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Anthony Rizzo’s three-run blast powers Yankees past Tigers
Anthony Rizzo capped off a four-run third inning with a three-run blast into the right-field seats as the New York Yankees (22-13) grabbed a 5-3 series-clinching victory over the Detroit Tigers (18-15) on Saturday afternoon at Yankee Stadium. Aaron Judge, who was ejected for the first time in his career for arguing a strike-three call…
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Major bridge work set to begin in Steuben County: Where will the closures be?
Steuben County Public Works officials have announced temporary closures of three major bridges starting May 13, as they undergo significant renovations. The closures, affecting the towns of Wheeler, Cohocton, and Campbell, are necessary to facilitate comprehensive overhauls of the aging structures. The Mill Street bridge in Cohocton, spanning the Cohocton River between Marks Road and…
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Auburn school district proposes tax increase to accommodate new hires, other needs
The Auburn Enlarged City School District has presented a proposed budget for the 2024-25 academic year, which includes a tax levy increase and funding for several new staff positions. Tessa Crawford, the district’s business executive, detailed the budget during a board of education meeting on April 17, leading to its adoption by the board. Set…
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Defense stifles Cornell’s attack, Quakers advance to Ivy Final
The Big Red missed double-digit scoring for only the second time this season, dropping a 13-9 decision to the Quakers for the home team’s second loss to Penn this season. With the win, Penn advances to the 2024 Ivy Tournament finals. Cornell’s record fell to 9-5, while the Quakers improved to 9-5 on the year.…
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Syracuse men’s lacrosse falls to Duke in ACC semifinals
The No. 3/3 Syracuse men’s lacrosse team fell to No. 6/6 Duke, 18-13, in the semifinal round of the ACC Championship on Friday night at American Legion Stadium. The Blue Devils (12-4) jumped out to an early 5-0 advantage and kept the lead for good to stand victorious against Syracuse (11-5). Joey Spallina and Jake Stevens each scored four…
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Seneca Falls man who threatened to slit victim’s throat arrested again after another incident
Seneca Falls police say a local man who was arrested earlier this week for the second time after violating a court order, was arrested a third time on Wednesday. Brandon Ferris, 31, of Seneca Falls is accused of violating a court order by sending messages to the protected party. Earlier this week Ferris threatened to…
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FRESH TAKES: Eras Ending in the NBA and NHL, Baseball Being Baseball (podcast)
The times are changing in the worlds of basketball and hockey. Nick Felice and Paul Russo discuss the changing of the guard on Fresh Takes. The guys talk about the more than likely end of the LeBron with the Lakers era but the deeper signal that it shows. They talk about the rest of the…
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AGING AND ENGAGING: Presentation highlights social health in Canandaigua
On Friday, May 10, community members will gather at Ferris Hills at West Lake for a presentation called “Aging & Engaging: Benefits of Social Connection.” The event, to be held in Rayburn Hall of the independent living community, starts at 3 p.m. and features Dr. Kim Van Orden from the University of Rochester Medical Center.…
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Genesee Country Village & Museum to kick off 2024 season on May 8
Genesee Country Village & Museum (GCV&M) will launch its 2024 high season on Wednesday, May 8, unveiling new stories, exhibits, and an array of fairs and festivals scheduled throughout the rest of the year. The museum, New York’s largest living history venue, spans over 600 acres and includes a historic village with 68 buildings, an…
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Spectrum customers fleeing by tens-of-thousands after price hikes and programming changes
Spectrum’s parent company, Charter Communications, reported a significant loss of internet customers in its first quarter earnings for 2024. The company noted a decline of 72,000 residential and small to medium business internet subscribers. This decrease followed after the company raised prices and altered channel programming, leading to customer dissatisfaction. By the end of March…