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Major brush fire in Cayuga Co., serious crash results in one being airlifted in Aurelius, in-depth on election demo shifts in New York, and state poised to end regents exams finally.
Major brush fire in Cayuga County prompts heavy response
First responders have been busy across the Finger Lakes battling small- and medium-sized brush fires as unusually dry conditions persist. The most-recent incident occurred in Cayuga County where first responders from several departments were needed to put down a brush fire. Local farmers even had to get involved in the fight to prevent it from spreading.
Finger Lakes Weather Center: Rain is coming.
Fast 5: What’s happening in the Finger Lakes?
New York State is poised to end regents exam requirements for high school graduation in a few years. Under this proposal, August 2027 would mark the final required regents exams. From then on, the exams would only measure progress, allowing students to earn diploma endorsements. [Read More]
First responders say one person was airlifted after a serious crash involving a passenger car and motorcycle on Saturday. It happened in Aurelius in the 1500 block of Clark Street Road. We have the latest updates online. [Read More]
New York’s exit polls reveal a notable shift toward President-elect Donald Trump, with increased support among men, younger voters, and Black New Yorkers. Though Vice President Kamala Harris won New York, Trump’s support rose across every county, reflecting broader trends that favored the Republican nationally. [Read More]
The Seneca Falls Town Board approved its 2025 budget in a 3-2 vote on Nov. 5, reducing spending, the tax rate, and the tax levy. However, board members Dawn Dyson and Kaitlyn Laskoski voted against the $14.98 million budget, citing concerns about the impact of a new Department of Public Works on current town employees and the budget. [Read More]
The Lansing Central School District (LCSD) is set to begin the third phase of its $17 million capital improvement project next spring, aiming to bring essential upgrades to school facilities. School officials shared updates on the project, approved by voters in early 2023, during an Oct. 28 board meeting, noting that the district is now seeking contractor bids following recent approval from the New York State Education Department. [Read More]
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