Your Morning Edition for Tuesday, November 28th presented by DiSanto Propane!
Latest on attempted murder charges in Geneva, millions of dollars coming to the FLX/CNY for road upgrades, high speed chase in Tompkins Co., and dramatic dog/owner rescue in Seneca Co.
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Quick hits for Tuesday, November 28th!
We’re one day into the post-holiday work week and among the stories we’re working on for you today is one about a dramatic weekend rescue that happened after a dog and its owner slid down a ravine in Seneca County! More on that to come, but first:
We have major update on a shooting that took place in the city of Geneva in early-November. Police were called to the Byrne Dairy located near Main and Castle streets on Nov. 3, to find a victim who had been shot in the lower body. Now, a Geneva man has been charged with attempted murder, assault, and criminal possession of a weapon. [Read More]
Millions of dollars are on the way to the Finger Lakes and Central New York for road improvements. The investment is part of the State Department of Transportation’s five-year capital plan, which amounts to $32.9 billion and includes federal funds from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. This plan is set to provide historic levels of funding for road and bridge repair and modernization. What roads are on the list? [Read More]
The Steuben County Legislature has repealed a contentious measure initially passed on September 25, which mandated Sheriff Jim Allard to obtain personal liability insurance for lawsuits related to his duties as sheriff. The repeal follows concerns about the legal and practical implications of the resolution, including the fact that the Sheriff was already covered under the County’s blanket insurance policy. [Read More]
Authorities in Tompkins County say they’re investigating after a larceny led to a high speed chase from Dryden to Ithaca. It started at the Speedway gas station in Dryden around 2:45 a.m. on Nov. 26. The two occupants were eventually taken into custody in Ithaca, then later released. [Read More]
And finally, that rescue involving a dog and one of its owners in Seneca County. The incident occurred during a walk near the ravine, where the dog, likely slipping on leaves or loose vegetation, lost its footing and started to fall. The Seneca County Rope Rescue Team was called to the scene before bringing everyone to safety. [Read More]
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