Five new firefighters join Canandaigua’s ranks
The Canandaigua Fire Department has welcomed five new firefighters, marking a fresh chapter for the city's emergency services. According to the Democrat and Chronicle, Fire Chief Frank Magnera led the swearing-in ceremony for Max Mahoney, ... more
Seneca County Sheriff’s Office to host community open house in September
The Seneca County Sheriff’s Office is inviting the public to go behind the scenes this fall during a special Open House event at the county’s Law Enforcement Center. The free, family-friendly event will be held ... more
The Arc Wayne receives $21K grant for guardianship services
The Arc Wayne has been awarded $21,000 from NYSARC Trust Services to support guardianship services for people with disabilities in Wayne County. The grant, announced Wednesday, is part of a larger $1.6 million commitment made ... more
Yates Habitat starts 21st home build, celebrates tax reform win
Habitat for Humanity of Yates County has begun construction on its 21st home, located on Bigelow Street in Dundee, after demolishing an unrepairable structure purchased at a tax sale, according to the Finger Lakes Times ... more
Finger Lakes Museum gets $1.8M state grant
The Saunders Finger Lakes Museum has received a $1.8 million grant from the New York State Council on the Arts to help complete its main exhibition hall, according to the Finger Lakes Times. The funding ... more
Alumni banquet honors Bill Meehan, awards grads
Over 200 guests gathered Saturday for the 98th Watkins Glen High School Alumni Banquet, celebrating achievements past and present. According to event organizers, four 2025 graduates received a combined $7,000 in scholarships, bringing the Association’s ... more
GoFundMe launched for injured Shortsville Carnival guard
A juvenile has been charged after a fight at the Shortsville Carnival left a security guard hospitalized with a broken jaw. Friends of the injured man, Joe Pilozzi, created a GoFundMe to help cover medical ... more
Sam Nordquist honored at Stonewall for LGBTQ+ advocacy
Sam Nordquist, a transgender man brutally murdered earlier this year in Ontario County, was posthumously honored Thursday in New York City, according to WROC. His name was added to the National LGBTQ+ Wall of Honor ... more
Report: NY, US nonprofits uneasy about political, economic turmoil
A new report found nonprofit leaders in New York and nationwide are worried about the country's political and economic climate. The 2025 State of Nonprofits report showed risks to funding from federal budget cuts and ... more
Auburn police respond to over 2,600 calls in May
The Auburn Police Department released its monthly activity report for May, showing officers handled 2,617 calls for service and made 74 adult arrests, including 4 for felony offenses. The report highlights significant enforcement and community ... more
Gallahan secures $50K for Blue Star Canteen in Canandaigua
Assemblyman Jeff Gallahan has delivered $50,000 in state funding to support renovations at Blue Star Canteen NY #1 in Canandaigua, a hub for military families in the region. The funding will go toward interior and ... more
Canandaigua firefighter Ryan Foster departs for North Greece Fire District
The Canandaigua Fire Department is saying farewell to one of its most respected members. After four years of service, Firefighter Ryan Foster is transferring to the North Greece Fire District. Foster’s departure was announced by ... more
Tree planted in Canandaigua honors tortured man
A foggy sky loomed over Lakefront Park as community members gathered to plant a Golden Weeping Willow in memory of Sam Nordquist, according to the Democrat and Chronicle. Nordquist, 24, had traveled to New York ... more
Canandaigua Fire Department responds to 2,460 calls in 2024
The Canandaigua Fire Department released its 2024 year-end report, revealing a total of 2,460 calls for service—underscoring the department’s essential role in emergency response across the city and surrounding areas. Of those calls, 1,153 were ... more
Bristol marine veteran David Brisbane inducted into NYS Veterans Hall of Fame
Vietnam veteran and lifelong community advocate David Brisbane of Bristol has been named the 2025 inductee to the New York State Senate Veterans Hall of Fame by Senator Pam Helming. Brisbane, a Purple Heart recipient ... more
Clifton Springs mourns death of beloved auxiliary founder
The Clifton Springs Fire Department is mourning the loss of June Darling, a cherished founding member of its Ladies Auxiliary who devoted nearly five decades to community service. Darling, affectionately known as “The Mayor of ... more
United Way invests $1 million in summer programs for 3,800 youth
More than 3,800 young people across the Finger Lakes region will benefit from safe and enriching summer programs, thanks to a $1 million investment from United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes. United ... more
Odessa fire district plan revived after failed attempt
Local officials are once again considering forming a unified fire district to serve the Odessa area, according to WENY News. Representatives from several towns met to reopen discussions on the “Odessa Area Fire District,” a ... more
Wayne County honors Detective Sergeant Rob Harkins for 20 years of service
The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office is celebrating a major milestone for one of its longtime members. Detective Sergeant Rob Harkins was recently recognized for 20 years of dedicated service to the department. Harkins began his ... more
