MORNING EDITION: April 1, 2022

Deputy shoots person in Wayne County, grant funding available for counties in the Finger Lakes, and Optimax Inc. adding 50 jobs.

Apr 01, 2022

Latest on officer involved shooting in Wayne County: Sheriff says deputy retreated significant distance before firing weapon

It came in as a call from the New York State Office of Mental Health, and ended in one person being non-fatally shot. Now, the sheriff’s office, New York State Police, and Attorney General’s Office are all actively engaged in the investigation in the town of Ontario.

Law enforcement spent hours on-scene following the shooting in the town of Ontario. Photo credit: Jennifer Lewke, News10NBC on Twitter

First responders battle large fire in Macedon

Firefighters were able to prevent a home in Wayne County from becoming a total loss after a garage fire was reported around 5:50 p.m. No injuries were reported.

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Infrastructure grants available for Cayuga, Seneca, Wayne, and Yates counties

Counties in Upstate New York who will be eligible to apply for the grant funding.

Optimax Systems in Ontario will add 50+ jobs in $20M expansion

Optimax HQ. The company says it will bring 50+ jobs, millions in growth to Wayne County.

“Gifting” marijuana. Is it legal? The state says no, at least one DA say yes

While marijuana legalization was a big step for New York, many businesses are trying to get around the cumbersome process the state has put on those who want to start selling marijuana legally.

Owasco Lake Watershed Management Council updates Auburn City Council on its efforts

Significant efforts are being taken around Owasco Lake.

DEC announces adoption of regulations to significantly reduce electronic and foam packaging waste

Reducing waste is a challenge. While New York State has taken steps to fix the problem — it will take population-wide buy-in to take progress to the next step.

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