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Southern Tier lands big in NY infrastructure grants
Southern Tier counties will receive millions in state funds for vital infrastructure and housing upgrades, part of a $36 million grant package announced by Gov. Kathy Hochul, according to the Binghamton Press & Sun Bulletin ... more
NY lawmakers pass bills to boost EMS services
Three new bills aimed at strengthening Emergency Medical Services in New York passed the state legislature, according to the Binghamton Press & Sun Bulletin. The measures allow more local EMS funding outside tax caps, waive ... more
Senate move jeopardizes $30M Syracuse grant
Syracuse’s plan to revitalize a struggling neighborhood may be derailed after Senate Republicans voted to cancel unspent grants from a federal equity program, according to Syracuse.com. The city had secured $30 million to transform the ... more
Trump admin freezes $6B for youth, literacy programs in CNY
The Trump administration has halted more than $6 billion in federal grants for after-school, summer, and literacy programs, triggering concern among educators and providers, according to the Associated Press. The funding pause is part of ... more
Van Etten man arrested after gun incident in Montour Falls
Deputies arrested a man in Montour Falls after he allegedly showed a gun during a dispute on Henry Street. Joseph A. Clark, 24, of Van Etten, was taken into custody on Wednesday, June 25, after ... more
Canandaigua packs holiday weekend with parades, music, fireworks
Canandaigua’s Fourth of July celebrations kicked off Wednesday with a symphony performance at CMAC and will continue through Sunday, according to the Finger Lakes Times. Events include live music, a parade, fireworks, and vintage train ... more
Montour Falls launches new opt-in garbage program
Montour Falls residents must decide by July 16 whether to join a new garbage and recycling program set to begin this fall, according to officials. Village officials are offering in-person and phone registration July 8–11, ... more
‘Peanut the Squirrel’ owner claims state acted illegally
The owner of viral animals Peanut the Squirrel and Fred the Raccoon has filed a 40-page lawsuit, alleging the state may have unlawfully seized and euthanized them, according to WENY. Mark Longo says newly uncovered ... more
Penn Yan youth theater program secures key grants
The Penn Yan Theatre Co. has landed multiple grants to fund its summer youth program, ensuring continued free access to local theater, according to the Finger Lakes Times. With three awards already secured and a ... more
PaddleFest brings free kayaking fun to Geneva
PaddleFest Geneva returns this Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the lakefront near the Finger Lakes Welcome Center, offering free kayaking and paddling experiences for all ages. No prior experience is needed, and ... more
Geneva hosts return of QSTC with powerful new play
Quick Silver Theater Co. returns to Geneva this Sunday for a free staged reading of “Skirt,” a new work by Craig T. William exploring memory, mental illness, and family bonds. The event is part of ... more
Auburn scores $1M grant for upscale housing project
Auburn will receive a $1 million state grant to support Bluefield Pointe, a $23 million townhome project on the city’s west end, according to The Citizen. The funding, secured through the County Infrastructure Grant Program, ... more
GOP races to push Trump’s tax bill forward
Republicans in New York are doubling down on efforts to push President Trump's latest tax and spending bill through Congress ahead of a looming deadline, according to Spectrum News. The legislation would cement portions of ... more
Angelica man charged in fatal Steuben County crash
An Angelica man is facing felony charges after a deadly 2024 crash in Steuben County that killed his passenger. Lukas J. Ellsessor, 31, was arrested July 1 and charged with vehicular manslaughter, reckless endangerment, and ... more
Hochul aide on leave amid harassment probe
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s press secretary has been placed on leave following sexual harassment allegations stemming from a June 16 staff retreat, according to Spectrum News. Sources identified the aide as Avi Small, who was reportedly ... more
Seneca Falls lifts hiring freeze, declares Convention Days an official town event
At its June 3 meeting, the Seneca Falls Town Board voted to lift a previously imposed hiring freeze and formally designated Convention Days as an official town event. The board also conducted a public hearing ... more
Lyons man charged with forcible touching and lewdness
A Lyons man was arrested Tuesday night following a reported disturbance that led to multiple misdemeanor charges, including forcible touching. Joseph Hock, 77, was taken into custody on July 1 by Wayne County Sheriff’s Deputies ... more
Shortsville woman arrested on drug possession warrant
Deputies arrested a Shortsville woman on Wednesday afternoon after a bench warrant was issued for drug possession. Heather White, 40, was taken into custody at 3:02 p.m. on July 2 by Ontario County Sheriff’s Deputies ... more
Theatre444 brings Big Fish musical to Geneva stage
A celebrated Broadway favorite is set to make waves in Geneva this August as Theatre444 brings the fantastical story of Big Fish to life at the Geneva Community Center. The production, running August 22–30, promises ... more
