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May 09, 2025

Republicans blast record $254B NYS budget as wasteful and out of touch

New York lawmakers finally passed a $254 billion budget Thursday night, ending a 38-day delay after Gov. Kathy Hochul refused to budge without key policy wins. Despite weeks of infighting, the Assembly wrapped early, just before 9:30 p.m., with the Senate following soon after. Hochul claimed victory on a series of contentious reforms, including evidence-sharing changes backed by city prosecutors, stricter involuntary commitment laws, and a classroom cellphone ban. Her tactics, however, infuriated legislators, with one senator accusing her of acting like a monarch. Her press tour ahead of the final deal only deepened divisions.

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Finger Lakes Forecast: Cool and cloudy

Cloudy skies and scattered showers are expected today and tonight, with highs near 50 and lows in the low 40s. Sunshine returns Saturday and Sunday, with highs in the 60s and cooler overnight temperatures. Monday and Tuesday will be warmer and mostly sunny, with highs nearing 80 degrees. Rain chances return midweek, with scattered showers possible Wednesday and Thursday under mostly cloudy skies.

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Fast 5: What’s happening in the Finger Lakes?

Ontario County has confirmed a measles case in a resident who has fully recovered, with no public risk identified. The individual contracted the virus outside the county in late March, and no further exposures have occurred. Health officials credit isolation and vaccinations for preventing spread. Residents are urged to get the MMR vaccine amid a nationwide rise in cases, including outbreaks in the U.S. Southwest and Ontario, Canada.
Five Republicans are competing for two open seats on the Seneca Falls Town Board, with a primary set for June 24. Incumbents Kaitlyn Laskoski and Frank Sinicropi are not seeking re-election, opening the field to Tiffany Rotz, Mason Hawker, Ken Hilkert, Emil Bove Jr., and Wendy Crane. Bove previously served on the board, while Crane ran in 2023. The top two vote-getters will face Democrats selected at a caucus ahead of the July 24 deadline, and county supervisor contests are also shaping up with GOP challenges from Greg Lazzaro and Jennifer Wick.
Canisteo Police Chief Kyle Amidon has resigned after a state investigation found he falsified time sheets and mishandled a police club he founded. The probe began in April 2024 following an anonymous tip to village officials. Amidon pleaded guilty to filing false documents, was ordered to repay over $13,000, and received a one-year conditional discharge. He had served as chief since 2017 and also held a part-time role in North Hornell.
A Hector resident’s encounter with a satellite company worker raised alarm after the employee asked for Social Security information. Evan Forrest reported the incident, suspecting a scam when the visitor returned seeking more personal details. Authorities confirmed the employee’s identity was legitimate but used the case to remind the public to request identification and never share private information without verification. The Schuyler County Sheriff emphasized that scams often occur through phone or internet and warned against disclosing sensitive data.
The Cayuga County Legislature has officially opposed the proposed Seneca Meadows Landfill expansion, citing health and environmental impacts. The resolution challenges plans to increase the landfill’s height by 70 feet, add 47 acres, and extend operations to 2040. Cayuga officials also want to be recognized as an interested party in the review process and are calling for more public input. Separately, the Seneca Falls board discussed beautification projects, a cemetery fund transfer, and a pilot organic waste drop-off program.

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Wayne-Finger Lakes scoreboard: May 8th

It was a busy Thursday night for high school sports in the Wayne-Finger Lakes region, highlighted by big offensive performances in boys and girls lacrosse, as well as dominant showings on the baseball and softball fields. Standouts included Midlakes/Red Jacket’s Nate Lathrop and Newark’s Evan Shulla in boys lacrosse, while Addison VanLare (Lyons) and Peytin Westurn (North Rose-Wolcott) led the charge on the softball diamond.

Boys Lacrosse

Geneva 15, Bloomfield/Honeoye 5
Newark 15, Gananda 12
Midlakes/Red Jacket 17, Marcus Whitman 2
Wayne 14, Livonia/Avon/Geneseo 13
Penn Yan 12, Honeoye Falls-Lima 6
Victor 11, Pittsford 8
Canandaigua 13, Hilton 7

Girls Lacrosse

Mynderse/Romulus 17, Gananda/Marion 5
Penn Yan 11, Honeoye Falls-Lima 10

Baseball

Bloomfield 6, Honeoye 5
Waterloo 10, Geneva 2
Midlakes 4, Palmyra-Macedon 2
Wayne 7, Mynderse 1
Naples 5, Avoca-Prattsburgh 1
Newark 12, Penn Yan 2
Williamson 4, Red Creek 3
Dundee/Bradford vs. HAC – No score reported (2 games)

Softball

Geneva 11, Clyde-Savannah 6
Lyons 19, East Rochester 1
North Rose-Wolcott 16, Marion/Gananda 13
Palmyra-Macedon 21, Midlakes 1
Wayne 11, Mynderse 5
Livonia 10, Naples 3
Newark 11, Penn Yan 8
South Seneca/Romulus 15, Red Jacket 0
Sodus vs. Honeoye – No score reported

Flag Football

East Rochester 13, Williamson/Sodus/Marion 13

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Keuka College celebrates student achievement at 2025 Honors Convocation

Keuka College celebrated academic excellence, leadership, and service at its 2025 Honors Convocation on May 3 at Norton Chapel. Nearly 100 awards were presented across all academic divisions, and students were inducted into national honor societies including Pi Theta Epsilon and Lambda Theta Lambda. Special recognition was also given for student leadership through awards like the Way of the Wolf and Student Senate Heart Award. The ceremony concluded with the traditional Sigma Lambda Sigma bell ringing, marking a key milestone ahead of the college’s May 17 Commencement.