radioNOVO News for Olean/Hornell 08-20-26

Good morning.Hornell Mayor John Buckley is clearing the air over local police surveillance, shooting down social media rumors that the city is using controversial Flock Safety license plate readers. City officials clarify that recently updated cameras and mobile readers—funded through state and county grants—are simply upgraded versions of equipment the department has used for over fifteen years, with no artificial intelligence tracking.In Cattaraugus County economic news, former state Assemblyman Joseph Giglio has officially joined the Industrial Development Agency board, succeeding thirty-four-year veteran Joseph Higgins. In its latest meeting, the I-D-A board approved tax incentives for two major expansion projects, including a new facility for Steelbound Franchising in Ellicottville and a manufacturing expansion for North Park Innovations in Great Valley.And aspiring vocalists in the Southern Tier have a shot at the big stage as American Idol launches virtual auditions across New York. State tryouts for season twenty-five will take place via Zoom on August twenty-seventh, with pre-registration opening this Thursday, August twentieth.For more news, download the radioNOVO app. I’m Codi Gaboff, radioNOVO News, a service of Seven Mountains Media.