Your Morning Edition for Thursday, May 1 presented by DiSanto Propane!
What's happening in the FLX? We have the latest on a shooting in Geneva, a gold scam in Auburn, and two major previews of local meetings. Plus an exclusive with Buttonwood Grove!
Police looking for second suspect in Geneva shooting
Geneva police arrested a 19-year-old man Tuesday night in connection with a shooting that left another man hospitalized in guarded condition. Jonathan T. Bey was taken into custody after a search warrant was executed at a home on Exchange Street, where the shooting occurred. He faces charges including first-degree assault and criminal possession of a weapon. A second suspect has been identified as the investigation continues, though police say there is no ongoing threat to the public.
Finger Lakes Forecast: Warming up, storms tonight
Temperatures will rise into the low 70s today with sunshine after early morning frost. Rain chances increase Thursday night through Saturday, with the highest likelihood of showers and possible thunderstorms on Friday. Cooler, mostly cloudy conditions follow over the weekend, with highs dropping into the upper 50s. Next week brings partly sunny skies and scattered showers, with temperatures gradually warming into the mid-to-upper 60s.
Fast 5: What’s happening in the Finger Lakes?
Waste Harmonics, a Victor-based waste management company, will lay off 66 employees this summer as part of a planned relocation. According to a state WARN notice, the job cuts will take effect July 25 at the company’s Omnitech Place location. The notice was filed April 23, but no details about the new location have been released. Founded in 2001, Waste Harmonics has not commented on the layoffs.
The Auburn City Council will meet tonight at 5 p.m. to discuss a proposed tax cap override, receive public input on the 2025–2026 budget, and vote on several resolutions involving city finances, property sales, and infrastructure projects. The meeting will open with proclamations recognizing National Tourism Week and William Seward Day. Council will consider the first reading of Local Law #1 of 2025, which would allow the city to exceed the state’s property tax cap, and vote on scheduling a public hearing for May 22. Additional agenda items include the sale of surplus property, land transactions, a new dog control contract, and a culvert replacement agreement with the state DOT.
Two men from New Jersey were arrested in Auburn after attempting to steal $300,000 in gold through a scam that preyed on a victim’s fear of federal prosecution. The suspects were caught in a sting operation after repeatedly contacting the victim, who had previously been deceived by a fake computer pop-up and impersonators posing as federal agents. The victim was coerced into handing over money, prompting a law enforcement intervention when the scammers tried to extort more. Both men face felony charges, and the investigation is ongoing with assistance from local agencies.
The Walworth Town Board will meet tonight at 6:30 p.m. to vote on resolutions involving parks equipment, public works, and administrative service agreements. Key agenda items include the proposed purchase of a John Deere utility vehicle, seasonal hiring for the Summer Day Camp, and renewal of a maintenance agreement for town facilities. The board will also consider waiving sewer permit fees for a new Wayne County EMS building and authorizing updates to an intermunicipal agreement. Additional items include budget modifications, sales reports, safety training notices, and a letter from the Gananda Rotary Club.
A new education initiative in Geneva is putting students at the center of change through the launch of a Changemaker Hub. On May 5, Geneva City Schools and national nonprofit World Savvy will host a full-day event at The Dove Block Project to gather ideas and build a community-driven “Profile of a Graduate.” The effort aims to redefine student success and prepare learners for a rapidly evolving world by amplifying youth voices and encouraging collaboration across generations. Organizers hope the event will inspire actionable steps toward more inclusive, future-ready education practices in local schools.
FLX WEEKLY: Buttonwood Grove Anniversary Celebration
