Morning Edition: Tuesday, April 26th
Hochul defends Bills' deal, 5&20 shut down for accident, and several structure fires in the Finger Lakes.
5&20 temporarily shut down after RV crashes through utility pole, hitting two cars near shop
New York: Remote learning days could become a permanent option for school districts
The COVID-19 pandemic prompted NYSED to launch the “snow day pilot” program, which aimed to make at-home learning an option for schools who exceed their allotted number of snow days. Most districts who took advantage of the program are downstate, though the trial was in place for all New York schools.
Two alarm house fire rekindles in Cayuga County
Women’s Right Park to host play on Geneva suffragists April 30
A professor at Hobart and William Smith Colleges (HWS) wrote a play based on the gatherings of suffragists that used to be held at Fossenvue on the shores of Seneca Lake in Geneva. Fossenvue is the former summer retreat that hosted Geneva suffragists Elizabeth Smith Miller, Anne Fitzhugh Miller and their companions for decades up until 1920.
Deputies: Home a total loss after structure fire in Waterloo
‘I feel it’s a good deal for taxpayers’: Hochul defends Bills stadium price tag
Governor Kathy Hochul highlighted the state budget investments for Western New York on Monday at Kleinhans Music Hall in Buffalo. With the Democratic primary only two months away, Hochul faces her lowest approval rating since taking office and heavy criticism for putting $600 million in tax dollars towards the new Bills stadium.
Deputies: Cause of Bristol fire remains under investigation
On Sunday around 4 p.m. deputies, along with firefighters from Richmond, Naples, Cheshire, Bristol, Atlanta, East Bloomfield, West Bloomfield, Cohocton, Prattsburg, and Middlesex responded to a residence on State Route 21 for a structure fire. All residents were able to escape, according to deputies, and no injuries were reported. However, the cause of the fire remains under investigation.
One hospitalized after van pulls in front of sedan at 414/Thruway intersection in Tyre
The Seneca County Sheriff’s Office provided an update on the crash that happened at the intersection of State Route 414 and the New York State Thruway on-ramp in the town of Tyre. On Saturday around 9:45 p.m. deputies responded to the intersection for a two vehicle crash with injuries.
Josh Riley faces lawsuit in 22nd district race, county chairs criticize Onondaga County Democrats
Diane Dwire, an executive committee member for the Onondaga County Democrats, filed objections against Riley’s petitions claiming campaign staffers did not physically witness some of the signatures collected. Dwire then filed a lawsuit alleging fraud against member of Riley’s campaign staff.
The liberal arts experience: Is it the right fit for you?
Ivy-covered brick buildings. Bright-eyed youths with books in hand. Picnic blankets dotting the quad. These are common images used to represent the ‘liberal arts experience.’ While those features can be a bonus, the term ‘liberal arts’ refers to a specific type of college offering a certain kind of experience. What is that experience, and how do you know if a liberal arts education is right for you?
CONCRETE JUNGLE: The Good, Bad and Ugly of Baseball
Paul Russo and Kyle Evans are in studio this Monday morning to recap the weekend for the New York baseball squads. The Yankees swept the Guardians, but the ugly in-game and post-game antics from the fans on Saturday left a sour taste in the mouths of players and other fans alike. They break down the incident and talk the on-field play as well. The Mets took another series, this time again against Arizona, Paul and Kyle discuss how this team differs from previous Mets teams recently.
SYRACUSE SPEAKS: Playoff Bound! Probably. More than likely. Let’s assume
In this episode Alex Ackerman discusses the Crunch’s Calder Cup playoff picture, all she has to go on are the clinching scenarios, but those are certainly promising. She discusses how special this season has become for the fans and enthuses about how much things have changed for Syracuse over the past few weeks. Alex covers the ever-shifting landscape of the AHL’s North Division and takes a look at the schedules of three teams around Syracuse in the standings; Laval, Belleville, and Toronto, who ironically are going to be playing each several times during the final week of the season. Alex makes a bold prediction that Syracuse’s playoff seeding will come down to their last game of the season, a home contest against Laval.