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Wegmans customers still haven't been refunded for double-charges, new argument made against Seneca Meadows expansion, and environmental advocates lose in court against Greenidge Generation.
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Wegmans customers still waiting for refunds after double charging incidents
Customers at Wegmans have reported being double charged for their purchases made on Wednesday, Aug. 16, with some still waiting for a refund. Katie Sherwin, Director of Consumer Services with the New York State Division of Consumer Protection, emphasized the importance of regularly checking banking statements to avoid such discrepancies and detect potential identity theft. Although some have been refunded, trust issues linger.
Waterloo Container challenges Seneca Meadows expansion over HCA violation
Waterloo Container Co.’s legal counsel alleges that Seneca Meadows Inc. (SMI) is infringing upon a 2007 host community agreement with Seneca Falls. The dispute arises from SMI’s application to expand its Route 414 landfill without establishing a new or revised agreement. Attorney Doug Zamelis, representing Waterloo Container, highlighted that SMI’s move to grow the landfill facility violates sub-paragraph IV of the 2007 accord. This clause explicitly restricts Seneca Meadows from pursuing any expansion post-2025 without inking a fresh or amended community agreement.
Federal judge dismisses lawsuit against Greenidge over warm water discharges, ruling state may skip over federal rules
A federal judge on Tuesday dismissed a lawsuit challenging the legality of Greenidge Generation’s massive warm water discharges into Seneca Lake. Three environmental groups had sued to halt the discharges, claiming that Greenidge violated federal law when it applied to renew its state discharge permit without filing aquatic impact reports specifically required by the federal Clean Water Act.
But U.S. District Court Judge Elizabeth A. Wolford said the federal provisions “simply do not provide the governing standard” in the case. “It is state law that is determinative of whether or not a state-issued permit may be administratively continued while a renewal application is pending,” she wrote in her 32-page order.
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Penn Yan man admits to making terroristic threats to overthrow local, state, and federal governments
Cayuga County benefits from record Northern Border Regional Commission funding
Wegmans discontinuing ‘WPOP’, it’s popular soda brand, amid health concerns
Lainey Wilson breaks New York State Fair concert attendance record Wednesday
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FLX WEEKLY: Knapp Winery owner Cole Wilson and head chef Benjamin Bird
Knapp Winery owner Cole Wilson is in-studio with head chef Benjamin Bird to sample some of the great dishes available at the historic Seneca County winery. Join Cole, Chef Ben, Cayuga Lake Wine Trail Director Katherine Chase and Jim Sinicropi for a Wine Wednesday edition of FLX Weekly.
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