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March 20, 2026
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Rye Boys Basketball Season Concludes in State Semifinals Loss to Amsterdam: Rye High School's boys basketball team ended its season with a 63-54 defeat against Amsterdam in the Class AA state semifinals. This marked Rye's first appearance in a state semifinal since 1989, following a notable playoff run as the No. 5 seed that included sectional and regional titles. Amsterdam capitalized on a strong second quarter and maintained their lead despite a late surge from Rye. Amsterdam advances to the state final while Rye concludes its season with a 21-6 record. (Source: Rye Record on Mar 20)
March 14, 2026
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Rye Boys Basketball Advances to State Semifinals with Regional Championship Win: The Rye High School boys basketball team secured the Regional championship title with a 51-47 victory over Smithtown West on March 13. Overcoming a nine-point deficit in the third quarter, the Garnets finished the game with a strong 12-4 run. This win advances the team to the State semifinals for the first time since 1989. Key contributions came from Carson Miller and Henry Shoemaker as Rye moves forward in the postseason. (Source: MyRye.com on Mar 14)
February 27, 2026
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Two-Year Performance Review of Small Business WordPress Site on GreenGeeks: A small business in the Finger Lakes region conducted a two-year review after moving its WordPress site to the GreenGeeks hosting platform. The site, running WooCommerce and hosting approximately 40 pages, experienced stable response times and no errors under high-traffic scenarios, a marked improvement from its prior hosting provider. Over several months, server response times remained consistent and performance met independent hosting benchmarks. The findings may help locals evaluating web hosting providers. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Feb 27)
February 23, 2026
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Dutch Network Infrastructure Enhances Global Internet Connectivity: The Netherlands has emerged as a prominent global internet hub, largely due to substantial investments in fiber optics, internet exchange points, and data centers. Its strategic position at the junction between North American and European data routes further strengthens its role in global connectivity. The country's advanced digital infrastructure allows internet traffic to move quickly and efficiently, benefiting both local and international businesses. This development highlights the nation's influence on worldwide network accessibility. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Feb 23)
January 14, 2026
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New York Maintains 2% School Property Tax Cap for Fifth Year: School districts and ten cities throughout New York will remain under a 2% cap on property tax levy increases for another year. The cap, which limits annual tax hikes to the lower of either inflation or 2%, continues to affect 675 school districts and several major cities including Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, and Yonkers. Inflation was calculated at 2.63%, but the allowable increase remains capped at 2%. This ongoing measure is designed to promote fiscal restraint amid rising costs. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Jan 14)
November 20, 2025
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Artists Discuss Social Themes and Creative Practice on Rye Record Studios Episode: Kim Berns recently hosted artists Fleur Spolidor and Clare Knox-Bentham on Rye Record Studios' show to explore how contemporary social and political trends influence their art. Spolidor, a French-American visual artist, focuses her work on women's rights and environmental challenges, with her exhibit currently featured at the Rye Historical Society. Knox-Bentham, who has a background in education and multidisciplinary art, relocated from England to Amsterdam in 2023. The discussion shed light on both artists' unique perspectives and creative approaches. (Source: Rye Record on Nov 20)
October 29, 2025
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Amsterdam Landlord Required to Accept Housing Vouchers After Discrimination Settlement: A landlord in Amsterdam, Montgomery County, must now rent units to low-income tenants after a settlement with New York Attorney General Letitia James. The agreement follows an investigation that found property owner Cesar Sosa and his companies denied housing to Section 8 voucher holders, violating fair housing laws. Sosa is required to rent at least five units to voucher recipients, update policies to prevent discrimination, and display Equal Housing Opportunity notices. He faces financial penalties if he fails to comply. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Oct 28)
October 22, 2025
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Two individuals receive prison terms for pandemic unemployment fraud in New York: A federal court has sentenced Jodi Drygula of Amsterdam, New York, and Anthony Camou of Las Vegas to 30 months in prison each for their roles in a scheme that defrauded pandemic unemployment programs of over $250,000. The pair used stolen identities to file false claims with New York's Department of (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Oct 22)