Your Morning Edition for Saturday, March 9th presented by DiSanto Propane!
Geneva museum closing for upgrades, Canandaigua Mayor talks red light cameras, turning wintry this weekend in the FLX, and the story on Lyons' second-half surge that's taking them to the Final Four!
Daily Debrief: What’s trending in the Finger Lakes?
First up today we have a fundamental question in play: What’s the best way to govern at the city-level? Geneva City Council has been debating whether to use work sessions, or sub-committees as a means to getting the best resolutions brought forward. One of these options would require a heavy legislative lift, though. [READ MORE]
New York State has unveiled a stipend program it says will go a long way to helping volunteer fire agencies. The program allocates $10 million from the state budget to provide stipends between $500 and $1,200 for firefighters who complete volunteer training courses. [READ MORE]
Getting wintry this weekend in the Finger Lakes!
In Cayuga County — Tour Cayuga has teamed up with Wander Maps to introduce an innovative 3D interactive map aimed at tourists. This new tool is designed to showcase the unique attractions and local businesses, making it easier for visitors to discover what the area has to offer. [READ MORE]
The Geneva History Museum announced it will temporarily close its doors starting April 16 to undergo significant renovations. The project, managed by Chrisanntha Construction, aims to enhance accessibility and improve facilities, including a new front entrance, an elevator, HVAC system, and ADA-compliant bathrooms. [READ MORE]
And finally — Waterloo Container President Bill Lutz represented the company at the Taste of New York Reception in Albany. The event was aimed at promoting the agricultural industry and featured local groups like the Seneca County Farm Bureau attend as well. [READ MORE]
FL1 Sports: Scores and insight from the world of local sports!
FINAL FOUR BOUND: Lyons uses second-half surge to roll past Randolph in Far West Regional, advance to state semifinals
The Lyons boys basketball team is headed to the New York State semifinals for the sixth time in program history after taking down Section VI’s Randolph, 61-44, in the Class C Far West Regional on Friday night at Buffalo State College.