Your Morning Edition for Monday, May 20th presented by Canandaigua Dentistry!
Big lottery win in Seneca Falls, details announced for upcoming Canal Fest, trail at Taughannock closed due to falcons, Yates crash sends Waterloo woman to hospital, and Steuben pastor headed to jail.
Big win in Seneca Falls: Lottery player pulls $50,000 ticket
A third-prize-winning Powerball ticket worth $50,000 was sold in Seneca Falls for the May 18 drawing, the New York Lottery announced. The winning ticket was purchased at Wolffy’s Grill & Marina, located at 2943 Lower Lake Road. The winner was announced on Sunday, hours after the draw late-Saturday.
What’s trending in the Finger Lakes?
A section of the South Rim Trail at Taughannock Falls State Park has been rerouted to protect nesting peregrine falcons, the park announced Saturday. The 1.2-mile trail along the gorge’s south edge, near Cayuga Lake, was adjusted to reduce stress on the birds. [Read More]
Deputies are still investigating a crash that happened in the town of Benton on Saturday. The accident involved a Waterloo driver, and sent at least one person to the hospital. [Read More]
What’s the forecast look like today?
A Steuben County pastor is headed to jail. Nathan Cooper, a 56-year-old pastor from Campbell, was sentenced to six months in Schuyler County Jail for a felony incest conviction. [Read More]
The 8th Annual Seneca Falls Canal Fest will begin on Friday, June 7, and run through Sunday, June 9. Located at the scenic Seneca Falls harbor, the festival promises a variety of activities such as vendors, fireworks, midway rides, the traditional Duck Race, and an improved Kids Zone. [Read More]
A survey conducted by the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services revealed significant mental health challenges among 6,000 first responders. The assessment highlighted that 38% of respondents exhibited symptoms of PTSD, and many suffered from anxiety and depression. [Read More]
Syracuse men’s lacrosse falls short in NCAA quarterfinals
The No. 4 Syracuse men’s lacrosse team had their season end on Sunday afternoon at Johnny Unitas Stadium with a 10-8 loss to No. 6 Denver in the NCAA Quarterfinal Round.
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