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Lake effect snow ramps up making holiday weekend travel a challenge. Plus, latest on new chicken wing spot in Canandaigua, concerns in Cayuga Co. with hiring rule, and watchdog report from Albany.

Nov 29, 2024

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Watchdogs: NYS Needs More Robust Ethics Commission

New York good government groups want a more robust state ethics commission. The Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government came about in 2022 after the dissolution of the Joint Commission on Public Ethics. Watchdog groups want the agency to implement several measures to improve ethics, lobbying oversight and transparency.

LAKE EFFECT MACHINE FIRES UP FOR HOLIDAY WEEKEND

A prolonged lake effect snow event is underway across Western and Central New York. Areas east of Lake Ontario and Lake Erie are both set to see feet of snow through early next week. For most of the Finger Lakes region, though, it will be a mix of sun and clouds with some snow showers the next 2-3 days.

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

Big Shot Bob’s House of Wings is opening its first New York location in Canandaigua this Black Friday. Known for its Pittsburgh roots and creative wing sauces, the franchise offers over 150 flavor options, from classics like garlic parmesan to unique creations like Josh Allen’s — a mild Buffalo sauce blend rebranded for Bills country. [MORE]
Cayuga County legislators narrowly approved a recruitment outreach initiative aimed at expanding the pool of candidates for county jobs. Legislator Brian Muldrow, D-Auburn, proposed the program, which focuses on engaging underrepresented groups, including minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. [MORE]
Authorities are intensifying efforts to locate 83-year-old Reginald “Reggie” Vardon of Victor, missing since July 15. Vardon, an avid biker and walker, was last seen leaving the ESL on School Street in Victor before disappearing. Despite months of searching, investigators have uncovered no leads, phone activity, or bank transactions. [MORE]
An Elmira couple has filed a lawsuit against New York State, Chemung County, and multiple agencies, claiming the seizure and euthanasia of their squirrel, Peanut, and a raccoon named Fred were illegal. The animals, owned by Mark Longo and Daniela Bittner, were taken from their Pine City animal sanctuary, P’Nut’s Freedom Farm, on Oct. 30. [MORE]
With Thanksgiving in the rearview mirror, Gov. Kathy Hochul is under scrutiny as more than 200 bills await her signature. Lawmakers and advocates are eager to see which measures will make her “nice list” and become law. [MORE]

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ORANGE GAME WEEK: Syracuse closes out regular season at home against No. 8 Miami

The Syracuse football team closes out the regular season on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. when it welcomes No. 8 Miami to the JMA Wireless Dome for the first time since 2002. The Orange (8-3, 4-3 ACC) has won two straight and three of four in November, most recently beating Connecticut 31-24 last Saturday. Meanwhile, the Hurricanes (10-1, 6-1 ACC) are coming off a 42-14 bounce-back victory over Wake Forest after falling to Georgia Tech.

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Cato-Meridian Superintendent Departs for New Role, Interim Named

Dr. Terry Ward, superintendent of the Cato-Meridian Central School District, will step down on Jan. 4 after seven years to lead the North Syracuse Central School District. The Cato-Meridian Board of Education accepted his resignation on Nov. 18 and has named Michael Hoose as interim superintendent starting Jan. 6.