Category: Finger Lakes

The Biden-Harris Administration unveiled its fiscal year 2025 budget on Wednesday, focusing on critical investments aimed at enhancing the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) operations and advancing equity in access to its programs. The proposed budget underscores the administration’s commitment to protecting and strengthening Social Security benefits. It opposes any cuts to benefits and privatization proposals,… MoreSocial…

It was an ugly night for the Syracuse basketball team as they fell 83-65 to NC State in the second round of the ACC Tournament at Capital One Arena on Wednesday night. It was a back-and-forth game for the first 20 minutes and NC State led by just three at the break. However, it was…

The New York Mets announced Wednesday that left-hander Jose Quintana will start Opening Day against the Milwaukee Brewers on March 28 at Citi Field. The decision comes after ace Kodai Senga suffered a right shoulder injury in late February. Quintana, 35, last started on Opening Day in 2017 as a member of the Chicago White…

Nick Felice and Paul Russo are back with an all-new Fresh Takes. The guys take a look at the NCAA Tournament landscape as auto-bids are being secured. Meanwhile the power conferences get their tournaments started. With NFL free agency in full swing, Nick and Paul discuss the major signings like Kirk Cousins to Atlanta, Saquon…

We finally have an update on New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole.  The right-hander will miss one-to-two months and will head to Los Angeles for an appointment with noted sports surgeon Dr. Neal ElAttrache, according to a report from the New York Post.  Several Yankees doctors and ElAttrache have viewed Cole’s preliminary film, and while…

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides crucial support for low-income families, ensuring they can purchase food each month. But when exactly does the Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card reload with these benefits? The answer varies by state. In most states, SNAP benefits are deposited on a predetermined day each month, depending on factors such…

The U.S. has ushered in a groundbreaking change for student loan borrowers through the SAVE plan, which President Joe Biden announced has already led to the cancellation of loans for nearly 153,000 participants. This initiative, created to supplant existing income-driven repayment schemes, has rapidly gained traction since its introduction in August. How is the SAVE…

Dollar Tree Announces Closure of Nearly 1,000 Stores Amid Operational Struggles In a significant retail shakeup, Dollar Tree disclosed plans to shut down approximately 1,000 stores, predominantly under the Family Dollar brand, signaling a retreat from its aggressive expansion strategy. The discount retailer’s announcement on Wednesday highlighted the impending closure of 600 Family Dollar stores…

Police say a Dundee man was arrested in Seneca Falls after taking money that belonged to another person. According to a news release, Allan Hansford, 52, was arrested for petit larceny after a person in front of him at an ATM left their money in the machine. He took the money and kept it. Hansford…

The Wayne County Sheriff’s office reports the arrest of an Arcadia couple following an investigation into a domestic incident. According to a news release, Melissa Mourer, 30, and Beau Terwilliger, 36, were arrested on two counts of endangering the welfare of a child. It’s alleged that both used illegal narcotics in front of children in…