Your Morning Edition for Saturday, Dec. 28th presented by DiSanto Propane!
High school basketball milestones, key environmental court battles, and upcoming changes to New York laws headline today's stories. Plus, a mild and breezy weather forecast carries the FLX into 2025.
Where does court dispute between Greenidge and environmental advocates stand as Finger Lakes enters 2025?
The legal battle between Greenidge Generation and environmental advocates continues as 2025 begins. Greenidge has filed an emergency request to delay a DEC hearing regarding its power generation and cryptocurrency mining operations. Environmental groups remain firm in their opposition, citing concerns over carbon emissions and water quality impacts.
Finger Lakes Forecast: Presented by Finger Lakes Partners Insurance!
MILD, BREEZY, AND RAINY
Mild temperatures and unsettled weather are expected in the Finger Lakes through Monday night. Today will see mostly cloudy skies with a chance of light showers and highs near 50. Rain becomes more widespread Sunday, accompanied by gusty winds reaching up to 37 mph, before tapering off overnight. Monday brings cooler conditions with lingering showers and highs in the upper 40s, followed by a calmer, mostly cloudy night with lows around 34.
Fast 5: What’s happening in the Finger Lakes?
A high-speed chase in Yates County ended with a crash and the arrest of a Dundee man late Thursday night. Deputies pursued the suspect, who allegedly sped away with his headlights off, violating multiple traffic laws before crashing on State Route 14. The man was airlifted to Strong Memorial Hospital and now faces several charges.
New York State awarded $51 million in grants to improve affordable housing, with $2.3 million allocated to the Finger Lakes region. The funding will support home repairs, accessibility upgrades, and down payment assistance for low- and moderate-income families. Programs like NYS HOME and RESTORE aim to enhance community stability.
New York is set to roll out several new laws in 2025, impacting public safety, healthcare, and education. Key changes include stricter limousine safety regulations, expanded maternal health screenings, and new protections for children's digital privacy. These measures aim to address evolving societal and technological challenges.
Seneca County is proposing salary raises for non-union senior management employees in 2025. The increases would affect roles such as the sheriff, county clerk, and county attorney, with salaries ranging from $19,223 to $159,335. A public hearing on the proposal is scheduled for January 14.
Adam Blowers has been reappointed as Geneva City Comptroller following unanimous support from an interview panel. Serving as Interim Comptroller since September, Blowers brings extensive experience in public finance and a commitment to transparency. His leadership will focus on enhancing efficiency and long-term financial stability for Geneva.
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FRIDAY HS BASKETBALL REPORT: Marcus Whitman’s Brody Royston, Bloomfield’s Calla McCombs join 1000-point club; Cam Blankenberg scores 41 for Wayne
High school basketball returned after the holiday break with standout performances and historic milestones. Marcus Whitman’s Brody Royston and Bloomfield’s Calla McCombs both joined the 1000-point club in their respective victories. Wayne’s Cam Blankenberg delivered an impressive 41-point performance to keep his team unbeaten at 6-0. Below are the results from Friday's matchups across the region.
Boys Basketball Results (12/27)
Southtown Holiday Tournament at East Aurora
Wayne (6-0) 65, Hamburg 48
Penfield Holiday Invitational
Bishop Kearney (2-4) 49, Marcus Whitman (4-1) 56
School of the Arts (1-5) 54, Newark (3-2) 66
Rochester Academy (0-7) 73, Lyons (4-3) 99
Caledonia-Mumford Holiday Tournament
Gananda (5-1) 72, Caledonia-Mumford (1-5) 59
Watkins Glen Tournament
South Seneca (6-0) 54, Watkins Glen 43
Tink McVean Memorial Christmas Tournament at Keshequa
Dansville (0-7) 47, Honeoye (3-1) 72
Red Jacket Tournament
Wayland-Cohocton (2-5) 46, Red Jacket (3-1) 57
North Rose-Wolcott (1-5) 47, Clyde-Savannah (3-3) 58
First Annual Hammondsport Holiday Tournament
Scio-Friendship (1-4) 34, Dundee/Bradford (4-2) 61
Palmyra-Macedon (5-1) 53, Greece Arcadia (2-5) 42
Geneseo (6-2) 45, Red Creek (5-2) 36
Livonia (0-5) 54, Canandaigua (4-2) 84
Girls Basketball Results (12/27)
Avon Christmas Tournament
Bloomfield (3-2) 65, Dansville (4-2) 31
Great Livonia Shootout
Eastridge (8-0) 52, Waterloo (4-2) 47
Gates Chili Holiday Tournament
Aquinas (4-1) 78, Newark (2-3) 53
Haverling Tournament
Wellsville (5-1) 42, Penn Yan (3-4) 35
Lewiston-Porter 41, Palmyra-Macedon (3-3) 62
Williamson Tournament
North Rose-Wolcott (1-6) 37, Williamson/Marion (5-3) 56
Red Creek (4-1) 47, Cato-Meridian 45
Pete Di’Angelo Tournament at Keshequa
Midlakes (2-3) 41, New Christian Life 46
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