Your Morning Edition for Monday, August 7th presented by DiSanto Propane!
Severe weather risk ticks up across the Finger Lakes, home destroyed by fire in Ithaca, two motorcycle accidents over the weekend, and alarming report from Seneca County Sheriff's Office.
Each day we bring you the biggest headlines and the stories that matter from the heart of the Finger Lakes. Our newsroom is locally owned-and-operated — keeping you informed and up-to-date every day of the year.
Severe weather risk elevated this afternoon across Finger Lakes, Central New York
The risk for severe weather will be on the rise today across the Finger Lakes and Central New York. According to the National Weather Service, the greatest risk will be in the eastern portion of the region. However, storms will brew as late-morning clearing gives way to an atmosphere ripe for thunderstorm development. Does it mean you should cancel your outdoor plans for Monday? Absolutely not. However, forecasters are watching the afternoon window – between 12 p.m. and 8 p.m. as the time for development.
Home destroyed by fire in Ithaca: Humans escape, cat rescued by first responders
Late last night around 11:40 p.m., a house located in the 100 block of Cleveland Ave on Ithaca’s South Side was engulfed in flames. Ithaca Fire Department (IFD), which was first to arrive at the scene, reported heavy fire visibly blowing nearly into the street. Initial efforts involved stretching hose lines and dousing the outside of the house with water, followed by teams entering the structure to search for inhabitants and quell the flames. No human casualties were reported, but a cat was discovered and rescued during the search operations.
Photo of the day!
Seneca County Sheriff’s Report: Calls up 29%, jail population drops from 97 to 30
The challenges faced by law enforcement across small, rural communities in Upstate New York are real. An array of factors, like the pandemic, bail reform, mental health issues, and a hiring crisis, all loomed large in a report recently released by the Seneca County Sheriff’s Office.
Among the most-surprising statistics to come out of the report involve the daily average number of inmates at the jail. Officials with the sheriff’s office said in the report that the figure has dropped from 97 to 30 inmates on average.
More headlines for Monday, August 7th!
Auburn invests in technology to reduce water disinfection byproducts
Penn Yan school introduces health center to boost student wellbeing
Rochester General Hospital nurses return to work after strike, but no deal is in place yet
Army vet who attacked Lee Zeldin last year during campaign event cleared for independent living
Fillmore Days 2023 promises fresh excitement with new events at Fillmore Glen State Park
Girl Scouts of NYPENN Pathways elects board members for 2023-24
What’s streaming now?
ICYMI: Seneca Falls Town Board Meeting for August
Last week the Seneca Falls Town Board held its monthly meeting on August 1, 2023. It was a significant one, since the Town Board also unveiled a would-be agreement between Seneca Meadows Landfill and the Town if the DEC gives the green light for it to expand.