Your Morning Edition for Monday, Feb. 3rd presented by DiSanto Propane!
Getting you caught up from a busy weekend in the Finger Lakes! Latest on Phelps crash that shut down CR 23, multiple departments battle fire in SF, and a brand new recurring feature on FL1!
Phelps crash shuts down County Road 23
A portion of County Road 23 between Tileyard and Toll roads in Phelps was closed Sunday evening due to a crash, according to first responders. The crash occurred just before 4:30 p.m., with emergency personnel still on-site hours later. The entire region was seeing an area-wide snowfall and roads in the Phelps-area were covered with snow.
Finger Lakes Forecast: Mild, showers, and breezy!
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The Finger Lakes region faces a mix of winter weather this week, beginning with snow and patchy freezing rain tonight. Monday brings light rain showers and mild temperatures near 43°F, followed by rain and snow overnight. Tuesday and Wednesday cool down with highs around 30°F and occasional snow showers. Midweek, snow and rain are likely to return overnight Wednesday into Thursday, with temperatures climbing briefly to 45°F before dropping again by Friday. The weekend remains mostly cloudy, with occasional snow showers and highs in the low-to-mid 30s.
Fast 5: What’s happening in the Finger Lakes?
The Geneva Rotary Club’s annual Christmas Eve bell-ringing campaign for the Salvation Army Red Kettle brought in an impressive $8,152 this past holiday season. Donations poured in from various sites, with the downtown kettle collecting $1,195, Pedulla’s location contributing $955, and two Walmart stations raising $877 and $585, respectively. Five Star Bank brought in an additional $464.
Multiple fire departments and emergency crews rushed to Troy Street in Seneca Falls to battle a double shed fire that broke out early Sunday afternoon. The Cayuga/Seneca Fire Wire reports that resources from the Seneca Falls, Waterloo, and Fayette were on-scene, along with Geneva’s Rapid Intervention Team and North Seneca Ambulance. Command confirmed that firefighters had successfully knocked down the flames within an hour, initiating overhaul operations to prevent reignition.
The Village of Victor Board of Trustees will tackle key issues at its meeting tonight, with an agenda that includes discussions on budgetary and infrastructure matters. The session is set to begin at 7:00 p.m. at the Village Hall. Two major public hearings will also be scheduled: one regarding a proposed override of the 2025-2026 property tax cap, and another on the renewal of the village's franchise agreement with Charter/Time Warner.
Our first edition of the Consumer Questions series focuses on pre-authorization holds on credit and debit cards when purchasing fuel. A discussion in a local Facebook group began with a simple question: “Why did the gas station put a $125 hold on my debit card even though I only purchased $30 of fuel?” The query sparked debate over its moral and legal implications, leaving many frustrated by their lack of awareness about such holds.
The Auburn Planning Board will meet Tuesday to review significant development projects, including a proposed housing complex on State Street and a minor subdivision application for a vacant lot on Dunning Avenue. The board will conduct a public hearing on a special use permit and site plan review for the redevelopment of 197 State Street. Housing Visions Consultants, Inc. plans to demolish the current structure to construct a four-story, 26,492-square-foot building.
Raymond Welker honored for 70 years of fire service
Sabres hold off Devils for third consecutive win
The Buffalo Sabres (21-26-5) extended their win streak to three with a 4-3 victory over the New Jersey Devils (29-19-6) on Sunday afternoon at KeyBank Center. Tage Thompson led the charge with a goal and two assists before exiting early in the third period after a hit to the head from Stefan Noesen, who received a five-minute major and match penalty.
THE RUNDOWN: 10 MORE FROM AROUND THE FLX!
Farmington man charged with DWI after two-car crash at busy intersection
Romulus man punches hole in wall, prevents woman from calling 911; then lashes out at police in SF
Practice Time Sports finds success despite financial hurdles
Sen. O’Mara joins chorus of opposition to state’s climate plan, calling it unrealistic, costly