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April 9, 2026
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Longtime Rye Resident and Artist Anthony Storino Dies at 91: Anthony Francis Storino, a dedicated Rye resident since 1964, has died at the age of 91. Born in New Rochelle in 1935, Storino built a career in drafting and project management before settling in Rye with his wife, Diana, and raising a family. He was widely known for both his love of painting and his passion for fishing, earning the nickname “Tony Bluefish.” Storino is survived by his wife, children, and seven grandchildren. (Source: Rye Record on Apr 9)
January 26, 2026
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University of Wisconsin Chancellor Selected as Columbia University's New President: Columbia University has announced that Jennifer Mnookin, currently the chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, will serve as its next president. This leadership change comes after a challenging period that included significant campus protests related to the Israel-Hamas conflict in 2024. Columbia officials aim to stabilize the institution and address recent unrest under Mnookin's guidance. The university hopes the new appointment will mark a turning point in its recent history. (Source: Finger Lakes Times on Jan 26)
December 10, 2025
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Clipper Brings Snow and Gusty Winds, Lake Effect Expected in Finger Lakes Region: A fast-moving clipper system is bringing snow and gusty winds to the Finger Lakes, Central and Western New York, and the Southern Tier. Precipitation is expected to start as snow, change to a wintry mix at lower elevations, and then shift back to snow as temperatures drop. Lake effect snow bands could continue into Thursday and Friday, following a significant temperature decrease and strengthening winds. Several counties are under ongoing winter storm alerts. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Dec 10)
November 22, 2025
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Hobart and William Smith Alumni Advance Study of Lake-Effect Snow Mechanisms: A group of Hobart and William Smith Colleges alumni, alongside faculty, have identified new atmospheric influences on lake-effect snow over Lake Ontario. Their research found that subtle jet stream disturbances, known as short-wave troughs, can significantly alter the formation and movement of snow bands common to the Great Lakes region. The findings, recently published in a leading meteorology journal, could enhance winter weather forecasting and help improve regional road safety. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Nov 22)