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Canandaigua firefighters say they have a 'staffing crisis' hours after fatal house fire. Plus, latest on snow, Cayuga salt mine permit renewal, Dresden water project, and Five Points fire.

Dec 02, 2024

The Canandaigua Professional Firefighters I.A.F.F. Local 2098 has issued a stark warning about the ongoing risks posed by what they describe as dangerously low staffing levels in the city’s fire department. In an impassioned public statement, the union criticized city leaders for failing to address the issue despite repeated warnings, calling for immediate action to prioritize the safety of residents and visitors.

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WINTER WEATHER ADVISORIES EXTENDED INTO TUESDAY

Parts of the Finger Lakes remain under Winter Weather Advisories as lake effect snowfall continues to sweep through the region, bringing accumulation and travel disruptions. The National Weather Service (NWS) extended advisories for Wayne, Northern Cayuga, Madison, Southern Cayuga, and Onondaga counties until 1 p.m. Tuesday, warning of snow accumulations ranging from 4 to 9 inches in localized areas.

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The DEC has announced its determination that the proposed permit renewal and modification for the Cayuga Salt Mine will not have a significant environmental impact. This modification would provide water storage for at least 15 years at current inflow rates. [MORE ON PERMIT]
A sergeant and five officers from the Five Points Correctional Facility were hospitalized following a harrowing incident when an inmate set fire to his cell in the Residential Rehabilitation Unit. The incident has raised concerns about safety and staffing at the maximum-security facility. According to reports, the inmate, serving a 24-years-to-life sentence for second-degree murder in connection with a 2022 stabbing, ignored an officer’s orders to extinguish the blaze. [MORE INSIDE THE PRISON]
The Lyons Central School District Board of Education has determined that its proposed Capital Project Update will not pose significant environmental risks, according to a Negative Declaration issued by the board. The project involves expanding the scope of ongoing work to include upgrades to the bus loop and parking facilities at Lyons Elementary School, as well as acquiring an adjacent parcel. [MORE ON SCHOOL INFRASTRUCTURE]
The Village of Dresden has determined that its proposed water main replacement project will not result in significant environmental impacts, clearing the way for extensive upgrades to the aging system. The project aims to replace the village’s deteriorating transmission mains and distribution piping, which have outlived their useful life and caused frequent water main breaks. [LATEST ON PROJECT]
And finally, one of Canandaigua’s most-prominent leaders is speaking out after a tragic house fire on Jefferson Avenue claimed a life Saturday morning. The fire broke out shortly before 9 a.m., with heavy smoke visible as firefighters arrived. One individual was trapped inside and rescued but died before reaching the hospital. Two others were hospitalized. [CANANDAIGUA MAYOR SPEAKS]

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Bills Cruise Past 49ers to Claim Fifth Straight AFC East Title

The calendar just flipped to December and the Buffalo Bills have already locked up the AFC East. Buffalo claimed the AFC East title for a franchise-record fifth straight season with a 35-10 victory over the San Francisco 49ers on a snowy Sunday night in Orchard Park. The Bills also extended their win streak to seven straight, improved to 10-2 for the first time since 1991, and scored 30 or more points for a sixth consecutive game, tying a franchise record.

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