Category: Torrey

Yates County Supreme Court Judge Daniel Doyle heard arguments Tuesday in an Article 78 action brought by those opposed to the Greenidge LLC crypto currency mining operation on Seneca Lake in the … more: Judge hears arguments in case against Greenidge Bitcoin mining expansion

The state has decided tentatively to renew and modify the discharge permit for an ash disposal landfill near the Greenidge Generation plant on Seneca Lake in the Yates County town of Torrey. … more: State tentatively agrees to extend and modify ash landfill permit in Torrey

A request for a preliminary injunction has been filed against Greenidge Generation in an effort to halt the planned expansion of their Dresden power plant for cryptocurrency mining. A release from Seneca … more: Environmental groups request injunction against Greenidge

First responders say one person was airlifted from a serious motorcycle crash that happened in the town of Torrey on Sunday. Seth Oser, 62, was riding with a group of motorcyclists … more: Motorcyclist seriously hurt after being ejected in Yates crash

Greenidge Generation says its bitcoin mining operation is going to be carbon neutral beginning this year. Effective June 1, the company says it will operate an entirely carbon neutral bitcoin mining operation … more: Greenidge says bitcoin mining along Seneca Lake will be carbon neutral by June

The Torrey Planning Board gave its blessing for a second time to Greenidge Generation to expand its bitcoin mining operation along Seneca Lake. Earlier this year the Yates County Planning Board voted … more: Torrey Planning Board gives 4-1 ‘super’ approval needed to advance Greenidge bitcoin expansion

A portion of State Route 14 in the town of Torrey was shut down for several Horus after a crash during the morning hours on Tuesday. The accident involved a tractor-trailer and pickup … more: Crash closes part of Rt. 14 for hours in Yates County

The Yates County Planning Board decided not to recommend an application by Greenidge Generation to expand its site in Torrey. Following that decision on Thursday, the entire application will be sent … more: Yates Planning Board sends Greenidge app back to Torrey Town Board forcing supermajority vote

Three environmental groups and 30 individuals are seeking a court injunction to block construction or operation of a Bitcoin data mining facility at the Greenidge Generation power plant. The Sierra Club, Committee … more: Town of Torrey, Greenidge Generation sued over potential effects on Seneca Lake

This week Peter Mantius - founder and editor of The Water Front Online - brought us a story focused on the status of Greenidge Generation, and it's impact on the local environment. … more: DEBRIEF: Why has the fishing ‘gone to hell’ on Seneca Lake? (podcast)

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced $10.3 million in investment, which will bring rural broadband infrastructure to more than 1,600 households, more than 300 businesses, and will cover more than 80 square … more: ‘A NECESSITY’: USDA announces progress on $10.3M broadband investment in 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. … more: ‘KEUKA TO GO’: New food delivery platform coming to Yates County

In the Town of Torrey on Monday, September 9th a three-vehicle crash prompted first responders to be on-scene for an extended period of time along Route 54. Deputies say that witness statements … more: Deputies: One airlifted from three-vehicle crash along Rt. 54

As a new school year begins, Christopher Brown looks at a big opportunity to lead the Marcus Whitman Central School District. He sees himself as one of the individuals who can … more: Superintendent Christopher Brown says he’s ready to lead Marcus Whitman

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 … more: 10 fun things to do for under $65 on Keuka Lake

Nearly 40 Dresden-area property owners on the west shore of Seneca Lake are concerned about what they feel is the “deteriorating” condition of the lake. The signed a March 26 letter to … more: Torrey property owners express Seneca Lake concerns to governor

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 … more: FingerLakes1.com launches Patreon to support continued growth in local digital content

Ferro Electronic Materials on Perry Point Road is applying for permission to modify its State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit. The Cleveland-based company is proposing to add chromium III and cadmium to … more: Ferro Corporation of Torrey seeks to modify discharge permit

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: SUNDAY CONVERSATION: Steve Griffin talks Penn Yan’s big DRI win, and continued success in Yates County