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Latest on fall foliage across the FLX, mother files wrongful death suit against Cayuga County, three-car crash in Wayne Co, Schuyler judge resigns for Jan. 6 involvement, and weekend sports!

Sep 28, 2024

Fall foliage across the Finger Lakes is progressing, with areas like Auburn and Waterloo showing over 30% color change as vibrant reds and yellows begin to take over. The latest I LOVE NY Fall Foliage Report notes that Schuyler and Steuben counties are seeing similarly significant changes, with bright red, orange, and yellow hues decorating the landscape in Hammondsport and Corning.

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A town justice in Schuyler County has resigned while under investigation for attending the January 6 riot in Washington, D.C., and other alleged misconduct, according to a state commission. Donald R. Spaccio, who served as a justice for both the Montour Falls Village Court and the Montour Town Court, will step down officially next week. In a stipulation accepted by the commission, Spaccio agreed never to seek or accept judicial office in the future. [Read More]
A multi-vehicle collision on State Route 104 in the town of Sodus left one driver with non-life-threatening injuries and led to traffic citations on Thursday afternoon, according to the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office. Amy Wing, 65, of Rush, was driving westbound on Route 104 around 4:51 p.m. on September 26 when she approached slowed traffic at the intersection with Maple Avenue. [Read More]
Sherri Williams, the mother of Fred R. Williams Jr., has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Cayuga County and several county departments, alleging negligence and indifference led to her son’s suicide while in custody at the Cayuga County Jail. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York, claims that county officials failed to address Fred Williams’ mental health needs despite his known history of suicide attempts and mental illness. [Read More]
Tompkins County health officials are working to dispel misinformation surrounding a canine parvovirus outbreak at Ithaca’s Asteri housing units. Public concerns circulated on social media have falsely linked the virus to human health risks. Commissioner Frank Kruppa emphasized that canine parvovirus does not spread to humans and urged the community to avoid sharing unverified information. [Read More]
To commemorate the 100th anniversary of Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, the Finger Lakes Health Foundation is hosting a fundraising drawing featuring a variety of unique prize packages donated by local businesses. Proceeds from the drawing and all centennial celebration events will contribute to renovating the hospital’s radiology suite and purchasing a new state-of-the-art X-ray machine with advanced software. [Read More]

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Cayuga County Tourism supports global ‘100 Travel Innovations’ initiative

In celebration of World Tourism Day on Friday, the Cayuga County Board of Tourism announced its sponsorship of “100 Travel Innovations,” a global project highlighting programs that aim to improve lives environmentally, economically, and socially.