Your Morning Edition for Monday, Oct. 31st!
New FL1 homepage and daily morning show coming to Finger Lakes, Bills get big 'W', latest on Newark homicide, del Lago's new owners get state license, and Hochul calls herself an underdog.
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NEW & IMPROVED: If you noticed some changes on the FingerLakes1.com homepage — that’s intentional! We improved the experience to better suit readers and prepare everyone for the launch of Finger Lakes Today. This live show will debut tomorrow (Tuesday, Nov. 1) at 9 a.m. featuring a rotating cast from the FL1 team. The mission is simple: Get people ready for their day in the Finger Lakes! [READ MORE]
BILLS WIN: It was another strong showing in prime time for the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium. While offensive production slowed down in the second half — the 27-17 victory was enough to improve to 6-1 on the season. [READ MORE]
NEWARK HOMICIDE: The investigation continues in Wayne County after a man was found suffering from a gunshot wound to the chest on Murray Street early-Saturday. The victim, nor potential suspects, have been identified by police. State troopers are leading the investigation. [READ MORE]
GREAT NORTHERN MALL: A letter was sent out to tenants on October 27th indicating that Great Northern Mall would shut down permanently on November 20th. “I am writing you to let you know that Great Northern Mall will permanently close on November 20, 2022. Accordingly, Great Northern Mall Holding LLC, the owner of the mall, is hereby terminating your lease,” management wrote. “You will need to vacate your premises in the mall no later than November 20, 2022. Thank you for your cooperation.” The mall has struggled for years. [READ MORE]
HOCHUL THE UNDERDOG: A pair of new polls show Governor Kathy Hochul has a lead in his race against Rep. Lee Zeldin. However, that lead has been shrinking in recent weeks. “I’ve always said I was an underdog,” Hochul said on Friday to reporters. “I’ve been in the job a short time. I have a short, compressed period for people to get to know me. As I said on my first day in office, you may not know me, but I know you.” The comments came as a surprise to many, because of the voter enrollment advantage Democrats have in New York. Hochul also boasts a significant fundraising advantage over Zeldin. [READ MORE]
DEL LAGO CHANGES: Churchill Downs has received unanimous state approval for a license to operate del Lago Resort & Casino in Seneca County. What does that mean for the Tyre, New York casino? How soon will changes be noticeable? [READ MORE]
