Your Morning Edition for Monday, July 22nd presented by DiSanto Propane!
Major boat accident on Sodus Bay last night, latest on car-bicycle crash in downtown Canandaigua, looking back at Peppermint Days in Lyons, and in-depth on Schuyler-based enviro lawsuit.
Search for missing boater after accident leaves another critically injured
We’re following the latest on a story that broke late-Sunday, where a single-boat crash in Sodus Bay left one seriously hurt, and another missing.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
The crash happened a little before 8 PM, according to investigators, who say two people were thrown from a cigar boat inside the bay.
The woman who was ejected was brought to shore by nearby boaters and airlifted to Strong Memorial Hospital.
However, dozens were searching for the man until around midnight when those efforts were called off. The search will resume at 7 AM today.
FLX Forecast: What to expect today?
Fast 5: What’s happening in the Finger Lakes?
BICYCLIST HIT DOWNTOWN: A 12-year-old boy was hit by a car while riding his bike on South Main Street in Canandaigua around 6 p.m. on Sunday. He was crossing Saltonstall Street after activating the crosswalk lights when a vehicle in the left passing lane struck him. [READ MORE]
INVESTIGATION UPDATE: State police have given an update on the fatal accident involving a young child last week in Fayette. According to troopers, an 18-month-old died after an adult driver backed over the child. [READ MORE]
MAJOR BAY REPAIRS: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District, has awarded a $6.7 million contract to Great Lakes Dock & Materials LLC for repairs to the Great Sodus Bay East Breakwater. This is the largest investment in the bay by the Corps, aimed at ensuring the harbor’s viability and economic contributions. [READ MORE]
PEPPERMINT DAYS 2024: Thousands of residents and visitors turned out in force for a full day of activity in Lyons as its annual Peppermint Days were held Saturday, July 20. The day included music, a parade, fireworks, and so much more. Check out photos and video of the day online. [READ MORE]
TAINTED WATER CONCERNS: A state appeals court in Albany has revived a lawsuit alleging that waste from a proposed recycling center in Schuyler County would contaminate drinking water drawn from Cayuga Lake. [READ MORE]
Yankees and Mets lose again: Offense comes up short in both games
MORE LOCAL HEADLINES: What Else Is Happening?
GoFundMe launched for family of toddler fighting rare kidney cancer in Cayuga County
Deputies: Manchester man endangered children, started fight with person during domestic
President Biden ends campaign for re-election, NYS lawmakers react as race to convention begins
President Joe Biden has ended his reelection bid and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris. Democrats now face a unique challenge as they prepare for their convention in Chicago from August 19-22.