Your Morning Edition for Tuesday, Feb. 27th presented by Canandaigua Dentistry!

Body cam footage released from Bloomfield trooper shooting, STAR deadline for seniors approaches, massive book store opens in Victor next week, and sectional hoops update!

Feb 27, 2024

First up — let’s talk about the weather. It’s going to feel like spring out there this afternoon, and while a big change is in-store tomorrow — we’ll see more unseasonable warmth in just a couple days. The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Watch with damaging wind concerns tomorrow afternoon. [READ MORE]
Next up — the scientists and activists that pushed New York State to ban high-volume hydrofracking are working overtime against a speculative plan to inject CO2 rather than water into Southern Tier shale formations to extract natural gas. By backing new state legislation to extend the ban to include CO2, they hope to strangle the project in its cradle — if it isn’t already dead. [READ MORE]

Body cam footage released showing police shooting in Bloomfield

Attorney General Letitia James released police body-worn camera footage that her office obtained as part of its ongoing investigation into the death of a civilian who died on November 15, 2023 following an encounter with a member of the New York State Police.

New Yorkers aged 65 and over have until March 1, 2024, to apply for the Enhanced STAR property tax exemption, a program aimed at providing significant tax relief for seniors on their primary residence. The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance emphasizes the importance of this deadline for those seeking to reduce their school district taxes. [READ MORE]
The much-anticipated Victor Barnes & Noble store at Eastview Mall is set to open its doors on March 6. The new bookstore, covering an 8,029 square foot space near Entrance Two at the Sundial, promises to be a hub for book lovers with a café and seating area, mirroring the offerings of other Barnes & Noble locations. [READ MORE]
And finally, Tompkins County is trying to figure out how to better its recruiting strategies for law enforcement. It’s not a unique challenge, but groups there are working together to try and come up with solutions to the staffing crisis at the sheriff’s office and IPD. [READ MORE]

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MONDAY HS BASKETBALL SECTIONAL REPORT: Mynderse, Wayne, Whitman boys advance to finals; Bloomfield, East Rochester girls to meet in title game

The high school basketball sectional semifinal round began Monday night with a handful of games, and several Wayne-Finger Lakes teams punched their ticket to the finals this weekend. We’ve got full coverage below — just tap the scoreboard button!

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LIVESTREAM: Lyons, Gananda clash in Class C1 Semifinal Tuesday night

Sectional week continues on FingerLakes1.com as the Class C1 boys take the stage on Tuesday night. The Gananda Blue Panthers meet the top-seed Lyons Lions with a trip to the Blue Cross Arena and the Sectional Championship game on the line. Paul Russo and Kyle Evans have the call from Pittsford Sutherland High School. Tipoff is scheduled for 5:30 p.m.

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