Your Morning Edition for Friday, July 19th presented by Canandaigua Dentistry!
Montour Falls had two microbursts this week + inside the work to cleanup there. Weis Vineyards gets big state win. Newark sees influx of grant money for culvert work. And major event announced in PY.
Cleanup will take time in Montour Falls after NWS confirms microbursts did extensive damage
There’s been a lot of focus on Canandaigua and Rome over the last two days, but Montour Falls suffered its own significant damage from storms this week.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Mayor James Ryan said cleanup efforts are underway, with homeowners responsible for clearing debris unless it’s an emergency area. The village crews are helping by chipping and removing debris.
Some structures may need to be repaired or demolished, officials said.
Roseland Waterpark in Canandaigua is expected to reopen today at 11 a.m. with admission at $27.95. It’ll be the first day open since Monday’s tornado there.
FLX Forecast: What to expect today?
Fast 5: What’s happening in the Finger Lakes?
VINEYARD WIN: Weis Vineyards in the Finger Lakes region has won top honors at the 2024 New York Wine Classic. The vineyard’s 2018 Riesling Ice Wine earned the prestigious Governor’s Cup. Additionally, Weis Vineyards was named Winery of the Year. [READ MORE]
BIG MONEY: The Village of Newark has been awarded a $1.297 million grant from the State of New York to replace a crucial culvert on East Maple Avenue. Governor Kathy Hochul announced the funding as part of a $484 million allocation for Bridge NY projects statewide. [READ MORE]
MAJOR EVENT: Tickets for the annual Community Table Farm to Table Dinner, scheduled for Saturday, September 7th, go on sale August 1st at 9:00 a.m. on the Yates County Chamber of Commerce website. The event, sponsored by the Keuka Area Fund, will feature local food and beverages and culinary creations by Chef Ben Comstock of True Roots Catering and Chef Chet Thompson of 18th Amendment and Burnt Rose Wine Bar. [READ MORE]
GET OUT: The annual Canandaigua Art and Music Festival returns to Main Street from today through Sunday, July 21, celebrating its 35th year. The event features over 150 juried artists, gourmet food, and live music. [READ MORE]
SPOTTED IN THE FLX: The invasive spotted lanternfly has been found near vineyards in the Finger Lakes, worrying local farmers. Officials from the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets confirmed the sighting in Romulus, located between Seneca and Cayuga lakes. [READ MORE]
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Donald Trump accepts GOP nomination, gives speech at RNC
Days after surviving an assassination attempt, Donald Trump accepted the GOP presidential nomination at the Republican National Convention. Trump, the first convicted felon to be a major party’s nominee, recounted the attack in vivid detail and thanked supporters for their outpouring of support.