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Audit reveals major gaps in preschool special ed in NY, Waterloo raid nets hundreds of illegal firearm modifiers, update on two Cayuga Co. crashes, and full-rundown of last night's high school hoops!

Dec 07, 2024

Audit reveals critical gaps in New York’s preschool special education services

A new report from the New York State Comptroller’s Office exposes significant shortcomings in the State Education Department’s (SED) oversight of preschool special education services, revealing that many children with disabilities are not receiving necessary support within mandated timeframes. The audit, covering 2018 to early 2024, highlights systemic provider shortages, outdated monitoring practices, and unreliable data that hinder timely access to these vital services.

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Finger Lakes Forecast: Presented by Finger Lakes Partners Insurance!

SOME LAKE EFFECT SNOW NOTES IF YOU’RE TRAVELING

The Finger Lakes will see lingering lake effect snow today, with accumulations of 2-4 inches possible east of Lake Erie and heavier snowfall of 6-10 inches in the Tug Hill region. Snow will taper off by Sunday morning as temperatures warm into the 40s. Gusty winds, with potential gusts up to 45 mph, are expected through early Sunday. By Monday, milder temperatures in the mid-40s will accompany widespread rain, with mixed snow possible in higher elevations.

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

A multi-agency raid in Waterloo led to the seizure of hundreds of illegal firearm modification devices, weapons, and drugs on Friday. A 16-year-old was charged with multiple weapons offenses and will appear in Seneca County Family Court. [READ MORE]
A Bath man on parole for a murder conviction was arrested on December 3 after police discovered he had two illegal weapons during a check. Earvin Brown, 63, was charged with felony criminal possession of a weapon and sent to the Steuben County Jail. [READ MORE]
A collision between a pickup truck and a Cayuga County snowplow on Route 176 in Ira left the pickup driver seriously injured early Friday morning. The snowplow operator was treated and released, while the crash remains under investigation. [READ MORE]
Developers have proposed a $4.8 million plan to restore Auburn's historic Hunter Dinerant, seeking $1 million in state funding. The project includes structural updates and temporarily removing the diner to address flood risks and foundation issues. [READ MORE]
BorgWarner will lay off 30 employees at its Lansing plant by the end of the year, following earlier layoffs in October. The company cites declining hybrid vehicle component sales, though the union questions the timing and motives behind the decision. [READ MORE]

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ORANGE GAME DAY: Syracuse opens ACC play at Notre Dame

Syracuse men’s basketball opens ACC play today with a noon matchup at Notre Dame. The Orange, 4-3, look to rebound after recent struggles, while the 4-5 Fighting Irish aim to break a five-game losing streak.

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FRIDAY HS BASKETBALL REPORT: Wayne’s Aidan Twist scores career-high 31 points; Waterloo, Penn Yan girls roll in season openers

It was an action-packed Friday night of Wayne-Finger Lakes high school basketball, with 22 games on the slate. One of the standout performances came from junior Aidan Twist, who scored a career-high 31 points, propelling Wayne to a dominant 30-point win over Livonia in their season opener. Meanwhile, in girls’ basketball, Waterloo and Penn Yan secured blowout victories to kick off their seasons. Check out the scores, stats, and Saturday’s matchups below.

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