Morning Edition: Starbucks shuts down two locations amid union battle & remembering longtime lawmaker Gary Finch
Plus, an in-depth look at the skyrocketing rate at which firearms are being seized in New York, latest on an Auburn murder conviction that was overturned, and scam impacting local fire department.
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Starbucks shuts down two remaining Ithaca locations amid union battle.
Less than one year after closing another location in Ithaca, Starbucks says it’s closing all remaining locations in the city. The last day for both locations is slated for May 26. According to 14850, staff were notified on Friday by district management that both locations would be closing at the end of the month due to ‘financial’ and ‘operational’ reasons.
Local lawmakers remember Assemblyman Gary Finch after passing at 79 years old.
A longtime member of New York State Assembly who represented the Auburn area, Cayuga County, and Central New York has passed away. Gary Finch, 79, retired from office in 2020. He served 10 terms in office. He represented the 126th District, which included Auburn and parts of Cayuga County. “Gary Finch was a true gentleman and dear friend, and I am deeply saddened to learn of his passing. He retired from the Assembly three years ago, but his death evokes a deep sense of loss for our Conference and the entire state Legislature,” Minority Leader Will Barclay said in a statement. “He loved his home region of Cayuga County and proudly served his community long before becoming a member of the state Assembly. His intelligence and charm were rare traits in Albany’s often-contentious political climate, and he was deeply respected by members on both sides of the aisle.”
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