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Canandaigua city officials get updates on housing and DRI, all eyes on weekend winter storm, Cayuga Legislature hears about felony case delays, ALDI plans Ontario store, and high school hoops recap!

Feb 14, 2025

Canandaigua officials talk DRI, major housing project, and public art initiative

The Canandaigua Planning and Finance Committee advanced several key projects, including the city's $10 million Downtown Revitalization Initiative, which will fund apartment conversions, storefront updates, and public restrooms downtown. Officials also approved a public art project at Kershaw Park and reviewed an 85-unit housing development proposal aimed at addressing local housing needs. Additionally, the committee debated potential regulations for long-term dumpster use, with staff set to research best practices before presenting policy recommendations.

Finger Lakes Forecast: All eyes on winter storm this weekend.

Lake effect snow will continue southeast of Lake Ontario through Friday evening, with Oswego County expected to receive over a foot of accumulation. A winter storm will then move in from the Ohio Valley on Saturday, bringing widespread snow, with some areas potentially seeing ice or mixed precipitation. By Sunday, colder air will return, leading to heavy snowfall across the region, with up to a foot possible east of Lake Ontario. Gusty northwest winds Sunday night could cause blowing and drifting snow, followed by frigid temperatures and additional lake-effect snow early next week.

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Fast 5: What’s happening in the Finger Lakes?

The Victor Town Board approved key expenditures, infrastructure projects, and regulatory updates during its February 10 meeting, including $7.3 million for municipal services and road maintenance. Officials authorized drainage improvements for the Stone Brook subdivision, initiated a phased rehabilitation of Cobblestone Creek roads, and adopted updated solar energy regulations. The board also received reports on traffic patterns, housing needs, and dam safety classifications, with further discussions expected in future meetings.
The Cayuga County Legislature’s Public Safety and Public Works Committees approved funding for emergency services, law enforcement, and infrastructure projects while addressing staffing shortages and regulatory challenges. The 911 Center secured nearly $1 million in state grants, the DA’s office proposed a traffic diversion program, and legislators discussed concerns over road salt supplies and building repairs. Additionally, Cayuga County was selected for the state's STRIVE program, which could provide $600,000 for domestic violence prosecution efforts.
Zero Waste Ithaca has filed a lawsuit against Cornell University and the City of Ithaca, alleging violations of New York State’s environmental review process in the approval of synthetic turf fields. The group argues that the fields pose serious health and environmental risks, including microplastic pollution and carcinogenic exposure, and claims the Ithaca Planning Board failed to consider substantial evidence. Cornell’s legal defense focuses on procedural technicalities, while ZWI continues to push for greater accountability and a shift away from fossil fuel-based turf.
Four Yates County District 1 legislators—Ed Bronson, Patrick Killen, Doug Paddock, and Sarah Purdy—have announced their reelection bids, representing the towns of Italy, Jerusalem, and Middlesex. The candidates, all registered Republicans, emphasized their commitment to public safety, infrastructure, broadband expansion, and financial stability. If reelected, they pledge to continue advocating for residents and maintaining efficient county services.
ALDI’s plan to expand in Wayne County is officially moving forward after securing final site approval from the town of Ontario. The 20,264-square-foot store, proposed for Route 104, marks the discount grocery chain’s second location in the county, complementing its existing store in Lyons. Part of ALDI’s ambitious $9 billion nationwide expansion effort, the Ontario store aims to provide more local residents with affordable grocery options.

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THURSDAY NIGHT HOOPS: Cooper Grassel’s late three lifts Gananda over Clyde-Savannah; Newark girls extend win streak to eight

THURSDAY HS BASKETBALL REPORT: Lyons boys hold off Geneva; Clyde-Savannah, Williamson/Marion girls earn narrow wins | Fingerlakes1.com

Thursday night delivered 12 Wayne-Finger Lakes high school basketball games, but just one was decided by single digits. That contest took place in Walworth, where the Gananda boys narrowly defeated Clyde-Savannah, thanks to Cooper Grassel’s three-pointer with just 11 seconds remaining. Meanwhile, the Newark girls rolled past Mynderse to extend their win streak to eight.