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Branchport man charged with murder has court date set for March
A trial date has been set for the man accused of killing his mother in August 2018. Judge Jason Cook scheduled hearings in the case of Paul Khouzam for March 12th, according to the Finger ... more
‘A NECESSITY’: USDA announces progress on $10.3M broadband investment in Yates County
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced $10.3 million in investment, which will bring rural broadband infrastructure to more than 1,600 households, more than 300 businesses, and will cover more than 80 square miles in Yates ... more
‘KEUKA TO GO’: New food delivery platform coming to Yates County
Food delivery platform will give options to rural customers - By Josh Durso Keuka To Go a new digital and mobile platform is helping to get dinner delivered to your front door. Beginning January 27th ... more
Yates murder suspect could take deal, or head to trial this month
The Branchport man accused of killing his mother is going to be back in court this month. It's unclear what will happen at that appearance. Paul Khouzam could plead guilty at that time, or Yates ... more
Branchport man will serve prison time after dumping overdose victim
A Branchport-area man who dumped a drug overdose victim outside and drove away will serve a prison sentence. Patrick Brown, 40, of Jerusalem, was sentenced Tuesday in Yates County Court to 1½ to 3 years ... more
Branchport resident named executive director of NYAAC
A Yates County resident is taking the lead with a statewide agency, giving the Finger Lakes more leadership energy on a variety fo statewide issues. Eileen Jensen has been appointed Executive Director of the New ... more
FLX WEEKLY REVIEW: Union Block in Penn Yan, Vineyard View Winery, Crooked Tusker Distillery & Dr. Konstantin Frank (video)
A review of dinner at the new Union Block Restaurant in Penn Yan and stops at Vineyard View Winery in Penn Yan, Crooked Tusker Distillery and Dr. Konstantin Frank Winery in Hammondsport. This segment originally ... more
10 fun things to do for under $65 on Keuka Lake
Keuka Lake is a large and unusually shaped member of the Finger Lakes family. Sometimes called "The Crooked Lake," Keuka Lake branches into two separate lakes on the north end. The lake is "anchored" by ... more
FingerLakes1.com launches Patreon to support continued growth in local digital content
FingerLakes1.com has officially launched a Patreon Support model, for readers, viewers, and listeners who want to support our mission. For 20 years now, FingerLakes1.com has focused on delivering news and information in a unique, interactive ... more
Earth Day along Keuka Lake (photo)
A real green day on Earth Day along Keuka Lake! Photo by Brooke Gordon ... more
Branchport man accused of stabbing, beating mother to death won’t stand trial
The Branchport man accused of stabbing and beating his mother to death was ruled unable to stand trial on Tuesday. In Yates County Court Judge Jason Cook ruled Tuesday that Paul Khouzam, 38, of Branchport ... more
SUNDAY CONVERSATION: Steve Griffin talks Penn Yan’s big DRI win, and continued success in Yates County
Scream louder than the pessimists. That's how Steve Griffin has approached his role as CEO of the Finger Lakes Economic Development Center. But, now that he's been in the position for more than a decade ... more
Yates org scores $38K in Trees for Tribs grant
Some state funding is giving a Finger Lakes Museum & Aquarium project a big boost. The state Department of Environmental Conservation has awarded the Guyanoga Road organization a Trees for Tribs grant in the amount ... more
Finger Lakes Museum & Aquarium awarded Trees for Tribs grant through DEC
The Finger Lakes Museum & Aquarium (FLM&A) was one of ten applicants to be awarded a Trees for Tribs Grant through the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. The Trees for Tribs Grant Program ... more
An ‘Almost’ White Christmas (photo)
It wasn't quite a White Christmas, as only a dusting of snow fell along Keuka Lake. Photo by Brooke Gordon ... more
Thin layer of fog over Keuka (photo)
It looked almost like an early spring morning on Keuka Lake as temperatures were above-normal in the days leading up to Christmas. Photo by Brooke Gordon ... more
Sun peaking over Keuka (photo)
The sun was peaking over the hills beyond Keuka Lake in this shot. Photo by Brooke Gordon ... more
Branchport man accused of stabbing, beating mother to death gets a new lawyer
A veteran attorney is now representing the Branchport man accused of stabbing and beating his mother in August, leading to her death two months later. Robert Zimmerman has been assigned to handle the case of ... more
Thanksgiving Day along Keuka Lake (photo)
It was a gorgeous scene along Keuka Lake in this shot taken on Thanksgiving Day. Photo by Brooke Gordon ... more
