Category: Finger Lakes

The second-ranked William Smith lacrosse team extended its win streak to seven straight to begin the season with a 15-9 win over Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute this afternoon in a Liberty League matchup in the Poole Family Sports Dome. The Herons are 7-0 overall this season with a 2-0 mark in conference play, while the Engineers…

The Buffalo Bills added depth to the defensive line on Saturday, signing Austin Johnson to a 1-year contract worth up to $4 million, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Johnson, 29, was drafted by the Tennessee Titans in the second round of the 2016 draft. He spent four seasons there, two with the New York…

The Ontario County Sheriff’s Office provided an update on a vehicle fire that happened at the Hunt Hollow Ski Club on County Road 36 in Naples. On Saturday around 7 a.m. deputies and first responders were called to the area for a vehicle fire. A plow truck was burning upon arrival. While the fire was…

The schedule of Social Security check distribution for next month is set and there is good news for most American senior citizens. In April 2024, Social Security payments will be made on the second, third, or fourth Wednesday of the month based on the recipient’s birthday: Second Wednesday: For birthdays between the 1st and 10th of the…

In a move to acknowledge its workforce’s contribution to a profitable 2023, Target has announced the doubling of bonuses for its salaried employees, following a reported $2 billion growth in profits. According to company spokesperson Brian Harper-Tibaldo, the retail giant aims to reward its team for their pivotal role in achieving significant financial results. While…

This past week local officials in Cayuga County gathered at the Auburn Public Theater for the annual State of the City and State of the County addresses. Offered up by Mayor Jimmy Giannettino and Cayuga County Legislature Chair Aileen McNabb-Coleman, the leaders offered up shared goals of enhancing economic development and prioritizing the environmental health…

The Mega Millions jackpot has escalated to more than $1.1 billion as no winners emerged from the latest drawing on Friday, continuing a streak of lucklessness since December 2023. The absence of a jackpot winner for the $977 million prize has heightened anticipation for the next draw scheduled for Tuesday. Friday’s unsuccessful attempt to find…

This April, the Montezuma Audubon Center invites families to celebrate spring with a series of outdoor activities designed for children and adults. With school out, the center offers a perfect opportunity for kids to engage in learning and fun through a variety of nature-based programs. Highlights include the April Break Day of Play and the…

On Monday, March 18, 2024, Kinney Drugs in Potsdam, NY, made history by completing the first U.S. sale of Opill®, the first FDA-approved over-the-counter birth control pill. This landmark sale marks a significant step in making daily oral contraceptives more accessible to women across the United States. Opill® is known for its convenience, not requiring…