Category: Service/non-profit

Family Hope Center in downtown Geneva remains open despite the temporary closure of the sidewalk in front of its building, the nonprofit announced Monday. The faith-based organization at 551 Exchange St. is … more: Family Hope Center remains open during Exchange Street sidewalk closure

The Arc Chemung-Schuyler and Glen Copack will receive a $65,000 state-supported manufacturing grant to develop a meal packaging system designed to help people with cognitive disabilities prepare food more independently. The Southern … more: Arc Chemung-Schuyler, Glen Copack win $65,000 manufacturing grant

Two Ontario County sheriff's deputies assigned to local school districts have completed weeklong school resource officer training focused on school safety, crisis response and working with students. Deputy John "Zach" McCauley, the school … more: Ontario County school resource officers complete specialized training

Alexander "Alex" David Brown, a 32-year-old Bloomfield first responder who served several emergency organizations in Ontario County, died unexpectedly Sunday, July 12. The Canandaigua Emergency Squad remembered Brown as a selfless and … more: Bloomfield first responder Alex Brown remembered for volunteer service

The Ontario County Sheriff's Office has welcomed two new road patrol deputies after a badge pinning ceremony that marked their move into field training. Deputies Austin Cayward and Alexandria Moody received their … more: Ontario County Sheriff’s Office welcomes two new road patrol deputies

The deputies are working 12-hour shifts around the National Mall, Reflection Pool and other areas of the capital. Their duties include visible patrols, helping visitors, supporting public events and assisting the U.S. … more: Wayne County deputies serve in D.C.

A Perinton man is being credited with saving four people from a fiery crash in Ontario County that killed a Naples man and two dogs. Ontario County Sheriff David Cirencione said the crash … more: Man credited with saving four after fatal Naples crash

Volunteer fire departments across the Finger Lakes and Central New York are still looking for people willing to answer emergency calls, even as a state bill meant to help recruit and retain … more: Volunteer firefighter tax credit bill awaits Hochul as departments seek members

The online research repository arXiv will become an independent nonprofit July 1 after 25 years at Cornell, a move university officials say is intended to support faster technology development and long-term financial stability. … more: arXiv to transition from Cornell to independent nonprofit

Tour Cayuga recognized seven partners and community leaders June 17 during its annual Where Tourism Meets Community luncheon at Emerson Park Pavilion on Owasco Lake. The 2026 Commemorating America 250 Tourism Awards … more: Tour Cayuga honors America 250 tourism award winners

Three New York Sea Grant specialists with ties to the Finger Lakes region have been recognized by the Great Lakes Sea Grant Network for their work supporting coastal communities, environmental resilience and public … more: Finger Lakes-based Sea Grant specialists earn regional honors

People generally enjoy helping others, but new research from Cornell University suggests they may not enjoy talking about those good deeds nearly as much. A study led by Cornell researchers found that … more: Study finds people feel worse after bragging about good deeds

Volunteer firefighters across New York are urging Gov. Kathy Hochul to sign legislation that would expand a state tax credit designed to support recruitment and retention efforts in local fire departments. The Firefighters … more: Volunteer firefighter tax credit bill heads to Hochul’s desk

The Auburn Fire Department is marking the retirement of Assistant Chief Ed Sherman, who completed his final shift this week after nearly 31 years serving the city and its residents. Sherman joined … more: Auburn assistant fire chief retires after nearly 31 years of service

More than 100 older adults from across New York were recognized this week in Albany for their volunteer work and civic engagement as part of the state’s annual Older New Yorkers’ Day … more: More than 100 older New Yorkers honored for volunteerism and civic engagement

Seneca County Sheriff Timothy Thompson Jr. will retire next month, ending more than two decades of service with the sheriff’s office and setting up a leadership transition at one of the county’s most … more: Seneca County Sheriff Tim Thompson announces retirement

Mountains of donated couches, books and dishes are pushing Finger Lakes ReUse into its biggest space yet, according to The Tompkins Weekly, as the nonprofit prepares to reopen inside the former Big … more: ReUse takes over former Big Lots

Firefighters in Auburn spent recent shifts training with specialized rescue equipment as part of ongoing efforts to prepare crews for complex emergency situations. The Auburn Fire Department said crews conducted a low-angle rescue … more: Auburn firefighters conduct specialized rescue training exercises

Emotional moments followed Thomas Leone’s final days on the bench, according to The Citizen, as former defendants and families thanked the longtime Cayuga County judge for changing their lives. Leone retired from … more: Cayuga County judge steps down after 20 years