Picking the Perfect One: Considering Christmas tree options

Published: 12/05/2017 @ 05:00 am

The Christmas season is upon us and, for many celebrating the holiday, decisions need to be made about getting a tree for trimming. Our county boasts a number of farms on which to find a fine-needled specimen, and there are a number of things to consider when heading out for the staple holiday decoration. To get a sense of what... more

RAIN BRINGS CHANGE: Winds howl ahead of cold front in the FLX

Published: 12/05/2017 @ 05:00 am

Get ready for change. A powerful cold front is approaching the region, and Tuesday is going to be the day for change. The rainy, windy day will usher in the cold air, which will push temperatures down into the 30s for the remainder of the week. Next week things will get even colder, as temperatures fall back into the 20s.... more

NY launches mobile app for Thruway travel

Published: 11/29/2017 @ 05:00 am

Just in time for the holidays, New York state is launching a mobile app to help motorists navigate the state Thruway. Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo's office announced the new program earlier this month. Available for free on iPhone and Android mobile devices, the app provides users with real-time traffic information as well as resources about services along the Thruway. It... more

Irondequoit duo charged with endangering child after Eastview Mall fight

Published: 11/30/2017 @ 05:00 am

Deputies arrested an Irondequoit duo at Eastview Mall on Tuesday for endangering the welfare of a child after an incident during the afternoon hours at the shopping center. Deputies say Austin Q. Martin, 26, and Goya S. Morgan, 41, were both charged with endangering the welfare of a child after engaging in a physical altercation in the immediate presence of... more

OUR FINGER LAKES HISTORY: The road to women’s suffrage in New York State (podcast)

Published: 11/30/2017 @ 05:00 am

Seneca County Historian Walter Gable documents the events that connected the first women’s rights convention of 1848 in Seneca Falls to the passage of suffrage from women in New York State in 1920 in an extended hour-long special edition of the Our Finger Lakes History Podcast on FingerLakes1.com. . more

Kolb applauds tax exemption for local breweries

Published: 11/30/2017 @ 05:00 am

Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb (R,C,I,Ref-Canandaigua) applauded the governor’s signing of a new tax exemption for licensed breweries, farm breweries, cider producers, farm cideries, distilleries and farm distilleries. Leader Kolb first introduced the bill in January of 2016 after meeting with George Adams, owner and head brewer at Gael Brewing Company in Geneva. During that meeting, they discussed the... more

Helming, Morelle introduce legislation banning kratom from minors

Published: 11/30/2017 @ 05:00 am

Senator Pam Helming and Assemblyman Majority Leader Joe Morelle announced the introduction of legislation that will prohibit individuals under the age of 18 from purchasing, possessing, or using any products containing kratom. The bill would amend the public health law to define and regulate kratom as well as direct the New York State Department of Health to conduct a study... more

Rochester Rhinos cancel 2018 season after missing goal

Published: 11/30/2017 @ 05:00 am

The Rochester Rhinos’ 2018 season will not happen after the team missed its financial goals, officials announced Thursday. Earlier this month, Rhinos leaders announced the team would need to raise $1.3 million to make the 2018 season happen. Thursday was the deadline to raise that money, but in a statement, the team announced it would take a one-year hiatus. The... more

Ontario County takes over craft beverage trail promotion

Published: 12/01/2017 @ 05:00 am

The Ontario County Tourism Bureau is now in charge of promoting the new Rochester Finger Lakes Craft Beverage Trail. The bureau has taken over the trail promotion after the Rochester Craft Beverage Trail experienced some problems. The trail has expanded to include 17 craft beverage makers, including breweries, cideries and distilleries in the Monroe, Ontario and Wayne county areas. The... more

New York State Thruway preps for winter with new weather stations, GPS on plows

Published: 12/01/2017 @ 05:00 am

The New York State Thruway Authority is gearing up for winter, outfitting all of its plows with GPS devices and erecting a dozen real-time weather stations. The installation of GPS units on the plows will "not only provide improved real-time reporting of conditions, it will enhance our response to keep roads driveable and ensure motorists are kept safe," said authority... more

Great weather shaping up this weekend, but big changes coming in long-range

Published: 12/01/2017 @ 05:00 am

Want a nice weekend to get out in the Finger Lakes? This might be the best one of December, if the long-term trends hold together. Forecasters say that it’s looking more-and-more like big changes are in the offing – after the region experiences a nice weekend, and warming trend for the first part of next week. FLX Weather Meteorologist Drew... more

Does Upstate NY climate make us cranky? Maybe a little, new study suggests

Published: 12/02/2017 @ 05:00 am

A new study suggests that growing up in a warm climate makes people a little more agreeable and emotionally stable. By implication, it means that people raised in cold climates (read: Upstate New York) might be a little more cranky and neurotic. The study, in the journal Nature, found that in both China and the United States, people who spent... more

HOLIDAY HEADACHE: Keep shipping stress free in the Finger Lakes

Published: 12/04/2017 @ 05:00 am

The first weekend of December is officially in the books. The holiday season, and shopping that comes with the territory is now underway for most. Last week, a Greece family made headlines after security footage from their front door showed a USPS package delivery person dropping a package on the porch. We asked readers to let us know about their... more

Rochester man charged with trespassing in Palmyra

Published: 12/04/2017 @ 05:00 am

The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of a 34-year-old Rochester man following an incident at a residence in Wayne County. Deputies say George Haag, of Rochester entered and remained unlawfully in a residence in Palmyra after being told to leave by the resident. Haag was charged with second-degree criminal trespass and was arraigned in Palmyra Town Court. A... more

FORECASTED CHANGE: Weather will shift into ‘winter’ after front passes on Tuesday

Published: 12/04/2017 @ 05:00 am

Have you been enjoying this nice, unseasonably warm weather over the last several days, and even weeks in the Finger Lakes? Take the opportunity to get outside on Monday, because big changes are coming, according to FLX Weather Meteorologist Drew Montreuil. Temperatures will reach the upper-40s for most in the Finger Lakes on Monday, with a few locations reaching 50... more

Rising teen suicide rates creates need for greater awareness

Published: 11/27/2017 @ 05:00 am

There’s a deadly trend nationwide – more teens are committing suicide. Experts are blaming social media. WNYT reports health officials are noticing swelling suicide rates among teens in the capital region, and here in the Finger Lakes region, data shows similar trends. You might remember four Penfield High School students committed suicide over the course of 18 months, the most... more

Alpha Fire gets big win at Next2Rock in Syracuse, keeps grinding toward success

Published: 11/27/2017 @ 05:00 am

A band with history and roots in the Finger Lakes has checked off another major accomplishment in their drive to keep performing. The Alpha Fire, a local rock band based out of Rochester, won the Syracuse Showcase, within the Next2Rock competition. They competed against nine other bands in the contest sponsored by 95X and 105.9 The Rebel in Syracuse. The... more

Tuesday will feel warm, but some cooler changes are coming

Published: 11/28/2017 @ 05:00 am

It’s going to be quiet and warmer than usual on Tuesday. In fact, it’s going to make it feel like early-October, rather than late-November. Temperatures will soar into the upper-50s, with some parts of the region getting to- or above- 60 degrees. As FLX Weather Meteorologist Drew Montreuil explains – change is on the horizon, though. “An area of high... more

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