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Rep. John Katko not injured after train carrying GOP members of Congress hits truck

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Rep. John Katko not injured after train carrying GOP members of Congress hits truck
U.S. Rep. John Katko is safe after an Amtrak train transporting members of Congress to a retreat collided with a garbage truck in rural Virginia Wednesday. Erin O’Connor, Katko’s spokesperson, said she spoke to the congressman after the crash and he wasn’t hurt. Other members of Congress have tweeted that they are safe. The status of the passengers in the... more

HELMING: Local farmers will be eligible for new $5,000 tax credit

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HELMING: Local farmers will be eligible for new ,000 tax credit
New York State Senator Pam Helming recently announced that local farmers are eligible to receive up to a $5,000 tax credit for food donations made to food banks that serve needy families and seniors in our region. Eligible donations include fresh fruits, vegetables, eggs, and meat produced in New York State. Working with the New York Farm Bureau, Senator Helming... more

GOP Rep. Katko has large financial lead over Democrats in CNY race for Congress

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GOP Rep. Katko has large financial lead over Democrats in CNY race for Congress
U.S. Rep. John Katko holds a sizable fundraising advantage over his potential Democratic challengers in the 24th Congressional District race, according to the latest campaign finance reports. Katko, R-Camillus, raised $256,884.15 in the fourth quarter of 2017. He now has more than $1.08 million in the bank for his second re-election bid. The two Democrats who have been in the... more

Another round of broadband infrastructure funding coming to the Finger Lakes

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Another round of broadband infrastructure funding coming to the Finger Lakes
Round III of Governor Andrew Cuomo’s ‘nation-leading’ broadband program will mean $209.7 million of investment — ensuring 122,285 homes, businesses, and community institutions across the state will have access to high-speed internet. The entire project will drive $341.8 million of public/private broadband investment. This represents the third and final round of the program and the completion of the Governor’s promise... more

Snow showers, cold air returning to the Finger Lakes

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Snow showers, cold air returning to the Finger Lakes
It’ll be a mix of sun and cloud on Thursday with warmer temperatures spreading throughout the Finger Lakes. It’ll be a nice change for some — who were sent back into winter shock over the early-week cold-and-snow. Forecasters say the high on Thursday will be in the mid-40s. Winds out of the southwest will make it feel slightly cooler, but... more

Saturday forecast looks better than Sunday in FLX

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Saturday forecast looks better than Sunday in FLX
Saturday and Sunday are going to be active weather days here in the Finger Lakes. While temperatures will moderate significantly from what the region experienced on Friday — it doesn’t mean the weather will be without winter headaches. Forecasters with the National Weather Service say that parts of the Central Finger Lakes will likely see 2 to 4 inches of... more

Sheriff: Auburn woman killed after exiting disabled vehicle in Cicero

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Sheriff: Auburn woman killed after exiting disabled vehicle in Cicero
A 26-year-old Auburn woman was killed after being struck by a car in Cicero, according to the Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office. Heather Lardeo, 26, of Auburn was traveling north on Route 298 around 5:23 p.m. when her pickup truck ended up in a ditch. After walking to a nearby business to seek help, deputies said in a release that she... more

Light snowfall expected throughout Super Bowl Sunday

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Light snowfall expected throughout Super Bowl Sunday
Super Bowl Sunday is going to be a little snowy. Local forecasters and the National Weather Service agree that as two systems work together around the Finger Lakes to bring snow. However, it won’t be a situation where the region will be buried in fresh snow. FLX Weather Meteorologist Drew Montreuil explains: The set up for Sunday is rather complex... more

How Buerkle’s win in 2010 could be model for Democrats to beat Katko in 2018

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How Buerkle’s win in 2010 could be model for Democrats to beat Katko in 2018
Few people thought Ann Marie Buerkle, a Republican challenging Democratic Rep. Dan Maffei, would win the 2010 election. She didn’t raise a lot of money. Maffei had incumbency on his side. And even though GOP gains were expected nationwide, Buerkle wasn’t included in that mix. Despite Maffei’s fundraising advantage — he raised $2.3 million more than Buerkle — and being... more

KEUKA CANDY: A sweet venture expanding beyond Penn Yan

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KEUKA CANDY: A sweet venture expanding beyond Penn Yan
The Keuka Candy Emporium recently moved to a new space in Penn Yan. The candy store was able to expand during the month of December through their move from 17 Main Street to 131 Main Street, where Lowns was located. Keuka Candy offers a variety of candies, from international to retro and handmade. They encourage guests to get nostalgic by... more

Hospital officials discuss new partnership between Auburn, Syracuse and Rochester

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Hospital officials discuss new partnership between Auburn, Syracuse and Rochester
Convenience and customer service were some of the concerns raised Wednesday at a community discussion regarding Auburn Community Hospital’s new strategic partnership, but officials reassured residents that the quality of care should improve. Last month, ACH announced it would begin sharing programs and services with St. Joseph’s Health in Syracuse and University of Rochester Medical Center, a collaboration that had... more

WEEKEND FORECAST: Warm, pleasant weekend on the way for the FLX

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WEEKEND FORECAST: Warm, pleasant weekend on the way for the FLX
The next several days are going to offer some of the best, and most-tranquil weather the region has experienced in weeks. As temperatures are expected to increase dramatically — and even push toward 50 degrees by the start of next week — it will be accompanied by a quiet weather pattern. That means no heavy, flooding rains, and no major... more

Wegmans ties with Publix for America’s favorite grocery store

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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

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

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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

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

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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

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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

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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)

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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
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