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Lobbyist says Dresden's Greenidge is essential to state's power grid in bid to keep it open, longtime Canandaigua fire captain retires, Odessa mayor urges people to get engaged & Bills survive Jets!
Influential energy lobbyist argues Greenidge’s Dresden plant is vital to NY’s electric grid
In a last-minute bid to save Greenidge Generation’s Dresden power plant from a state order to shut down by Nov. 1, an Albany trade group argues that the facility is vital to the state electric grid. Independent Power Producers of New York has asked a judge for permission to join Greenidge’s bid to win a temporary restraining order that blocks the closure. The company is suing the state Department of Environmental Conservation over its refusal to renew the plant’s Title V air permit, which led to the shutdown order.
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Fast 5: What’s happening in the Finger Lakes?
Senior Captain Sam Loiacono officially completed his final shift with the Canandaigua Fire Department marking the end of a distinguished career that spanned over three decades. Captain Loiacono, who began his service with CFD in 1994, leaves behind a legacy defined by dedication to safety, education, and leadership. [Read More]
As he nears the end of his final term, Mayor Gerry Messmer is calling on Odessa residents to step up and run for mayor or village board positions. With new opportunities like Odessa Community Day, event planning, and volunteer needs for the new hiking trail, Messmer emphasized the importance of fresh energy. “We need folks who want to get involved,” he said, encouraging community members to take initiative. [Read More]
The new owner of the former Chosen Athletics building on Gorham Street is seeking city support for a Restore NY grant to fund its redevelopment into a health and wellness center. Erica Paolicelli plans to renovate the 12,000-square-foot space into a facility offering fitness programs, primary care services, and a health food store under the name Synergy Social Wellness, LLC. [Read More]
Efforts to preserve the historic Wells College campus in Aurora are gaining traction, as a local group seeks its inclusion on a key endangered sites list. Preservation Association of Central New York has nominated the college for the Preservation League of New York State’s Seven to Save list. [Read More]
With Medicare’s open enrollment period set to begin tomorrow, Governor Kathy Hochul is calling on more New Yorkers to take advantage of the state’s expanded Medicare Savings Program. The program, which now serves nearly one million residents, offers significant financial relief to older adults by reducing healthcare costs, potentially saving participants an average of $7,400 annually. [Read More]
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Bills survive Jets on Monday Night Football to snap two-game skid
The Buffalo Bills (4-2) got back in the win column with an ugly 23-20 road victory over the New York Jets (2-4) on Monday Night Football in a game that featured 22 penalties for 204 yards, the most in a game this season.
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Benefit scheduled for Seneca Falls resident battling pancreatic cancer
A benefit for long-time Seneca Falls resident and Mynderse Academy graduate, Mark “T-Bone” Thomas at the SMS Lodge on Ovid Street in Seneca Falls on Saturday, October 26, 2024 from 11 AM – 3 PM. Mark has been engaged in a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
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