Your Morning Edition for Wednesday, March 6th presented by Canandaigua Dentistry!
DEC extends Padua Ridge comment period after controversy, Canandaigua considers red-light cameras, and Geneva City Clerk leaving job. We also have everything you need to get caught up in local sports!
Daily Debrief: What’s trending Finger Lakes?
The DEC has extended the public comment period on a controversial gravel mine expansion in Schuyler County. Residents now have an extra 45 days to comment on the Padua Ridge Sand and Gravel Mine expansion. [READ MORE]
SUNY schools will eliminate all single-use plastic from campuses across New York. That announcement came down from state officials yesterday. This move aims to reduce the environmental impact of plastics used in daily operations and aligns with SUNY’s broader sustainability goals. [READ MORE]
Cooler — but it could be worse for Upstate NY!

Canandaigua City Council will consider red-light cameras at its meeting this week. The session is scheduled for Thursday at 7 p.m. While some are concerned about the new cameras — others say it’s time for motorists to be held accountable. [READ MORE]
Nicole Wright, who has served as the city clerk of Geneva for less than eight months, is transitioning to a new role within the city as a paid member of the Geneva Fire Department. The city has begun the search for her successor with the job posting indicating a salary range of $69,500 to $72,700. [READ MORE]
And finally, Tompkins County’s real estate market showed an increase in the median home listing price to $380,000 in February, a notable rise of 7.8% from January’s figure of $352,639. This upward trend contrasts with a slight decrease compared to the same period last year, with the median listing price dropping by 1% from $368,750 in February 2023. [READ MORE]
FL1 Sports: Scores and insight from the #1 local sports team!
FL1 RADIO EXCLUSIVE: Lyons looks to advance to Far West regional verses Byron-Bergen Wednesday night!
What else is happening in the Finger Lakes?
New York expands Essential Plan health insurance: What is the new income cap?
BOYS BASKETBALL: Mynderse falls to Avon in Class B Far West Regional qualifier
NY will spend $27M for school technology and security updates