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Latest on fatal drowning in Ontario Co., in-depth reporting on Watkins Glen gravel mine expansion, update on murder case in Auburn, data on homelessness problem in Cayuga Co., and more!

Apr 05, 2024

First up, we have the latest from an active investigation in Ontario County. Authorities say a 13-year-old boy died after falling into a creek in Gorham. The teen was swept away by the current, according to deputies, who say life-saving measures were attempted after he was pulled from the cold water. [KEEP READING]
Next up, we have new information on the uncertainty around Padua Ridge’s proposed expansion in Watkins Glen. While the DEC considers a plan that would quintuple its size, the owner has repeatedly been fined by the same agency. It’s a situation that has left many wondering how state officials could move forward. [KEEP READING]

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A New York state judge has overturned a large portion of the state’s rules on cannabis, focusing on the regulations related to advertising. This decision came after a lawsuit by Leafly Holdings, a cannabis website, which argued against a specific rule that limited dispensaries from advertising on third-party platforms. [KEEP READING]
Five years after the murder of 36-year-old Joshua Poole in Auburn, 26-year-old Gage Ashley has been sentenced to 25 years to life in prison. The sentencing took place on Thursday as announced by Cayuga County District Attorney Brittany Grome Antonacci. [KEEP READING]
And finally, Cayuga County has spent over $3 million in 2023 to provide emergency housing for homeless residents in hotels and shelters, a cost that highlights the growing challenge of homelessness in the area. The expenditure comes as the county grapples with increasing numbers of homeless individuals and families, assisting 455 adults and 175 children in 2023, up from 249 adults and 89 children in 2020. [KEEP READING]

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State lawmakers pass another budget extender: April 8 new deadline

The New York state Legislature approved a budget extension on Thursday, which Governor Kathy Hochul immediately signed into law, ensuring that National Guard members receive their paychecks on time. This temporary measure extends until April 8 but requires another extension by Monday to guarantee timely payment for other state employees. The initial budget deadline was April 1, highlighting the urgency of these extensions.