Category: Finger Lakes

The boys of summer are wrapping up their spring activities and the 2024 MLB season is here. Fresh Takes tackles the season ahead. Paul Russo and Nick Felice preview the season. They make their predictions, discuss the headline-making players, and what to expect throughout the summer months. Get the latest headlines delivered to your inbox…

The Bills made an addition to their secondary on Wednesday, signing safety Mike Edwards to a one-year contract.  Edwards, 27, most recently played for the Kansas City Chiefs, recording one interception, two fumble recoveries, one fumble recovery for a touchdown, and 51 total tackles in 17 games last season, including five starts. The two-time Super…

UR Medicine Thompson Health is set to host an informational session on March 25 for individuals interested in starting their careers as certified nursing assistants (CNAs). The session, aimed at guiding participants through the process, highlights Thompson’s commitment to cover the costs of a five-week CNA training course. Moreover, enrollees will receive compensation during their…

A recent survey by the Citizens Budget Commission unveiled that only 30% of New Yorkers are satisfied with their quality of life, a significant drop from 50% in 2017. The survey, encompassing 6,600 households, highlighted a growing dissatisfaction among residents with living conditions across the five boroughs. Public safety concerns have also escalated, with only…

Police say a convicted felon from Geneva has been indicted on new drug charges after a lengthy investigation in Ontario County. Luis Pabo Soto-Burgos, 49, has been charged with two counts of third-degree criminal sale of a controlled substance. The indictment stems from the sale of a controlled substance in Ontario County. Additional information about…

In a pivotal meeting that concluded on Wednesday, Federal Reserve officials faced uncertainties regarding the U.S. inflation trajectory, questioning whether progress had stalled. Despite previously setting a benchmark for potentially lowering interest rates, based on achieving “greater confidence” in a sustainable inflation reduction, officials encountered challenges such as rising service prices, unexpected job growth, and…

Seneca County Sheriff Tim Thompson reported a chimney fire at a residence in the town of Romulus on March 19. The fire, which occurred around 3:03 p.m. at 6950 State Route 96A, was promptly addressed by deputies following a report from homeowners Timothy and Theresa Warne. Four fire departments, including Ovid, Romulus, Lodi, and Interlaken,…

New York Ranks Middle of the Pack A recent study by WalletHub has positioned New York as the 24th most innovative state in the United States. This ranking is part of a broader analysis comparing all 50 states and the District of Columbia across various metrics related to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) professions,…

The Rocco “Scott” Lafaro Geneva Jazz Fest is coming up on April 4 – 7, 2024. Event organizer Janelle Bradshaw will be in-studio to talk about the four day jazz festival featuring some of the best regional, national, and international artists who will be performing live at locations across Geneva. This content is brought to…

School districts throughout Tompkins County are preparing for a decrease in state funding next year, influenced by declining student enrollment and changes to New York State’s aid allocation formula. The anticipation of less aid comes amid adjustments in Governor Kathy Hochul’s proposed 2025 state budget, which aims for a moderate increase in education funding but…