Morning Edition: Latest on Cayuga Co. fire, and IPD chief taking 'indefinite leave'
Plus, latest on supervisors debate about sales tax sharing in Seneca Co., Geneva driver injured in rollover crash in Yates Co., and universal free school lunch coming to a cafeteria near you!
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House fire engulfs Niles home, prompting major response
On Monday evening, a devastating house fire broke out in Niles, requiring the swift intervention of fire departments from both Cayuga and Onondaga counties. The inferno began around 8 p.m. at a residence located at 4754 State Route 41A and quickly intensified. Initially reported as a chimney fire, the flames rapidly spread throughout the home, resulting in a partial roof collapse that forced firefighters to evacuate the premises temporarily.
Acting Ithaca Police Chief John Joly takes ‘indefinite leave’ to focus on ‘personal wellness’
The same day three members of the Ithaca Police Department were apparently cleared of wrongdoing involving a state police investigation- the acting police chief took an indefinite leave of absence. While those things didn’t happen at the exact same time, it highlighted the tumultuous conditions within the department and City of Ithaca. Acting Chief John Joly is taking an indefinite personal leave from his role leading the department. He was ultimately passed over this winter for the permanent job, despite being a finalist for it.
Supervisors will consider sales tax sharing plan: Towns and villages would get 10% under proposal
Should Seneca County share sales tax with towns and villages? That question has meandered around the County’s board of supervisors, sparking debate every few years. The most-recent effort, which has played out over the last several months, has been led by Supervisors Kyle Barnart (Lodi), Joe Borst (Ovid), and Dave Hayes (Romulus). A resolution will go before the Ways & Means committee at Tuesday’s meeting, which is slated to start at 5:30 p.m.
In Case You Missed It: News that matters!
Let’s get caught up with the biggest stories this morning and from the weekend!
Geneva driver injured, ticketed after rollover crash in Yates County
Inflation is having big impact on road, bridge work across NYS
Unresolved dead zones: Upstate NY cellphone service crisis sparks interest in 2021 report
Parents stressed as teacher exodus threatens Ithaca elementary school
Universal free school lunch getting closer to reality as budget talks continue
Finger Lakes business owner explains why he supports increasing minimum wage
Lawmakers, environmentalists work to prevent radioactive wastewater from being dumped in NY
Auburn woman guilty of shooting man to death at bar sentenced to 25 years
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