Polls have closed, but final results are still being tallied across the region as several competitive city and county races remain too close to call. Early counts show tight margins in Auburn, Canandaigua, Geneva, Seneca Falls, and several county legislative districts in Cayuga, Schuyler, and Yates counties ... FULL STORY

After a week off, the guys on Fresh Takes return. They recap the week that was in the NFL from Jayden Daniels' injury to the Bills taking down the Chiefs ... LAUNCH STREAM

After weeks of steady rain, drought conditions are easing in parts of New York — but state officials say the threat isn’t over yet. The Department of Environmental Conservation on Wednesday downgraded 21 counties from a drought warning ... Read More

Deputies arrested a Locke man Monday after he allegedly violated a court order and assaulted a woman. Michael Zirbel, 48, was charged with first-degree criminal contempt—a felony—and attempted third-degree assault following an investigation by the Cayuga County Sheriff’s ... Read More

Smoke poured from a Bristol home Tuesday night after a chimney fire broke out—but everyone made it out safely. Fire crews and an Ontario County deputy responded around 7:56 p.m. to 8073 Farview Drive, ...

National Grid is ramping up storm prep across Upstate New York as forecasters warn of strong winds and possible thunderstorms starting Wednesday. Crews are working extended shifts and outside contractors have been called in ...

Health officials are urging residents to be cautious after a rabid fisher was confirmed in the Town of Conesus. The animal, collected for testing in July, was confirmed positive for rabies on November 4 ...

Mercy Flight Central is getting a new leader — and she’s no stranger to the mission. The Canandaigua-based nonprofit announced that Lauren Kolb will take over as President and CEO starting December 1. She ...

Downtown Auburn is getting a fresh burst of energy with the official grand opening of the Atrium on Genesee — a newly revitalized business and community hub at 115 Genesee Street. The public is ...

Editor's Note: The following is an op-ed written by Sen. Pam Helming. A recent decision by an Ulster County Supreme Court judge found that New York State is violating its own climate law, known ...

A used Bobcat mini-excavator is heading to public auction later this month as part of a property seizure by the Seneca County Sheriff’s Office. The department announced it will sell a Bobcat E63 Mini-Excavator ...

Jason MacBride won an essentially uncontested race for Ontario County District Attorney on Tuesday, even though the outgoing DA’s name still appeared on the ballot. Jim Ritts, the incumbent, had retired and withdrawn from ...

A Waterloo woman was charged with driving while intoxicated after her car was found in a ditch near a busy Seneca Falls intersection. Police arrested 32-year-old Danielle M. Williams on Oct. 31 after responding ...

Police arrested a man in Seneca Falls after two thefts at local businesses led to felony charges. Officers took 45-year-old Jeremiah P. Hall into custody on Nov. 3 on two active warrants. The warrants ...

A water main break in Canandaigua on Tuesday afternoon has triggered a boil water advisory for several neighborhoods and districts in and around the city. The advisory covers the City of Canandaigua, the Town ...

The National Weather Service says residents across the Finger Lakes and Central New York should prepare for a blustery, wet Wednesday as a fast-moving storm system brings damaging winds, rain showers, and even the ...

Police arrested a man after a car flipped and trapped him inside on Black Brook Road. Officers say Shawn M. Bell was behind the wheel and under the influence of alcohol when the crash ...

A popular deli salad company is recalling two of its products after state inspectors found contamination during routine testing. Made Fresh Salads Inc., based in Bay Shore, has issued a recall for all lots ...

A popular vegan food truck has found its new home in the heart of the Finger Lakes. Moonshadow Kitchen, known for its creative plant-based dishes, is now serving customers from Sweet Farm in Himrod ...

The Village of Newark has a new face at Village Hall — and local leaders are calling him a strong addition to the team. Brandon Smith has been hired as the village’s new Deputy ...

Syracuse football begins a two-game road swing Saturday with a trip to face No. 18 Miami at Hard Rock Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. on ESPN. The Orange enters the matchup at 3-6 overall and 1-5 in ACC ... Read More

Planning is already underway for one of Rochester’s biggest summer traditions — and the Corn Hill Arts Festival wants the community to be part of it. Applications are now open for the 58th Annual Corn Hill Arts Festival, ... Read More

The Trump administration told a federal judge it will use contingency funds to provide partial Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits this month, according to NBC News. The move follows a court order requiring the Department of Agriculture ... Read More

Seneca County United Way Executive Director Rhonda Jasper joins Jim Sinicropi to discuss the state of need in Seneca County as the Federal Government Shutdown continues into November. We'll learn about who the United Way serves in Seneca County and ... Launch Stream