Category: Finger Lakes

Assemblyman John Lemondes is reaching out to the Auburn community for feedback on a proposed 5% tax on hotel stays and short-term rentals within the city. Lemondes announced a public meeting scheduled for Thursday, March 21, at 7 p.m. in the Auburn City Council chamber, where residents can learn about the proposed tax, share their…

Pam Anstee, the President of the Clyde-Savannah Board of Education, has resigned from her position, citing the detrimental impact of stress on her health. After serving on the board for seven years, Anstee stepped down following the board’s March 13 meeting, according to the Finger Lakes Times. She mentioned dealing with diabetes and high blood…

Subway, a leading global restaurant chain, has announced a significant shift in its beverage offerings, ending its long-standing partnership with Coca-Cola. The company revealed it has signed a 10-year agreement with PepsiCo, marking a notable change in the industry. Starting January 1, 2025, Subway’s U.S. locations will serve a variety of Pepsi products, including sodas,…

In a recent turn of events, Fred Westphal has been reappointed as the Cayuga County Attorney, a position he previously held over five years ago. The Cayuga County Legislature convened a special meeting on Tuesday to confirm Westphal’s appointment, succeeding Chris Palermo who resigned last Sunday. The decision to hold a special meeting, as opposed…

Cornell University President Martha E. Pollack expressed her horror upon learning that a Muslim student from Cornell was spat upon in Collegetown. In a firm statement issued Tuesday, she emphasized the university’s zero tolerance for such Islamophobic behavior and assured that if the perpetrator is identified as a Cornell community member, they will face full…

The Buffalo Sabres tried to mount a third-period comeback but fell just short in a 3-2 road loss to the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday night. Buffalo (33-32-5) trailed 2-0 after 40 minutes but cut the deficit to one twice in the final period, including with 20 seconds left before falling short. Rasmus Dahlin scored both…

The Social Security Administration has released the March payment schedule for beneficiaries in the United States. This information is crucial for recipients to plan their finances effectively. Understanding both the payment dates and the various beneficiary groups is essential for streamlining household economics. Multiple outstanding payments are scheduled for March 2024. For March, beneficiaries were…

Inflation’s Sticky Situation In a recent Federal Reserve meeting, officials grappled with an inflation rate that’s stubbornly staying around 3.2 percent. This persistence sparks concerns about the Fed’s ability to bring inflation back to normal levels without hampering economic growth or causing significant unemployment. Despite high interest rates making loans and mortgages more expensive, the…

A Milestone for Clean Energy The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) have announced a significant achievement in the clean energy sector. As of March 8, 2024, more than 45,500 clean energy projects have registered for new tax credit options available through the IRS Energy Credits Online (ECO) portal. This…

Deputies say a Savannah man was arrested after an animal cruelty investigation in Wayne County. Monte Carr, 53, was arrested for falsifying business records after an investigation into an animal cruelty issue. Carr is accused of dropping off a deathly ill dog to the Wayne County Humane Society. He’s accused of giving false information regarding…