Morning Edition for Tuesday, August 9th

Early education needs support in NYS, housing affordability crisis, Geneva construction delays, Keuka Lake rescue, and Wayne County Fair preview.

Aug 09, 2022

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COMING UP TODAY

FingerLakes1.com Reporter Megan Hatch goes behind-the-scenes at the Wayne County Fair. It kicked off yesterday featuring vendors, animals, and so much more to renew an annual tradition upended by the coronavirus pandemic. Check out that story this afternoon exclusively on FingerLakes1.com.

TOP STORIES

Early education needs more support in New York: Reading proficiency, mental health both areas of concern

Early childhood education in New York State needs more support and better resources, according to a new report. The Annie E. Casey Foundation's Kids Count Data Book found in the last decade, the number of kids ages three and four not in school remained the same at 41%.

Package of new laws take aim at housing affordability crisis in New York

Housing affordability is a crisis. Not only for seniors — but young people, too. A trio of new bills recently signed into law will take aim at the state’s housing affordability crisis.

Geneva’s downtown streetscape, 5&20 overhaul are behind schedule: How long will it take to finish?

There’s been a lot of construction in Geneva recently. In fact, it’s been going on for a couple of years. Now, it looks like the project will be prolonged further. How long will it be delayed? That remains an unknown, even to the folks responsible for its completion.

Seneca County IDA gives initial approval to Wilkins RV aid package: New facility would create 36 jobs

Another day, another tax break. At least that’s the initial reaction to an aid package for Wilkins RV, as they consider a major multi-million dollar build in the town of Junius. Here’s a closer look at the project and what it means for development of the Route 318 corridor.

Campers rescued after apparent incident on Keuka Lake

Few details are known at this time, but at least three were rescued from Keuka Lake after an apparent incident Monday afternoon. Here’s what we know.

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