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Stunning sunset in Jerusalem (photo)

Ed Traphagan shot this one from the top of County House Road in Jerusalem ... more
‘KEUKA TO GO’: New food delivery platform coming to Yates County

Food delivery platform will give options to rural customers - By Josh Durso Keuka To Go a new digital and mobile platform is helping to get dinner delivered to your front door. Beginning January 27th ... more
Penn Yan driver airlifted after cement truck overturns, shutting down Rt. 54A for 12 hours

A cement truck crashed in the Yates County town of Jerusalem on Wednesday, resulting in the closure of Route 54A for upwards of 12 hours. Finger Lakes News Radio reports that the truck, which was ... more
Court to hear appeal in Rideout murder case Wednesday

On Wednesday, an appeals court is set to hear the case of Laura Rideout, the suburban mother convicted of murdering her estranged husband in 2016. Rideout, who is serving a life sentence, filed an appeal ... more
Laura Rideout’s attorneys call for murder conviction to be overturned

Lawyers for Laura Rideout were in court Wednesday, attempting to overturn her murder conviction. Rideout was convicted of killing her estranged husband, Craig Rideout, in 2016. She says she did not participate in the murder or ... more
Ceremony to mark Esperanza reopening scheduled for this weekend

Nearly three years after the doors were closed, one of Yates County’s most cherished destinations is back in business. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday to mark the re-opening of Esperanza Mansion ... more
10 fun things to do for under $65 on Keuka Lake

Keuka Lake is a large and unusually shaped member of the Finger Lakes family. Sometimes called "The Crooked Lake," Keuka Lake branches into two separate lakes on the north end. The lake is "anchored" by ... more
Prosecutors pick holes in Laura Rideout appeal

Two months after Laura Rideout appealed her murder conviction and pointed at her sons as the killers, prosecutors have filed a response that seeks to debunk those claims and uphold her conviction and sentence. Rideout's ... more
Alex Rideout denied parole in connection to father’s murder

Alex Rideout, who was convicted of tampering with evidence in the murder of his father Craig Rideout, was denied parole after his parole hearing on June 11. According to the New York State Department of ... more
Alex Rideout scheduled to meet with parole board this week

A man convicted of charges related to his father’s 2016 homicide is going before the parole board this week. Alex Rideout was convicted of tampering with evidence in the death of his father, Craig Rideout, ... more
Craig Rideout’s sister opposes Alex’s early release

It's been three years since the Penfield father of seven, Craig Rideout, was murdered. His body was dumped in Yates County. His estranged wife Laura Rideout and his son Colin were convicted of murder and ... more
FingerLakes1.com launches Patreon to support continued growth in local digital content

FingerLakes1.com has officially launched a Patreon Support model, for readers, viewers, and listeners who want to support our mission. For 20 years now, FingerLakes1.com has focused on delivering news and information in a unique, interactive ... more
Laura Rideout files appeal, says her kids killed ex-husband

According to the Democrat & Chronicle, Laura Rideout has filed an appeal; and says she wasn't present when her ex-husband - Craig Rideout was killed. Laura was convicted of murdering Craig at his home in ... more
SUNDAY CONVERSATION: Steve Griffin talks Penn Yan’s big DRI win, and continued success in Yates County

Scream louder than the pessimists. That's how Steve Griffin has approached his role as CEO of the Finger Lakes Economic Development Center. But, now that he's been in the position for more than a decade ... more
Bank looking to sell Esperanza in Yates

A Rochester-based bank is working with possible buyers to acquire one of Yates County’s most historic and scenic sites. Genesee Regional Bank bought Esperanza Mansion for $100 at a public auction earlier this month at ... more
OUR FINGER LAKES HISTORY: Jemima Wilkinson, early founder of Penn Yan & Jerusalem (podcast)

Jemima Wilkinson was a charismatic American Quaker and evangelist. Wilkinson and her followers founded Jerusalem, New York, which also includes present day Penn Yan. Seneca County Historian Walter Gable presents the second in his series ... more