Your Morning Edition for Thursday, Feb. 29th presented by Canandaigua Dentistry!
New Congressional maps signed into law, animals die in Cayuga Co. barn fire, heavy snow batters Wayne Co., FLCC has new LPN program, zoning changes proposed in Aurora, and latest power outages!
Daily Debrief: What’s trending Finger Lakes?
First up — we have a major redistricting update! Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed new congressional maps into law. The move comes a few days after Democrats in the legislature rejected maps drawn by the state’s Independent Redistricting Commission. Lawmakers felt the commission’s maps were too similar to 2022 maps, which heavily favored Republicans. [READ MORE]
First responders say animals died in a devastating barn blaze last night in Cayuga County. It was a defensive attack only on the fire, which was too intense for firefighters to enter. [READ MORE]
Winds calm down, but lake effect snow continues today
Aurora residents expressed mixed reactions during a public hearing on February 21 regarding proposed changes to the village’s zoning laws, specifically affecting a strip of lakeside property owned by Wells College. The proposed Local Law No. 2 of 2024 aims to update zoning regulations, converting a section previously designated as recreational green space to mixed-use and lakefront residential. [READ MORE]
FLCC has announced the start of a new LPN program, following approval by the state Education Department. The program, set to begin on September 3, is designed as a 12-month certificate course, offering students practical experience in long-term care facilities, hospitals, and clinics. [READ MORE]
And finally, we’re tracking power outages and the latest from damaging winds overnight across the Finger Lakes. Most are expected to have power back in the coming hours, officials say. But, some areas are going to see 6-10 inches of snow, too! [READ MORE]
FL1 Sports: Scores and insight from the world of local sports!
WEDNESDAY HS BASKETBALL SECTIONAL REPORT: Victor advances to final, Mynderse season ends in semis
The last two high school basketball sectional semifinal games took place on Wednesday night. We’ve got you covered with scores an insights from both games.
What else is happening in the Finger Lakes?
Shelf cloud over Lake Ontario as cold front approached Sodus Point on Wednesday
