Your Morning Edition for Thursday, August 22nd presented by Canandaigua Dentistry!

Salary hike changes in Wayne Co., officials in Cayuga Co. deal with 911 center issue, and latest from NYS Fair as officials forced to close goat exhibit due to health concerns.

Wayne County Revises Salary Hike Resolution After Legal Scrutiny

The Wayne County Board of Supervisors reversed course on a contentious salary hike resolution after legal concerns were raised about its July decision. The revised resolution includes pay raises for individuals in multiple departments, while excluding high-ranking officials.

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Warming Up: Let’s see some change in the Finger Lakes

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

1. PUBLIC SAFETY UPDATE: Earlier this month Cayuga County Sheriff Brian Schenck announced via Facebook that the county legislature has approved the filling of key public safety positions, following a period of budgetary uncertainty. In a statement, he thanked the community for their support after voicing concerns in June about potential budget cuts. The positions in question, within the Sheriff’s Office and the Cayuga County 911 Center, had faced delays due to fiscal pressures.

2. 911 DOWN RIGHT NOW: The Cayuga County 911 Center was dealing with some telephone issues early this morning, affecting its ability to receive emergency calls directly. Officials said they were working urgently working to resolve the problem.

3. HIGH COST OF DOING BUSINESS: Health insurance remains the number one concern for small business owners in New York, according to the latest study by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB). This issue has consistently topped the list since 1986, driven by the high costs associated with small group markets.

4. DAY #1 AT NYS FAIR: Opening day at the New York State Fair drew large crowds, but for many, it wasn’t the rides or food that captured their attention—it was the live music. But that didn’t mean it was all good. The Fair shut down its Cuddling with a Baby Goat exhibit due to concerns about a potential viral outbreak.

5. BIG MONEY: The Village of Montour Falls has been awarded nearly $200,000 in grant funding as part of its participation in the New York State Energy Research & Development Authority (NYSERDA) Clean Energy Community program.

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MORE LOCAL HEADLINES: What Else Is Happening?

• Arc Wayne to Host ‘Color Wayne’ Fun Run in Newark

• Seneca County IDA Hits Milestone in Business Retention Efforts

• Phelps Talent Shines at Rochester Fringe Festival

• Wayne County Horse Tests Positive for Deadly Mosquito-Borne Virus

• Cornell to Launch Climate Impact Speaker Series This Fall

• Ferris Hills to Host Classic Car Cruise-In with Live Music

• Domestic Violence Survivor to Speak in Geneva

• Former Seneca Falls Mayor to Speak on Women’s Leadership in Politics

• LeTourneau Christian Center Launches Homeschool Run Club in Preparation for Fall Festival 5K

• Spectrum Required to Provide Discounted Broadband for Low-Income New Yorkers Under Settlement

• Adirondack Insurance Exchange Ends Operations, Urges Customers to Find New Coverage

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AROUND THE US & WORLD: Beyond the Finger Lakes

• Richard Simmons’ Death Ruled Accidental Due to Falls and Heart Disease

• Cornell Student to Speak on Gun Violence at Democratic National Convention Tonight

• RFK Jr. Reportedly Seeks Administration Role in Exchange for Trump Endorsement

• ACCESS DENIED: Harris Campaign Rejects Request for Palestinian Speaker at DNC

• FLIGHT CHAOS: Passenger Arrested After Exiting Plane Onto Wing at Melbourne Airport

• 116-Year-Old Japanese Woman Becomes World’s Oldest Person

• PBS’ Judy Woodruff Apologizes for Erroneous Comment on Trump and Israel Peace Talks (video)

• Walz and Clinton Shine on Third Night of DNC, Influencers Boost Democrats’ Reach