Your Morning Edition for Wednesday, July 17th presented by Canandaigua Dentistry!
Latest on cleanup from Canandaigua tornado, new information on fatal accident in Seneca Co. that killed 1-year-old, Wayne Co. business moving to Monroe Co., and more!
NWS confirms tornado touched down in city of Canandaigua
The National Weather Service has confirmed a tornado touched down in Canandaigua on Monday.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
The EF-0 tornado tracked 0.7 miles from the shoreline onto land and was approximately 75 yards wide.
Mayor Bob Palumbo talked with FingerLakes1.com noting it was the ‘most damage’ he could remember in Canandaigua from a wind event.
RG&E is asking residents at the north end of Canandaigua Lake and along the west side to conserve power for the time being.
FLX Forecast: What to expect today?
Fast 5: What’s happening in the Finger Lakes?
FATAL INCIDENT: A small child was killed after being hit by a vehicle on Aunkst Road in Fayette. This is a developing story, and we’re expecting more information later today. [READ MORE]
LEAVING WAYNE CO.: Ranger Design will relocate its manufacturing operations to the Xerox campus in Webster this January to meet growing demand for fleet and distributor network services. [READ MORE]
LOCAL FARM: Sunnyside Farms in Cayuga County is a finalist for the Agricultural Environmental Management Leopold Conservation Award. [READ MORE]
WEAPONS BUST: The Ithaca Police Department executed a search warrant at an apartment on Cherry Street in relation to recent shootings and weapons violations. Jerimiah C. Greenidge, 25, of Ithaca, was arrested following the search, which led to the seizure of an AR-15 style rifle, a ballistic vest, high-capacity magazines, and numerous rounds of ammunition. [READ MORE]
UPDATE ON PURSUIT: Authorities have shared new details on the pursuit that happened in Tompkins County and resulted in a Groton resident being taken into custody on an array of charges. [READ MORE]
WATCH: Yankees’ Juan Soto hits two-run double in All-Star Game
Canandaigua mayor talks storm damage, pickleball controversy, and more on Inside the FLX
MORE LOCAL HEADLINES: What Else Is Happening?
Roseland Waterpark expected to open today after Monday storm damage
DMV doesn’t always send registration renewal reminders by mail: Why?
State police investigate car and tractor-trailer crash in Avon
Jury finds Sen. Bob Menendez guilty of bribery
A jury found New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez guilty on all 16 charges against him, including bribery and obstruction of justice. Federal prosecutors accused Menendez of accepting cash, gold bars, and mortgage payments to benefit Egypt and Qatar. Three New Jersey businessmen were also implicated. Menendez’s wife, Nadine, faces charges too, but her trial is delayed due to surgery.