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Geneva launches video tour series to spotlight community and business
The City of Geneva is partnering with CGI Digital to launch a new series of educational videos that will showcase the area’s attractions, economic potential, and quality of life. The "Video Tour" initiative will appear ... more
Frustration, fire trucks, and a frozen rink: Rec revamp and Castle St. property take center stage
Tensions flared and long-simmering frustrations boiled over at Geneva’s July 2 City Council meeting, where neighbors demanded action on a burned-out building, officials pitched an eight-figure rec center overhaul, and the fire chief made a ... more
Geneva man, 83, charged with DWAI in Waterloo
An 83-year-old Geneva man was arrested early Saturday morning in the Town of Waterloo for allegedly driving while impaired by drugs, according to the Seneca County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies say Maurice Gaglianese was found parked ... more
Geneva orders action on fire-damaged Castle Street plaza
Geneva City Council has mandated the owner of a long-vacant, fire-damaged strip plaza on Castle Street to demolish or repair the building by August 1, according to the Finger Lakes Times. If the deadline isn’t ... more
Waterloo man charged with trespassing after entering Geneva home
A Waterloo man was arrested Wednesday morning after reportedly walking into a Geneva home uninvited. The Ontario County Sheriff’s Office says deputies arrested 33-year-old Joseph Osterhout for criminal trespass in the second degree after he ... more
PaddleFest brings free kayaking fun to Geneva
PaddleFest Geneva returns this Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the lakefront near the Finger Lakes Welcome Center, offering free kayaking and paddling experiences for all ages. No prior experience is needed, and ... more
Geneva hosts return of QSTC with powerful new play
Quick Silver Theater Co. returns to Geneva this Sunday for a free staged reading of “Skirt,” a new work by Craig T. William exploring memory, mental illness, and family bonds. The event is part of ... more
Theatre444 brings Big Fish musical to Geneva stage
A celebrated Broadway favorite is set to make waves in Geneva this August as Theatre444 brings the fantastical story of Big Fish to life at the Geneva Community Center. The production, running August 22–30, promises ... more
Geneva seeks assistant city manager to support leadership overhaul
The City of Geneva has announced the opening of a new Assistant City Manager (ACM) position, marking a key milestone in the city’s plan to streamline leadership and improve community services without increasing taxpayer costs ... more
Geneva council to weigh panhandling ordinance, fire truck grant at Wednesday meeting
Geneva City Council will meet Wednesday evening with a full agenda featuring public hearings, key grant discussions, and a first reading of a proposed ordinance aimed at curbing aggressive panhandling. The meeting begins with a ... more
Geneva electrical contractors confront suicide risk with HOPE message
A powerful message of hope and human connection reached 120 workers at H. Richardson & Sons in Geneva on June 12, as national speakers from Sweethearts & Heroes delivered an emotional keynote about suicide prevention ... more
Hobart and William Smith earn top marks in national rankings
Hobart and William Smith Colleges have secured national recognition for their career-focused education, with The Princeton Review naming them a Best Value College for 2025 and ranking them among the top schools in the country ... more
Dance and dine to support Seneca Lake on July 23
Seneca Lake Pure Waters Association is inviting supporters to a high-energy evening of music, food, and fundraising at its annual Summer Soirée on Wednesday, July 23. The event will run from 6:00 to 9:00 PM ... more
Geneva shop relocating to Eastview Mall
A popular Geneva shop is moving to a larger venue at Eastview Mall, according to the Finger Lakes Times. Rooted by Amberg, along with its partner businesses, will close its Geneva location next month and ... more
Geneva police arrest scam suspect in $80K larceny case
A Pennsylvania man was arrested in Geneva on Tuesday after police say he scammed a local resident out of $80,000 by pretending to be a federal agent. Abhishek Rameshbh Patel, 25, of Kingston, Pennsylvania, was ... more
Shannon Kelley named principal of Geneva Middle School
Geneva Middle School Assistant Principal Shannon Kelley has been appointed principal, effective July 1, the Geneva City School District announced this week. Kelley has been a part of the middle school community for more than ... more
Wyckoff Family Foundation awards $455K in 2025 grants
The Wyckoff Family Foundation has announced its 2025 grant recipients, awarding a total of $455,000 to 23 local organizations dedicated to enriching the lives of children in Geneva. The grants support a broad range of ... more
Geneva creates assistant city manager role in leadership shakeup
The City of Geneva is restructuring its leadership team, introducing a new Assistant City Manager position aimed at strengthening partnerships and streamlining services across key departments. City Manager Amie Hendrix announced the change in a ... more
Beach at Seneca Lake park cleaned after public complaints
After online criticism over the overgrown state of Seneca Lake State Park’s beach, park officials said broken grooming equipment was to blame, according to the Finger Lakes Times. The beach has since been freshly raked, ... more
