Morning Edition: Tuesday, October 11th
CNY is a flu hot spot, Ontario County urged to limit straws, peeling license plates on Thruway, swastika found at Ithaca College, and so many more important stories.
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Central New York has already been labeled an influenza hot spot, according to state health officials. This comes as new concerns circulate about the possibility COVID and influenza overwhelming hospitals this winter. [MORE]
Should Ontario County consider limiting single-use straws? Geneva City Council motion fails to draw enough support to get to ask supervisors to consider single-use law. [MORE]
Are peeling license plates an issue for cameras along the New York State Thruway? Officials say no, and that very few billing errors have been caused by those peeling plates. [MORE]
Ithaca College officials say an investigation is underway after a swastika was found on a storage door. Students report that it had been there since August 2021. What does it mean for students and faculty? [MORE]
Why aren't automatic doors required at most commercial businesses? Advocates say they should be, but others say cost would be too much. [MORE]
Survey finds more advanced cancer cases being observed than before pandemic: Doctors say don’t put off preventive screening. It can make a big difference in outcome. [MORE]
Clyde woman's murder trial will begin soon. Her husband's body was found in the Seneca River in Cayuga County. Two have already been sent to prison on charges related to dumping the victim's body in the river. [MORE]
Beyond the Front Page goes one-on-one with Cayuga County Public Health Director Kathleen Cuddy, who says her department is getting back into the swing of operating without COVID-era restrictions. [MORE]
Auburn Superintendent Jeff Pirozzolo talks about new school year, and getting kids excited for class in first 'normal' year since pandemic. It’s been a while, but faculty and staff are getting into the swing of things. [MORE]
Police say an Ithaca man was taken into custody after he fled officers and jumped into the inlet. He swam across and evaded police for a short time, which resulted in an area-wide search. [MORE]
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Geneva Fall Fest Brings Out The Families
Kids and adults got the chance to make their own caramel apples and decorate pumpkins at Geneva’s fall festival. A mechanical bull and bounce house were all part of the allure, as organizations like Geneva Reads connected with children while listening to some live music. Check out everything fall fest had to offer in Geneva.
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