Hammondsport
Steuben County Local History Awareness Week starts October 4
Transportation’s significant role in Steuben County will be spotlighted during Local HistoryAwareness Week from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. on October 4 through 8 at the Finger Lakes Boating Museum located at 8231 Pleasant Valley ... more
Seneca Lake underwater exploration talks in September
Nautical archaeologist Art Cohn will report on his continuing underwater explorations of Seneca Lake at illustrated talks in Hammondsport and Watkins Glen in late September. Cohn, an affiliated scholar of the Institute of Nautical Archaeology ... more
Hammondsport man arrested for burglary and robbery
A Hammondsport man was arrested following a reported break-in on July 27. According to a news release, the Steuben County Sheriff’s Office arrested Richard H. Rosenkrans, 64, of Hammondsport for burglary and robbery. It is ... more
One in custody after pursuit from Watkins Glen to Hammondsport
Police say a Corning man who led officers on a pursuit that started in Watkins Glen was taken into custody in Hammondsport. Semachiah Mcduffie, 27, of Corning was found to be in possession of a ... more
One arrested following pursuit in Steuben County
A Corning resident was arrested following a police chase. According to a news release, the Schuyler County Sheriff’s Office arrested Semachiah K. Mcduffie, 27, of Corning for criminal possession of a weapon, unlawfully fleeing a ... more
Five-year-old Weis Vineyards in Hammondsport named Winery of the Year at NY Wine Classic
Weis Vineyards tasting room Weis Vineyards in Hammondsport was named Winery of the Year at the New York Wine Classic, hosted Tuesday by the New York Wine and Grape Foundation. German-born winemaker finds success on ... more
Jimmy Fallon seen playing with local band at bar in Hammondsport
Jimmy Fallon was spotted in the Finger Lakes over the holiday weekend. The late-night TV legend was seen at Maloney's Pub in Hammondsport. He joined a local band there, playing with the band High Pines ... more
Hammondsport man cited following traffic stop
Police say a Hammondsport man was cited following a traffic stop. According to a news release, the Penn Yan Police Department ticketed Alexander Schroo, 22, of Hammondsport for unlicensed operation. Schroo was operating under a ... more
Proposed legislation would establish independent investigation into New York’s 15,000 COVID-related nursing home deaths
The New York State Senate Health Committee recently passed legislation that would allow a temporary, independent commission to investigate the roughly 15,000 COVID-related nursing home deaths that occurred in the state. The investigation would look ... more
Hammondsport man accused of raping victim under 15
A Hammondsport man was arrested on several charges over the weekend- including rape and sex abuse. On April 14, investigators arrested Jonathan Wells, 21, following an investigation. Wells is accused of engaging in sexual acts ... more
Two Finger Lakes businesses raise over $47K for Ukraine relief
Dr. Konstantin Frank Winery in Hammondsport and Staving Artist Woodwork in Penn Yan both donated some of their total sales to organizations aiding relief efforts in Ukraine. The philanthropic effort comes amid the ongoing Russian ... more
Hammondsport man charged with criminal contempt
Police report the arrest of a Hammondsport man. According to a news release, the Steuben County Sheriff’s Office arrested Frank J. Adams, 49, of Hammondsport following an investigation of a reported order of protection violation ... more
W-FL MONDAY: Waterloo pulls away late to beat Red Jacket
It was a very quiet Monday across the Wayne-Finger Lakes boys and girls basketball leagues as there were just two games. The Mynderse-Bloomfield boys game was postponed. Check out the scores below and Tuesday's slate ... more
Teen charged with rape, endangering welfare of child, but identity not released by sheriff’s office
The Steuben County Sheriff's Office reports the arrest of an 18-year-old on rape and endangering the welfare of a child charges after an investigation. Deputies and investigators arrested an 18-year-old male after a sexual assault ... more
OUR FINGER LAKES HISTORY: Hammondsport native Glenn H. Curtiss (podcast)
This episode deals with Glenn Hammond Curtiss who was born in Hammondsport, NY at the south end of Keuka Lake in the Finger Lakes. Curtiss became famous as a pioneer in motorcycling and as an ... more
Police: Hammondsport woman faces felony charges after drug arrest
Police say a Hammondsport woman was arrested after a superior court warrant after being indicted on drug charges. Chasity Schorpp, 34, was charged with criminal sale of a controlled substance and criminal possession of a ... more
Cabin at Hammondsport/Bath KOA Resort suffers damage after fire
A cabin was severely damaged after an early-morning fire on Wednesday at the Hammondsport/Bath KOA Resort. First responders were called to the site along County Route 13- where flames were covering the front of the ... more
Finger Lakes Boating Museum to host Keuka Lake Music Festival
Keuka Lake Music Festival will be making a return to the stage at the Finger Lakes Boating Museum July 25 at 4 p.m. KLMF was founded by Dylan Kennedy of Penn Yan, and is a ... more
Kayak with the Sergeant and the Sheriff happening in Hammondsport July 28
The Hammondsport Village Police Department and the Steuben County Sheriff’s Office “Kayak with the Sergeant and the Sheriff” will be held on Wednesday July 28th, 2021 from 8 a.m. until 10 a.m. at Champlin Beach ... more
