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Group calls on governor to address harmful algal blooms in Finger …
WEB6 hours ago — Staff Report. As harmful algal blooms continue to plague the Finger Lakes, Save Owasco Now is urging the governor to take action to protect the region’s waterbodies. The group plans to hold a meeting next Wednesday at Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES to discuss the next steps in preserving Owasco Lake …
Geneva residents push back against proposed 21.5% tax hike (video)
WEB6 hours ago — Staff Report. A proposal to raise Geneva’s tax levy by 21.5% has sparked concerns from residents and city council members, who fear it could stifle economic development and housing efforts. During a public hearing held Wednesday residents warned that the steep increase would deter business growth for years.
Finger Lakes Land Trust secures 101 acres near Skaneateles to …
WEB1 day ago — The Finger Lakes Land Trust (FLLT) has acquired 101 acres of open land just outside the village of Skaneateles, which will be transformed into a public nature preserve known as the Shotwell Brook Conservation Area. The newly protected land, located near the headwaters of Shotwell Brook, a key ...
Leaders say Cayuga County 911 center needs new temporary home
WEB6 hours ago — Staff Report. Cayuga County’s 911 center is in urgent need of a new backup location after the county office building, which housed the previous backup site, was closed in May for a two-year renovation. Currently, the Owasco Fire Department serves as a temporary solution, but technical issues with the setup have raised concerns.
NYS cannabis management marks three years of legal marijuana …
WEB7 hours ago — Three years after New York passed the Marihuana Regulation and Taxation Act, the state’s Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) reports progress in building a legal cannabis market. Since the law’s enactment, 1,342 adult-use cannabis licenses have been issued, generating $653 million in retail sales by September. The OCM report highlighted ...
Police chase ends in crash; car overturns in Bath
WEB7 hours ago — Staff Report. A high-speed police chase in the Town of Bath ended in a serious crash late Thursday night, leaving Route 415 near the Trooper Nicholas F. Clark Memorial Bridge closed in both directions. The chase began around 9:45 p.m. and came to a dramatic end just minutes later when the suspect’s car overturned.
Deal ends east coast port strike, reopening 36 key ports
WEB6 hours ago — A major port strike that paralyzed the U.S. East and Gulf Coasts has ended after dock workers and operators reached a tentative agreement Thursday. The deal includes a significant 62% wage hike over six years, averting further disruption to shipping routes from Maine to Texas. The International Longshoremen’s Association had pushed for …
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WEBNew report highlights housing challenges for Finger Lakes residents aging in place. As the Finger Lakes region grapples with a rapidly aging population, a new report from Common Ground Health emphasizes the critical need to address housing challenges that could prevent many older adults from aging in ... more. 6 hours ago / Staff Report.
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WEBNew report highlights housing challenges for Finger Lakes residents aging in place. As the Finger Lakes region grapples with a rapidly aging population, a new report from Common Ground Health emphasizes the critical need to address housing challenges that could prevent many older adults from aging in ... more. 8 hours ago / Staff Report.