Your Morning Edition For Tuesday
NYSEG/RG&E billing issues and rate hike explained, Gorham highway building controversy, landfill update, banking exec charged with laundering, and search for convicted sex offender.
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GORHAM UPDATE: The second installment of our four-part series on the Town of Gorham and issues that recently came to light at a Town Board meeting is online! Why are residents so frustrated over a $5.5M highway building? Because it would have a dramatic impact on taxes there. [READ MORE]
PUBLIC HEARINGS CONTINUE: Can you weigh in on the proposed rate hike for RG&E or NYSEG? Yes! Public hearings are continuing today, and residents are frustrated over skyrocketing costs and an array of billing issues. [READ MORE]
SEARCH FOR FELON: Police are asking for the public’s help locating a registered sex offender and Bath resident, who was taken into custody on kidnapping charges in Washington, D.C. Investigators say Anthony Kroeger, 62, was released by authorities in D.C. before he could be extradited. It’s unclear what led to the breakdown in communication, but police are concerned. [READ MORE]
HEARING THE DIFFERENCE: A major change in hearing aid technology could save older Americans thousands of dollars. The FDA has approved over-the-counter hearing aids. What does it mean? How can it help? Those questions and more answered in this look at what will be hitting stores across the U.S. [READ MORE]
LANDFILL UPDATE: Tonight the Seneca Town Board will weigh-in on the future of the Ontario County Landfill. While the Board of Supervisors has final say on whether it operates beyond 2028 - the Seneca Town Board will consider two motions to get its position on the official record. [READ MORE]
BANKING FRAUD: Authorities say a former executive with Tompkins Community Bank faces serious charges after laundering hundreds-of-thousands of dollars. Two customers lost more than $500,000 as he claimed to be investing in real estate. Hwo did it happen? How many victims were there? [READ MORE]
GAS TAX HOLIDAY: Republicans, Democrats, and consumers agree - the gas tax holiday should be extended beyond January 1st. Will it, though? [READ MORE]
