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Canandaigua housing project dead after approval, local funding to fight Wayne Co. food insecurity, chlorine incident hospitalizes several in Ithaca, Skaneateles parent sues school, and more!
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A proposed housing project in Canandaigua, aimed at adding 132 townhomes in the city’s northeast, has been scrapped according to the developer. Despite receiving a narrow approval from the City Council for a crucial rezoning from residential to planned unit development, he labeled the initiative “a dead project.” [Read More]
In a significant boost to combat food insecurity, Wayne County Cornell Cooperative Extension has been awarded a $50,000 grant by Fidelis Care, a health plan serving over 2.5 million members across New York State. This funding is part of a larger $315,000 initiative aimed at supporting 20 organizations statewide that are dedicated to alleviating hunger and ensuring access to nutritious foods for vulnerable households. [Read More]
ELECTRIFYING BUSES: Superintendent says it won’t work on state’s timeline
A chlorine exposure incident at the Holiday Inn Express in Ithaca, which resulted in nine children requiring hospital treatment, is under investigation by health officials. The children, who were attending a birthday party on December 16, experienced symptoms consistent with chlorine poisoning, including chest pain, coughing, vomiting, and headaches. [Read More]
A lawsuit has been initiated against the Skaneateles School District by Jennifer Vitsaxaki, a parent of a former student, alleging unauthorized social transition support for her child. Filed by the conservative Christian group Alliance Defending Freedom, the suit claims the district staff referred to Vitsaxaki’s 12-year-old daughter by male pronouns and a boy’s name without parental consent. [Read More]
In a revitalization effort for the hamlet of Fayette, business partners Chris Stamberger and Kyle Mosher, under their Groggery Development LLC, are set to transform the former Fayette Hotel into a residential and commercial space. The duo’s plan includes the creation of six two-bedroom apartments and a versatile business area, aiming to address the long-term housing shortage in Seneca County. [Read More]
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LIVE AT 2 PM: Looking ahead to W-FL sectionals and unveiling latest power rankings!
This week the guys recap last week’s big matchups and go through the full scoreboard. After looking ahead to the boys sectional standing last week, the guys look at the girls sectional standings with only a few days left in the regular season. The new power rankings are released and a look ahead to the week is conducted.
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Sheriff Thompson to host coffee hour with residents on March 1
Seneca County Sheriff Timothy J. Thompson, Jr. is extending an open invitation to the residents of Seneca County for a unique opportunity to engage with local law enforcement in a relaxed setting. The event, titled “Coffee With Your Sheriff’s Office,” is scheduled for Friday, March 1, 2024, from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Seneca County Sheriff’s Office located at 6150 Route 96, Romulus, New York. This initiative aims to foster open dialogue and strengthen community ties.