Your Morning Edition for Friday, April 12th presented by DiSanto Propane!

Lyons officials unveil its economic development plan, Clifton Springs and Newark get big money, Skaneateles fights gender identity policy lawsuit, and Thompson Health name one of best places to work.

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What’s trending in the Finger Lakes?

1. Officials in Lyons unveiled a major plan on Thursday. The ‘Lyons Strong’ operation will help guide the town with its effort to grow economically and compete with surrounding communities in the coming years. [KEEP READING]

2. Here comes the money. Clifton Springs and Newark are among villages in the region who were awarded crucial funding for water and sewer projects. The funding was announced by state officials late-yesterday. [KEEP READING]

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Rainy day ahead, clearing up by Sunday.

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3. The Skaneateles Central School District is moving to dismiss a lawsuit over its gender identity policy. The suit is being brought by the parent of a former student, and has been initiated by the Alliance Defending Freedom. [KEEP READING]

4. A new report and effort happening this weekend is attempting to tackle the shortage of first responders in New York. State Senator Tom O’Mara emphasized the importance of recruiting volunteer firefighters in New York as he announced the annual “Recruit NY” weekend. [KEEP READING]

5. UR Medicine Thompson Health has been recognized again by Becker’s Healthcare, making its seventh appearance on the “150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare” list for 2024. The list, which is developed through nominations and editorial research, honors healthcare organizations that excel in employee support and professional growth. [KEEP READING]

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FL1 Sports: Scores and insight from the world of local sports!

Concrete Jungle: A tale of two starts for Mets and Yankees

• High School Spring Sports Scoreboard (4/11)

• Sabres win home finale, beat Capitals 4-2

• Mets roll past Braves, take two of three in series

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FLX WEEKLY: Justin Ward & Dustin Coleman of Between the Lakes BBQ

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THE FEED: Latest from the FL1 homepage!

• Corning named among the best small towns in the U.S. for culture

• Finger Lakes, Central New York will share over $1M for agriculture

• Glenora Wine Cellars’ Gene Pierce receives prestigious wine industry award

• Wayne County man arrested on multiple child exploitation charges

• Are Dollar Tree prices increasing again? Company closing more stores

• DEC urges residents to be ‘BearWise’ this spring

• Biden Admin announces new gun sale regs to close ‘gun show loophole’

• New Starbucks opening soon in Camillus

• UR Thompson offers free fall prevention program

• Police investigate string of vehicle larcenies in Seneca Falls: Do you recognize this person?

• DEC boosts watershed research with over $325K in grants

• Seneca Meadows Education Center hosts series of nature events

• Drunk driver arrested in Tompkins County on several charges

• New York nets more federal dollars than it pays, thanks to pandemic aid