Your Morning Edition for Sunday, Feb. 4th presented by DiSanto Propane!
Your daily top-5 headlines, latest from high school basketball in the Wayne-Finger Lakes, and so much more in today's newsletter!
Daily Debrief: What’s trending in the Finger Lakes?
Residents of Geneva are gearing up for a Special Election to fill the vacant City Councilor seat for Ward 6. This election, set for Tuesday, March 12, 2024, comes after Governor Kathy Hochul’s proclamation. The term for this position will extend until December 31, 2025. The race will feature Democrat Michael Salotto and Republican Tom Moracco Sr. [Keep Reading]
The Finger Lakes Land Trust recently announced it has accepted the donation of a conservation easement protecting 158 acres in Ontario County from landowners Dale and Glen Shaw. Located on State Route 21 and Dugway Road, between Canandaigua and Honeoye lakes, the property is situated in the towns of Bristol, Canandaigua, and South Bristol. [Keep Reading]
DEBRIEF: Geneva’s economic development, school districts shrinking and lacking funding, plus emergency orders
UR Medicine Thompson Health’s Wellness Department is offering Mental Health First Aid classes for community members who are interested in learning how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among adults. The training – created by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing – will be held Wednesday and Thursday, Feb. 28 and 29, at Wood Library. [Keep Reading]
In a united front, education stakeholders across New York are calling on state lawmakers to reject the executive budget proposal that they argue would leave public schools underfunded by hundreds of millions of dollars. Organizations passionate about public education have voiced their concerns over proposed changes in funding methods, stating that the move to use a 10-year rolling average of 2.4 percent for the Consumer Price Index instead of the current 3.8 percent will result in significant underfunding. [Keep Reading]
The Seneca Lake Wine Trail recently announced the second annual Seneca Lake Wine and Experience Auction. The Seneca Lake Wine & Experience Auction boasts one-of-a-kind wines and experiences that aren’t available anywhere else. This year, the Seneca Lake Winery Association is partnering with Seneca Lake Pure Waters Association, sharing a portion of proceeds to support this admirable organization. [Keep Reading]
FL1 Sports: Scores and insight from the world of local sports!
SATURDAY HS BASKETBALL REPORT: Jayla Bell’s 32-point double-double leads Lyons past East Rochester; Geneva boys win third straight
Another week of high school basketball wrapped up Saturday with a handful of games. Check out the full-rundown by tapping the scoreboard button below!
Syracuse drops second straight in blowout loss to Wake Forest
The Syracuse Orange capped off a two-game road swing on Saturday night with a 99-70 loss to the Wake Forest Demon Deacons at LJVM Coliseum. Wake Forest (14-7, 6-4 ACC) jumped out to an early lead and was in control the entire game, throttling Syracuse (14-8, 5-6 ACC) on the boards and shooting 66% from the field while converting on 12-of-19 three-pointers.
More News in the Finger Lakes
Romulus man faces serious charges after fleeing rollover accident
Canandaigua Classic Antique Show moves to Hotel Canandaigua for 25th year
Suicide Prevention Coalition receives donation from Seneca Meadows
UR Medicine Thompson to host info sessions on becoming a CNA this week
Waterloo man arrested for bail jumping, coercion, and multiple warrants
Sodus man violates court order, assaults woman in Ontario County
Man flees after assaulting, strangling woman in Wayne County
Antonio Varacalli Day: A celebration of heroes essay contest and awards
Ontario County Dems rally support for refugee families through Called to Care Canandaigua
News in View: Beechwood State Park
