Your Morning Edition for Friday, March 1st presented by DiSanto Propane!
Wind damage at Clifton Y, redistricting impacts Cayuga Co. election, supermarkets want to sell liquor, Wolcott talks dissolution, and live-stream info for Sectional championship games!
Daily Debrief: What’s trending in the Finger Lakes?
First up, we have the latest from officials at the Clifton Springs YMCA after part of the facility’s roof was damaged in Wednesday’s wind storm. The roof structure was peeled up, but despite that — business should continue as usual there as repairs are made. [READ MORE]
Next up, we have local fallout from redistricting in New York. Rep. Williams, a Republican, faces an uphill battle if he wants to be re-elected after NY-22 saw some of the most-significant changes in the now years-long re-mapping process. We have a look at how Republicans in- and outside- the district are approaching the race. [READ MORE]
DAILY FORECAST: Weather Whiplash Continues
Ready for spring? After a wintry Thursday — everything if flashing back the other direction — as temperatures soar into the 50s today, and keep building through the weekend! Check out the full 7-day forecast below!
For several years supermarkets have been telling New York State to allow them to sell wine or liquor. The state’s rules, which are decades old, prevent the state from being like more than two dozen others that allow grocery stores to sell wine and spirits. However, opponents of the proposal to change those rules say it could crush small businesses. [READ MORE]
Next up in Wayne County — to dissolve or not? That is the question in Wolcott, which continues to be debated. We have the latest from a public session this week where the community learned more about savings associated with dissolving the village. [READ MORE]
And finally — how would a proposed Chick-fil-A impact traffic around Eastview Mall? That’s the central question being debated as town officials consider a proposal to bring the region’s fourth location to Victor. [READ MORE]
FL1 Sports: Scores and insight from the world of local sports!
SECTION V CHAMPIONSHIP WEEKEND ON FL1 RADIO
FingerLakes1.com is live from Blue Cross Arena for Sectional championship night. At 5 p.m. the Marcus Whitman Wildcats square off with Avon for the Class B2 boys crown. Following the game at 7 p.m., the Mynderse Academy Blue Devils take the floor and battle the Hornell Red Raiders for the B1 title. Jim Sinicropi and Michael Ricci have the call from the big house on FL1 Radio.
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