Your Morning Edition for Monday, September 25th presented by Puembo Birding Garden Hotel & Tours!
Bills dominate, thousands coming to local emergency management agencies, candidate spotlight continues, and questions about Bavis remaining in Waterloo. Plus, parking controversy in Auburn.
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$7.4M will help local emergency management agencies: How much are Finger Lakes counties getting?
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced the allocation of $7.4 million in federal funding to reinforce local emergency management agencies across New York State, aimed at enhancing operational readiness and planning for disaster response.
Here’s how local payouts broke down:
Cayuga County: $31,842
Ontario County: $44,589
Schuyler County: $11,301
Seneca County: $16,904
Steuben County: $37,944
Tompkins County: $42,224
Wayne County: $37,134
Yates County: $13,721
Kyle Brimm talks campaign for Geneva City Council
On this edition of FLX Today we begin our candidate spotlight series, featuring those running for elected office across the Finger Lakes. Kyle Brimm is a Republican, running for a new term as Ward 6 councilor.
How soon would Bavis leave Waterloo if chosen as Dansville’s next superintendent?
Waterloo’s current Superintendent, Terri Bavis, is in contention for a new role as she recently emerged as one of two finalists for the superintendent position in Dansville. The other candidate was identified as Thomas Frazier, who currently serves as Dansville’s deputy school superintendent. The vacancy comes as current superintendent, Dr. Paul Alioto, prepares for retirement at the close of 2023.
Community split as paid on-street parking resumes in downtown Auburn
Beginning next month, the city of Auburn is set to reinstate its on-street paid parking system in the downtown area, a development met with a spectrum of reactions from local businesses. The Citizen reports that the City had initiated a two-hour free parking scheme in May 2021 to stimulate local commerce during businesses’ recovery period from the COVID-19 pandemic impacts.
Bills defense dominates in blowout win over Commanders
The Buffalo Bills improved to 2-1 with a dominant 37-3 victory over the Washington Commanders on Sunday at FedEx Field, handing them their first loss of the season. Buffalo’s defense shined again, holding Washington to 230 total yards, forcing five turnovers, and tallying nine sacks.
More headlines for Monday, September 25th!
Selling a home in NY? New law requires full disclosure of flood risks
Finger Lakes Land Trust expands Tompkins preserve, plans public access for spring 2024
Gorham resident celebrated as Republican of the Year in Ontario County
Traffic stop leads to felony drug, weapon charges in Tompkins County
Auburn Chamber Orchestra to present “Symphonic Masterpieces” concert in October
One dead after Yates County crash: Investigation remains active
Committee formed to evaluate next steps for CEDA after back-to-back dismissals of leaders
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