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WellNow and Excellus can't come to terms; Auburn holds historic ceremony; FBI investigates incident; and advocates call for lowering of DWI threshold. Plus, Bills Weekly & Upstate Hoops LIVE today!

Jan 02, 2024

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In a significant shift in healthcare service options across the Finger Lakes WellNow Urgent Care has stopped accepting Excellus BlueCross BlueShield insurance. The decision, announced by Excellus late Sunday, follows what the insurance giant describes as extensive yet unsuccessful contract negotiations. A deadline of December 31 had been set by WellNow. [Read More]
In a historic moment for the City of Auburn, Rhonda Overstreet-Wilson has been inaugurated as the first African American member of the City Council, marking a significant milestone in the city’s 231-year history. Her inauguration is part of a broader change in Auburn’s governance, which now includes a female majority on the council. Incoming Mayor James Giannettino, Jr. highlighted this achievement during the inauguration ceremony, emphasizing the city’s progress and the breaking of longstanding barriers. [Read More]
Two individuals have died and two more are in critical condition following a severe collision early Monday outside the Kodak Center for Performing Arts in Rochester. The accident, which also left three others with non-life-threatening injuries, occurred when a Ford Expedition traveling eastbound collided with a Mitsubishi Outlander exiting the venue’s parking lot. Now, the FBI is investigating in Rochester. [Read More]
Amidst a worrying rise in drunk driving fatalities, particularly pronounced during December, advocates are intensifying their campaign for tougher blood alcohol concentration laws as 2024 arrives. This period is historically one of the deadliest for drunk driving incidents. Should the legal threshold for DWI be lowered to 0.05%? That is the question for lawmakers. [Read More]
The former Freewill Elementary School in Walworth, which has been vacant since its closure in June 2017, is undergoing a dramatic transformation. K2 Brothers Brewing, a local craft beer company, has taken over the property at 4320 Canandaigua Road with ambitious plans to convert it into a multi-purpose venue. Now, we’re weeks away from the new spot’s grand opening. [Read More]