulation is possible Monday Night into Tuesday — more scattered snow... more

Dana Balter: Democrats energized in race for Congress against Rep. John Katko

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Dana Balter: Democrats energized in race for Congress against Rep. John Katko
Dana Balter is thrilled to be the designated Democratic candidate in the 24th Congressional District race. But she is more excited by the energy shown by those who are supporting her campaign. Balter, D-Syracuse, clinched the designation when the Onondaga County Democratic Committee endorsed her to challenge U.S. Rep. John Katko Saturday. She already had the support of the Cayuga,... more

GALLERY: March roars like a lion as winter storm dumps more than a foot of snow in parts of FLX

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GALLERY: March roars like a lion as winter storm dumps more than a foot of snow in parts of FLX
March came in like a lion with one of the most-intense winter storms of the entire season. It dumped heavy, wet snow and created strong, gusty winds that knocked down trees, power lines and caused headaches throughout the overnight hours. Check out photos from around the Finger Lakes below: Share your photos with us via email, Facebook or Twitter. This... more
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