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Volunteer firefighters respond to two calls in one afternoon in Genoa
Just after noon, the Genoa Volunteer Fire Department responded to a two-vehicle accident at State Route 34 and Myers Road, involving a box truck and service van. Both drivers were unharmed. Crews secured the scene, ... more
Genoa FD responds to two calls in one night
The Genoa Volunteer Fire Department assisted King Ferry Fire Department on Jan. 27 for a reported gas leak on Mahaney Road. After investigation, it was determined there was no leak—only an overheated control panel. Crews ... more
Two displaced after Genoa house fire; flames rekindle after firefighters bring it under control
A fire destroyed a home on Ledyard Road in Genoa, displacing two residents who are now staying with family. The blaze, reported around 2:15 p.m. Tuesday, was under control by 3:30 p.m., but rekindled later ... more
Weather played a factor in Genoa crash: Only one vehicle involved
Emergency crews from the Genoa Volunteer Fire Department, King Ferry Fire Department, and Southern Cayuga Instant Aid, Inc. responded to a single-vehicle accident with injuries on NY Route 34 Friday morning, navigating treacherous road conditions ... more
Genoa Volunteer Fire Department hosts first BBQ of 2025
The Genoa Volunteer Fire Department will kick off 2025 with a chicken barbecue on Sunday, January 5th. Sides and a bake sale will be provided by Friends of the United Church of Genoa. Pre-orders can ... more
Driver hospitalized after rollover crash on NY 34 in Genoa
A driver was hospitalized Monday morning after their vehicle left the road, rolled over, and came to rest in a nearby field along State Route 34 in Genoa. Emergency crews from the Genoa Volunteer Fire ... more
Propane truck rollover in Genoa causes traffic disruption; driver sustains minor injuries
A propane truck rollover early Thursday morning led to a coordinated emergency response in Genoa, New York, with the driver escaping serious injury. At 8:25 a.m., the Genoa Volunteer Fire Department, King Ferry Fire Department, ... more
Genoa Firefighter Advocates Against Proposed OSHA Changes That Would Strain Rural Departments
The Genoa Volunteer Fire Department has commended one of its own, Secretary Jim Malseed, for representing the department at recent public hearings on proposed Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) changes that could significantly impact ... more
Firefighters respond to large garage fire in Genoa
Fire crews from multiple departments in Cayuga County responded to a garage fire in Genoa early Tuesday morning. The fire, which engulfed a three-car garage, drew response teams from Genoa, King Ferry, Locke, and Poplar ... more
Genoa Volunteer Fire Department showcases new Engine 1 at Old Forge Fire School
The Genoa Volunteer Fire Department had the honor of displaying their new Engine 1 at the 57th annual Old Forge Fire School, held September 12-15. The event, hosted by the Old Forge Fire Department and ... more
Barn destroyed by fire in Genoa (photos)
On Sunday at 6:05 AM, the Genoa Fire Department responded to a barn fire on McAllister Road with animals inside. The first officers on the scene confirmed the barn was fully engulfed in flames and ... more
Genoa Man Arrested for Possession of Stolen Property
Deputies arrested a Cayuga County resident following a larceny complaint. Cary Kulis, 52, of Genoa, was arrested on June 12 for possessing stolen property, according to Sheriff Brian Schenck. Deputies responded to a larceny complaint ... more
USDA declares Cayuga County disaster area after dairy farm fire
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has designated Cayuga County as a primary natural disaster area following a severe fire at Rodan Farm in Genoa. The fire, which occurred on February 28, resulted in the loss ... more
Cayuga County man faces child porn charges
A Cayuga County man was arrested and charged with child pornography offenses following a national cyber tip, New York State Police announced. Michael I. Katzenstein, 53, of Genoa, faces charges for promoting and possessing a ... more
Two-story structure fire under investigation in Cayuga County
Firefighters from several companies in Cayuga County were called to a large two-story structure fire during the late-night hours on Tuesday. According to our partners at the Cayuga-Seneca Fire Wire, the wood frame, two-story home ... more
GoFundMe underway after Bassett family farm devastated by fire in Genoa
A devastating fire swept through a dairy farm in Genoa on Wednesday night, resulting in the tragic loss of several cows and the complete destruction of a barn. The Genoa Volunteer Fire Department responded to ... more
Family seeks lower speed limit on Rt. 90 after deadly wreck in Cayuga County
A Cayuga County family is campaigning for a reduced speed limit on a notorious local road following their daughter's fatal car accident. Ana Moon Marsh, a 19-year-old Southern Cayuga High School graduate tragically lost her ... more
Cayuga County teen dies after head-on crash; investigation remains active
Ana Marsh, a 19-year-old resident of Venice, tragically passed away on Monday afternoon at Strong Memorial Hospital due to injuries sustained in a head-on collision last week. The Cayuga County Sheriff's Office confirmed her passing, ... more
One airlifted, two seriously injured and remain hospitalized after Cayuga County crash
Sheriff Brian Schenck provided an update Friday afternoon on a crash that happened around 5:20 p.m. on Thursday. A little after 5 p.m. first responders were called to a two-car crash in the town of ... more
