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Steuben officials await FEMA aid after $50M in flood devastation, Newfield changes bus routes amid driver shortage, Geneva leaders eye merging services to combat rising taxes, and Bills suffer loss.

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Steuben County anticipates FEMA aid after $50M flood devastation

Steuben County is grappling with an estimated $50 million in public damages following severe flooding from Tropical Storm Debby’s remnants. County Manager Jack Wheeler reported extensive destruction to roads and bridges, including some completely washed away, highlighting the urgent need for federal assistance to rebuild essential infrastructure.

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Finger Lakes Weather Center: Clouds giving way to plenty of sunshine

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

1. As property taxes climb in the Finger Lakes region, officials in the city and town of Geneva are exploring collaboration to reduce costs and improve efficiency. With property values soaring—especially along the lakefront—both municipalities face financial pressures that strain residents’ budgets, prompting discussions on consolidating services. [MORE]

2. The Newfield Central School District has overhauled its bus routes after confusion and delays marked the first week of school due to a shortage of drivers. Superintendent Eric Hartz said efforts to condense routes initially led to students arriving late, prompting a virtual learning day on Sept. 13 to reassess transportation plans. [MORE]

3. Trumansburg’s Compass Manufactured Home Community is undergoing significant renovations to enhance living conditions and address long-standing infrastructure issues. Purchased by Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services (INHS) in August 2021, the former Auble’s Mobile Home Park spans 138 units across Trumansburg and the town of Covert. [MORE]

4. A Lyons man has been charged with driving while intoxicated following an investigation into a crash that left him injured in August. Donald M. Wright Jr., 57, was arrested by Wayne County Sheriff’s deputies after they determined he had been driving under the influence during the August 16 incident. [MORE]

5. Starting this Friday, the Watkins Glen Public Library will close until Oct. 12 for maintenance and painting. To keep patrons reading, the library is offering curbside pickup throughout the closure. [MORE]

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Defending champions shine again at Hector Harvest 5K

Defending champions once again topped the podium at Sunday’s Hector Harvest 5K, held amid the scenic vineyards of Dalrymple Farm. Runners and walkers from across the region gathered to support the Hector Area Lions Club, enjoying harvest season sights and the scent of Concord grapes.

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MORE FROM THE FLX

• Seneca County explores firefighting history in upcoming presentation

• Rochester Folk Art Guild hosts harvest open house and apple festival

• Cohocton prepares for 59th annual Fall Foliage Festival

• Finger Lakes Chamber hosts ribbon cutting for Unique Boards Charcuterie

• Yates County non-profits get grant money

• Williamson-Pultneyville Historical Society to host apple program

• Finger Lakes fall foliage nearing peak in some areas

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Bills suffer first loss of season in blowout defeat to Ravens

The Buffalo Bills had been rolling on both sides of the ball through the first three weeks of the season but that was not the case on Sunday night at M&T Bank Stadium as the Baltimore Ravens rolled to a 35-10 victory, handing Buffalo their first first loss of the season. 

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MORE IN SPORTS

• Yankees close out regular season with win over Pirates (highlights)

• Mets blank Brewers to avoid sweep, need one more win to clinch postseason berth (highlights)

• Syracuse women’s soccer loses fifth straight (highlights)

• #12 William Smith, Skidmore play to scoreless draw

• Statesmen, Thoroughbreds play to 1-1 draw

• Statesmen rout Giants 52-9

• Trio of first-half goals lift Princeton past Cornell

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Garage fire in Hopewell contained by deputies, no injuries reported

A garage fire broke out Sunday morning at a home on Johnson Road, but quick action by local deputies helped prevent the blaze from spreading to the rest of the property. Ontario County Sheriff’s deputies were first to arrive at the scene around 9 a.m. and used a garden hose to contain the flames until firefighters from Manchester and Shortsville arrived.

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MORE IN THE NEWS

• Gov. Hochul could use rare power to remove Mayor Adams

• Bicyclist airlifted by Mercy Flight after being struck by car in Auburn

• Early morning fire damages Canandaigua home, no injuries reported (photos)

• Probation violation leads to arrest in Seneca County

• Seneca County bids farewell to sergeant and K-9 partner

• Scottsville man arrested for DWI during traffic stop in Huron

• Victor woman seriously injured after being accidentally run over by husband in Manchester

• Michigan man arrested in Ontario County traffic stop, wanted in Ohio on drug charges

• East Rochester woman charged with harassment after domestic incident

• Update on barn fire in Jerusalem last weekend