Patrick Van Durme honored as Livingston County Veteran of the Month
Retired U.S. Army Chaplain Patrick Van Durme has been named Livingston County Veteran of the Month, the Board of Supervisors announced Wednesday. A Dansville native, Van Durme’s military career spanned decades and took him from ... more
Senator Helming honors 25 students with Youth Leadership Award
Senator Pam Helming recognized 25 exceptional high school juniors from across the 54th Senate District with the 2025 Youth Leadership Recognition Award during a ceremony on March 7. The annual program celebrates students who excel ... more
Livingston County recognizes Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
The Livingston County Board of Supervisors has proclaimed March as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, urging residents to support inclusion and accessibility for individuals with developmental disabilities. First designated by President Ronald Reagan in 1987, Developmental ... more
NY’s first grid-scale solar project comes online
New York’s largest solar energy generating facility is online and operational. The Morris Ridge Solar project is a 177-megawatt solar field, generating enough electricity to power 47,000 homes. It is the first grid-scale project in ... more
Flood Watch issued for Finger Lakes as warmup and rain threaten flooding
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for the Finger Lakes region, including several counties in the region. The watch will be in effect from Tuesday through Thursday. Counties highlighted green are under ... more
Rising from the hills: How the Little Finger Lakes are shaping a sustainable future
Tucked away in the rolling hills of western New York, the Little Finger Lakes region may not have the name recognition of its larger counterparts—but that’s exactly what makes it special. Here, mist rises from ... more
Livingston County contractor charged with grand larceny
A Livingston County contractor faces serious charges here in the Finger Lakes after an investigation into work that wasn't finished. Zachary Pruonto, 39, owner of Genesee Valley Exteriors, has been charged with third-degree grand larceny ... more
Seneca County hires Ian Coyle as management consultant during leadership transition
The Seneca County Board of Supervisors has appointed Ian Coyle as a Management Consultant to guide the county through its leadership transition. Coyle, who served as County Administrator in Livingston County from 2008 to 2024, ... more
Livingston County opens first Code Blue warming center for vulnerable residents
Livingston County has opened its first Code Blue warming center, providing overnight refuge for residents in need during dangerously cold weather. The facility, located on the county’s Murray Hill Campus, is operated by the Department ... more
Hochul announces 25th renewable energy project approval: This one in Livingston County
Governor Kathy Hochul announced the approval of New York’s 25th large-scale renewable energy project in four years, marking a significant step toward the state’s clean energy goals. The latest project, a 135-megawatt (MW) solar array ... more
Livingston County nursing center welcomes new assistant directors of nursing
The Livingston County Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation (CNR) has welcomed two new assistant directors of nursing, April Curtis and Christopher Grassmann, to its leadership team. Both bring extensive healthcare experience and will support the ... more
First Saturday Hikes return to Finger Lakes State Parks
Outdoor enthusiasts in the Finger Lakes region have a new reason to lace up their hiking boots—First Saturday Hikes are back. The New York State Parks’ Finger Lakes Region has announced the return of this ... more
Livingston County names Gall as new emergency management director
The Livingston County Board of Supervisors has appointed William Gall as the new director of the Office of Emergency Management, bringing nearly two decades of experience in emergency services to the leadership role. Gall, a ... more
Workshop aims to unify Little Finger Lakes Region
The Little Finger Lakes Region—comprising Honeoye, Canadice, Hemlock, and Conesus lakes—remains largely unknown outside its communities. Unlike the popular Finger Lakes, it lacks a unified identity or tourism efforts. A workshop on Saturday seeks to ... more
Livingston County announces eighth annual Community Clean Up event
Livingston County is gearing up for its eighth annual Community Clean Up event, scheduled to take place from April 12-20. The initiative encourages residents, local organizations, and community groups to celebrate Earth Day by volunteering ... more
Finger Lakes forecast: Dangerous cold, heavy lake effect snow, and strong winds
Things are staying wintry in the Finger Lakes as a powerful winter storm moves away from the region, giving way to a multi-day stretch of intense lake effect snow and dangerously cold temperatures. The National ... more
WEEKEND STORM: Focus turns to lake snow, potentially damaging winds in Finger Lakes
A powerful winter storm continues to impact the Finger Lakes region, bringing a combination of heavy snow, ice, and dangerously strong winds that have created hazardous travel conditions and increasing power outage risks. The storm, ... more
Former Avon police chief pleads guilty to embezzlement
Former Avon Police Chief Joseph Geer has pleaded guilty to theft of funds related to a federal program, admitting he misused time designated for his role as a school resource officer (SRO). Instead of fulfilling ... more
Livingston County launches new “Main Street Goes Blue” campaign for colon cancer awareness
With Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month just weeks away, the Livingston County Department of Health is already spreading a critical message: If you are 45 or older, it’s time to get screened. On Monday, health officials ... more
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