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Sodus man heading to prison over Capital riot involvement, Geneva home badly damaged after weekend fire, six officers attacked at Five Points, Sodus updates noise ordinance, and SF tables DPW item.

Oct 07, 2024

Sodus man charged in connection to the Jan. 6 Capitol Riot

A Sodus resident has been sentenced to over two years in federal prison for his role in the violent breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. The man, who pleaded guilty to assaulting law enforcement officers during the attack, was involved in some of the most aggressive clashes that day, according to prosecutors.

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Six officers were injured, and two were sent to the hospital following an attack by three inmates at Five Points Correctional Facility during a pat frisk near the mess hall, according to officials. The incident is part of a growing pattern of violence at the maximum-security prison, where 50 officers have been injured in the past five months. [Read More]
A fire on Pre-Emption Street in Geneva on Saturday morning left a home severely damaged, with officials deeming it likely a total loss. First responders said crews arrived around 9:30 a.m. to find smoke pouring from the roof and active flames inside the home. [Read More]
The Seneca Falls Town Board voted 3-2 to table a motion to create a new Department of Public Works, an initiative proposed by Supervisor Frank Schmitter last month. The decision followed a public hearing where former Supervisor Greg Lazzaro voiced his support for the idea. [Read More]
Wayne County school districts are grappling with declining student populations, mirroring trends seen nationwide as birth rates drop and family sizes shrink. This demographic shift is pushing districts to consider difficult decisions, including merging schools, closing buildings, and cutting back on class offerings and sports teams. [Read More]
The Canandaigua Town Board is scheduled to meet Monday evening for a 2025 budget workshop, as the town begins discussions on its fiscal priorities for the upcoming year. The meeting will take place at 6 p.m. in the Onnalinda Room at Town Hall. [Read More]

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Bills drop second straight, fall 23-20 to Texans on walk-off field goal

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Chilly weather and lake effect showers will dominate forecast for Finger Lakes and WNY

A shift toward more fall-like conditions will grip Western New York this week, as deep low pressure to the north brings cooler temperatures and periodic lake effect rain showers. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Buffalo reports that daytime highs will drop into the 50s starting Tuesday, with nighttime lows dipping into the 30s across higher terrain, potentially leading to patchy frost.

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Swift water rescue teams save person stuck in river near Moravia

Emergency crews responded to a swift water rescue on Aurora Street near Meadowbrook Lane on Sunday, where a person became stuck in a river, according to Cayuga/Seneca Fire Wire. Rescue teams from Moravia, Auburn’s Swift Water Rescue, and Fourtown Ambulance were dispatched to the scene. Moravia’s Command 1 assumed control of the rescue effort, while additional units, including a boat team from Moravia, staged at the nearby Babe Ruth baseball field for quick deployment.

Your Morning Edition for Monday, October 7th presented by Canandaigua Dentistry!

Sodus man heading to prison over Capital riot involvement, Geneva home badly damaged after weekend fire, six officers attacked at Five Points, Sodus updates noise ordinance, and SF tables DPW item.

Sodus man sentenced to prison for assaulting officers in Jan. 6 Capitol riot

Finger Lakes Forecast: Feeling more like fall!