Your Morning Edition for Sunday, April 13th presented by DiSanto Propane!
We're closing out your weekend with the 10 most read stories of the week, a review of several important board meetings, and looking ahead to the new week! Get the latest inside today's newsletter!
City Council reviews Auburn PD’s budget, addresses ambulance concerns
Auburn City Council reviewed a proposed $9.8 million police budget this week, which includes funding for officer training, equipment upgrades, and grant-backed initiatives aimed at reducing violence. Police Chief Matt Androsko detailed staffing challenges and praised the department's recognition under the GIVE program, while also seeking support for new vehicles and body cameras. The council also addressed resident concerns about ambulance availability, confirmed full state funding for the Brookside Drive culvert project, and provided updates on upcoming infrastructure bids and a state arterial repaving session.
Finger Lakes Forecast: Improvement coming.
The Finger Lakes will see improving skies Sunday with highs in the mid-50s, followed by increasing clouds and scattered showers Monday through Tuesday. Temperatures will peak near 64 on Monday before cooling to the low 40s by midweek, with breezy conditions and continued shower chances. Sunshine returns Thursday with highs near 53, but more rain is expected by Friday.
Fast 5: What’s happening in the Finger Lakes?
The Yates County Legislature will meet Monday to hold a public hearing on a proposed local law that would allow the county to override New York’s property tax cap for the 2026 budget. Lawmakers are also set to vote on more than 40 resolutions related to staffing, contract approvals, infrastructure, public health, and policy matters. Key agenda items include wage schedule updates, new hires, landfill service contracts, and formal creation of a county health district.
At its April 8 meeting, the Victor Planning Board approved several development projects, including a nearly 20,000-square-foot expansion to the PMD South building, a residential subdivision on Fisher Road, and the installation of electric vehicle charging stations at High Point. The board also approved a pole barn expansion and granted a driveway spacing waiver for the Bell Minor Subdivision. Additional applications are expected at the next meeting on April 22, including the Timberview Estates project and a proposed Chick-fil-A.
Cities across New York are urging the state to raise its outdated reimbursement rate for maintaining state-owned highways, which has remained at $0.85 per square yard since 1987. The New York Conference of Mayors is calling for an increase to $2.47 per square yard, citing a 223% rise in material costs and growing financial strain on local budgets. With cities covering most of the maintenance costs themselves, NYCOM says an update is long overdue and essential for fairness and infrastructure sustainability.
Beginning Monday, April 14, water main flushing in the Town of Canandaigua may cause temporary disruptions such as discolored water or changes in pressure for some residents. The work will take place in two phases—early mornings from April 14–18 and during daytime hours through May 2. City officials say the routine maintenance is essential for improving water quality and clearing out system sediment.
At its April 7 meeting, the Victor Zoning Board of Appeals ruled that a tree service business qualifies as a similar use in a Light Industrial zone, requiring a special use permit from the Planning Board. The board postponed decisions on two area variance requests—one for a shed at Champion Reserve and another for a garage on North Road—citing the need for additional information and full board attendance. The next meeting is set for May 5.
Yankees bounce back with win over Giants (highlights)
Mets offense silent in loss to Athletics (highlights)
READER RUNDOWN: What were the MOST-READ stories this week? Here’s your top-10!
State’s top court dismisses Seneca Meadows landfill appeal, upholding closure order
Three injured in Seneca Falls crash; driver ticketed for unlicensed operation
Seneca supervisors approve resolutions, hear public concerns about Medicaid cuts
Cayuga Co. lawmakers advance staffing, safety, and infrastructure initiatives
DiNapoli urges overhaul of unused pandemic medical stockpile