Morning Edition: Tuesday, June 14th
School officials mull changes amid rising gun violence, Ontario sheriff candidate in-studio, Canandaigua Lake boat wash station, and towns consider cannabis licensing process.
South Seneca school officials consider second SRO, other security measures
What’s next for the South Seneca Central School District? Like so many schools across the country, officials are looking at options to bolster safety for staff and students. After a rash of gun violence — as well as a few local scares — administrators are looking at all options — including additional school resource officers.
INSIDE THE FLX: Silvio Palermo Ontario County Sheriff Candidate
Ted Baker is joined by Silvio Palermo discussing his run for sheriff in Ontario County. Palermo has run before, but this time the effort feels different for the Ontario County native. He outlines his plan for the sheriff's office, as well as his goals in dealing with the opioid epidemic, domestic violence, and the role sheriffs play in protecting constitutional rights.
Large structure fire in Caton under investigation
Several departments were called to a fire in the town of Caton. The fire was reported on Sloan Road a little after 1 a.m. It took firefighters nearly two hours to bring the blaze under control.
Seneca Falls: Newly-formed Cannabis Licensing and Advisory Board holds first meeting
The Seneca Falls Town Board is taking steps to prepare for cannabis use and sale. After the state of New York legalized it last year- communities had until the end of 2021 to opt-out of sale. Now, local leaders are working to determine the best path forward for identifying and giving the green light to local businesses that want to sell or allow use of cannabis.
Boat wash station at Canandaigua Lake could have positive environmental impact
It was a big day in Canandaigua. A new boat washing station has opened on Canandaigua Lake, at the Canandaigua Lake State Marine Park. Officials hope this will curb the spread of invasive species. The thinking is that if boaters have access to clean their boats- it will help stop the spread of certain things that jump between bodies of water by way of boat.
Auburn City Council hears summer recreation program proposal
The Auburn City Council got its first look Thursday at the proposed recreation program to be held at city parks this summer. Program organizers Jamie Swagler, Brian Muldrow, and Meg Gremlli propose to provide programs in art, literacy, sports and movement, and culinary arts, as well as community service programs at the Bradford St. playground, Casey Park, Clifford Park, the Auburn Housing Authority, Booker T. Washington Center, and West End Park. Auburn City Clerk Chuck Mason says the plan is to offer the programs for free this summer.