Your Morning Edition for Tuesday, December 19th presented by DiSanto Propane!
We have your five biggest headlines to get the day started, plus all the news and sports you need to stay in the know! Tonight we'll be LIVE from Mynderse Academy for some high school basketball, too!
Each day we bring you the biggest headlines and the stories that matter from the heart of the Finger Lakes. Our newsroom is locally owned-and-operated — keeping you informed and up-to-date every day of the year.
Quick hits to get your Tuesday started!
A new wrinkle has been added to the debate around electric school buses in Upstate New York. Earlier this month we told you about the debate around New York’s expected rollout of electric school buses. The state expects all new school buses purchased by districts to be electric beginning in 2027. Then, a complete shift to zero-emission buses by 2035. As the calendar turns to 2024 and a new legislative session begins — a group of lawmakers including Senators Pam Helming (R-54) and Tom O’Mara (R-58) — are calling for a pause to the state’s timeline. [Read More]
The final week of games before the Christmas break began Monday night. The Geneva girls got their third straight win; while the Gananda boys dropped a double-digital lead in their loss to Avoca-Prattsburgh. [Read More]
The town of Canandaigua is experiencing significant changes in its administrative staff following recent elections. Crystelyn Laske has been appointed as the interim town clerk and collector of taxes, taking over from Jean Chrisman, who was elected as Ontario County Clerk. The Town Board made this decision during their meeting on November 20. Now the search is on for two more vacant positions. [Read More]
With Christmas rapidly approaching, the deadline for holiday shipping is nearing, prompting a last-minute rush to post offices. Shoppers have just three more days to send their packages and cards to ensure they arrive in time for the festive season. At this point, there’s just one option for getting packages delivered by Christmas. [Read More]
An Uber driver’s vigilance and quick thinking helped New York State Police thwart a scam targeting an elderly couple in Ithaca, leading to the recovery of $23,000 and the arrest of two individuals. On December 12, the driver contacted state police after picking up a package from an Ithaca residence, suspecting it was related to a scam. [Read More]
LIVE TONIGHT AT 7:30: Whitman, Mynderse clash in boys FL East Tuesday night contest!
The FL1 Sports Team returns to Baker Gymnasium in Seneca Falls for Tuesday night boys high school hoops action! The Marcus Whitman Wildcats travel east to take on the Mynderse Academy Blue Devils in an early season league test for both squads. Jim Sinicropi and Paul Russo are courtside for the call. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m.
More headlines across the Finger Lakes!
Telephone pole destroyed by driver in Sodus: Operator apparently flees scene
Ex-State Trooper who faced prison time given probation after gambling ring investigation
Auburn Fire Department gets $30K grant for mental health support
Officials warn of Owasco River flow around Auburn after heavy rain
FLCC gets major funding to expand programs: What’s new at Canandaigua’s community college?
Deputies: Woman faces felony after stealing from Canandaigua Walmart after being banned
Sheriff: Felony charges man who drove vehicle through crash scene with deployed airbags
Rising Facebook hacking incidents prompt concerns: How to avoid getting hacked?
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