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Farmington man faces arson charges after home destroyed by blaze. Roofing company faces OSHA fine for Newark muni building work. Plus, Yanks go down three, and Election Center live now!

In today’s news across the Finger Lakes: A Farmington man is charged with arson following a house fire, while Rochester’s Elmer W. Davis Inc. contests OSHA fines over safety issues. Finger Lakes hospitals earned top specialty care rankings from Healthgrades, and the New Hope Fire Department will receive $1 million in state funding for a new station. Arc Ontario launches a new Employment & Training Center, and Keuka College establishes a fast-track path to medical school through a partnership with LECOM. Don’t miss updates on our Decision 2024 voter guides, sports highlights, and more today.

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Farmington man charged with arson after house fire in Ontario County

A Farmington man has been charged with arson after a fire broke out inside a home on Wheatstone Drive Sunday afternoon. New York State Police report that Zachary Fisher, 22, is accused of recklessly igniting the fire, which required an emergency response at around 2:30 p.m.

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Finger Lakes Weather Center: Showers followed by unseasonably warm weather!

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Fast 5: What’s happening in the Finger Lakes?

1. A recent report from Healthgrades highlighted standout performances by hospitals across the Finger Lakes region, recognizing their excellence in various specialty care areas. Sixteen hospitals in the Finger Lakes, Hudson Valley, and Southern Tier regions received specialty care awards, marking them among the top 10% of hospitals in the U.S. [More]

2. Elmer W. Davis Inc., a Rochester-based roofing company, is contesting a $16,782 fine following a judge’s ruling on safety violations during a Newark Municipal Building project. The U.S. Department of Labor’s OSHA cited the company for two serious violations, including inadequate fall protection and unsafe ladder usage. [More]

3. A devastating fire tore through a home on Alexander Street in Avoca Sunday night, killing two dogs and leaving the property in ruins. Fire crews responded shortly after 8 p.m. on Oct. 27 to find the back of the two-story home engulfed in flames. [More]

4. The New Hope Fire Department in Cayuga County is set to receive $1 million from New York state to replace its outdated station. The grant, part of the Volunteer Fire Infrastructure and Response Equipment Grant Program, is one of seven awarded to fire departments statewide. [More]

5. Students from the Wayne Technical and Career Center’s Animal Science 2 program got hands-on experience at Wesche Farms in Shortsville. This annual trip, led by instructor Katie (Wesche) Graham, provides students an in-depth look at the large animal industry, equipping them with practical skills for potential careers in agriculture. [More]

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FROM THE FL1 STUDIO: Bills Weekly

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MORE FROM THE FLX

• Arc Ontario launches new Employment & Training Center to boost job skills

• Kinney Drugs provides guidance on updated CDC recommendations for pneumonia and COVID-19

• Seneca Falls Historical Society celebrates Elizabeth Cady Stanton’s 209th birthday

• Blood screening event still open for registration in Watkins Glen

• Keuka College students gain early path to medical school through new agreement

• Moravia man held without bail after rooftop standoff

• Waterways and Wine event returns to Seneca Falls on Friday

• Corning woman faces multiple charges after police chase

• Geneva Rotary’s Santa Train Express to bring holiday cheer to families

• Auburn chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace to celebrate milestone 1,000th bed

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Dodgers take 3-0 lead over Yankees in World Series

Many thought the 2024 World Series would be one of the best matchups of all time, considering the superstars on each side, but it has been a giant dud. The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the New York Yankees, 4-2, on Monday night in the Bronx to take a 3-0 lead in the series.

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MORE IN SPORTS

• Sabres three-game win streak snapped with loss to Panthers

• FLCC men’s soccer earns first NJCAA national tournament berth with victory over Herkimer

• FLCC women’s volleyball captures Mid-State title, extends win streak to 25

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Voter guides are LIVE NOW online!

Our Decision 2024 election page here at FingerLakes1.com is your go-to source for in-depth coverage, analysis, and real-time results for the races shaping Upstate New York’s future.

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MORE ELECTION COVERAGE

• Battleground Upstate: A voters guide to Congressional races in New York

• U.S. Senate voter guide: Sapaicone challenges Gillibrand as Republicans try to take back control

• NY-24 voter guide: Tenney and Wagenhauser face off over jobs, healthcare, and social issues

• NY-22 voter guide: Williams and Mannion clash over economy, public safety, and social issues

• CANDIDATES FORUM: Voters see where May and Slater sit on issues in 48th District (webcast)

• CANDIDATES FORUM: Cayuga Co. Family Court contest pits Buschman vs. Garland (webcast)