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Final election results across the FLX, uncertain future for Micron, rise in deer accidents, in-depth look at underlying issues with education in NYS, and major Canandaigua housing project approved.

Nov 07, 2024

NYS must fix underlying education issues, graduation requirements

As New York considers new graduation requirements, the alternatives might not be easy to implement. The state’s Blue Ribbon Commission on Graduation Measures said Regents exams will no longer count toward graduation. Studies show exit exams do not raise a high school diploma’s value or student achievement.

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

Autumn brings a rise in vehicle collisions with deer and other animals across New York, and several counties in the Finger Lakes region are among the hardest hit. Data from AAA shows that October through December is the prime time for these accidents, with Monroe and Ontario counties logging some of the highest numbers statewide. [More]
With Donald Trump heading back to the White House, local leaders are evaluating the potential impact on Micron’s planned chip plant in Clay and the CHIPS Act that supports it. Congressman-elect John Mannion expressed hope that bipartisan support for the CHIPS Act will remain strong, emphasizing its critical role for national security and Central New York’s economy. [More]
Newly elected Congressman John Mannion celebrated his victory with a close group of supporters, marking a shift for Central New York with its first Democratic representative in over a decade. While Mannion’s smaller gathering sparked questions of intra-party division, both he and party leaders dismissed the idea, emphasizing unified support despite a recent primary. [More]
The Canandaigua Town Board has approved a zoning incentive plan for Uptown Landing LLC, allowing a large-scale housing and commercial development near Parkside Drive and Fire Hall Road to proceed. Approved on Oct. 27, the project includes 224 apartment units, 91 apartments with commercial space, 90 townhouses, and 230 single-family homes. [More]
Savannah Town Supervisor Frank Paddock clarified that recent funds announced for the town’s wastewater treatment upgrade aren’t new, despite Gov. Kathy Hochul’s press release suggesting otherwise. Paddock told the Finger Lakes Times that the $1.4 million for planning, design, and construction includes previously promised grants, and only a pending 30-year loan is new. [More]

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Canandaigua Town Board approves Uptown Landing project with zoning incentives

The Canandaigua Town Board has approved a zoning incentive plan for Uptown Landing LLC, allowing a large-scale housing and commercial development near Parkside Drive and Fire Hall Road to proceed. Approved on Oct. 27, the project includes 224 apartment units, 91 apartments with commercial space, 90 townhouses, and 230 single-family homes.