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Geneva City Council to weigh e-bike rules, South Main Street changes and short-term rental taxes
Geneva City Council is set for back-to-back meetings Tuesday and Wednesday, with the first session carrying a wide-ranging agenda that includes new rules for e-bikes and other motorized devices, proposed changes to South Main Street, ... more
Geneva man faces felony weapon charge after traffic stop
Geneva police arrested a 23-year-old city resident Saturday after an officer reported finding a loaded handgun with a high-capacity magazine during a traffic stop on North Exchange Street. Nasir K. Carr was driving alone when ... more
Geneva man arrested on warrant after DWI arrest in Seneca County
A Geneva man was taken into custody Friday after police said a separate DWI arrest in Seneca County revealed an active warrant from the city of Geneva. Cerious L. Edmonds, 27, was arrested Aug. 14 ... more
Geneva man charged after domestic incident
A Geneva man faces two charges following a domestic incident Friday in which police said another person’s breathing was obstructed and that person was prevented from calling for emergency help. Julius K. Williams, 51, was ... more
Pure Waters files FERC complaint over low Seneca Lake levels
Seneca Lake Pure Waters Association has filed a formal federal complaint seeking faster action on a leaking gate at the Seneca Falls Development that the organization says is contributing to already-low water levels on Seneca ... more
Seneca Falls man charged with DWI after Geneva crash
A Seneca Falls man was charged with DWI following a crash in Geneva on Friday, with police saying he also interfered with their investigation and refused a breath test. Michael S. O’Malley, 32, was arrested ... more
Geneva man charged in two reported store thefts
A Geneva man faces two petit larceny charges after police connected him to reported thefts from two city businesses in late July. Denim D. Noble, 22, was arrested Aug. 15 after Geneva police said he ... more
Geneva man charged with drug possession after traffic stop
A Geneva man was charged with drug possession Sunday after police said officers found a controlled substance during a traffic stop. Brandon A. Golden was arrested Aug. 16 on East North Street and charged with ... more
Geneva seeks grant for $800,000 building demolition
Geneva is seeking a $500,000 state grant to help cover the estimated $800,000 cost of demolishing Building C at the Geneva Enterprise Development Center, according to the Finger Lakes Times. City Council has already set ... more
Ontario County IDA could take over Geneva agency administration
The Ontario County Industrial Development Agency is considering a proposal to provide administrative services for the Geneva IDA, according to the Finger Lakes Times. The work is currently handled by Acting City Manager Taylor Youngs, ... more
Geneva woman charged with DWI after family trouble call
A Geneva woman was charged with driving while intoxicated Wednesday after deputies responding to a family trouble call found her returning to a County Road 6 home, according to a police release. Deputies said Jessica ... more
HWS alumnus funds three $25,000 scholarships for students
A $75,000 scholarship award commitment from a Hobart and William Smith Colleges alumnus has established three scholarships worth $25,000 apiece over five years to support student access to a liberal arts education. John D. Roberts ... more
Geneva woman charged after cocaine found during Tyre traffic stop
A Geneva woman was charged with misdemeanor drug possession after a traffic stop in the town of Tyre, according to the Seneca County Sheriff's Office. Deputies said Erica White was arrested around 1:30 a.m. Aug ... more
Hundreds turn out for Geneva Half Marathon weekend along Seneca Lake
Hundreds of runners, volunteers, and spectators filled the lakefront in Geneva over the weekend as the Geneva Half Marathon, 5K and Half Marathon Relay presented by Red Jacket Orchards brought competitors from across New York ... more
HWS annual fund tops $3 million with 3,215 donors
The Hobart and William Smith Annual Fund raised more than $3 million from 3,215 donors during the fundraising year that ended June 30. The college said contributions came from alumni, parents, faculty, staff, students and ... more
HWS, Johns Hopkins launch five-year graduate degree pathway
Hobart and William Smith students can earn a bachelor's degree and a Johns Hopkins University business master's degree in five years through a new accelerated program. Qualified students may apply during their junior year for ... more
HWS alum to begin public policy program at Harvard
Hobart and William Smith graduate Hrithik Biswas will begin a Master of Public Policy program at Harvard Kennedy School this fall. Biswas, a 2023 graduate, studied economics and anthropology and sociology at HWS, graduating magna ... more
HWS adds three accelerated graduate degree pathways
Hobart and William Smith has added accelerated graduate business pathways with the University of Rochester, Rochester Institute of Technology and Johns Hopkins University. The agreements are intended to reduce the time and cost required for ... more
HWS, Tufts create graduate pathway for international relations students
Hobart and William Smith international relations students now have three routes to graduate study at the Fletcher School at Tufts University under a new partnership. Students may seek admission through Fletcher's Map Your Future program, ... more
