Category: Finger Lakes

Make it eight straight wins for the No. 3 Syracuse women’s lacrosse team as they cruised past Pittsburgh, 16-7, at  Cicero-North Syracuse (CNS) Stadium on Saturday evening. The Orange improved to 11-3 on the season and a perfect 7-0 in ACC play. Syracuse led just 2-1 at the 9:49 mark in the first quarter but…

Christopher Pence of Cedar City, Utah, has been sentenced to seven years in prison after pleading guilty to hiring a hitman to kill two individuals in New York. Utilizing a darknet site, Pence attempted to orchestrate the murders of two Rensselaer County residents, offering $16,000 in Bitcoin for the act. The FBI’s swift intervention ensured…

In a landmark settlement with the New York Department of Corrections and Community Supervision, six inmates will now be able to experience Monday’s solar eclipse, a sight they argued was crucial for their religious beliefs. Filed in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York, their lawsuit claimed denying them this opportunity would…

Make it two straight wins for the New York Mets as they held off the Cincinnati Reds, 3-2, in the series opener at Great American Ball Park on Friday night. New York (2-5) fell behind 1-0 in the first inning but tied the game in the fifth on Francisco Lindor’s sacrifice fly and grabbed the…

Officials in Wayne County are providing more details on the limited state of emergency that will be in effect during Monday’s total solar eclipse. An estimated 50,000 additional people will be traveling to Wayne County for the eclipse, which has prompted county officials to develop a plan that includes some temporary road closures. “County Law…

The New York Yankees bullpen suffered a big blow Thursday. Before the home opener against the Toronto Blue Jays, the Yankees announced that right-hander Jonathan Loáisiga was placed on the 60-day injured list with a right flexor strain. Dennis Santana, who posted a 2.79 ERA over 9.2 innings in spring training with the Yankees, was…

New York legislators are advocating for enhanced higher education funding in the state’s budget, focusing on broadening the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP). The program, aimed at helping New York residents afford tuition at approved state schools, might see an increased income eligibility threshold, potentially rising to $125,000 for dependent students. This move, supported by both…

Cayuga County has spent over $3 million in 2023 to provide emergency housing for homeless residents in hotels and shelters, a cost that highlights the growing challenge of homelessness in the area. The expenditure comes as the county grapples with increasing numbers of homeless individuals and families, assisting 455 adults and 175 children in 2023,…

On this episode of Inside the FLX we’re joined by Geneva Mayor Steve Valentino to discuss the last month’s action. We kicked off with the breaking news about Chief Matthew Colton’s resignation, and get the Mayor’s take on recent headlines including 5&20 construction, as well as concerns about prominent business closures like the Geneva Movieplex…

Governor Kathy Hochul has declared April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month in New York, launching initiatives to support survivors and educate the public. The proclamation is accompanied by the New York State Denim Day Exhibit and the “Dating in the Digital” social media campaign, aiming to promote safe online dating and awareness about digital exploitation.…