Your Morning Edition for Wednesday, January 15th presented by DiSanto Propane!

Full coverage of Hochul's legislative plan for 2025. Plus, second Waterloo official charged with burglary, Genoa family displaced after home fire, and major high school hoops recap from last night!

Jan 15, 2025

Hochul delivers 2025 State of the State Address

Governor Kathy Hochul’s 2025 State of the State address laid out an ambitious plan to make New York safer, more affordable, and more livable. Anchored by 201 proposals, the agenda is being billed as a roadmap for addressing affordability, public safety, housing, and economic growth.

MORE COVERAGE: REACTION, PROPOSALS, AND MORE!

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Finger Lakes Forecast: Cold and Snowy

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Snow during the morning hours, then gradual clearing as the day progresses. But don’t expect to see any sunshine. Cloudy skies will dominate along with gusty winds during the afternoon. Highs in the mid-20s. Snow showers persist tonight and Thursday—temperatures stay cold—before finally getting a little milder by Friday.

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

A second Waterloo town official has been charged in a burglary investigation being led by New York State Police. Bob Lotz, who serves as Town Councilman, joined Town Supervisor Don Trout in facing charges. We have the latest on the investigation.
Building owners in Schuyler County have a new opportunity to enhance their properties with the reopening of the Schuyler County Façade Improvement Program. Officials have allocated over $200,000 in matching grants for improvements to commercial and mixed-use buildings across the county.
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Rochester received court approval to sell the former St. Joseph School and St. Alphonsus rectory in Auburn. The school, closed since 2020 due to declining enrollment, requires over $1 million in renovations.
Adults over 45 are advised to be cautious when shoveling snow due to increased risks of injury or heart strain, according to the American Heart Association. Those with conditions like heart disease, high blood pressure, or sedentary lifestyles face greater danger.
A fire destroyed a home on Ledyard Road in Genoa, displacing two residents who are now staying with family. The blaze, reported around 2:15 p.m. Tuesday, was under control by 3:30 p.m., but rekindled later that evening, requiring firefighters to return.

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TUESDAY HS BASKETBALL REPORT: Wayne boys outlast Lyons to remain unbeaten; Gananda boys edge East Rochester

Tuesday night brought exciting action across the Wayne-Finger Lakes high school basketball scene, highlighted by Wayne boys maintaining their perfect record with a hard-fought win over Lyons and Gananda boys securing a thrilling victory against East Rochester. Meanwhile, standout performances on the girls' side saw Marcus Whitman dominate HAC and Newark battling valiantly against a strong Eastridge team.