Your Morning Edition for Friday, August 11th presented by DiSanto Propane!
Cayuga Nation opens fourth casino, teen hospitalized after pursuit in Wayne Co., Auburn man sentenced to 15 years for sex assault, and Bloomfield man admits to $1.7M wire fraud.
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Village of Aurora, Cayuga, and Union Springs join forces for state’s DRI application
The villages of Aurora, Cayuga, and Union Springs are joining forces to apply for the New York state’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI), a program which grants $10 million annually to support downtown investments. The DRI has distributed $100 million yearly across the state’s 10 economic development regions, with the city of Auburn securing a grant in 2018. Other communities like Geneva, Seneca Falls, and Newark have also cashed in on prizes locally.
TC3 childcare center investigation reveals staff misconduct
Tompkins-Cortland Community College (TC3) President Amy Kremenek disclosed findings from investigations into the on-campus childcare center in a letter to parents.
Stemming from allegations raised on August 3 originally reported by CNYCentral about the mistreatment of children at the center, two teachers have since been removed from their positions.
Mixed messages arose when the center’s director initially deemed the allegations baseless and declared investigations closed. However, Kremenek later clarified that inquiries were still underway.
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Cayuga Nation opens fourth casino: Largest within Nation’s portfolio
The Cayuga Nation has opened its fourth casino in the Finger Lakes, marking what it called a significant chapter in the tribe’s local history.
Positioned on the Cayuga Nation’s historical reservation, this Class II gaming facility comes on the heels of a pivotal land trust decision. This recent ruling, validating the sovereignty and rights of the Cayuga Nation, not only strengthens the tribe’s deep-rooted connection to the land but also catalyzes economic prospects beneficial for both the Nation and the broader community.
More headlines for Friday, August 11th!
Clifton Springs man faces felony charges after DWI wreck on Rt. 96
NY counties urged to reject touch screen voting machines amid security concerns
Summit Federal Credit Union launches school supply drive for local communities
Burdett man indicted on arson, burglary charges in Schuyler County
Hochul frustrated over feds lack of response over migrant work permits
State DMV introduces online pre-screening for non-drivers IDs
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FLX MUSIC 24/7: Seneca Lake Resorts, Engine 14, Crafty Ales & Lagers
Another fantastic weekend of live music awaits in the Finger Lakes and Janelle Bradshaw has you covered in this edition of FLX Music 247. Down on Seneca Lake, at the The Vista at Seneca Lake Resorts, you can find Shackwater on Friday night from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Also, on Friday night down in Naples, Deep Fried Moonshine will be at Engine 14 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Crafty Ales and Lagers will host the Red Hot and Blue Band on Sunday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
FRESH TAKES: Conference Realignments and NASCAR at The Glen
It was a simpler time back when college athletic departments were in conferences regional to their institutions. Paul Russo and Nick Felice talk about the recent news on the implosion of the PAC-12 as teams are leaving the conference for the Big 10 and Big XII. The guys debate what will happen next and the implications for other conferences, both big and small as well as the athletes at the affected schools. Before heading out, the guys talk a little about NASCAR as the circuit is set to return to Watkins Glen International in a week’s time.