Your Morning Edition for Sunday, May 19th presented by Canandaigua Dentistry!

Latest on violent crash in Cayuga Co., Auburn firefighters rescue duck family, Ithaca police investigate shooting, Macedon holds first NY Forward meeting, and DiNapoli gives analysis of NYS budget.

May 19, 2024

Altogether four people were hospitalized after a violent one-car crash in the town of Mentz on Saturday. It happened around 1 p.m. in the area of State Street Road and Hayden Road. Just one car was involved, but two helicopters and several ambulances were necessary at the scene.

Authorities have identified the two drivers involved in a two-car accident Friday, but the man who caused the accident fled on foot and has not been located. According to a news release, on Friday around 7:30 p.m., deputies responded to a motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Boyce Road and Taylor Road in Canandaigua. [Read More]
On Friday, the Auburn Police Department’s Truck Company responded to a distress call from a “mother duck.” Eight of her ducklings had fallen through a storm sewer grate, requiring immediate rescue. [Read More]

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The Ithaca Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred early this morning on the 100 block of North Aurora Street. Witnesses reported that an individual on foot fired multiple shots at a white Jeep Cherokee around 12:25 a.m. [Read More]
The Town of Macedon held its first Local Planning Committee meeting this week, aiming to discuss projects funded by the recent $4.5 million NY Forward award. The LPC, consisting of community members approved by Governor Hochul and NYS Departments, prioritizes the town’s and public’s interests. [Read More]
State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli released an analysis on May 17 identifying risks in New York’s $237 billion State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2024-25 budget. The budget increases spending on Medicaid and school aid, and introduces new housing initiatives, but faces significant revenue challenges. [Read More]