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Lake Ontario water level raising concerns again; early-season snow doesn’t help

The waters of Lake Ontario are at near-record levels for early November, raising the possibility of still more shoreline flooding next spring. It's a continuation of bad news for people who live and work on the ... more
Recovery in Sodus Point could become a model for other shoreline communities

The Post-Flood Recovery Building Workshop for the Village of Sodus Point, a project organized by the Genesee/Finger Lakes Regional Planning Council and New York Sea Grant, has received a 2019 Public Outreach Award from the ... more
State officials get Sodus Point Beach tour

On a chilly Friday, with summer visitors long gone, state officials toured one of the project sites set to receive funding under Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s Lake Ontario Resiliency and Economic Development Initiative, or REDI. At ... more
Sunset across Sodus Bay (photo)

Monday evening’s sunset looking east across Sodus Bay. Photo by Chris Trine ... more
Angry Lake Ontario (photo)

Angry waters along Lake Ontario. Photo by Hugh VanStaalduinen Jr. ... more
Kucko captures stunning photos, video along Lake Ontario as 65+ mph winds recorded

The winds were powerful and damaging throughout the Finger Lakes on Thursday and Friday as the residents dealt with power outages, downed trees, and other damage. However, John Kucko, of WROC-TV in Rochester captured some ... more
Cuomo announces $41M for Wayne County to prevent Lake Ontario flooding

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced on Wednesday that the state is providing $43 million for Monroe County and $41 million for Wayne County for a total of $84 million to advance 43 projects across the ... more
Gov. Cuomo directs DEC to sue IJC over Lake Ontario flooding

Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is filing a lawsuit against the International Joint Commission for its mismanagement of Lake Ontario water levels that caused catastrophic damage to ... more
Lake Ontario flood survey by IJC up now for shoreline residents

Property owners along Lake Ontario will now have an opportunity to share their input to the International Joint Commission, which is in charge of regulating the water levels. Homeowners along the shoreline are being encouraged ... more
Drug take back program happening throughout Wayne County

Wayne County Sheriff Barry Virts said all law enforcement agencies in the county will take part in the Oct. 26 national pharmaceutical collection day. Expired, unused and unwanted medication will be accepted from 10 a.m ... more
Wayne County battles drug addiction with mobile van

It has been just over a year since the Department of Mental Health, Wayne Behavioral Health Network opened the doors of the Open Access Center, an out-treatment facility located at the Public Health Building on ... more
Sunset on Lake Ontario (photo)

Lake Ontario looked spectacular as the sun set on this past weekend. Photo by Chris Trine ... more
Congressman Katko & FEMA official inspect flood damage at Sodus Point

FEMA spent time in Sodus Point on Monday inspecting the damage caused by flooding earlier this year. A FEMA administrator toured the Lake Ontario shoreline. He joined Congressman John Katko, who represents New York’s 24th ... more
FEMA’s acting administrator tours Lake Ontario shoreline, discusses damage

FEMA’s acting administrator was in Wayne County Monday. Peter Gaynor spent the day with Congressman John Katko in Sodus Point to discuss the impact high lake levels have had on the Lake Ontario shoreline. Before surveying the ... more
Ride on Lake Ontario (photo)

A great day on the water over the holiday weekend. Photo by Chris Trine ... more
Spout over Lake Ontario (photo)

As a storm moved over Sodus Point - this potential water spout was captured. Photo by Kelli Connelly Bushnell ... more
Family fun at the Point (photo)

Parents hanging back and capturing the love & fun in their relationship while spending an evening at Sodus Point. Photo by Christine ... more
Sunny fun at Sodus Point (photo)

This young mans expression says it all. Having tons of fun in the lake at Sodus Point on Thursday afternoon. Photo by Chris Trine ... more
Hawk on the post (photo)

A Redtail Hawk is seen here sitting on a fence post at Cracker Box Palace Farm Animal Haven bear Sodus Bay. Photo by Chris Trine ... more