Morning Edition: Get caught up fast!
Bulldozers get to work in Geneva's lakefront development, Popeyes franchise scrapped in Auburn, smoke shop could get shut down in Cayuga, and Olympia Sports announces company shutdown.
Here are the stories we’re following for you Monday, August 15th, 2022. 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 Canandaigua Dentistry. Learn more about them and other FingerLakes1.com partners by scrolling down.
5 FAST FACTS: GET CAUGHT UP IN 60 SECONDS
Work got underway in Geneva yesterday as bulldozers began clearing and leveling land for the Lake’s Edge development at the former Legion property. FL1 Reporter Rebecca Swift was on-location for a groundbreaking ceremony, and spoke with developers about it. [READ]
Planning your weekend trip to the New York State Fair has never been easier. FL1 Reporter Megan Hatch was at the fair yesterday checking out all the must see (old and new!) attractions. [READ]
The Popeyes development planned for Grant Ave in Auburn has been scrapped. At least temporarily. Here’s what we know about why developers pulled the plug. [READ]
Cayuga County could push for closure of a smoke shop that has not cooperated with local or state laws. The embattled shop was hit with a $20,000 fine this week for selling flavored vape products. [READ]
Another casualty of the brick and mortar collapse in retail was apparent this week with Olympia Sports announcing its shutting down. [READ]
