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What’s on the agenda this week for Yates Legislature committees?
Lawmakers in Yates County will meet this week to discuss a range of issues across five committee meetings, including infrastructure investments, Medicaid services, elections, housing programs, and local economic development. The meetings, scheduled for Monday ... more
Finger Lakes forecast: Feeling like summer with humidity and storms
A hot and stormy start to the week is in store for the Finger Lakes and Central New York, with showers and thunderstorms expected Monday and Tuesday before cooler, more comfortable weather briefly returns midweek ... more
Florida woman charged with DWI in Yates County
A Florida woman was arrested late Friday night in Yates County after deputies say she was driving drunk on State Route 54A in the Town of Jerusalem. Bonnie L. O’Neill, 74, of Umatilla, Florida, was ... more
Two injured in Benton crash on State Route 54
A two-car collision Saturday evening in Yates County sent two people to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, according to local authorities. Deputies responded to the scene at the intersection of State Route 54 and Pre-Emption ... more
Seneca Lake Pure Waters shares updates, events, and action plans in July newsletter
As summer sets in across the Finger Lakes, the Seneca Lake Pure Waters Association is diving into a busy season of environmental action, community outreach, and celebration. Their July newsletter offers residents and lake lovers ... more
Penn Yan man arrested on warrant for criminal mischief
A Penn Yan man was taken into custody this week on an outstanding arrest warrant connected to an incident that occurred in late June. The Yates County Sheriff’s Office reports that 35-year-old Jordan J. Daggett ... more
Penn Yan man charged with meth possession after traffic stop in Bath
A Penn Yan man was arrested following a traffic stop in the Village of Bath that led to the discovery of illegal drugs, police announced. On June 27 around 8:00 p.m., an officer with the ... more
Penn Yan youth theater program secures key grants
The Penn Yan Theatre Co. has landed multiple grants to fund its summer youth program, ensuring continued free access to local theater, according to the Finger Lakes Times. With three awards already secured and a ... 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
Penn Yan board supports annexation of Yates Community Center property
The Penn Yan Village Board held a joint meeting with the Town of Benton on June 25 to review a petition to annex over 12 acres of land owned by Yates Cultural and Recreational Resources ... 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
Residents and lawmakers rally to shut down crypto plant days after oil spill reported by DEC
Three years after its air permit was denied, the Greenidge Generation cryptocurrency-mining facility remains in operation—and residents across the Finger Lakes say they’ve had enough. Environmental advocates rally on permit denial anniversary On Saturday, June ... more
Police seize suspected drugs during Penn Yan traffic stop
A roadside traffic stop in Penn Yan led officers to a discarded plastic bag containing a suspected controlled substance. The passenger, Vernell S. Moore, 30, of Rochester, was arrested following the discovery. According to Penn ... more
Penn Yan backs annexation for community center growth
Efforts to expand the Yates Community Center advanced after Penn Yan village officials approved steps toward annexing over 12 acres of its land, according to the Finger Lakes Times. The property, currently in the Town ... more
Teen charged after school trespass incident in Penn Yan
A teenager is facing criminal charges after allegedly attempting to enter a Yates County school without permission while making threatening remarks. The 17-year-old from Penn Yan was issued a criminal summons following a June 20 ... more
Teen charged after assault and damage in Penn Yan
A teenager is facing charges in connection with a violent altercation that left one person injured and a vehicle damaged in Penn Yan. Penn Yan Police arrested the juvenile delinquent on charges of criminal mischief ... more
Sweet Farm Provisions to open store in Penn Yan
A new retail space dedicated to sustainable living will open its doors in downtown Penn Yan next month, bringing a fresh mission-driven concept to Main Street. Sweet Farm Provisions, part of the nonprofit Sweet Farm ... more
Greenidge diverts nearly all power to grid during heat wave
As temperatures soared across New York this week, Greenidge Generation’s Dresden facility responded by sending nearly its entire power output to the local grid on Wednesday. The company said 99.5% of its electrical production was ... more
Yates lawmakers approve veteran honor, facility project, and cyber pact
A World War II veteran’s 100th birthday, a multimillion-dollar public safety facility plan, and cybersecurity coordination with New York State all took center stage at the Yates County Legislature’s meeting on June 9. Lawmakers voted ... more
