Your Morning Edition for Monday, Dec. 9th presented by DiSanto Propane!
Canandaigua racetrack gets operating extension, previewing meetings in Phelps, Scipio, and Victor, shop with a cop success at Eastview Mall, and your full-Finger Lakes forecast! Plus Bills Weekly!
Land of Legends Raceway in Canandaigua secures lease extension through 2027
Racing enthusiasts in Canandaigua can look forward to more action at Land of Legends Raceway. According to the track’s officials, promoter Paul Cole and the Ontario County Ag/Fair Board have signed a lease extension covering 2025, 2026, and an option for 2027.
Finger Lakes Forecast: Presented by Cafe XIX!
RAINY START, TURNING MILD-THEN-COLD, BEFORE LAKE SNOW RETURNS
Expect a dynamic mix of weather. Monday and Tuesday bring mild temperatures with periods of rain and fog, as highs hover between the 30s and 50s. A stronger system arrives Wednesday, delivering rain that turns to snow by afternoon as colder air moves in. By Thursday, lake effect snow and frigid temperatures dominate, with highs only reaching the mid-20s and wind chills in the single digits. Snow showers taper off by Friday, but the cold lingers before a weekend warm-up. Stay up-to-date with the latest forecasts at the FingerLakes1.com Weather Center.
Fast 5: What’s happening in the Finger Lakes?
The Phelps Town Board will address significant water district expansion and infrastructure projects during two meetings on Monday. Topics include the Route 96/488 Water District Extension, environmental reviews, and key resolutions on piping replacements, highway operations, and traffic safety improvements. [MORE]
Ontario County’s annual Shop With A Cop event brought local law enforcement and children together for a special holiday shopping experience at Eastview Mall. Organized by Ontario County Back the Blue, the event fosters positive connections between officers and youth, supported by volunteers and the community. [MORE]
The Niles Board of Appeals approved a variance for an erosion control project on Woodlot Landing, allowing a property owner to stabilize a cliffside with new structures. The decision supports safety and lakefront preservation efforts, with no public objections and unanimous approval from the board. [MORE]
The Scipio Town Board will meet Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. to discuss Liberty Renewable’s recent activities and finalize plans for the 2025 community cleanup initiative. The meeting will also cover routine matters, officer reports, and a follow-up on the Dec. 3 public session regarding the renewable energy project. [MORE]
Seneca County towns and villages will receive $1.59 million in sales tax revenue for 2025, distributed based on assessed property values. Seneca Falls leads with $330,750, followed by Fayette, Covert, and Romulus; funds must be used for operating expenses, not reserves. [MORE]
Josh Allen’s historic performance not enough as Bills drop shootout to Rams
Josh Allen became the first player in NFL history to have three passing touchdowns and three rushing touchdowns in a single game, but the Buffalo Bills (10-3) still came out on the losing end, falling 44-42 to the Los Angeles Rams (7-6) on Sunday evening, snapping their seven-game win streak.
BILLS WEEKLY: Analyzing Buffalo’s loss in LA on Sunday Night Football
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Ontario County 4-H youth shine at national livestock competition
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Canandaigua man trapped in vehicle, later charged with DWI after Phelps crash
Millions coming for FLX and CNY roads: Details on the biggest projects
Seneca County supervisors to tackle major projects, budget, and grants in packed Tuesday session