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Oct 11, 2024

Economic growth, environmental concerns, and finding ‘balance’ key factors in Geneva’s budget process

Geneva Mayor Steve Valentino recently discussed the city’s budget process, economic development efforts, and environmental concerns in an interview with FingerLakes1.com. As the city navigates through the 2024 budget season, Valentino emphasized the need for balance between maintaining essential services and minimizing the financial burden on taxpayers.

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The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an armed robbery at a convenience store in the Town of Walworth on Monday night. Deputies responded to The Station at 9:13 p.m. after a clerk reported being confronted by a suspect demanding money. According to the report, a white male dressed entirely in black approached the counter with one hand in his pocket, leading the clerk to believe he was armed. [Read More]
The DEC announced plans to resume sea lamprey control efforts at Seneca Lake next week, targeting parasitic predators that threaten popular fish species. The treatment, set for Oct. 16 and 17, will focus on applying a selective pesticide to critical waterways in Schuyler and Yates counties, officials said. [Read More]
A Meet the Candidates Night planned for Schuyler County voters has been canceled after only a handful of candidates responded to the invitation. The nonpartisan event, traditionally organized by a local committee with support from the Watkins Review & Express, aimed to provide a platform for candidates in key federal, state, and local races to introduce themselves and discuss issues important to Schuyler residents. [Read More]
The Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office has assumed responsibility for investigating animal cruelty cases after the Finger Lakes SPCA of Central New York’s investigator stepped down. Sheriff Brian Schenck announced that his office will lead these investigations until the SPCA fills the position, ensuring continued enforcement. [Read More]
A statewide initiative known as “Walk Off for Fairness Day” is set to take place on October 24 calling on high school athletes and supporters to walk off their playing fields in a show of support for women’s sports. The event, tied to the #GirlCott movement, aims to raise awareness about gender equality and issues surrounding recent policy proposals affecting girls’ athletics. [Read More]

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Yates man charged with falsely reporting mass shooting in Hopewell

A Keuka Park resident has been charged with falsely reporting a mass shooting at a retail location in the Town of Hopewell. Cameron Manley, 21, was arrested on Oct. 2 following an investigation into the incident, which occurred on Nov. 24, 2023.

Your Morning Edition for Friday, October 11th presented by DiSanto Propane!

Latest on armed robbery in Wayne Co., where suspects still at large, Seneca Lake to get Lamprey treatment next week, in-depth on Geneva budget, and Schuyler meet the candidates night canceled.

Economic growth, environmental concerns, and finding ‘balance’ key factors in Geneva’s budget process

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