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Abigail Leyson
Abigail Leyson is a Stamford, Connecticut native and a senior at Hobart and William Smith Colleges. She's covering events in the Finger Lakes from Geneva. Have an idea for a story? Send it to [email protected].
New shop brings scents, soaps to downtown Geneva

Downtown Geneva has welcomed a new store on Exchange Street: ScentSational Scents and Soaps. It’s owned-and-operated by first-time entrepreneur, Damita Bonnemere (originally from Peekskill, N.Y.), who opened ScentSational Scents and Soaps last Thursday, July 15 ... more
Dove Block Project offers promise for historic space in downtown Geneva

Previously known as home to Arthur Dove, a prominent and influential artist during the American modernist movement, The Dove Block’s first floor is being restored to become an art gallery and community space for downtown ... more
Waste Not Shop in Geneva continues to promote low-waste lifestyle

Even during a global pandemic, the message of living a low-waste lifestyle rang true with shoppers at the Waste Not Shop in downtown Geneva. The Waste Not Shop is a health food store owned by ... more