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Breaking down FAQs about assessments, Geneva City Council says NO to short-term rental regs, latest on DWI crash that was followed by outburst at sheriff's office, and update on Ithaca pedestrian hit.

May 06, 2024

How do assessments work? Answering your FAQs about the process on Inside the FLX

Today on episode #492 of Inside the FLX we’re talking with Matt Horn, a former Geneva City Manager, who now serves as director of municipal services for MRB Group. This expansive conversation covers a lot of ground, including how assessments work, what the process looks like for municipalities, and the best practices for property owners as they navigate appealing an assessment.

What’s trending in the Finger Lakes?

An early Saturday morning incident on Slaterville Road in Ithaca led to serious injuries for a pedestrian and charges against the driver. New York State Police reported that a 19-year-old Ithaca College student was struck by a vehicle while walking along the 1500 block of the road. [READ MORE]
Geneva City Council voted down a proposal to limit the locations of short-term rentals within the city on last week. The proposal that was defeated 6-2 sought to confine short-term rentals primarily to the downtown Business Improvement District and the South Main Street row house area. [READ MORE]

What’s it going to be like today?

Extended Forecast

In the Town of Galen, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office reported the arrest Megan E. Jacobs, a 42-year-old resident of Clyde, after she was involved in a collision and subsequent disturbance. Jacobs now faces charges including driving while intoxicated, criminal mischief, reckless endangerment, and endangering the welfare of children. After that incident she tried to escape from the sheriff’s office and was arrested on additional charges. [KEEP READING]
New York legislators are making a final push to expand the types of alcoholic beverages that can be shipped directly to consumers and to ease how restaurants procure alcohol. Before the legislative session concludes on June 6, they aim to allow restaurants to buy alcohol from local retailers, which could bypass delays from larger distributors. [READ MORE]
In response to concerns over low reading scores among students, the New York state budget has prioritized educational reforms aimed at enhancing literacy. Governor Kathy Hochul has advocated for schools to adopt a phonics-based approach, requiring the state Education Department to develop best practices based on the science of reading by early 2025. [READ MORE]

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