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Auburn's Phillips is top fundraiser among NY Assembly challengers
Boosted by the state's new public financing system, Auburn Democrat Ian Phillips has more money in the bank than any Assembly challenger in New York. Phillips, who is challenging Republican Assemblyman John Lemondes in the 126th district, reported $206,786 cash on hand after receiving $175,000 in state matching funds — the maximum amount available to eligible Assembly candidates participating in the state public campaign finance program.
Cayuga County farm a finalist for statewide environmental conservation award
A Cayuga County diary farm is one of three statewide finalists for an award recognizing top environmental management. The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets announced this week that Sunnyside Farms in Scipio Center is a finalist for the state’s Agricultural Environmental Management Leopold Conservation Award, honoring farmers and forestland owners "who go above and beyond in their management of soil health, water quality and wildlife habitat on working land."
Former Wells College employee accused of sex abuse confirmed to have committed suicide
A former Wells College safety sergeant accused of sexually abusing a minor is confirmed to have died via suicide last year. David A. Hewitt, 61, of Aurora, who was arrested in March 2023 for allegedly engaging in sexual contact with a 16-year-old and sexually assaulting them for four years, was found dead in December.
NY weather: Look for thunderstorms in New York early Monday evening
The National Weather Service issued a report at 1:26 p.m. on Monday for thunderstorms until 4 p.m. for Monroe, Wayne, Cayuga, Livingston, Ontario and Allegany counties. Staying safe as lightning approaches: Expert advice. Each year, lightning strikes the United States approximately 25 million times, with the majority of these electrifying...
Update: Severe thunderstorm watch affecting Cayuga County Monday night
On Monday at 6:44 p.m. an updated severe thunderstorm watch was issued by the National Weather Service in effect until 9 p.m. for Cayuga County. Lightning on the horizon: Expert safety measures for thunderstorms. Lightning strikes the United States approximately 25 million times each year, with the bulk of these...
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