Your Morning Edition for Saturday, June 29th presented by Canandaigua Dentistry!

Parents sue SF schools over daughter's death, Auburn schools approve new superintendent, pair of ribbon cuttings at businesses in Williamson and Canandaigua, plus today's forecast!

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Parents sue Seneca Falls CSD over daughter’s death

The parents of Taylor Brown, a young woman who died by suicide last year, have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the Seneca Falls School District and several staff members. The lawsuit, filed on June 25 and first reported by the Finger Lakes Times, claims the school allowed years of bullying that led to Taylor’s death.

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What’s the forecast look like?

What’s trending in the Finger Lakes?

1. BOARD APPROVED: The Auburn Enlarged City School District Board has approved an agreement with Dr. Misty Slavic as the new superintendent. Slavic’s term begins on September 1, with an annual salary of $195,000. [Read More]

2. CANANDAIGUA CEREMONY: Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen has officially opened its new location at the Roseland Center on Route 364 in Canandaigua. The grand opening on Thursdaywas marked with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by the Ontario County Chamber of Commerce and local officials. [Read More]

3. NEW IN NEWARK: Oats & O’s, a family-owned breakfast restaurant, is set to open in August at 230 West Union Street, next to Ling Ling Chinese Restaurant. The eatery will feature specialty donuts, breakfast burritos and sandwiches, coffee, and oatmeal with fresh toppings. [Read More]

4. CIDER & SPIRITS IN WAYNE: The Williamson Chamber of Commerce celebrated the grand reopening of Rootstock Cider & Spirits on June 26, 2024, under new ownership. The event featured a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by over 30 community members. [Read More]

5. OVID OVERHAUL: A public hearing is scheduled to discuss the renovation progress of Verona Village Apartments in Ovid, which received a $4.8 million state grant for a $9.5 million overhaul. The Board of Supervisors approved the hearing for 6 p.m. on July 9 at the County Office Building. [Read More]

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Alex Kline named GM of Syracuse basketball

Syracuse men’s basketball has named Alex Kline as the team’s general manager, the program announced Friday. Kline, a 2016 Syracuse graduate, becomes the first-ever general manager in SU men’s basketball history, a new position created to help head coach Adrian Autry.

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MORE SPORTS: Local, High School, and New York Updates

• Mets stay hot, take series opener from Astros

• Yankees score season-high 16 runs, snap four-game skid with win over Blue Jays

• Nationals call up top prospect James Wood from Rochester Red Wings

• Sabres bring back defenseman Kale Clague on two-way contract

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WEBCAST: 150th Mynderse Academy Commencement Ceremony

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MORE NEWS: From Around The Finger Lakes!

• IPD investigates two shootings and related car crash

• Auburn man accused of rape after investigation into attack on child

• New dog park opening in Victor

• Man who set fire killing 30 racehorses gets additional sentence for Schuyler forgery

• Seneca Lake fishery update coming July 9th: What to expect?

• Cayuga County man arrested for sexual assault of a minor

• Former IPD chief settles discrimination lawsuit, agrees to return to work

• Auburn PD arrest three men in stolen $120K sports car

• Hocul signs bill reforming teacher evaluation system in New York

• Canandaigua woman arrested for making threats and false report to police

• Rollover crash in Bloomfield sends one to the hospital

• Penfield couple arrested after fraud and identity theft investigation in Ontario County

• Massachusetts man arrested for DWI in Seneca Falls

• Finger Lakes Drive-In creates new entrance after Cayuga Nation puts up blockade amid legal dispute

• York receives $1.09M grant for transportation upgrades