Latest on investigation into overnight structure fire in Clyde!
Plus, new report on Thruway rest stop construction being $260M over budget, which could cost taxpayers big time. And the latest from Wayne County's bicentennial celebration.
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Latest on investigation into overnight fire that destroyed home in Clyde.
Multiple departments were called to a structure fire that left a house destroyed on Galen Street in the village of Clyde. First units on-scene confirmed a working structure fire. It was a two story home, which showed extensive damage as they arrived. By the time flames were put out the home was destroyed. We have exclusive photos and video from the scene.
Conflicting reports about cost of Thruway rest stops.
For nearly two years we’ve heard from state officials at all levels- including the New York State Thruway Authority- who said overhauling rest stops along I-90 wouldn’t cost taxpayers a dime. Applegreen Limited entered into contract with the state to receive a 33-year lease on the plazas. It was ideal because the company, not taxpayers, would pay for the demolition and construction. In exchange, Applegreen would get to earn revenue from those properties over the next three decades. The issue lies in new reporting by The Buffalo News. They report that Rochester-based LaChase, the construction company doing the work is seeking $260 million from state taxpayers to cover ‘cost overruns’. That said, as of an early-April report issued by lenders and investors it appears everything is on track. The documents indicate that costs are not overrunning, contrary to the claim otherwise.
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