Author: Megan Hatch

ITT Goulds Pumps is demonstrating yet again its continued commitment to enhancing its charitable impact in the region. On Monday, September 26, ITT Industrial Process President Dave Steblein presented a $30,000 … more: ITT Goulds Pumps donates $30,000 to the Ronald McDonald House Charities

High school girls' soccer teams from Seneca Falls, Geneva, Marcellus, Newark, Dryden, Lyons and Auburn came together to "Run Towards It" this past weekend. The Empowerment Project Initiative from the Bonafiglia Family Foundation … more: Run Towards It: Empowering young female athletes in competition (video)

There's no other place like it. With a corn maze, pumpkin patch, sunflower field, and future apple picking, Pick'n Patch has it all. Pick'n Patch is a family-owned and operated farm in … more: Pick’n Patch: A place for family and all things fall, farm, and fun

Why are there so many Greek and Roman place names in New York State? And what influenced early colonizers to name them so? That is the question a lot of people ask … more: Why are so many place names in New York Greek or Roman?

Solar farming and renewable energy are expanding to Cayuga County. Solar Farms New York just opened a state-of-the-art Solar Farm in Auburn with a ribbon-cutting ceremony held on Tuesday, September 13th. This … more: Solar farm brings new opportunity for residents to save money in Cayuga County

This proposed safety feature in new cars could become a norm in the future. New York State Senator Brad Hoylman of the 27th Senate District introduced Senate Bill S9528. If passed, the … more: What are speed limiters? New vehicles could come with these installed if new bill becomes law

Fast food may be convenient, however, the quality of hygiene can create health issues occasionally. The fast food chain Wendy’s is under investigation as their food has caused an outbreak of E. … more: Fast food and lawsuits: Wendy’s under investigation for food poisoning

The Windmill Farm and Craft Market in Penn Yan is the place for all things food, crafts, clothing, and entertainment. Located along NY-14A in Penn Yan, The Windmill is open all … more: The Windmill: All things Finger Lakes and a taste of the greats from outside of state

If you want a taste of Penn Yan's boating history and some great New England and Cajun French-style food, then you have to check out Main Deck. Main Deck sits on … more: Main Deck: Creating space for the history and people of Penn Yan

There's never something not going on at the New York State Fair. That's why the events calendar is a great place to plan your day around as it has a long list of … more: New York State Fair events to attend: The Horticulture Building flower shows

The Great New York State fair has 15 new vendors this year from all over New York State and even around the U.S. FingerLakes1.com spoke to one of these new food vendors called … more: Check out new vendors at the New York State Fair: SYRACHA’CUSE

It's week two of the New York State Fair and there's still so much to see. FingerLakes1.com took a trip to check it out and saw lots of food vendors, shops, animals, … more: NYS Fair: Fairgoers share their thoughts, events to catch and what to expect this weekend

If you live or have visited Auburn this past year, chances are you have seen a cat or maybe multiple as the city is facing an overpopulation of cats. Pet abandonment and … more: Cat overpopulation in Auburn: Has the city’s TNR program been a success?

As mosquito season comes to a close, there's still a reason to be wary of these blood-sucking insects. The Onondaga County Health Department Environmental Health Field Office has found two different pools of … more: Cicero swamp pool of mosquitos: Positive for West Nile and Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus

As the new school year is fast-approaching, school districts in the Finger Lakes are still trying to fill positions. FingerLakes1.com spoke to a couple of school districts in Seneca and Ontario … more: EXCLUSIVE: Will staffing shortages impact school this fall? Finger Lakes districts still hiring (video)

After unionizing in April 2022, only two unionized Starbucks in Ithaca remain. The College Ave store was the most militantly pro-union store in town, according to Starbucks employees, and the first to close … more: Reduced hours and short staffing: Employees say Starbucks is union busting at remaining Ithaca stores (video)

Watkins Glen is a village known for its tourism. The village is home to many attractions, including Seneca Lake, wineries, breweries, Watkins Glen State Park and Watkins Glen International race track. Some … more: EXCLUSIVE: Short term rentals divide community in Watkins Glen (video)

Birds of prey are in danger in New York. A staggering 68% of the state's red tail hawks have rodent poison in their system, according to a recent study conducted by researchers at … more: EXCLUSIVE: Rodent poison is putting NY’s birds of prey at risk (video)

If you're looking for a fun social event to attend this summer, and you like wine, look no further than the Linden Wine Series in downtown Geneva. The Linden Wine Series … more: Riesling day comes to the Linden Wine Series (video)