New FEMA flood map changes could cost homeowners along Lake Ontario thousands annually, require flood insurance
There are a pair of new initiatives out of FEMA that could require lakeshore homeowners to purchase flood insurance- something that hasn’t ever been needed before. While lake levels along Lake Ontario are low right now, several Greece residents are dealing with something that could become a trend all along the southern shore of the big lake. A ... FULL STORY
Man facing attempted murder charge in Seneca Falls for 2019 attack failed to appear for court
The Seneca Falls Police Department reports the arrest of a man who was slated to go on trial for an attempted murder charge this ... MORE
Geneva resident, Hannah Smith, chooses to clean up Geneva for her birthday
Every year when Facebook sees a user’s birthday is approaching, the option is provided to let them choose from over 750,000 nonprofits in the ... MORE
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As the state of New York reopens, event services are seeing an influx
With pandemic regulations diminishing, people are now rushing to do the things they wanted to pre-Covid; like getting married. Couples who became engaged right before the pandemic are now competing with newly engaged couples for wedding services. Many wedding venues and other ... MORE
Families with students in the free lunch program will receive benefits to cover meals during pandemic
New York State is receiving about 2.2 billion dollars in federal food assistance for the children who were unable to access the free school meals during the pandemic. The program is called the Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer program and all eligible students ... MORE
Gypsy moth caterpillars are becoming a nuisance to people
People are feeling frustrated as Gypsy moth caterpillars invade their trees and yards. They appear to be everywhere and some people are even complaining of skin irritation if they are touched by them. SUNY ESF Extension Entomologist Kim Adams explained the history ... MORE
Seneca Housing announces establishment of partnership with Seneca Meadows and Seneca County Veterans Service Agency
Seneca Housing announced today the establishment of a partnership with Seneca Meadows and Seneca County Veterans Service Agency. The partnership establishes a security deposit assistance fund for Veterans in Seneca County. This is the first security deposit assistance program exclusively for Seneca ... MORE
51% increase in adolescent female suicide attempts during pandemic, according to CDC
A disturbing piece of data released by the CDC shows the increase of emergency room visits for girls ages 12-17 due to attempted suicide rose by 50.6% between February and March of 2021. The rates remained about the same for adolescent boys ... MORE
A package of bills have been approved to aid in children’s mental health, advocates say more is needed
A package of bills were approved Monday regarding the mental health of children caused by the pandemic. The bills include extending diagnostic authority for licensed mental health professionals amid an ongoing shortage of providers, enabling summer camps to hire behavioral health professionals ... MORE
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Taijuan Walker strikes out 12 as Mets beat Cubs
As the last of Taijuan Walker’s 12 strikeouts zipped back across the inside corner of the strike zone, freezing Rafael Ortega in the left-handed batter’s box, ... MORE
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Cayuga Community College announces Student Accolades
Cayuga Community College Announces Student Accolades for Spring 2021 Semester: Cayuga Community College has announced student accolades for the Spring 2021 semester. Below are students from ... MORE
