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December 10, 2025
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New York Allocates $40 Million for Advanced Nuclear and Clean Energy Job Training: The New York Power Authority has approved $40 million in annual funding over four years to support workforce development in advanced nuclear power and other clean energy fields. The funds, authorized on December 9, aim to equip New Yorkers for roles related to nuclear power, artificial intelligence, and electromechanical trades. An additional $4 million will bolster clean energy training at universities and other institutions statewide. These initiatives are part of broader state efforts to promote clean energy and prepare for increased nuclear capacity. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Dec 10)
December 8, 2025
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Gananda Boys Basketball Improves to 4-0, Mynderse Girls Clinch Back-to-Back Wins: The Wayne-Finger Lakes high school basketball season continued with several decisive matchups as Gananda's boys team secured a commanding victory over Bloomfield, moving their record to 4-0. Mynderse girls bounced back from an initial loss, now celebrating their second straight win. Eight games took place Monday night, each ending with double-digit margins. These results highlight shifting momentum and early trends in the local basketball season. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Dec 8)
October 29, 2025
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Over 5,500 Winners Announced in Erie Canal Million Dollar Raffle: The New York Lottery has revealed more than 5,500 prize-winning tickets from its Million Dollar Raffle, held to commemorate the Erie Canal’s bicentennial. The October 26 drawing awarded 45 top prizes, including fifteen $1 million winners and additional prizes of $100,000 and $25,000 across various regions of New York. Retailers selling the top tickets will each receive a $5,000 bonus. The raffle was overseen by KPMG auditors and the Lottery Integrity unit to ensure transparency. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Oct 28)
October 24, 2025
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Mynderse Girls Soccer Reaches Semifinals; Lyons/Sodus Football Wins Decisively: Several high school sports teams from the Wayne-Finger Lakes region competed in important games Friday night, as sectional soccer quarterfinals began and football and volleyball seasons concluded. The Mynderse girls soccer team advanced to the semifinals after a close victory against Attica, while the Lyons/Sodus football team ended its regular season strongly by shutting out Clyde-Savannah. Here is a summary of team performances as postseason action intensifies. The next rounds will determine which teams progress further. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Oct 24)
October 23, 2025
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Honeoye Girls Soccer Advances to Quarterfinals; Pal-Mac Volleyball Ends Losing Streak: Local high school sports teams in the Finger Lakes region saw notable results on Wednesday. Honeoye girls soccer progressed to the sectional quarterfinals after a narrow win over Mount Morris, with a decisive early goal from a senior player. In volleyball, Palmyra-Macedon girls ended a two-match run (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Oct 22)