FROM OUR NEWS PARTNER, MESSENGER POST MEDIA A new program empowers people to do more to battle harmful blue-green algae threatening the Finger Lakes. GORHAM — It’s approaching that crucial late-summer time on the Finger Lakes for the presence of blue-green algae. Hot weather has been warming the waters and if conditions are right, it could spark a harmful algae bloom. Canandaigua and Seneca lakes had their first recorded toxic bloom a few … [Read more...]
State refunding $12 million to 687 short-changed school districts
FROM NEWS PARTNER, MESSENGER POST MEDIA NEW YORK STATE — A calculation error in estimating distribution of 2017-18 federal funds for educator professional development left 687 school districts in New York state short $12 million. The error affects all districts in Livingston County, each of which will be getting an increase in their 2018-19 funding to compensate for the lost Title IIA funds for both years. “The State Education Department … [Read more...]
Fundraiser Being Set Up for Injured Demolition Driver
FROM OUR NEWS PARTNERS, MESSENGER POST MEDIA CANANDAIGUA — Family and friends of Billy Bradley Jr., who was injured July 28 in a demolition derby crash on the final day of the 2018 Ontario County Fair, are putting together fundraisers to help him with expenses as he recovers from the serious injuries he suffered. Sasha Merritt, a cousin, said the accident occurred about 45 seconds after the first heat when Bradley was backing up on … [Read more...]
Tariffs Hit Home In the Finger Lakes
This story was provided by our News Partners at Messenger Post Media FINGER LAKES — Farmers, school districts, and businesses try to find their way in uncertain economic times. Farmers are battling financial losses. Home builders and home buyers — all are feeling the effect of tariffs. Millions of dollars are planned for school capital projects, but costs may be rising. This summer, with prime time for big projects at schools across the … [Read more...]