Schuyler County Administrator Fonda Chronis placed on administrative leave, website says position is vacant
Schuyler County Administrator Fonda Chronis has been placed on administrative leave, causing widespread speculation about the reasoning behind this decision. He was absent from the legislature meeting on July 10. He has also been removed ... more
URMC will begin charging for messages sent in MyChart platform
The University of Rochester Medical Center announced that some message exchanges on its MyChart platform may soon become billable. Beginning Monday, July 17, messages requiring medical expertise or over five minutes of a provider's time ... more
Scattered thunderstorms with heavy rain, damaging wind back in the forecast for Finger Lakes
While parts of the Finger Lakes continue to dry out and clean up from torrential thunderstorms that rolled through on Sunday, the stage is set yet again for more unsettled weather over the next 48 ... more
Republicans lawmakers call for high-speed internet access funding Upstate
State Senator Tom O’Mara (R-C, Big Flats) has joined Senate Republican Leader Rob Ortt and other Senate Republican Conference members in urging Governor Kathy Hochul to prioritize unserved and underserved New York communities when distributing ... more
State of emergency in Ontario County after 5+ inches of rain, flash flooding on Sunday (photo & videos)
It was an emergency situation late-Sunday after heavy rain prompted a state of emergency. “Due to increasingly dangerous conditions, I am expanding our State of Emergency to Ontario County,” Governor Hochul said. “State personnel are ... more
Major funding to repair bridges across Finger Lakes en route: Here are the projects sharing hundreds of millions
The Bridge NY program is set to disburse over $516 million to fortify bridges and culverts across New York state, Governor Kathy Hochul announced this week. The funding injection will allow municipalities to improve their ... more
Schuyler County Humane Society will participate in ’empty the shelter’ event
The Schuyler County Humane Society is stepping up to address the nationwide issue of overcrowded animal shelters by participating in Bissell’s "Empty the Shelters" adoption event. The event, aimed at increasing pet adoption rates, will ... more
Schuyler Hospital, Cayuga Health get $5,000 donation from Watkins Glen Elks Club
Schuyler Hospital and Cayuga Health have accepted a $5,000 charitable donation made to the Schuyler Hospital Foundation for the Seneca View Skilled Nursing Facility. The donation was made by Watkins Glen Elks Club and represents ... more
Montour Falls man charged with harassment after physical altercation in front of police
State police arrested a Montour Falls man following a physical altercation. The incident happened around 11 p.m., according to troopers, who say they were called to a disturbance on Clinton Street. During the investigation, Earl ... more
Air Quality Advisory issued as Canadian wildfire smoke returns to the Finger Lakes
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and State Department of Health have issued an Air Quality Health Advisory for Wednesday. The advisory is for the Eastern Lake Ontario, Central New York, and Western ... more
PRIMARY ELECTION RESULTS: Who won? Who lost? Who will be on the ballot in November?
Primary Day 2023 is officially in the books. The polls have closed and results have been posted below. There were a number of immensely important local races. Scroll through this comprehensive list of all races ... more
Power slowly restored across Finger Lakes after Monday’s severe weather (full coverage)
As of Tuesday morning, there were still a little more than 1,000 people without power across the Finger Lakes region where strong and severe thunderstorms wreaked havoc yesterday afternoon. Spectacular display!! We're getting a welcome ... more
Big broadband money coming to New York: How will $664M be spent?
New York State is set to benefit from the largest-ever investment in broadband expansion, amounting to more than $664.6 million, as part of an effort to extend internet service to areas currently lacking access. The ... more
BMW wins Sahlen’s Six Hours of the Glen hours after checkered flag
The overall winner of this year’s Sahlen’s Six Hours of The Glen was decided after the checkered flag was waved at Watkins Glen International Speedway in Schuyler County. The number 6 Porsche Penske Motorsport Porsche ... more
Nine communities win grant funding to help community-based solutions to drug addiction
Congressman Nick Langworthy has announced the awarding of nine Drug-Free Communities (DFC) grants to organizations within his Congressional District, spanning Schuyler and Steuben counties. These organizations are primarily focused on youth substance use prevention. The ... more
Newark, Naples, Odessa, and Wayland get part of $66M for clean water projects
Governor Kathy Hochul today confirmed the allocation of $66 million for water infrastructure upgrades across New York State. The funding, approved by the Environmental Facilities Corporation Board of Directors, will provide municipalities with access to ... more
What’s happening at the Showboat Motel? New brewery expands, adding to unique experience
New York’s only brewery specializing in British-style “cask ale,” Seneca Lake Brewing Co., is expanding its operations with a second location at the Showboat Motel in Himrod. Situated about 12 miles north of their original ... more
Finger Lakes Boating Museum celebrates grand opening of new addition
The Finger Lakes Boating Museum recently celebrated the grand opening of Building 10, its latest addition to the facility. The new exhibition space showcases a wide range of maritime heritage, featuring motorboats, launches, sailboats, and ... more
Finger Lakes will have hazy skies thanks to Canadian wildfire smoke on Sunday, but you won’t smell it
Did you notice a haze in the air on Saturday? If so, you're not alone. While most in the Finger Lakes region saw hazy sun during the late-afternoon hours caused by wildfire smoke in Canada ... more
Progress in Montour Falls: Village is going ‘NY Forward’
The Village of Montour Falls, having been granted a $4.5 million through the New York State NY Forward Program earlier this year, is moving forward with its proposal phase. The Local Planning Committee, co-chaired by ... more
Two year drug trafficking investigation in Finger Lakes nets 48 arrests, 19 illegal firearms, and $440K in cash: Drugs seized worth $9M
New York Attorney General Letitia James announced the takedown of a major narcotics trafficking ring that flooded communities in the Finger Lakes with fentanyl, cocaine, heroin, and other dangerous drugs. The takedown resulted in 177 ... more
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