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Latest on Cupola dispute in Penn Yan, update on driver airlifted from Torrey crash, Geneva's PRB dealt another loss, Auburn police chief/Cayuga Sheriff talk scams, and more!

Apr 02, 2024

The Village of Penn Yan is in the spotlight following accusations from the Empire State Winery Cupola Restoration Project that the village board went back on a previous decision to allow the historic Cupola’s placement in Angler Boat Park. The village, however, clarified in an update that while it had considered the location for fundraising efforts, it never formally committed to situating the Cupola there. [KEEP READING]
Auburn Police Chief James Slayton and Cayuga County Sheriff Brian Schenck have issued a public warning about a spike in scam activities within the Auburn and Cayuga County areas. They reported that scammers have been tricking residents into handing over large sums of money, with both the victims and those unknowingly transferring the cash being duped. [KEEP READING]

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An investigation is underway after one person was airlifted from the scene of a serious crash in Yates County a little before 6 p.m. in the town of Torrey. The crash happened on Leach Road, according to the sheriff’s office, who noted a vehicle had reportedly rolled over and collided with a utility pole. [KEEP READING]
The fight for Geneva’s Police Review Board (PRB) encountered another setback when the state Supreme Court Appellate Division in Rochester rejected the former PRB members’ motion on March 15. This leaves them with only the New York Court of Appeals as a possible avenue for contesting State Supreme Court Justice Craig Doran’s 2022 decision that dissolved the PRB. [KEEP READING]
At their most recent monthly meeting, the Odessa Village Board approved the 2024-25 budget, setting the tax levy at $179,085, which aligns with the state’s growth cap. The board also made key appointments, including Tom Letteer as deputy mayor. [KEEP READING]

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