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Latest on Yates Co. crash that left one airlifted, petition calls for Wells College land to return to Cayuga Nation, Williamson woman arrested after hit-and-run, and local grocery store owners worried
SPOTLIGHT: Concerns over new state standard that would impact small, locally-owned grocery stores
Senator Pam Helming and Deric West, owner of Honeoye Falls Marketplace and Mendon Meadows Marketplace, will hold a press conference on Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at Honeoye Falls Marketplace. They will urge the state to delay the implementation of new hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) refrigerant standards and allow more time for a smooth transition. These new regulations aim to phase out the use of HFCs due to their high global warming potential.
What’s trending in the Finger Lakes?
The Yates County Sheriff’s Office responded to a multi-vehicle accident on Route 14A in Milo on Saturday afternoon, resulting in one person being airlifted to a hospital in Rochester. Several departments and agencies responded to the scene. [Read More]
Deputies say a Williamson woman was arrested after a length investigation into a hit-and-run that happened in late-September last year. This marks the end of an investigation that lasted more than 9 months. [Read More]
What’s the forecast look like today?
As the New York State Attorney General’s Office decides the future of Wells College’s properties, an online petition is calling for the land to be returned to the Cayuga Nation. The petition, titled “Revitalize Wells College with Land Back,” advocates for the properties to be given to the traditional Council of Chiefs of the Cayuga Nation, who were displaced during the 1779 Sullivan-Clinton campaign. [Read More]
Wayne Technical & Career Center in Williamson celebrated its CTE Signing Day on Wednesday, with over 60 students committing to future employers. The event, held at the Conference Center in Newark, was filled with students, teachers, staff, employers, and proud parents. [Read More]
The Steuben County District Attorney’s Office has cleared Hornell Police Chief Ted Murray of any criminal charges following an investigation into an incident reported by his department. Prosecutors in Steuben County said late last week that the Hornell police had self-reported the unspecified incident involving Chief Murray about a month ago. [Read More]
Victor girls lacrosse wins third straight state title; Bloomfield softball falls short
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Public hearings coming to Canandaigua Town Hall on June 24
Canandaigua town residents are invited to share their views at two upcoming public hearings on June 24. One hearing will focus on a proposed local law to amend the budget and increase the highway superintendent’s salary. The other will discuss a cable television franchise agreement with Spectrum Northeast LLC.
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