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ICYMI: Jeff Gallahan, Matt Miller meet in debate on FingerLakes1.com (watch or listen)
On Tuesday FingerLakes1.com hosted a live-streamed debate between two candidates for New York State Assembly District 131. The district, which includes Ontario and Seneca counties has had a single representative for two decades. At the conclusion of 2020, Assemblyman Brian Kolb will ... MORE
Officials growing worried about ‘slow increase’ in COVID-19 cases in Ontario County
Officials in Ontario County are concerned with the slow increase in COVID-19 cases over the last several weeks. The County reported 36 active cases, where residents were in isolation, as of Wednesday. There were seven new cases that day. While not as ... MORE
Young child airlifted, three others hospitalized after serious ATV crash in Ontario County
First responders were called to the report of a serious ATV crash in Ontario County around 7 p.m. on Monday. Deputies and emergency crews were dispatched fro the report of a rollover four-wheeler accident on Canadice Lake Road. It was reported that ... MORE
Motorcyclist suffers serious injuries after Ontario County crash
The Ontario County Sheriff’s Office reports the investigation of a motorcycle crash involving a Shortsville woman. Deputies say it occurred on State Route 15A in Canadice around 1:20 p.m. They say Karen Mueller, 63, was traveling north on 15A when her motorcycle ... MORE
DEBRIEF: Canandaigua Emergency Squad feels pinch of COVID-19 (podcast)
The Canandaigua Emergency Squad is the busiest 911 response center in Ontario County. It’s been that way for more than 80 years. Chief Matt Sproul says his team responds to more than 6,000 calls for service per year. Their coverage area includes ... MORE
Denny’s closes locations in Auburn, Canandaigua, and Geneva
Several Denny’s locations have shut down across the region. According to state filings 187 employees will be impacted by the move. Locations in Auburn, Canandaigua, Geneva, Greece, Henrietta, and Geneseo have been shut down. Reporting out of the Syracuse-area points to the ... MORE
Ontario County Board of Supervisors implements hiring freeze
The Ontario County Board of Supervisors met Thursday making significant moves amid concerns of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Board originally planned to meet at the Finger Lakes Community College, but the meeting was held online via the WebEx conferencing service due to ... MORE
Supervisor Lou Guard continues advocacy on environmental, economic issues in Ontario County
Geneva City Supervisor Lou Guard believes Ontario County is 'healthy', but don't take that assessment as complacency. Guard talked about the progress and growth in Ontario, and the opportunities county government still has in front of it. "It's one of the growing ... MORE
Supervisor from Manchester focuses on infrastructure, taxes in campaign
Manchester Town Supervisor Mike Gallahan says running for New York State Assembly in the 131st District first crossed his mind a couple years ago. Then-Assembly Minority Leader Brian Kolb, R-Canandaigua, was contemplating a gubernatorial run. That was when Gallahan says he was ... MORE
TRAVEL ADVISORY: Sheriff Henderson says accidents being reported, visibility becoming an issue
Sheriff Kevin M. Henderson has issued a Travel Advisory, due to increasing snow and hazardous driving conditions. Numerous accidents are being reported and visibility is also a concern. “The travel advisory does NOT restrict travel,” Henderson explained. “But does advise of hazardous ... MORE
INSIDE THE FLX: Matt Miller talks NYS Assembly campaign in 131st District (podcast)
This week on Episode #212 of the Inside the FLX podcast – Matthew Miller is in-studio. He’s talking about his campaign for Assembly District #131 after the announcement that Assemblyman Brian Kolb (R-Canandaigua) would not seek another term this fall. The young ... MORE
Ontario County continues push to recover $2.4M in funds
On Thursday the Ontario County Board of Supervisors met for its regular monthly meeting. The Board considered and approved a total of 52 resolutions. Board Chairman John Marren (Victor) said that the most important resolution of the night was the resolution presented ... MORE
Supervisors debate occupancy tax expansion for small properties in Ontario County
On Thursday the Ontario County Board of Supervisors considered a resolution to impose an occupancy tax of up to three percent (3%) on lodging facilities of three rooms or less. Currently, New York’s tax code exempts these facilities from the occupancy tax ... MORE
Henderson reflects on first year leading Ontario County Sheriff’s Office
After three decades in law enforcement – it would be easy to tire of the work. At least from the outside perspective. That couldn’t be further from the case though for Sheriff Kevin Henderson. The 36-year-veteran, and elected leader of the Ontario ... MORE
Residents warned as algae blooms grow in numbers around Canandaigua Lake
Stay out of shallow areas of Canandaigua Lake. That’s the message from those watching intensifying blue-green algae blooms along Canandaigua Lake’s shoreline. The Canandaigua Lake Watershed Association reported areas that show significant worsening of condition. “Although yesterday’s blooms were not experienced lake-wide, ... MORE
