Your Morning Edition for Friday, August 4th presented by Puembo Birding Garden Hotel & Tours!
Teen ticketed after fatal Farmington crash, Clifton Springs bank robbery suspect in custody, and major report on Upstate casino performance. Plus, photo of the day and FLX Music 24/7!
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Comptroller report finds Upstate casinos like del Lago fell short of expectations
A new report released by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli reveals that New York’s four licensed casinos have generated $176 million in gaming tax revenue from 2017 to 2022. However, only the three smaller host towns realized significant fiscal benefits, while the revenues and tax contributions continued to lag behind expectations, reaching just 50-60% of initial projections. Comptroller DiNapoli’s report emphasizes the importance of realistic fiscal planning and warns against viewing casinos as a magic fix for local fiscal challenges. Issues including budgeting difficulties related to gaming revenue were identified in audits of two host towns, emphasizing the need for proper, multi-year financial planning. DiNapoli hopes the report will guide officials in planning for the revenue from the soon-to-be-awarded Downstate casinos.
Sheriff: Farmington teen ticketed, motorcyclist dead after crash at Rt. 332 and Colett Rd.
The Ontario County Sheriff’s Office has provided an update on a fatal crash that happened at the intersection of State Route 332 and Colett Road. On Thursday around 5:30 p.m. deputies, as well as New York State Police, Victor Farmington Ambulance, and Farmington Fire responded to the intersection for the report of a crash involving a car and motorcycle. The 43-year-old on the motorcycle died as result of the wreck.
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Bank robbery in Clifton Springs: Local man in custody shortly after incident
On Thursday, August 3, at 2:22 p.m., the Community Bank plaza branch in Clifton Springs was robbed by a man who entered the bank and passed a note demanding money. Bank employees quickly activated a hold-up alarm and provided a detailed description of the suspect, who fled on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash. A sheriff’s deputy arrived at the scene within one minute of being dispatched, and the search for the suspect began immediately.
More headlines for Friday, August 4th!
Wayne County dispatcher assists in rare childbirth over the phone
Local Fleetwood Mac tribute band takes stage for first time since serious Farmington Thruway crash
Ithaca police officer exam application deadline extended to August 7 as department seeks new talent
Keuka Lake State Park named one of top-10 camping spots by The Dyrt
Gov. Hochul’s husband leaving prominent role with Delaware North
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FLX MUSIC 247: Laurentide, Hosmer, Geneva Lakefront Concert Series
The first weekend of August is here in the Finger Lakes, and Janelle Bradshaw has the best of live music for us on this edition of FLX Music 247. In Penn Yan, Laurentide Beer Company has St Vith rocking on Friday night from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., and on Saturday, Steve Cali and Chad Mac perform from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Hosmer Winery overlooking Cayuga Lake is celebrating their 38th anniversary on Saturday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. with the Unreal Revival Band. While most people may think live music is just on the weekends, Geneva on top of Seneca Lake begs to differ, as they host the Geneva Lakefront Concert Series on Wednesday night from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.