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Off-duty first responder rescues resident and dog from Phelps fire. Plus, latest on drunk driver who crashed into Manchester house, update on a Seneca Falls house fire Sunday, and animal cruelty case.

Resident and dog rescued from Phelps house fire; multiple agencies respond

A house fire on Route 14 in Phelps prompted a large emergency response on Saturday evening, with the Oaks Corners Fire Department leading the operation. The fire, reported at 5:35 p.m., drew numerous calls from residents. A passing first responder from Brockport entered the burning home and rescued a resident and their dog.

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FLX Forecast: Steady warm-up in store!

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Fast 5: What’s happening in the Finger Lakes?

1. A 25-year-old man was arrested for driving while intoxicated after crashing his car into a home in Manchester late Saturday night. State police say the driver was heading down Miner Road when he ran through the intersection at State Route 21, left the road, and slammed into a nearby house. [Read More]

2. Authorities in Ontario County responded to a distressing animal cruelty case in West Bloomfield after a dog was found living in filthy conditions inside a camper. The 9–10-year-old Poodle mix, later identified as Lucky, was discovered covered in fleas and gnats, with no access to food or water, and suffering from an untreated abscess. [Read More]

3. On Sunday multiple fire departments responded to a structure fire in Seneca Falls. The Seneca Falls Fire Department, along with mutual aid from Fayette, Waterloo, Geneva, North Seneca Ambulance, and Seneca Falls Police, were dispatched to the scene after reports of heavy smoke inside the single-story residence. [Read More]

4. The Fleming Fire Department has updated the date for its special election regarding the purchase of a new rescue pumper. The vote will now take place on Tuesday, September 10 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Fleming Station 1, located at 6063 West Lake Road. [Read More]

5. Two sticker shops in Corning were shut down on Aug. 30 for selling illicit cannabis, but one reopened the next day. Mosa’s, located at 31 E. Market St., was back in business within 24 hours, despite being ordered to remain closed by the New York State Office of Cannabis Management. [Read More]

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Bills overcome early double-digit deficit, hold off Cardinals 34-28 in season opener

Josh Allen threw for two touchdowns and ran for two more to lead the Buffalo Bills to a 34-28 season-opening victory over the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday afternoon at Highmark Stadium. Buffalo trailed 10-0 through the first 16 minutes of the game and 17-3 with 2:46 left in the second quarter but scored 21 unanswered points to take the lead late in the third quarter and never looked back despite Arizona making a late push. 

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Cornell’s synthetic turf project approved despite major environmental concerns

The Ithaca Planning Board approved Cornell University’s plan to build two synthetic turf fields on Tuesday, despite protests from environmental advocates. The board voted 4-0 to move forward with the Meinig Fieldhouse Project, which includes one indoor and one outdoor turf field.

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MORE FROM THE FLX

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• Mount Morris senior Eliza Lonsberry to represent Livingston County on Governor’s Youth Council

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Audit finds Hammondsport schools lack comprehensive financial plans

A recent audit by the New York State Comptroller’s Office revealed that Hammondsport Central School District failed to establish comprehensive multiyear financial and capital plans. The report, covering the period from July 1, 2020, to April 22, 2024, found that district officials exceeded the 4% statutory limit on surplus fund balance, maintaining levels more than three times the allowed amount. Additionally, $1.4 million in reserves were found to be unnecessary.

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