radioNOVO News for Olean/Hornell 05-08-26

Good morning,An iron worker injured during a construction accident at Hornell High School remains hospitalized in Rochester as he continues recovering from severe spinal injuries. Officials say Kyle Sager was hurt when heavy steel bar joists collapsed during work on the district’s gymnasium project. A GoFundMe has now been created to help the family with medical and recovery expenses.Meanwhile, NASCAR weekend is expected to bring a major economic boost to the Southern Tier and Finger Lakes region. Racing begins this weekend at Watkins Glen International, where tourism officials say the event generates millions for local hotels, restaurants, and businesses. And according to meteorologists, race fans should dress for wet weather.And Senator Chuck Schumer is promoting new legislation aimed at lowering grocery and meat prices for families in the Southern Tier. During a stop in Horseheads, Schumer said the proposal would crack down on major meatpacking monopolies while supporting local farmers and processors across upstate New York.More News on our radioNOVO App, Codi Gaboff, radioNOVO News — a service of Seven Mountains Media.