Morning Edition for Wednesday, July 19th presented by Clifton Springs Apartments!
Auburn high renovations begin, teen pleads guilty to fatal Wayne Co. stabbing, and Geneva appoints new city clerk. Plus, daily top-10 headlines and photo of the day!
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Auburn High School undergoes essential renovations under district’s five-year plan
Auburn High School has embarked on much-needed renovations as part of the district’s five-year improvement plan. Currently, the school’s ceilings have been dismantled to facilitate the replacement of all branch piping, a project that is reportedly ahead of schedule. Pirozzolo noted that the five-year plan should have been accomplished by now. However, the COVID-19 pandemic precipitated delays, hindering the progress of refurbishments across the district’s facilities.
Teen pleads guilty to manslaughter after fatal 2022 Williamson stabbing
Last week a local teen pleaded guilty to first-degree manslaughter in Wayne County Court. Silas Rivera, pleaded guilty to the manslaughter charge over the fatal stabbing of a 19-year-old man in 2022. District Attorney Mike Calarco confirmed that Rivera was charged in the killing of Arthur Edick, which took place during a dispute at a Ridge Road residence in Williamson. Rivera was initially charged with second-degree murder and burglary but has since pleaded guilty to the lesser charge of manslaughter. He’s scheduled to be sentenced on October 4.
Geneva appoints Nicole Wright as new city clerk
The city of Geneva has appointed Nicole Wright as its new city clerk, succeeding Lori Guinan who is set to retire later this year. After a rigorous selection process that started in spring and involved eight candidates, Wright’s appointment was made official at a special City Council meeting held July 10. Her role, with a starting salary of $70,000, begins on July 31.
More headlines for Wednesday, July 19th!
NY regulators will allow temporary cannabis sales at events amidst slow retail rollout
Longtime Hammondsport fire chief named volunteer of the year by NYSAFC
Waterloo man pleads guilty to felony weapons charge: Expected to spend 2 years in prison
Hochul plans to take executive action as housing crisis worsens
Researchers investigate health impact of wildfire smoke in Finger Lakes
National Women’s Hall of Fame launches 48-hour fundraising campaign for 175th anniversary
RSV: New drug Nirsevamab aims to prevent infections in newborn, currently awaits CDC guidance
New hybrid broccoli variety paves way for East Coast cultivation
Promising Alzheimer’s drug Donanemab set for FDA approval by end of year
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