Livingston County

In response to the severe spring freezes that ravaged crops across 31 counties in New York State, the federal Department of Agriculture has approved the New York State Farm Service Agency's appeal for an Agricultural ... more

Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced her intention to present the Finger Lakes National Heritage Area Act to the Senate this September. Should it be approved, this legislation would funnel funds to protect the natural beauty and ... more

Senator Pam Helming has announced the allocation of state funds to multiple local libraries under the Public Library Construction Aid Program. Among the beneficiaries are Avon Free Library receiving $371,567 and Caledonia Library Association with ... more

Stormy weather is expected this afternoon across the Finger Lakes and Central New York. We'll be providing the latest updates from the National Weather Service as things unfold. For the latest radar and media, scroll ... more

The Summit Federal Credit Union has initiated its 2023 School Supply Drive, with donation drop-off points established across its 14 branch locations. The initiative is aimed at supporting local educational communities, including Big Brothers Big ... more

After a notably mild previous winter, the U.S. should brace itself for a season dominated by cold temperatures and increased snowfall, as per the recently published Winter 2024 Extended Weather Forecast by the Farmers' Almanac ... more

The National Weather Service confirmed that an EF1 tornado, with winds reaching up to 90 mph, touched down in areas of Tompkins and Cortland Counties on Monday afternoon. The tornado made its first appearance at ... more

A motorcycle accident in Livingston County claimed the life of 38-year-old James E. Henry from Arkport, Steuben County on Thursday, as per Sheriff Thomas J. Dougherty. The fatal incident occurred shortly after 7 a.m. on ... more

The Girl Scouts of NYPENN Pathways (GSNYPENN) Council is pleased to formally announce appointments to its Board of Directors for 2023-2024. GSNYPENN is a regional council chartered by Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) to deliver the Girl ... more

On this edition of The Debrief Podcast we're answering YOUR questions! The latest on Seneca Meadows proposed expansion and what that would mean for town taxpayers, as well as a new report on casino performance ... more

Goodwill of the Finger Lakes is preparing to host its inaugural Block Party on Saturday, August 26, from 10 am to 2 pm at 500 South Clinton Ave. The event, free to the public, will ... more

Sales tax collections in New York reached nearly $6 billion in the second quarter of 2023, marking a 3% increase from the same period last year, according to a report released by Comptroller Tom DiNapoli's ... more

New York's hospitals received lackluster rankings in the latest federal quality rating reports, with the state's health system underperforming compared to national averages. According to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) rankings, only ... more

A 64-year-old woman was found unresponsive in Conesus Lake on Friday afternoon and was later pronounced dead, according to the Livingston County Sheriff's Office. Sheriff's deputies were summoned to East Lake Road in the Town ... more

The National Weather Service (NWS) Binghamton has issued a heat advisory until 8 p.m. across multiple counties in New York. With heat index values expected to reach 99, hot temperatures and high humidity may lead ... more

The Livingston County Board of Supervisors conduct County business in the Board of Supervisors Assembly Room at the Livingston County Government Center in Geneseo on July 26, 2023 for their regular monthly meeting. Full meeting ... more

Severe thunderstorms that swept through Central New York on Monday have left a trail of destruction, prompting numerous calls for assistance to emergency dispatchers. Tompkins County, among the worst hit, saw significant property damage, power ... more

The Cannabis Control Board, in a virtual meeting on Wednesday, approved 212 new licenses for cannabis-related businesses in New York State, increasing the total number of CAURD licensees to 463. Of the new licenses, nine ... more

The Finger Lakes is once again experiencing a haze from wildfire smoke, with the primary sources being numerous active fires across the western provinces of Canada and Quebec. Marginally unhealthy air quality is expected to ... more

The Livingston County Department of Health has issued a warning for residents and visitors, advising against swimming in Conesus Lake due to the presence of dangerous blue-green algae blooms. These blooms can cause a painful ... more

Federal agencies, including the FBI and U.S. Secret Service, are collaborating with local police departments to investigate instances of credit card skimming devices found at terminals in at least 16 Walmart stores across Upstate New ... more