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FLX FORECAST: Weekend will feature warmer temps, scattered showers

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FLX FORECAST: Weekend will feature warmer temps, scattered showers
As the weather has been setting up over the last several weeks — the pattern looks active again this weekend, with warm conditions, rainfall, and then plunging temperatures as we start the new week. FLX Weather Meteorologist Drew Montreuil says Friday’s weather will feature ample sunshine and warming temperatures. He says mid- to upper-40s will be common throughout the region.... more

Report: Stephanie Miner, ex-Syracuse mayor, will not challenge Katko for Congress

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Report: Stephanie Miner, ex-Syracuse mayor, will not challenge Katko for Congress
For the second time in a three-month period, former Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner has decided not to run for Congress. Miner told the New York Times that she opted not to run after reconsidering a congressional campaign. She initially announced in October that she wouldn't be a candidate for Congress. She changed her mind after U.S. Rep. John Katko, a... more

THE DEBRIEF: Taking questions, evaluating marches & fake news (podcast)

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THE DEBRIEF: Taking questions, evaluating marches & fake news (podcast)
On Episode #17 of the Debrief Podcast Jackie Augustine and Josh Durso debate the marches held around the U.S., and in Seneca Falls last weekend, as well as answer listener questions about Rep. Tom Reed, and the issue of ‘fake news’ in the local media landscape. Watch the podcast below or listen to the audio-only version exclusively here: . more

How NY public colleges are using campus food pantries to fight student hunger

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How NY public colleges are using campus food pantries to fight student hunger
In his State of the State address, Gov. Andrew Cuomo sought to address a growing problem on New York college campuses: students who lack access to food. Cuomo’s proposal, which was included in his 2018-19 executive budget, would require State University of New York and City University of New York institutions to either have food pantries on campus or provide... more

Mead in New York: Cuomo proposes new license for ‘honey wine’ producers

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Mead in New York: Cuomo proposes new license for ‘honey wine’ producers
New York has licenses for farm breweries, cideries, distilleries and wineries. If Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s push is successful, farm meaderies will have one of their own. Cuomo’s budget proposal would create a farm meadery license. Meaderies produce braggot, which is made with barley malt and honey, and mead. Mead is produced by fermenting honey with water and adding other ingredients,... more

DeFrancisco to make ‘special announcement’ on Tuesday about possible run for governor

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DeFrancisco to make ‘special announcement’ on Tuesday about possible run for governor
State Sen. John DeFrancisco is expected to announce on Tuesday evening, whether or not he will run for governor. His wife, Linda, posted early Sunday morning that DeFransisco will be making a "special" announcement, and they would love friends and family there to share the news. DeFrancisco, 71, has served in Albany as a state senator from central New York... more

PLANNING YOUR WEEK: Forecast looks calmer with warming trend by end in FLX

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PLANNING YOUR WEEK: Forecast looks calmer with warming trend by end in FLX
The forecast looks much calmer after one of the largest storms of the winter season. The storm dumped between 8 and 16 inches of snow on most of the region. While some places saw more, most of the Finger Lakes fell in that range, according to information from the National Weather Service. While it will be cold this week, excessive... more

Light snow arrives in FLX tonight, but shouldn’t pose problems

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Light snow arrives in FLX tonight, but shouldn’t pose problems
After a frigid feeling Sunday, and overnight lows again dipping to around zero degrees — the region is going to get a moderation of temperatures on Monday. FLX Weather Meteorologist Drew Montreuil says that temperatures will slowly moderate on Monday, as clouds increase with an approaching low pressure system. Montreuil says that it’s dissipating, so it won’t bring a ton... more

NY State Fair food inspections: 61 vendors cited in 2017 for things that can cause illness

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NY State Fair food inspections: 61 vendors cited in 2017 for things that can cause illness
State health inspectors found more than 100 critical violations by 61 food vendors at the 2017 New York State Fair, records show. The state provided a list of violations in response to a Freedom of Information request by Syracuse.com. The state health department investigated two consumer complaints of illness during the fair, but they were unsubstantiated, staff said. Critical violations... more

Light snow will make for sloppy travel through overnight hours

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Light snow will make for sloppy travel through overnight hours
It won’t be the heavy snow event that the region featured last weekend, but it will be measurable snowfall on Tuesday. FLX Weather Meteorologist Drew Montreuil provided an update on Tuesday morning, which included total snowfall accumulation, as well as what to expect throughout the day. “For us here in the Finger Lakes, the snow is light this morning and... more

DeFrancisco ‘rapidly approaching’ decision on NY governor’s race

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DeFrancisco ‘rapidly approaching’ decision on NY governor’s race
As two Republicans announced this week they will not seek the party’s nomination to challenge Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo this year, state Sen. John DeFrancisco said he will soon decide whether to launch a gubernatorial campaign. DeFrancisco, R-DeWitt, has been exploring a run for governor since the summer. He has visited nearly three dozen New York counties and engaged in... more

Significant warm up ahead for the Finger Lakes this week

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Significant warm up ahead for the Finger Lakes this week
Get ready for a warming trend. High temperatures on Monday will cruise through the 30s, and even with the chance of some snowfall during the late-morning and early-afternoon hours — it won’t be able to take away from the upward movement taking place this week. After one of the coldest weekends in local memory, temperatures will move up through the... more

CNY used car dealer accused of failing to pay $206K in sales taxes

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CNY used car dealer accused of failing to pay 6K in sales taxes
A central New York used car dealer has been arrested for allegedly failing to pay more than $206,000 in sales taxes to the state Department of Taxation and Finance. Samy S. Guindy, 53, of 2746 W. Foxhill Lane, Camillus, has been charged with two counts of second-degree grand larceny, 30 counts of first-degree offering a false instrument for filing and... more

Brief ‘thaw’ underway in the FLX as weekend forecast remains uncertain

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Brief ‘thaw’ underway in the FLX as weekend forecast remains uncertain
A short-term ‘January Thaw’ is underway in the Finger Lakes. While forecasters are quick to point out that the calendar only says early-January — they remain split on what the long-term forecast looks like. While some meteorologists, like those with Accuweather, say that temperatures will largely remain above average for a significant chunk of the winter — local meteorologists are... more

LEADERSHIP JOURNEY: Setting the tone for 2018 by setting goals (podcast)

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LEADERSHIP JOURNEY: Setting the tone for 2018 by setting goals (podcast)
On the first episode of the Leadership Journey with Gwen Webber-Mcleod, it was all about goal setting. While setting goals in life can feel overwhelming, the leadership expert talked about the process and how to make it more manageable. Watch or listen to the podcast below: more

WINTER RETURNS: Brief ‘thaw’ will be ended by extreme cold, possible storm this weekend

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WINTER RETURNS: Brief ‘thaw’ will be ended by extreme cold, possible storm this weekend
Three days of above-normal temperatures. Those are words that many in the Finger Lakes have been waiting for, and looking forward to after the recent cold snap, which lasted more than two weeks. FLX Weather Meteorologist Drew Montreuil says that it’s going to be an incredible active stretch of weather, filled with multiple storm systems, above-normal temperatures, and the possibility... more
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