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Your daily top-5 headlines, latest from final night of local high school basketball, and a stunning view from over Keuka Lake in our photo of the day!
Daily Debrief: What’s trending in the Finger Lakes?
In Auburn a proposed plan to construct a three-story, 80-bed emergency homeless shelter is actively moving forward, contrary to reports of a pause. The Citizen reports that Housing Visions, a Syracuse-based nonprofit, is steering the project, which recently entered the environmental review phase under the oversight of the Auburn Planning Board. [Read More]
A proposed solar energy project in Seneca County has drawn scrutiny from state officials and local residents, including state Sen. Tom O’Mara, who voiced significant concerns about its impact on prime farmland. The project, spearheaded by Delaware River Solar, aims to establish a 128-megawatt solar energy facility across 675 acres in the town of Tyre. [Read More]
Geneva City Council February 2024 Regular Meeting
The Geneva City Council gathered for their regular monthly meeting at City Hall on Wednesday evening, February 7, 2024. Full meeting video appears below.
Wayne County’s Department of Social Services is set to take over the administration of the Child Advocacy Center, initially launched in October 2021 in partnership with Family Counseling Services of the Finger Lakes. The move comes after Social Services Commissioner Lisa Graf and her team identified inefficiencies in the center’s operations, citing a need for streamlined oversight to enhance the facility’s effectiveness. [Read More]
The Yacht Club Cove Homeowners Association in Pittsford has initiated the process to upgrade its boat docks on Canandaigua Lake by applying for the necessary permits from the state DEC. This association, representing a community of 84 homes along West Lake Road, aims to modernize its waterfront facilities, which include 108 boat slips, alongside amenities such as a clubhouse, a swimming pool, and a spa. [Read More]
Geneva Mayor Steve Valentino says he is cautiously optimistic about 2024 after City Council’s second regular meeting of the year. Emphasizing that difference of opinion among city council — Valentino said he knows everyone will bring forward their own ideas for governing. “I think we’re going to be able to create some change — not the status quo that we’ve had for the last four year. So, I’m looking forward to working with this group.” [Read More]
FL1 Sports: Scores and insight from the world of local sports!
FRIDAY HS BASKETBALL REPORT: Wayne boys outlast Newark; Lyons girls roll past East Rochester
The final Friday of the high school basketball regular season consisted of 15 games, highlighted by a pair of Finger Lakes East games and a Wayne County matchup. The Wayne boys went to Newark and picked up a win, while the Newark girls went to Wayne and grabbed a victory. Also, the Lyons girls rolled to a bounce-back win at East Rochester. Check out the scores, stats, and Saturday’s schedule below.
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Local View: Overlooking Keuka Lake at Sunset by Andrew Dianetti
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