Morning Edition: Wednesday, October 12th
Update on Waterloo murder investigation, Canadian man dies in fall at Ithaca Falls, guards injured at Five Points, Wayne County EMS moves along, and SEC commissioner to give speech at Upstate college.
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Late Tuesday we spoke with Seneca County District Attorney Mark Sinkiewicz, who said a grand jury returned an indictment for second-degree murder. A Phelps man is among two charged in the murder that rocked the community earlier this month. But that's not the only update we received on the case. [READ MORE]
Wayne County moves closer to having a completed and expanded EMS service. A 4-acre parcel has been purchased, along with two ambulances. Here’s everything we know right now about that project. [READ MORE]
Yates County is getting closer to seeing its community center project all the way through. Right now, officials say that it should be complete by next spring. What does this mean for local residents? [READ MORE]
No more village justice in Waterloo? The village board there has introduced a local law that would eliminate the inexpensive, but elected position. It would be merged with the Town’s justice position under the proposal. However, a vote would be required. [READ MORE]
Authorities say a Canadian man died from injuries sustained in a serious fall near Ithaca Falls on Tuesday. Police called it accidental. It appears at this point that the 35-year-old was climbing the falls to take photos. [READ MORE]
State police say an Upstate New York father faked his son’s death to gain financially. Through investigation, it was learned that the man claimed his four year old son died of cancer at a children’s hospital. [READ MORE]
Greenidge shares plummeted on Tuesday just days after CEO Jeff Kirt abruptly resigned. What does it mean? Some speculators say it could mean bankruptcy for the company. Can new leadership make it right before it’s too late? [READ MORE]
An Auburn native who now serves as commissioner of the SEC will be giving the commencement speech at Utica College next May. [READ MORE]
Several officers were hurt after an incident and attack at Five Points Correctional Facility in Romulus. Here’s what we know about the incident. [READ MORE]
The Finger Lakes Land Trust says an anonymous donor is pledging $250,000 to leverage additional resources. They called it an exciting opportunity to conserve more land and water in the Owasco, Otisco, and Skaneateles lake watersheds.
All gifts made to the FLLT to benefit conservation in the eastern Finger Lakes will be matched 1:1, up to $250,000. [READ MORE]
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