Your Morning Edition for Friday, April 26th presented by Legal Assistance of WNY!
Murder for hire plot in Canandaigua, Cayuga Nation dispute reignites, Geneva to hold hearing on DeSales apartments, and all Cayuga Co. economic development staff abruptly laid off.
Canandaigua rapist faces new charges in murder-for-hire plot: Directed girlfriend to hire hitman, prosecutors say
Alexander Kise, a 21-year-old convicted rapist from Canandaigua, New York, is now facing allegations of attempting to orchestrate the murders of three individuals involved in his rape trial. Following his March conviction for a 2022 rape, Kise allegedly directed his girlfriend, Alydia Gater, to hire a hitman to kill the judge, an assistant district attorney, and a trial witness. These plans involved using Xanax pills as payment for the intended assassination of the judge.
What’s trending in the Finger Lakes?
Lawmakers are set to prioritize enhancing the state’s consumer protection laws after initial proposals were omitted from the recently completed $237 billion state budget. Governor Kathy Hochul had underscored the importance of updating consumer protections in her State of the State address, highlighting it as a means to improve affordability and fairness in New York. [MORE]
The Cayuga Economic Development Agency (CEDA) is set to undergo significant changes following recommendations from a consultant’s report. Camoin Associates, led by Dan Gundersen, presented findings to the Cayuga County Legislature, suggesting a series of reforms including the hiring of a new executive director and the restructuring of its board of directors. [MORE]
Headed toward summer feeling temps next week!
The Cayuga Council of Chiefs has publicly criticized the actions of Clint Halftown, the federally recognized leader of the Cayuga Nation, over recent disputes involving local community resources and businesses. Last Wednesday, the council condemned Halftown for severing a natural gas connection used by the Union Springs Central School District for over four decades, accusing him of harming the community and its children for financial gain. [MORE]
The Geneva Industrial Development Agency announced a public hearing scheduled for May 3 at 8:30 a.m. concerning financial aid for the redevelopment of the former DeSales High School into apartments. The hearing will take place in the second-floor conference room of City Hall, located at 47 Castle St., where details of the proposed financial incentives will be discussed. [MORE]
President Joe Biden visited Syracuse, where he announced a significant $6.1 billion in federal funding for Micron Technology to enhance the production of advanced memory chips. This initiative, part of the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022, aims to position the United States at the forefront of semiconductor manufacturing. [MORE]
FL1 Sports: Scores and insight from the local sports team!
CONCRETE JUNGLE: So far, so good in the 2024 MLB season
A month in and both the Mets and Yankees find themselves playing some good baseball. The guys discuss the past couple of weeks and what has happened to the teams. They update the injury report keying in on Francisco Alvarez and DJ LeMahieu. Kyle and Paul preview the next slate of games and discuss the Red Wings and S-Mets as they find themselves in early contention in the International League.
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MORE NEWS: From Around The Finger Lakes!
Livingston County contractor indicted on grand larceny charges
Fingerlakes Mall to host Spring Carnival this weekend: Event details, hours, and more here!
Aurora Brewing Co. to host Land O’ Lagers festival on May 18
DiNapoli reports modest rise in NY’s Q1 sales tax collections
Seneca County venison donation program helps fight food insecurity
NYS Sheriff’s Association calls for increased protection of law enforcement
$3.2M Sterling Nature Center upgrades complete: What’s included?