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Major gas leak at Clifton Springs gas station, rabies outbreak in Seneca Co., Town of Thurston tells Casella 'no', and attempted murder case update over the weekend.

Aug 20, 2024

Gas leak sparks major cleanup in Clifton Springs

A gas leak at Crosby’s Gas Station in Clifton Springs has triggered a large-scale investigation and cleanup effort by the New York State DEC.

HERE’S WHAT WE KNOW

On August 15, DEC officials responded to reports of strong gasoline odors near the station at 1 Kendall Street.
That led to the discovery that fuel had contaminated the sanitary and storm sewers, as well as Sulphur Creek.
The leak, linked to a failed tank test, prompted the emptying of gasoline storage tanks and the deployment of environmental response teams as residents reported severe gas fumes with hazmat teams going door to door to ensure the community’s safety.

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Even cooler and more fall-like today across the FLX!

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

CASELLA VS THURSTON: Casella Waste Systems Inc. has offered to drop all plans to spread sewage sludge on fields in Thurston if the Steuben County town will allow to operate a composting facility instead at its Bonny Hill Organics site. But Town Supervisor Michael Volino said Sunday that Thurston won’t be accepting that informal offer.
MISSING PERSON: The Seneca County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Steven S. Langley, 54, who has been missing for over three weeks. Langley, a Romulus resident, was last seen by family and has since disappeared.
ATTEMPTED MURDER: A Hornell man is in custody after allegedly shooting at his ex-girlfriend’s new boyfriend during a Saturday incident. According to police, he violated an order of ptrotection by approaching his ex-girlfriend’s residence on Rockwell Street, where he fired multiple shots from a parked car.
MAJOR FUNDING: U.S. Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand have announced nearly $6.5 million in federal funding to support fire departments across Upstate New York, providing crucial resources to enhance safety and preparedness. Among the recipients is the Scipio Volunteer Fire Company in Central New York, which will receive $114,285.71 to enhance its firefighting capabilities.
RABIES UPDATE: Seneca County health officials are warning residents of a recent spike in rabies cases, with three confirmed incidents this summer involving two raccoons and a fox. Seven individuals and four domestic animals required treatment after potential exposure to the virus, which is fatal if not treated promptly.

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Two face 38 charges after multi-county crime spree across Schuyler, Steuben, and Yates

Steuben County Sheriff Jim Allard announced the arrests of Dale M. Sutton and James R. Lisefski following an extensive eight-month investigation involving multiple law enforcement agencies across four counties. The duo faces 38 charges, including enterprise corruption and multiple counts of burglary, grand larceny, and drug offenses.