Your Morning Edition for Monday, March 11th presented by Riccelli Northern!

Could NY colleges fail? DiNapoli says they could in new report. Plus, Corning museum to be featured on Netflix series, Auburn hospital faces funding cut, and Skaneateles captures state title!

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Daily Debrief: What’s trending in the Finger Lakes?

1. First up to start the week, we have a concerning perspective from Comptroller Tom DiNapoli, who says New York colleges are in trouble. And these issues aren’t exclusive to public or private institutions. He says declining enrollment, alternatives, rising costs, and increasing student debt are combining to create a challenging situation. [READ MORE]

2. Staying with economic news — the same week Gov. Kathy Hochul celebrated a ‘full recovery’ from the COVID-19 pandemic jobless claims increased significantly. State labor estimates indicated that unemployment claims doubled this past week. [READ MORE]

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The Finger Lakes forecast is looking up in a big way!

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3. Next up, Corning Museum of Glass will be featured in a new Netflix series. “Blown Away” will be included in the reality series, which is available now on the streaming platform. [READ MORE]

4. Is Tompkins County poised for a manufacturing boom? Local officials seem to think so. Menlo Micro announced a significant investment of over $50 million to establish a fabrication facility in Lansing. That boost promises the creation of over 100 jobs. [READ MORE]

5. And finally — is Auburn Community Hospital in trouble? They are among dozens of Upstate hospitals that would lose massive funding if this state proposal makes it into the final budget. [READ MORE]

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FL1 Sports: Scores and insight from the world of local sports!

Skaneateles hockey wins back-to-back state titles 

For the second consecutive season and the sixth time in school history, the Skaneateles hockey team has captured a state title. The Lakers defeated Queensbury, 5-1, in the New York State Division II Championship on Sunday afternoon at the LECOM Harborcenter in Buffalo. Skaneateles finished the season with a 24-1 record. 

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What else is happening in the Finger Lakes?

• Geneva City Council delays short-term rental regulations

• Canandaigua introduces heritage tree program

• Wayne students shine at prestigious choral event in Rhode Island

• Schuyler County promotes awareness during consumer protection week

• Police: Waterloo man grabbed person by throat, threw them down driveway

• New York allocates $1.35M to preserve forests: Who will get the funds?

• Waterloo woman accused of damaging public restroom at local business

• NY renters face persistent high costs despite construction boom

• Waterloo woman arrested for child endangerment after throwing object out window

• ‘Do Not Call’ lists aren’t working: Can spam calls or texts be blocked?

• Police: Seneca Falls woman arrested three times in less than two months

• Watkins-Montour Rotary Club opens grant applications to boost Schuyler County

• Celebrating 75 years of road racing: Grand opening at Brick Tavern Museum

• Lawmakers tackle statewide dentist shortage with legislative measures

• Orders of protection requested after domestic incident in Waterloo

• Waterloo woman faces burglary charge after months-long investigation