Your Morning Edition for Tuesday, July 2nd presented by DiSanto Propane!
Towns and villages sound the alarm about long-haul garbage trucks, big law firm plans move to Victor, Cayuga Co. home destroyed by fire overnight, and Geneva residents sue over flood damage.
Long-haul garbage trucks use shortcuts across rural roads, triggering town resolutions against landfill expansion
Long-haul garbage trucks, a noisy nuisance in towns and villages across the Finger Lakes, have prompted several local boards to pass resolutions opposing a bid to expand the state’s largest landfill, Seneca Meadows Inc. “Routes 41 and 41A suffer from heavy traffic by southbound trash trucks returning from SMI to the NYC area,” said Chris Legg, supervisor of the Town of Skaneateles. “Both routes run close to Skaneateles Lake for its entire 16-mile length. A stretch of Route 41 is less than 15 feet from the lake…. Truck spills are a major concern.”
Fast 5: The biggest headlines to get your day started!
COMING TO VICTOR IN 2025: Nixon Peabody LLP will relocate to High Point Business Park in August of next year, when its lease at Clinton Square expires. The new office will offer 50,000 square feet of space for over 60 attorneys and 260 employees. [READ MORE]
SKY HIGH ENERGY COSTS: With energy costs expected to soar during a potentially record-hot summer, WalletHub has released its 2024 report on Energy Costs by State. The report reveals how energy bills vary across the country based on location and usage. [READ MORE]
MOBILE HOME DESTROYED: First responders were called to an overnight structure fire involving a mobile home in Victory. It was the second major structure fire of the day in Cayuga County, as crews were earlier called to a structure fire in Locke that destroyed a home. [READ MORE]
GENEVA LAWSUIT: Two Pulteney Street residents have filed a lawsuit against the city of Geneva, alleging poor maintenance of a storm sewer system damaged their properties. The suit was first reported by The Finger Lakes Times on Monday. [READ MORE]
NEW OWNERS: The Wells College Golf Course in Aurora will soon have new owners. Kevin Fitzgerald and Brian Dugan, who have managed the course for the past three years, are in the process of buying the nine-hole course. [READ MORE]
FL1 Weather: Your Forecast
Mets top Nationals in extras to snap two-game skid
The New York Mets (41-41) got back in the win column on Monday night with a 9-7 extra-inning victory over the Washington Nationals (39-45). Tyrone Taylor misplayed a ball in right field that allowed the Nationals to tie the game in the eighth inning, but the Mets put up a six spot in the tenth and held on to snap their two-game skid.
MORE SPORTS: Local, High School, and New York Updates
INSIDE THE FLX: Montezuma fundraiser in the books, black tern survey, and bird-themed events
On episode #504 of Inside the FLX we’re talking with Chris Lajewski from the Montezuma Audubon Center. Chris joins us to discuss their recent fundraising effort, the black tern survey that was conducted at Montezuma, as well as several opportunities for the community to get involved. There are volunteer opportunities as the team begins water chestnut removal from Montezuma waterways, as well as kayaking and moth themed events this month.
MORE NEWS: From Around The Finger Lakes!
Canandaigua residents: Drop off storm debris through Wednesday
CNY Regional Market board fires executive director after audit
Ithaca man arrested after burglary-in-progress: Suspect tried to flee
Two held without bail after massive drug and gun bust in Ontario, Monroe counties
Canandaigua man arrested for drug conspiracy in Wayne County
Upstate NY health plans support Medicare Advantage legislation
Greece teen arrested for larceny and harassment in Ontario County
Williamson man faces 14 charges after domestic incident and pursuit in Auburn