Finger Lakes Headline News (2024)

What Are Some Methods To Increase Rice Crop Yield?

If you're a rice farmer, you know that increasing your crop yield is essential to the success of your business. But what are the most effective ways to boost your rice production? What are some ... more

Police Seek Public’s Help in Farmington Bank Fraud Case

New York State Police are asking for help to find a suspect who tried to cash a fake $3,500 check at the Reliant Federal Credit Union in Farmington on June 4. Around 1:50 p.m., a ... more

Vines and Barrels Wine and Liquor Warehouse to Close

Vines and Barrels Wine and Liquor Warehouse will close permanently on July 3, announced owner Mike Sweet, who founded the business on State Route 54 in 2016. Sweet is joining Empire Merchants, New York's second-largest ... more

Walgreens Plans to Close Hundreds More Stores

Walgreens plans to close hundreds of additional stores over the next three years as part of a strategy to fix its U.S. business, CEO Tim Wentworth announced Thursday. Wentworth said changes are imminent for about ... more

New York Continues Illegal Cannabis Shop Enforcement Shutting Down Even More

More legal cannabis dispensaries are opening across New York as the state intensifies efforts to shut down illegal ones, according to the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM). Following a recent overhaul, the OCM and local ... more

Pickup Truck Destroyed, One Person Injured After Thruway Fire in Tyre (video)

First responders were dispatched to a truck fire on the New York State Thruway between exits 41 and 42 on Thursday. The incident, which prompted response from the Clyde Fire Department and North Seneca Ambulance, ... more

Canandaigua Among 23 Communities Recognized for Climate Efforts

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has announced that 23 local governments have achieved certification in the Climate Smart Communities program. This initiative supports local actions to address climate change by reducing ... more

Livingston County Appoints Megan Crowe as New Planning Director

The Livingston County Board of Supervisors has approved Megan Crowe as the new Director of Planning, effective June 30, 2024. Crowe, who has served as Deputy Planning Director, will take over from Angela Ellis, who ... more

Sodus Man Arrested for Violating Protection Order

The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man from Sodus on June 26 for violating a protection order. Deputies charged Austin Shulenburg, 29, with Criminal Contempt in the Second Degree after he was found with ... more

Lyons Man Faces Felony Charges After Domestic Incident

A Lyons man was arrested on June 26 following a domestic incident investigation. Alexander J. Tellier, 28, is charged with Aggravated Family Offense and Criminal Contempt in the second degree. Tellier allegedly violated an active ... more

Benefits of Buying Cars at Auction

Ten years ago, many did not even think that cars could be purchased virtually through auctions. This service is top-rated and is considered a very convenient way to buy a car. There are undeniable advantages: ... more

An Ultimate Guide On Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA) Payments

As the BTC price today continues to climb, interest in digital assets among companies and retail investors has surged dramatically. Amidst this growing enthusiasm, young traders are increasingly eager to deepen their understanding of the ... more

The Future Of Facial Recognition

Facial recognition technology has made significant strides in recent years, becoming an integral part of various applications, from unlocking smartphones to enhancing security systems. As we look to the future, the potential of facial recognition ... more

Harmful Algal Blooms Return to Cayuga Lake

Harmful algal blooms (HABs) have been reported in Cayuga Lake three times in the past month. Tompkins County Whole Health issued a health alert Monday, urging visitors and swimmers to be cautious during the hot ... more

Public Safety Staffing vs. County Office Building: Sheriff Schenck Raises Alarm Over Possible Cuts

Cayuga County Sheriff Brian Schenck is warning residents about potential budget cuts to public safety brought on by the need to address costly repairs at the county's office building. In January, the Cayuga County Office ... more

Today on Inside the FLX we're joined by Cayuga County Sheriff Brian Schenck to get an update on critical funding issues that could soon impact his department and public safety there. Since the closure of ... more

TALKING COLLEGE: What’s Great About Community Colleges (podcast)

Editor's Note: This podcast originally aired on February 16, 2023. On this edition of Talking College, John Dragone is joined by special guests Matthew Stever and Mehegan Murphy from Finger Lakes Community College. The trio ... more

Dengue Cases Rise in New York, CDC Issues Alert

Over 100 dengue virus cases have been reported in New York this year, as the CDC warns of increased dengue infections in the U.S. Nationwide, 2,241 cases have been confirmed in 43 states. New York ... more

Supreme Court May Allow Emergency Abortions in Idaho

The Supreme Court could soon allow emergency abortions in Idaho, according to a draft opinion obtained by Bloomberg News. The decision would reinstate a lower court's ruling that permits hospitals to perform abortions when necessary ... more