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High Points reopens in Geneva, poverty shortens life expectancy in the Finger Lakes, false hostage report in Canandaigua, and workforce development woes. Plus, Sheriff Schenck talks eclipse!

Mar 29, 2024

Ontario County’s cannabis market has officially opened with High Points Dispensary in Geneva making its first legal sales. The dispensary, one of the initial licensees in New York State nearly a year ago, has navigated through regulatory challenges and a temporary shutdown to finally commence operations. [KEEP READING]
The Finger Lakes region is known for its picturesque landscapes and tourism, but a silent crisis is unfolding. A recent report by Common Ground Health, supported by data from the New York State Department of Health Vital Statistics, reveals a distressing three-year drop in life expectancy, from an average of 80.5 years in 2013 to 77.3 years by 2021. [KEEP READING]

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In Canandaigua, a reported hostage situation on Pleasant Street Thursday afternoon led to a significant police deployment, including units from the Canandaigua Police, the Ontario County Sheriff’s Office, and the New York State Police. The emergency call described a dangerous scenario involving a “homicidal and suicidal person,” prompting an immediate and substantial response from law enforcement. [KEEP READING]
In the early hours of Friday morning, an alarming situation unfolded at the Fastrac gas station on Pulteney Street just outside Corning. First responders, including over a dozen police officers, firefighters, and paramedics, rushed to the scene following reports of a woman, armed with a knife, setting fire to the exterior of the convenience store and making threats towards bystanders. [KEEP READING]
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Rochester is selling three of its Auburn properties, including the Holy Family Church school, amid financial challenges. Syracuse’s Housing Visions plans to buy the school, initially aiming to convert it into housing units and recreation space. Yet, recent efforts to repurpose the site as a homeless shelter were halted by a zoning board decision. [KEEP READING]

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INSIDE THE FLX: Discussing workforce development efforts in the Finger Lakes

Today on Inside the FLX we’re talking with Lynn Freid, from Finger Lakes Works, otherwise known as the Finger Lakes Workforce Investment Board. This organization is tasked with bridging the gap and identifying opportunities for workforce development in the region. She talked about the trends they’re seeing, as well as the long-term goals here.

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INSIDE THE FLX: How is Cayuga Co. preparing for the solar eclipse?

How is the Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office preparing for the Total Solar Eclipse in less than two weeks? In our monthly chat with Sheriff Brian Schenck, we dive into the work his team is taking on to get ready for that weekend, as well as other initiatives – including training to keep up with the demands of the region’s mental health crisis.