Morning Edition: Friday, October 7th

Junius rest stop opens, parents in Waterloo frustrated, court updates in Cayuga County, and overnight crash near Thruway.

Oct 07, 2022

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The all-new, remodeled rest stop along the Thruway between exits 41 and 42 (on the westbound side) is open for business! After being closed for roughly one year — the overhauled facility is one of the first in the state to be completed under the new banner featuring a lineup that includes Shake Shack and Starbucks. [MORE]
Parents in the Waterloo Central School District are frustrated after a student was left on a school bus at the start of the school day. The bus made it all the way back to the bus garage, as the school day got underway. The student’s cousin alerted a teacher, who inquired about where the student’s whereabouts. Now, the district is investigating. [MORE]
New York State was dealt a major blow on Thursday after a federal judge struck down a batch of gun control measures passed earlier this year and adopted in September. Critics say they were clear violations of the Constitution. However, gun control supporters say they were common sense measures to protect people after mass shootings. What happens next? Most likely, an appeal. [MORE]
Over a billion dollars is now available to help low-income families stay warm this winter. The announcement of even more funding comes as utility providers warn of home heating costs that could be 40% higher than last year. Here’s what we know, and how the funding will be made available to New Yorkers. [MORE]
An overnight car-pedestrian accident is under investigation in Seneca County. Our partners at the Cayuga/Seneca Fire Wire tell us that multiple departments responded to the crash in the area of Loves Travel Stop during the overnight hours. Mercy Flight was called to fly the victim to an area trauma center. [MORE]
A guilty plea has been reached in the case involving a Cortland County man who stole two pickup trucks, as well as trailers loaded with snowmobiles in Cayuga County. A property was also burglarized in the incident. Here’s when sentencing takes place. [MORE]
Groundbreaking for the next stage of work at the National Women’s Hall of Fame is scheduled for next week. It’s part of the next phase, which will bring the total campus to include more of its original knitting mill space. [MORE]
The man who burglarized the Auburn Walmart and threatened workers with a knife has been sentenced to 15 years in prison. Prosecutors say he was a repeat felony offender, which increased the sentence in Cayuga County Court. [MORE]