Your Morning Edition for Sunday, Jan. 19th presented by DiSanto Propane!

Game day arrives in Buffalo: Plus, write-in candidate in Waterloo, Auburn SPCA under fire, Auburn inmate guilty of assaulting officer, dangerous cold arrives in FLX, and NYSUT joins CS book ban suit.

Jan 19, 2025

GAME DAY IN BUFFALO: Bills host Ravens in divisional round matchup

The No. 2 seeded Buffalo Bills are set to host the No. 3 seeded Baltimore Ravens in the divisional round tonight at 6:30 p.m., with the winner advancing to face the Kansas City Chiefs for a trip to the Super Bowl. Buffalo earned their spot with a dominant 31-7 victory over the No. 7 seeded Denver Broncos last Sunday, marking their fifth consecutive trip to the divisional round. Meanwhile, Baltimore advanced by defeating the No. 6 seeded Pittsburgh Steelers, 28-14, last Saturday.

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Finger Lakes Forecast: NWS Issues Winter Weather Advisory

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Residents of the Finger Lakes are preparing for dangerous cold and heavy lake effect snow as an arctic air mass moves into the region. The National Weather Service has issued Winter Weather Advisories, warning of 4-8 inches of snow in affected areas, with some localized totals exceeding 12 inches in persistent lake effect bands. Wind chills as low as -25 degrees and treacherous travel conditions are expected, prompting caution during commutes and outdoor activities.

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Fast 5: What’s happening in the Finger Lakes?

A Monroe County juror was removed after tweeting inappropriate comments about the prosecutor, sparking concerns over impartiality. The issue, first flagged by legal professionals via Reddit, prompted the judge to swiftly replace the juror to maintain fairness in the trial. Despite the disruption, the jury ultimately acquitted two defendants of drug charges.
The New York State United Teachers union has intervened in a legal challenge over the retention of five books in the Clyde-Savannah school library. Plaintiffs argue the books are pornographic, while NYSUT contends that removing them could jeopardize academic freedom. The court is set to hear motions, including a dismissal request, on February 14.
A former Auburn SPCA officer has accused Executive Director Nick Lapresi of prioritizing financial goals over animal welfare. Allegations include dropped cruelty investigations and reduced shelter admissions, though the board defends Lapresi’s leadership, citing increased adoptions and successful fundraising efforts. The controversy highlights differing views on balancing shelter operations and mission adherence.
Steven Roschia Jr. has announced a write-in campaign for one of two Waterloo village trustee seats in the March 20 election. Roschia joins a competitive race that includes incumbent Republican John Butlak and two other GOP primary candidates, with Democrats planning to endorse their nominee at a caucus the same evening. The election will take place at the Community Center.
Yakez Cornett, a former Auburn Correctional Facility inmate, has pleaded guilty to assaulting two corrections officers in 2023. Cornett faces five years in prison and post-release supervision, with the sentences to run consecutively with his current term. The officers sustained injuries requiring emergency treatment, including a concussion and neck pain, and sentencing is scheduled for April 25.

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SATURDAY HS BASKETBALL REPORT: Gananda boys win third straight; Dundee/Bradford girls win streak ends at nine

Gananda boys basketball secured their third consecutive win, while the Dundee/Bradford girls' nine-game winning streak came to an end Saturday night. The night featured notable performances, including Cooper Grassel’s six three-pointers for Gananda and Brody Ryan’s 22 points for Dundee/Bradford.