Your Morning Edition for Wednesday, August 28th presented by Canandaigua Dentistry!

Cayuga Nation sets sights on Fayette as they take legal action against another community. Plus, latest on Schuyler habitat house dedication, and Marcus Whitman teacher gets recognition for saving life

Cayuga Nation Sues Town of Fayette Over Illegal Tobacco and Marijuana Retail Operation

The Cayuga Nation has filed a lawsuit against the Town of Fayette and the operators of Auntie’s Grab ‘N Go, alleging the town’s failure to enforce local codes against an illegal retail operation. The lawsuit, filed on August 27, 2024, in Seneca County Supreme Court, seeks to halt the operation of an unlicensed tobacco and marijuana business at 3136 Seybolt Road.

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Cooler but still a little humidity left in the air!

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

1. NY RANKED BEST: As summer brings an influx of new teen drivers to the roads, the personal-finance website WalletHub has released its 2024 report on the Best & Worst States for Teen Drivers, with New York securing the top spot. The report highlights the state’s strong safety measures and low rates of teen driving incidents, making it the safest place for teens to hit the road.

2. ANOTHER SUCCESS: Schuyler County Habitat for Humanity will celebrate the dedication of its fifth home on Sunday, September 8, 2024, at 2:00 PM. The newly renovated house, located at 126 Fifth Street in the village of Watkins Glen, will be open to the public for tours during the ceremony, showcasing the hard work and dedication of Habitat for Humanity volunteers and supporters.

3. ANNUAL SENECA LAKE MEETING: The Seneca Lake Pure Waters Association is set to hold its 2024 Annual Meeting on Thursday, September 12, at Climbing Bines Hop Farm and Brewery in Penn Yan, New York. The event, which runs from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM, will celebrate the organization’s achievements over the past year and honor the volunteers who have been vital in protecting the health and quality of Seneca Lake.

4. LIFE-SAVING HONOR: In recognition of her quick-thinking and bravery, Wendy Boyer, a teacher aide at the Marcus Whitman Central School District, will be honored with the New York State Senate Liberty Medal on Thursday, August 29. The prestigious award, the highest civilian honor bestowed by the New York State Senate, is reserved for individuals who have performed exceptional, heroic, or humanitarian acts.

5. INCIDENT AT HIGH SCHOOL: A Freeville man faces charges after being found in possession of methamphetamine early on August 16 at Southern Cayuga High School. The Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office reports that deputies discovered Micah E. Pado, 33, inside a clothing donation shed on the school’s property around 3:45 a.m.

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INSIDE THE FLX: Can New York State Hit Clean Energy Goals?

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LOCAL LIFE: Exploring the Finger Lakes!

• Newark School District Welcomes Gregory Kern as Interim Business Superintendent

• Midlakes Grad Receives Police Scholarship for Crisis Intervention Studies

• Bloomfield Teacher Honored for Lifetime of Scientific Contributions

• Megan Moroney Draws Second-Largest Crowd in Suburban Park History at State Fair

• DeVaney Named Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at HWS

• Preservation Association of Central New York Appoints Nicole Fragnito as Executive Director

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LOCAL NEWS: More headlines to start the day!

• Seneca County Sheriff’s Officers Complete Advanced Tactical Medical Training

• Livingston-Wyoming WIC Program Honored with USDA Gold Breastfeeding Award

• Newark Planning and Zoning Boards to Review Proposed Shed Variance on Grace Avenue

• Final Report Coming This Year: Roundabout Among Options for Route 96/14 Interchange in Phelps

• Concerns Grow Over New York’s Electric School Bus Transition Mandate

• Tropical Storm Debby Caused $500,000 in Damage in Geneva

• Fingerlakes Mall Urges Community Action Over Bus Service Cut from Auburn to NYS Fair

• Pro-Palestine Activists Vandalize Cornell University Building on First Day of Semester

• Christopher Fisher Named New Director of Facilities at Finger Lakes Health

• Overnight Roadwork to Cause Delays in Town of Canandaigua

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AROUND THE US & WORLD: Beyond the FLX!

• Living in Tree-Filled Neighborhoods Linked to Lower Heart Disease Risk, Study Finds

• UBS Increases U.S. Recession Odds to 25% Amid Softer Job Growth

• Can Kamala Harris Maintain Her Lead? Key Questions Remain

• Zuckerberg Claims Biden Administration Pressured Meta to Censor COVID-19 Content

• South Korea’s Birth Rate Push Faces Resistance from ‘YOLO’ Generation

• Oasis Reunites for Major Tour After 15-Year Split

• Judge Orders Martin Shkreli to Surrender All Copies of Unreleased Wu-Tang Clan Album

• Harris and Trump Clash Over Muted Mics Ahead of September Debate