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Firefighters unite to battle remote blaze in Galen, while Seneca and Ontario counties weigh big decisions on landfills, healthcare, and more. Plus, why are so many New Yorkers leaving the state?

Oct 20, 2024

Fire crews from multiple departments worked together Saturday to extinguish a fully engulfed pickup truck fire located over two miles off-road in a remote area of Galen, according to the Clyde-Galen Fire District. When the first units arrived firefighters found the pickup truck completely engulfed in flames on a small trail. Due to the remote location, Seneca Falls and Savannah were called in to assist with their utility terrain vehicles (UTVs) to help access the difficult terrain.

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Finger Lakes Forecast: Warming trend continues!

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

Supervisors in Ontario County say they’re going to need more time to evaluate the future of its county-owned landfill. While not operated by the County—officials say they need more time to explore alternatives and learn more. Meanwhile, advocates for closure say they could be ready for a vote as soon as December. [MORE]
The Seneca County Board of Supervisors will hold two important sessions on Tuesday. The first will be a special board meeting, which is slated for 6 p.m. Committee meetings, of which there will be multiple, are going to be held from 5:30-6 p.m., and then continue after the special board meeting concludes. We have a full-preview of what’s on the agenda online. [MORE]
Why are so many people leaving New York? It’s an age-old question, but today, we take a look at what state tops the list for New Yorkers looking for a new home. The destination isn’t a surprise, but the numbers of people leaving is to some as natural disasters plague it with day-to-day challenges. [MORE]
Authorities say a Rochester man was taken into custody after a high-speed pursuit through Yates County. Thankfully, no injuries were reported. However, the driver is now facing DWI and other charges. [MORE]
And finally, Auburn Community Hospital has launched a new practice, Family Medicine, in response to the growing national shortage of primary care doctors. It opened over the summer and is part of the hospital’s ongoing efforts to expand primary care services in the Finger Lakes. [MORE]

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FL1 Betting: NFL Week 7 picks!

MORE SPORTS: Bills Game Day — Taking on Tennessee at home!

After three straight games on the road, the Buffalo Bills return home for a Week 7 matchup against the Tennessee Titans today at 1 p.m. Buffalo (4-2) snapped a two-game skid on Monday Night Football last week with a 23-20 win over the New York Jets. Meanwhile, the Titans (1-4) are coming off a 20-17 loss to the Indianapolis Colts. Tennessee’s lone win came in Week 5 when they beat the Miami Dolphins 31-12.

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Geneva General Hospital to host blood drive amid national shortage

Geneva General Hospital will hold a blood drive on Friday, Oct. 25, in partnership with the American Red Cross. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Conference Room A/B, located on the hospital’s basement level at 196 North Street.

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DiNapoli report highlights post-pandemic job trends in New York

Health care and social assistance jobs have shown the strongest recovery in New York since the pandemic, according to a new report by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The report outlines significant changes in the state’s employment landscape over the past two decades, with health care now accounting for nearly one in five jobs statewide, a trend solidified by the sector’s post-pandemic rebound.