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Wayne County officials call for more nuclear development, court allows Cayuga Lake environmental lawsuit to go forward, Phelps installs new EV charging stations & preview of Seneca Co. board meeting.
Wayne County supports new nuclear plant to meet energy goals
Wayne County supervisors have expressed strong support for nuclear energy, voting unanimously to back the continued operation of the Ginna Nuclear Power Plant.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
They’re also calling for the construction of a new nuclear facility, which believe will help the state achieve its carbon-free energy goals by 2040.
Ginna, which operates along Lake Ontario in the town of Ontario, employs hundreds of people in the region now.
Currently, 22% of the state’s electricity is generated by nuclear.
FLX Forecast: What to expect today?
Fast 5: What’s happening in the Finger Lakes?
LAKE FIGHT: An appellate court has ruled that Seneca Lake Guardian (SLG) can sue the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) over a permit for discharging PFAS-contaminated liquid into Cayuga Lake. The group claims the discharge poses a health risk to people who use the lake for drinking water and recreation. [READ MORE]
MORE CHARGING: The Town of Phelps has installed two electric vehicle charging stations in the Church Street municipal parking lot, accommodating four vehicles at once. This project was funded by a $5,000 grant from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority’s Clean Energy Community Program. [READ MORE]
MEETING PREVIEW: The Seneca County Board of Supervisors will hold committee meetings on July 23 at 6 pm to discuss a range of issues spanning health services, public safety, economic development, and government operations. Key items include contracting for speech therapy services, supporting veterans, accepting grants, and appointing new officials. [READ MORE]
NEW FESTIVAL: A long-standing tradition in Palmyra, Canaltown Days, is ending after 55 years due to rising costs and vendor issues. The Board of Directors announced the decision on Friday at the Wayne County Fairgrounds. [READ MORE]
MISSING PERSON: Authorities are searching for 83-year-old Reginald Vardon, who was last seen on July 15, 2024, leaving his apartment at 1325 E. Victor Road. Vardon, described as 5’1″ tall with brown eyes and grey hair, was wearing a black jacket. He is known to frequent the Auburn Trail. [READ MORE]
Hochul talks CrowdStrike outage, disruptions across New York
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Ohio Sen. Sherrod Brown urges Biden to end re-election bid
On Friday, Sen. Sherrod Brown of Ohio called for President Joe Biden to drop out of the 2024 race, becoming the fourth Democratic senator to do so. Brown faces a tough re-election campaign in November.