Category: Finger Lakes

State legislators led by State Sen. Sean Ryan and Assemblymember Karen McMahon have advocated for increased school funding in the state’s budget, countering proposed cuts by Governor Kathy Hochul. In a significant move, both the Senate and Assembly proposed amendments to ensure at least a 3% funding increase for every school district, reinstating the “Save…

Local activists and officials in Ithaca have intensified their campaign for tenant protections, pushing for “good cause eviction” legislation to be incorporated into this year’s New York State budget. At a press conference, Ithaca Alderperson Kayla Matos, alongside Assemblymember Anna Kelles, highlighted the urgency of adopting measures to protect renters from unfair evictions and the…

Cell phone service providers have assured that they are well-prepared for the expected massive crowds gathering to watch the upcoming solar eclipse, aiming to avoid the connectivity issues experienced during last May’s PGA event at Oak Hill Country Club. Despite the challenges posed by 40,000 attendees last year, leading to widespread service interruptions, AT&T, Verizon,…

Governor Kathy Hochul has announced the allocation of more than $16 million to propel innovations in clean hydrogen technology, marking a significant step toward achieving New York State’s zero-emission electricity goals by 2040. This funding, facilitated through the Hydrogen and Clean Fuel Program, is set to support research, development, and demonstration projects across the state,…

Senior forward Gabriel Seger factored in all four goals scored by the No. 15-ranked Cornell men’s hockey team, spurring the Big Red to a series sweep of Harvard in the ECAC Hockey quarterfinals before a sold-out crowd of 4,267 at Lynah Rink on Saturday night. Seger recorded two goals and two assists in the Big Red’s (19-6-6)…

Cornell’s high-octane offense couldn’t ignite and Yale took full advantage, knocking off the Big Red 69-57 on Saturday afternoon at Levien Gymnasium in the semifinals of the Ivy League Men’s Basketball Tournament. The Bulldogs advance to face Brown in the final on Sunday at 12 p.m., while the Big Red will await a possible NIT…

The Wayne Eagles needed just one more win to claim its first-ever state title but unfortunately came up short in a 50-37 loss to Glens Falls in the Class A final on Saturday night.  Wayne fell behind early and trailed for the entire contest but cut the deficit to four early in the third quarter…

The Buffalo Sabres had its three-game win streak snapped with a 4-1 road loss to the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday afternoon.  Buffalo (32-31-5) jumped out to a 1-0 lead in the first period as Tage Thompson sniped one on the power play, but Detroit tallied four unanswered, including an empty-netter, to pick up the…

As spring’s arrival beckons, Easter approaches with anticipation. Many of us are anticipating the gleeful smiles of youngsters as they uncover their Easter treasures. Some are preparing to welcome extended family for a holiday feast. it’s essential to mark your calendar and plan for Easter 2024. When is Easter this year? This year Easter falls…

In a significant breach of public trust, former Deputy Erie County Clerk Alexander McDougall was arrested for allegedly embezzling over $200,000 from county funds. This announcement was made by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, alongside Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn and Erie County Sheriff John C. Garcia. The arrest followed a comprehensive investigation…