Hammondsport

William Fries Sr. a long-time member of the Hammondsport Fire Department, has been awarded the Volunteer Fire Chief of the Year by the New York State Association of Fire Chiefs (NYSAFC). Fries, who joined the ... more

State police arrested an Endicott woman for driving while intoxicated after a traffic stop in the village of Hammondsport. According to a release, Amber Foley, 44, was charged with DWI and other traffic violations. She's ... more

The Hammondsport Fire Department's highly anticipated annual carnival is set to start on Thursday, July 6. The event, set to last for three days, will be held at the fire department grounds on State Route ... more

Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the New York State Board for Historic Preservation has recommended adding sixteen properties to the State and National Registers of Historic Places. The nominations include a Puerto Rican casita in ... more

New York State Police say an extensive investigation spanning several counties resulted in two arrests. The burglaries included storage units, hunting cabins, residences, and stolen vehicles. Adam Hosmer, 34, of Avoca was arrested for second-degree ... more

The Hammondsport community has an opportunity for a pair of great dinners coming up in April at the Hammondsport American Legion. On Friday, April 21st from 5-7 pm the Legion is hosting a a fish ... more

The Steuben County Sheriff's Office reports the arrest of a Hammondsport man following an investigation into sexual abuse against a child. Devin Ollis, 23, is accused of engaging in sexual conduct with a person less ... more

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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