Your Morning Edition for Thursday, September 7th presented by DiSanto Propane!
Officials respond in South Seneca after concerns raised about new principal, closer look at a state law that will change how flooding is disclosed, and Ontario County looks at hazard mitigation plan.
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Administrator who resigned from RCSD in 2021 emerges as promising leader for South Seneca Elementary School
There’s a lot of promise and optimism at the South Seneca Elementary School following the appointment of Dan Fontanez last week. Initially, parents and community members were concerned about the appointment. However, school leaders say now that the decision was one made with plenty of thought put behind it, and with student outcomes at the front-of-mind.
New state law requires disclosure of property’s flood risk to buyers
New York is slated to become another state to require disclosing flood-risk information to prospective homeowners. The Legislature passed a law earlier this year requiring property owners to disclose whether a property is located in a 100- or 500-year flood zone, based on FEMA’s flood insurance rate maps.
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Ontario County seeks public input on hazard mitigation plan update
Ontario County, in collaboration with its 26 constituent cities, towns, and villages, is in the process of updating its Hazard Mitigation Plan. The primary objective is to curtail long-term risks to both residents and property stemming from known hazards, ensuring more efficient mitigation efforts. The public is invited to two community meetings to gain insights on the updating process and to share their perspectives on potential hazards and the necessary actions to lessen their impact.
More headlines for Thursday, September 7th!
Hornell woman charged with grand larceny, falsifying business records
Canandaigua man arrested, released after stabbing: Police say he fled the scene
Stolen vehicle found at Eastview Mall: Driver charged with possessing stolen property, released
War Horse Brewing set to hold Oktoberfest Steinholding showdown
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FLX WEEKLY: Alice by Heart
Members of the cast for an upcoming production of Alice by Heart by Theatre444 are in-studio. They are representing the Finger Lakes region at this year’s Rochester Fringe Festival. Join the cast and Jim Sinicropi for the first episode of FLX Weekly for September.