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Finger Lakes region leads New York in agricultural sales, but challenges persist. Plus, SU football and basketball survive, but one takes double OT. And latest on projects in Auburn/Geneva.

Nov 17, 2024

The Finger Lakes region emerged as the state’s agricultural leader in 2022, with farm sales topping $2.3 billion, according to a report by New York State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. The region’s farms, which span 1.36 million acres, produce a diverse array of commodities and bolster local economies, but they face mounting pressures from volatile markets, labor shortages, and climate challenges.

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Plenty of sunshine today with highs in the low 50s. A chance of showers tonight as lows only drop to the mid 40s. We’re staying mild to start the new work week—as highs push to the upper 50s. We peak Wednesday, then temps tumble as the National Weather Service says it’s watching for the potential for some lake effect snow showers.

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

Budget reductions in Geneva’s 2025 spending plan will curtail landscaping maintenance, leaving the city’s Department of Public Works (DPW) to manage downtown and lakefront upkeep with limited resources. The Geneva Business Improvement District (BID), which previously handled these efforts through a two-year funding agreement, received a reduced $92,600 contribution from the city, eliminating part-time landscaping positions. [Read More]
Three Auburn-area solar initiatives have secured nearly $14 million through a U.S. Department of Agriculture program aimed at advancing rural clean energy. The funding includes $13.8 million in loans for two Community Power Group projects on Rose Hill Road in Spafford. [Read More]
Ithaca College’s Roy H. Park School of Communications has secured its place among the nation’s premier film schools, earning spots on both The Hollywood Reporter and TheWrap’s 2024 lists of top programs. Ranked 15th by The Hollywood Reporter and 28th by TheWrap, Ithaca College’s film program continues to garner acclaim for its innovative technology, hands-on approach, and successful alumni network. [Read More]
The Finger Lakes Land Trust has acquired 23 acres of land in the town of Ulysses providing a valuable enhancement to the Black Diamond Trail. The property, purchased from the Cayuga Nature Center, features meadows and woodlands along the trail at the Houghton Road crossing. [Read More]
A group of Finger Lakes chefs is hosting a culinary fundraiser this Friday at Bright Leaf Vineyard to aid North Carolina chefs affected by Hurricane Helene. The event will feature a diverse menu of tasting dishes, including hummus, pumpkin habanero pork belly, and ricotta olive oil cake, crafted by local chefs such as Samantha Buyskes and Leslie Vincent. [Read More]

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