Your Morning Edition for Wednesday, Feb. 14th presented by Canandaigua Dentistry!

Local schools face grim future if Hochul's state aid cuts stick. Plus, major opposition heard on gravel pit expansion in Watkins Glen, and the latest on Lake's Edge Seneca development in Geneva.

Feb 14, 2024

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Schuyler County community members expressed strong opposition at a public hearing on February 13 regarding the proposed expansion of the Padua Ridge Gravel Pit. The expansion by It’s Green Now, seeks to increase the mine’s size to 75.28 acres from the existing 14.33 acres. [Read More]
In Geneva the Lake’s Edge Seneca development, a planned mix of hotel, restaurant, and luxury townhomes, is facing financial hurdles despite its promising start. Developers have listed the 13-acre property for sale but remain committed to finding new capital partners to keep the project alive. [Read More]

INSIDE THE FLX: Hammondsport Superintendent Kyle Bower talks losses in proposed NYS budget

Among the most-controversial items inside Governor Kathy Hochul’s 2024-25 proposed state budget are massive cuts to school aid. Among the most-staggering cuts in the Finger Lakes – Penn Yan losing $2.2 million, Watkins Glen losing $1.9 million, or South Seneca losing 1.5 million. This week we caught up with Hammondsport Superintendent Kyle Bower, who said his district stands to lose more than 30% of its state aid if Hochul’s budget is adopted as-is. It’s a reality that he says would devastate his district, and most other rural ones across the region.

Cornell University has placed several fraternities under temporary suspension pending investigations into allegations of hazing. The Ithaca Voice reports that specific details about the fraternities involved or the nature of the allegations have not been disclosed. [Read More]
Five parties have expressed their interest in redeveloping the Willard Psychiatric Center in Ovid, showcasing a mix of visions for the future of the historic site. Among the proposals, four are focused on housing solutions, ranging from affordable housing projects by Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services and Malone Maxwell Dennehy Architects to a development initiative by The Finger Lakes Land Bank. [Read More]
And finally — a serious accident involving a horse and buggy and a pickup truck in Yates County Tuesday afternoon has resulted in injuries to four juveniles. The incident occurred just before 3 p.m. at the intersection of Welker Road and State Route 14A in the town of Barrington. [Read More]

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TUESDAY HS BASKETBALL REPORT: Newark boys hold on to beat Palmyra-Macedon; Wayne boys edge Geneva in low-scoring affair

Tuesday was the second to last day of the high school basketball regular season, and 13 games were played across the Wayne Finger-Lakes. Check out the scores, stats, and Wednesday’s slate below.

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LIVE AT 7:30 PM: Mynderse, Waterloo conclude regular season FL East girls slate Wednesday night

The FL1 Sports Team heads to Waterloo on Wednesday night. The Tigers host the Mynderse Blue Devils in Finger Lakes East league action and write a new chapter in their storied rivalry. Paul Russo and Kyle Evans have the call. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m.

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PHOTO OF THE DAY: Sailing on Canandaigua Lake in the middle of winter!

May be an image of text — Photo by Alex Emes.