Morning Edition for Tuesday, August 23rd
Ontario County tackles housing crisis, Yates County looks to become Constitutional County, one in custody after bank robbery.
Here are the stories we’re following for you today, Tuesday, August 23rd. The Morning Edition is a daily digest of the biggest stories that matter to your life in the Finger Lakes. Today’s newsletter is sponsored by DiSanto Propane. Learn more about them and other FingerLakes1.com partners by scrolling down.
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It appears universally agreed upon that there is a housing crisis. One county in the region is taking action — or at least collecting information so that it can take action down the road. FL1 Reporter Rebecca Swift talks to officials in Ontario County about new housing assessment. [READ]
Is Yates County going to become a Constitutional County? The legislature there heard from residents this week, who were mostly opposed to the idea. But that doesn’t mean it’s dead. [READ]
Police say one person is in custody after a bank robbery last week in Newark. The Citizens Bank was robbed late last week, and after days of investigation — one person has been charged. [READ]
State police say one person was hospitalized after a serious two-vehicle crash in Skaneateles. An Express Van and tractor-trailer collided, leaving one person trapped. [READ]
New York has updated its COVID-19 policy for schools to align with the latest guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Governor Kathy Hochul announced this week. [READ]
