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December 18, 2025
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New York Cannabis Tracking Law Challenged in Court by Fulton County Processor: A cannabis processor in Fulton County has filed a lawsuit seeking to halt New York's recently adopted marijuana tracking system. The challenge centers on the state's 'seed-to-sale' requirement, managed by Metrc, which mandates tagging individual cannabis products. The plaintiff argues these rules significantly increase business expenses and were implemented without proper legislative approval. A court has issued a temporary restraining order for the plaintiff, and further arguments are planned. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Dec 18)
December 10, 2025
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Clipper Brings Snow and Gusty Winds, Lake Effect Expected in Finger Lakes Region: A fast-moving clipper system is bringing snow and gusty winds to the Finger Lakes, Central and Western New York, and the Southern Tier. Precipitation is expected to start as snow, change to a wintry mix at lower elevations, and then shift back to snow as temperatures drop. Lake effect snow bands could continue into Thursday and Friday, following a significant temperature decrease and strengthening winds. Several counties are under ongoing winter storm alerts. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Dec 10)
November 25, 2025
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Frosty Freestyle II Girls Wrestling Tournament Set for December 27 at Midlakes: Midlakes High School will host the second annual Frosty Freestyle II girls wrestling tournament on December 27, drawing more than 250 competitors from across New York. The event is expanding from last year, adding a team scoring format and expecting participation from notable programs such as Fulton and Cicero-North Syracuse. Matches will occur across multiple gymnasium mats, beginning in the morning. Organizers anticipate increased attendance due to the lack of competing tournaments that weekend. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Nov 25)
October 31, 2025
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Cayuga Community College to Offer Veterans Benefit Information Sessions in November: Cayuga Community College will host informational sessions for veterans and military families in collaboration with agencies from Cayuga and Oswego counties this November. These events are part of the college’s fall Cultural Speaker Series, providing opportunities to learn about compensation, medical care, education assistance, and property tax relief for veterans. The first session will be held at the Auburn campus on November 3, followed by a second at the Fulton campus on November 17. Both events are open to the public. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Oct 31)
October 30, 2025
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Cayuga Community College Achieves Third Year of Enrollment Gains: Cayuga Community College has experienced a third consecutive year of enrollment increases, going against the broader trend of declining student numbers at colleges statewide. College leadership noted that recent strategies have helped attract both traditional and nontraditional students to its Auburn and Fulton campuses. However, demographic changes across upstate New York, including fewer high school graduates, present future challenges. The college remains focused on maintaining steady enrollment amid these shifts. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Oct 30)