Your Morning Edition for Tuesday, April 9th presented by Canandaigua Dentistry!
The best from Monday's total solar eclipse in the FLX, new details on GPD chief's resignation, inside Canandaigua's strategic planning process, and $150K vandalism in Tompkins Co.!
What’s trending Finger Lakes?
First up, we have some of the most-stunning images you’ll see from around the Finger Lakes. Check out our collection of photos from yesterday’s total solar eclipse. Yes, it was cloudy, but the photos shared to social media offered a unique glimpse at the once-in-a-lifetime event. [KEEP READING]
Next up, a closer look at strategic planning efforts in Canandaigua. The City of Canandaigua is viewed as one of the most-vibrant communities in the Finger Lakes. But, officials there say they have issues that need resolving. Among them — housing affordability, the rise of poverty in neighborhoods around the city, and ailing infrastructure made worse by historic flooding last summer. [KEEP READING]
Feeling like spring across the Finger Lakes today!
Matt Colton is out as police chief and he received a severance package of approximately $61,000. The package, revealed through a Freedom of Information Law request by the Finger Lakes Times Times, includes 20 weeks of prorated salary, unused personal leave and vacation time, alongside four months of health benefits. [KEEP READING]
Two significant building projects in Ithaca suffered considerable damage due to vandalism in late-March. The Library Place building on Cayuga Street and the Asteri Ithaca project on Green Street encountered tens of thousands of dollars in losses. In total, the damage to both properties may exceed $150,000. [KEEP READING]
Governor Kathy Hochul announced a $412 million investment to create and preserve nearly 1,100 affordable homes in New York City, the Finger Lakes, and the Hudson Valley. Among the winners — a 78-unit development in Geneva that will receive $15.2 million. [KEEP READING]
FL1 Sports: Scores and insight from the #1 local sports team!
Mets hold off Braves in series opener behind Brandon Nimmo’s huge night
Anthony Volpe, Juan Soto go deep as Yankees roll past Marlins, improve to 9-2
What else is happening in the Finger Lakes?
Canandaigua Mayor Bob Palumbo talks city’s strategic planning process
THE FEED: More headlines from around FL1
No serious injuries reported after car crashes down embankment, comes to rest in Wayne County creek
Report: Cornell University has massive, $78M impact on local economy
Judges will be required to undergo annual bail law training after high-profile issues
State workers will keep getting paychecks on-time despite late budget, Comptroller’s office says
State budget eclipsed by sun: Lawmakers pass another budget extender
HEAT Act continues to be sticking point in state budget talks
New York to fairly compensate auto technicians for warranty work
Geneva Rotary Club accepting grant applications for local organizations