Your Morning Edition for Monday, September 2nd presented by Canandaigua Dentistry!
Latest on serious motorcycle crash in Seneca Co. Plus, the local success of an independent high school football league, what law enforcement is doing to prep for school returning, and park upgrades!
Motorcyclist Airlifted From Seneca County crash; Whiskey Hill Rd. Temporarily Closed
One person was airlifted by Mercy Flight from a motorcycle accident in Seneca County on Sunday. According to our partners at the Cayuga/Seneca Fire Wire, Waterloo Fire and North Seneca Ambulance were dispatched to Whiskey Hill Road during the early-afternoon hours for a one-vehicle accident.
Cooling down and starting to feel a little like fall!
Fast 5: What’s happening in the Finger Lakes?
SCHOOL SECURITY: Wayne County school districts are stepping up security measures with new technology aimed at preventing and responding to school violence. Following Governor Kathy Hochul’s amendment to the Workplace Violence Prevention Law in January 2024, which extended coverage to schools, local districts are integrating cutting-edge tools like the TAP App and fourDscape.
STATE PARKS UPGRADES: New York State is set to enhance security across its vast park system, with $53 million earmarked in the 2025 state budget for public safety improvements. The funds will be allocated for upgrades including fencing, lighting, security cameras, and license plate recognition systems.
HOMESCHOOLING TAKEOVER: Homeschooling in New York State has surged, with enrollment more than doubling since the pandemic, making it the second-fastest-growing homeschooling population in the nation, according to a Washington Post analysis. New York’s homeschooling rates have jumped 178% over the past decade, surpassing growth in charter and private schools.
O’MARA TALKS ENERGY: This week, Governor Kathy Hochul convenes the “Future Energy Economy Summit” in Syracuse, a critical meeting that New York State Senator Tom O’Mara hopes will spark a necessary reevaluation of the state’s energy strategy. According to O’Mara, the current approach, driven by the Climate Leadership and Protection Act (CLCPA), is fraught with challenges and lacks a realistic assessment of costs and feasibility.
CRASH UPDATE: A two-car collision on South Main Street in Rushville on August 28 left a 97-year-old driver with minor injuries, according to the Yates County Sheriff’s Office. The accident occurred around 10:10 a.m. when Earl F. Gorton, 97, of Rushville, attempted to make a U-turn from a parking spot.
SPORTS IN THE FLX: Newark and Wayne-Finger Lakes Schools Celebrate Success in Independent Football League
Newark High School and seven other area teams are reaping the benefits of joining the Wayne-Finger Lakes Independent Football League, a move that has revitalized local football by restoring competitive spirit and bolstering team morale.
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LIFE IN THE FLX: Addison to Host Flood Relief Benefit Concert for Southern Tier
In the wake of the devastating floods caused by Tropical Storm Debby, the Addison community is rallying to support local businesses with a benefit concert on September 7 at Moe-Town Music Venue.
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Sen. Helming Awards Liberty Medal to Teacher Aide Who Saved Student’s Life
Schuyler Tributes Awards Celebrate Local Excellence in Watkins Glen
HWS Library Joins Prestigious Oberlin Group of Liberal Arts Libraries
EXCLUSIVE: How Would Federal Medical Debt Policies Impact New Yorkers?
New Yorkers could see relief from medical debt if several national proposals move forward. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau proposed a new rule to eliminate medical debt from credit reports. Studies show medical debt does not predict whether a person can pay down a debt.