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Free concert series in Penn Yan on Wednesday June 30
The Yates Concert Series will be hosting its second Wednesday night "Concert on the Courthouse Lawn" at 6:30 p.m. on June 30 at the corner of Court and Main streets in Penn Yan. There will ... more
Free child seat safety inspections in Syracuse area
A free child seat inspection will take place in DeWitt at the Jewish Community Center on Thompson Road in Syracuse on June 22 from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m. Masks must be word and appointments ... more
4th of July 2021 travel will be second busiest on record, just behind 2019
47 million Americans are slated to travel for the 4th of July holiday, making it the second busiest 4th of July travel volume right behind 2019. The increase is around 40% compared to last year ... more
4th of July home decorating contest hosted by the Habitat for Humanity of Seneca County and Seneca Housing Inc.
Habitat for Humanity of Seneca County & Seneca Housing, Inc. to Host a Fourth of July Home Decorating Contest! Highlight your patriotism, show off your decorating skills or just have fun by entering the Fourth ... more
Seneca Falls Historical Society creates internship in honor of past volunteer
The Seneca Falls Historical Society has created an internship program for the summer in honor of a woman who devoted 30 years to volunteering at the establishment. At age 97, Eleanor W. McIntyre passed away ... more
Vietnam Veterans Mobile Museum Coming to Auburn
The Cayuga County Vietnam Veterans Chapter 704 is partnering with Cayuga Community College and the Cayuga County Community College Foundation to bring a premier Vietnam veterans memorial to Auburn. As part of a national tour, ... more
Schuyler County hosting Covid vaccine clinic on Wednesday
Schuyler County Public Health will be having a COVID-19 vaccine clinic this Wednesday, June 23, 2021, from 03:00 PM - 05:00 PM at Mecklenburg Volunteer Fire Company. The single-dose Janssen Johnson & Johnson (J&J) vaccine ... more
Seneca County Fair to return after cancellation last year
The Seneca County Fair will return this year from July 21 through 24. The fair will be at the fairgrounds, 100 Swift St., and sponsored by the Seneca County Agricultural Society. It was decided on ... more
Local communities will be starting locations for multiple canal programs
The New York State canal system will be hosting local events in Macedon, Waterloo and Savannah this year. Macedon is hosting a kayak trip on Saturdays and Sundays that will begin at 9:45 a.m. at ... more
College students can attempt to build a credit history before graduation with specific tools
Credit and credit history is one thing that is possibly the most important but the least talked about among college students. Credit is something important for college students as soon as they graduate and can ... more
Elmira man arrested after trying to break in to car in Yates County
Deputies say an Elmira man was taken into custody in Yates County after attempting to break in to a vehicle that was for sale at the corner of Route 14 and Route 54. Jose Matos, ... more
Tompkins restaurant suffers serious damage, building likely unsalvageable after blaze
Firefighters say no injuries were reported to people or animals after a blaze last week in the town of Ithaca. First responders were called to Plantation Bar and Grill around 2 a.m. during the early-morning ... more
Canadian border eases requirements for Canadians and permanent residents but stays closed to Americans
While Americans still aren't getting into Canada right now, restrictions are being eased for Canadians and permanent residents. Beginning just before midnight on July 5 Canada will allow Canadian citizens who are fully vaccinated as ... more
Universal School Meals Program Act of 2021 will permanently provide children with free school meals
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand made her way across the state on Monday in support of the Universal School Meals Program Act of 2021. Food insecurity among children is something that was around before Covid and will ... more
Tompkins County Sheriff’s Office looking to fill the position of Deputy at the end of the year
Sheriff Derek Osborne of the Tompkins County Sheriff's Office says he is looking to fill the position of Deputy at the end of the year. The Sheriff stated he has a commitment to diversifying and ... more
Low vaccination rates among young people leaves them susceptible to new strain of Coronavirus
As the newest strain of Coronavirus begins to dominate the country, vaccinations among young people are beginning to decline. Young adults are considered to be the age group least likely to get the vaccination. This ... more
Man arrested in Chemung County Jail
An inmate who was housed in Chemung County Jail was wanted by the Bradford County County Sheriff’s Office for failure to appear for a court appearance. The appearance was regarding the possession of an unlicensed ... more
American Red Cross is feeling the effects of the last year with a critically low blood supply
According to the American Red Cross, blood supplies across the nation are critically low. The blood banks are so low it is forcing some doctors to save blood products for the patients who are the ... more
Montour Falls man taken into custody on felony charges after drug investigation
On Monday around 5:30 p.m. deputies served a warrant on a Montour Falls man with the assistance of New York State Police and the Watkins Glen Police Department. Deputies say Robert Stevens, 27, of Montour ... more
Deputies: Walworth driver ticketed after two car crash, one passenger sent to hospital
The Wayne County Sheriff's Office reports the investigation of a personal injury crash at the intersection of State Route 31F and Canandaigua Road in Macedon. It happened on Monday around 4 p.m., according to deputies, ... more
Man taken into custody at Longhorn Steakhouse in Victor after domestic incident investigation
Deputies say a Fairport man was taken into custody at the Longhorn Steakhouse on State Route 96 in Victor on Monday after a domestic incident on June 18. According to the Ontario County Sheriff's Office, ... more
