Weekend Edition for Saturday, August 13th

Get caught up in under 60 seconds with 5 things you need to know and the latest from FingerLakes1.com.

Here are the stories we’re following for you today, Saturday, August 13th, 2022. The Weekend Edition is a daily digest of the biggest news that matters to you. Want to get caught up in under 60 seconds? This newsletter is the answer! Become a subscriber by clicking the button at the bottom of this page!

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5 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW

1. All eyes are on Chautauqua, where Salman Rushdie was set to give a lecture on Friday before being attacked. The venue has been criticized for pushing back against proposed security measures for the speaking engagement that left the 75-year-old on a ventilator at a Pennsylvania hospital. [READ]

2. The Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office and New York State Attorney General’s Office are investigating after a pregnant woman was found unconscious in her cell at the county jail by officers. She had given birth prematurely, and the child, who was transported to a Syracuse-area hospital — did not survive. [READ]

3. The City of Geneva released a statement on the unexpected passing of Ward 6 Councilor John Salone. He was sworn in to office a few months ago, and died in an accident this week. [READ]

4. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer was in Corning on Friday talking about the CHIPS Act. Democrats across the country hope that it serves as an energy boost for a base that could face a challenging November midterm. As for Upstate New York — investment in the chip space is already being felt. [READ]

5. If you’re looking for a fun social event to attend this summer, and you like wine, look no further than the Linden Wine Series in downtown Geneva. FL1 Reporter Megan Hatch takes a look at the series featuring nearly a dozen wineries, distilleries and more. [READ]

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NOW STREAMING

• INSIDE THE FLX: Auburn City Clerk Chuck Mason; public hearing on C-PACE, work at Tubman National Park, urban forestry (podcast)

• CONCRETE JUNGLE: Rivalry Weekend and History Avoided (podcast)

• WALK IN HER FOOTSTEPS: Freedom’s Footsteps (podcast)

• FLX MUSIC 247: Moondog’s, Big aLICe Brewery, Tin Barn (podcast)

• INSIDE THE FLX: Cayuga County Sheriff Brian Schenck; fair reverses gun decision, Peenstra joining as Undersheriff, visitation resuming at the jail (podcast)

• OUT OF BOUNDS: LIV players denied FedEx Cup playoff access, Kim’s life-changing win at Wyndham, and Cam Smith headed to Saudi-backed tour for $100M (podcast)

• INSIDE THE FLX: Yates County Administrator Nonie Flynn; money for home sewer upgrades, Phase 1A of broadband project, Greenidge CEO addresses legislature (podcast)

• FLX WEEKLY: Rick Newman on Taste & Tunes (podcast)

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AROUND THE U.S. & WORLD

• Lay’s potato chips has new limited edition flavors and they’re cheesy

• Tax rebates worth up to $650 for Indiana residents going out next week– are you eligible?

• COVID-19 guidance is changing according to the CDC, but what does this mean?

• Trader Joes: Four products to always buy and one to avoid

• New Coca-Cola flavor: Where can I buy Coca-Cola Dreamworld?

• Social Security: An additional $159 per month based on new 2023 COLA estimate

• Dollar Tree: 29 items for $38 and it is enough to feed a family of four

• Direct payments worth up to $700 for South Carolina taxpayers

• USPS: Rates will increase in time for holidays because of inflation