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Infrastructure bill includes $10M for repairs to West Pier in Fair Haven
As part of the bipartisan infrastructure bill signed by President Biden last year, Fair Haven will get $10 million dollars for repairs to West Pier on Little Sodus Bay. The funding was…
Food stamps: How to use SNAP benefits at restaurants
Food stamps are used by millions of Americans to help provide their families with food, and now some may use their EBT cards at restaurants. SNAP benefits are provided to low income…
COVID-19 vaccine: Why aren’t people getting it?
COVID-19 vaccines have been available in the United States since early in 2021. If vaccines are widely available, what is stopping them? I had COVID, when can I get my booster? Top…
Sheriff: Structure fire in Fayette caused by space heater
The Seneca County Sheriff’s Office provided an update on a structure fire in the town of Fayette on January 16. According to a news release, Albert and Vivian Rescorl were able to…
COVID-19 restrictions lifted in the UK
As COVID-19 cases level off in the UK, face coverings mandate is lifted. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is easing the restrictions surrounding COVID-19. Omicron’s ability to end the COVID-19 pandemic remains…
Cats and rabbit found abandoned in Geneva apartment
The Ontario County Humane Society reports the arrest of a Geneva man following the investigation of a landlord-tenant complaint in the city of Geneva. According to a news release, John Callari, 36,…
Police: Seneca Falls parent accused of child abandonment
The Seneca Falls Police Department reports the arrest of a local woman following a child abuse investigation. According to a news release, Kelly Utter, 38, of Seneca Falls was charged with child…
Misinformation on COVID-19 in the media
A new study looks into the amount of inaccurate information online regarding COVID-19. The study compared the amount misinformation about COVID-19 from early in the pandemic to other health issues. COVID-19: 3,900…
Tickets available now for Valentine’s Day event along Cayuga Lake Wine Trail
The Cayuga Lake Wine Trail is holding a Valentine’s Day wine tour- called Sweet Treats for Your Sweetheart- on Saturday February 12. Attendees can choose from multiple pre-planned itineraries that will take…
Southport Correctional to close in March, property’s future remains uncertain
The future of Elmira’s Southport Correctional Facility remains uncertain ahead of its closure in March 2022. Southport is one of six security institutions in New York State set to close this year….
Overtime laws for agricultural workers may change, tax credit planned to relieve burden on farmers
New York State’s overtime laws may change in the coming months, but farmers are worried about what these additional costs could mean for their business. The current overtime threshold for agricultural workers…
McDonald’s brings back popular dessert
I think when it comes to the McDonald’s menu, we can agree that nothing can compare to their iconic hand-held pie. This gooey and delicious treat is best known for its Baked…
Coca-Cola unveils new cans
This new can design will debut along side of some of Coca-Colas new flavors. Coca-Colas goal with these new designs for the Coke Zero and Coca-Cola is to bring “ a modern…
Starbucks and McDonald’s shorten hours due to COVID-19
Both McDonald’s and Starbucks are being affected by a surge in the Omicron variant cases. The high volume of cases is leaving both restaurants short staffed. Which is affecting their operating hours….
Child Tax Credit: How much will I get in my refund?
Most people are preparing their taxes, and some are wondering how much of the child tax credit they can expect in their refund. The short answer is it depends, but many will…
SSI: Do I qualify for SSI payments?
SSI, or Supplemental Security Income, is one of the many financial assistance programs offered through the Social Security Administration. The overall goal is to provide income to those who do not have…
