Your Morning Edition for Sunday, September 22nd presented by Canandaigua Dentistry!

Officials respond to massive HABs outbreak along Seneca Lake, latest on fatal shooting in Lyons, Auburn officer seriously injured chasing suspect, and state gets closer to action on cellphone ban.

Algae outbreak in Seneca Lake not impacting Geneva’s drinking water, officials say

Geneva city officials are assuring residents that recent algae blooms in Seneca Lake, which have turned the water green at the north end, are not affecting the city’s drinking water supply. This comes two days after health officials in Seneca County put residents on notice that the region was seeing a spike in HABs reports. In Geneva, officials say drinking water is sourced from another part of the lake, where the bloom was not present.

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Nice end to the weekend in the Finger Lakes

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

1. A person was fatally shot Saturday morning in Lyons, prompting a significant police response, first responders confirmed. The shooting, reported around 10:30 a.m. followed a 911 call about a domestic dispute, and led to the suspect fleeing the scene. [Read More]

2. An Auburn police officer suffered a broken leg Thursday night while pursuing a suspect at the Cayuga Inn at the Finger Lakes. Authorities say the officer was chasing Lawrence A. Atkins, 47, when his leg struck a metal doorframe, fracturing two bones. [Read More]

3. Deputies have identified the driver involved in a fatal hit-and-run in Yates County as Sarah E. Olsen of Penn Yan. She’s been charged with leaving the scene of an incident resulting in death and criminally negligent homicide. Olsen was arraigned and released as the investigation continues. [Read More]

4. Paychex founder Tom Golisano has donated $1.5 million to the Humane Society of Wayne County. It was part of the billionaire's $300+ million investment in nonprofits across Upstate New York. [Read More]

5. Addressing educators at the "Disconnected" conference hosted by New York State United Teachers, Governor Kathy Hochul called for measures to mitigate the negative effects of cell phones and social media in schools. While some parents worry about not reaching their children during emergencies, Hochul noted that law enforcement advises against student cell phone use in such situations, as it may distract from safety protocols. [Read More]

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HS SPORTS REPORT: Honeoye boys soccer blanks HAC; Pal-Mac girls soccer hands Waterloo first loss

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MORE SPORTS

• Johnson lifts Cornell past UMBC, 1-0

• William Smith races past #7 Rochester 3-1

• Another fourth-quarter surge powers Hobart to victory

• Mets pick up bounce-back win over Phillies (highlights)

• Gerrit Cole tosses nine-inning gem, Yankees top Athletics in extras (highlights)

• Early second-half strike lifts Long Beach State over Cornell

• Syracuse men’s soccer plays to 1-1 tie with Louisville

• Tigers rally past Statesmen 2-1

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Finger Lakes Land trust and DEC secure 260 acres along Fall Creek

Photo by Chris McAuliffe.

A significant stretch of land along Fall Creek—the main source of Cornell University's drinking water—has been preserved through a partnership between the Finger Lakes Land Trust and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. The 260-acre property in Summerhill, Cayuga County, boasts 10,000 feet of creek frontage, diverse forests, wetlands with rare orchids, and agricultural fields that will remain in production.

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MORE LIFE

• Bristol Mountain launches fall sky rides and seasonal activities

• The Vine at Del Lago enhances sound with cutting-edge audio system

• Ithaca Rotary Club awards over $11,000 to local non-profits

• Cornell, Ithaca, and TC3 students unite for Welcome Students Weekend in downtown Ithaca

• Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office honors long-serving members at employee recognition ceremony

• Geneva General Hospital to Host Blood Drive Amid National Blood Shortage Crisis

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Residents invited to shape $10M downtown revitalization projects in Cayuga County

The future of Cayuga, Union Springs, and Aurora is in residents' hands as they decide how to spend a $10 million revitalization grant. An online survey is open for community members to review and comment on 29 proposed projects for the villages' Strategic Investment Plan (SIP).

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MORE NEWS

• Cornell announces three weeks of pavement work on Cradit Farm Drive

• Rochester man banned for life from Eastview Mall after theft

• Seneca Falls man charged with shoplifting from local store

• Seneca Falls man arrested after domestic dispute leads to property damage

• Sen. O’Mara calls for New York to ‘chart a new course’ amid growing dissatisfaction

• Odessa man sentenced to probation after fleeing DWI crash

• Canandaigua man charged with violating protection order

• Drunk driving arrest follows late-night traffic stop in Canandaigua

• Beaver Dams man sentenced to 5 years in prison for Schuyler County rape

• Ex-Addison clerk forfeits pension to repay $450,000 after $1M theft