Your Morning Edition for Friday, Jan. 26th presented by Riccelli Northern
Your daily top-5 headlines, the latest from the FL1 Sports team including a preview of Championship Weekend in the NFL, and photo of the day overlooking Canandaigua Lake!
Daily Debrief: What’s trending in the Finger Lakes?
First up, state police are investigating a double unattended death that occurred on Ridge Road in Williamson. So far, findings from the investigation suggest that the deaths may have been linked to the use of a gas cooking stove for heating purposes in the cabin. The investigation is active. [Keep Reading]
The Cayuga Nation has recently expanded its territorial holdings by acquiring a 40-acre parcel located at 1044 Clark Street Road in the Town of Aurelius. The purchase is in close proximity to the Finger Lakes Drive-In. The Nation says the drive-in has encroached onto its newly acquired land. Investigations revealed that part of the drive-in, including its main entrance, several parking spots, and a portion of the movie screen, are situated on the Nation’s property. [Keep Reading]
LIVE AT 11 AM: Wayne Co. election official talks transition from part-time to full-time commissioners
New York State’s COVID-19 Sick Leave Law, a key measure providing sick leave for employees affected by quarantine or isolation orders, is slated to end on July 31, 2024. This decision, included in Governor Hochul’s 2024 State Budget proposal, aligns with changes in quarantine protocols and the termination of the federal state of emergency due to COVID-19. [Keep Reading]
Deputies say two people were hospitalized after a personal injury crash at the intersection of State Route 332 and Airport Road in Canandaigua on January 21. The update came from a press release, sent out by the Ontario County Sheriff’s Office, who gave no details about how the accident happened, or how many vehicles were involved. [Keep Reading]
And finally, Governor Kathy Hochul announced the successful conversion of the former Bryant School in Hornell into 39 affordable, sustainable apartments, named Bryant School Apartments. This adaptive reuse project is a significant step towards addressing New York’s housing crisis and complements the “Southern Tier Soaring” strategy aimed at revitalizing communities and growing the economy. [Keep Reading]
FL1 Sports: Scores and insight from the world of local sports!
FL1 SPORTS: Conference Championship Weekend Betting Preview
THURSDAY HS BASKETBALL REPORT: Honeoye boys win fourth straight; Mynderse girls roll past Wayne
There was another light slate of Wayne-Finger Lakes high school basketball games on Thursday night after two were postponed and one was pushed back a day.
More News in the Finger Lakes
New York State American Legion leadership to visit Seneca County
The New York State American Legion’s top leadership, including Department Commander Timothy Collmer, Auxiliary President Karen St. Hilaire, and Detachment Commander Peter DeAngelis, will visit Seneca County this Friday. Their itinerary includes a lunch at Kirk-Casey American Legion Post 366 in Seneca Falls, tours of local historical sites, and a dinner meeting with the Seneca County American Legion membership. This visit is part of Commander Collmer’s statewide initiative to promote veteran advocacy and community involvement during his tenure.
MORE HEADLINES: What else is going on in the FLX?
State police: Homeless man stole two commercial box trucks in Clyde
Contractor scams Schuyler homeowners out of $13,000; faces felony grand larceny charges
$3 Million in DEC grants to combat invasive species: Four local projects will get funding
Wayne County contractor takes $10K for work and tax bill, then keeps it
Foundation Aid increases for some districts, decreases for others across Finger Lakes
News in View: Aerial over Canandaigua Lake
