Thunderstorms leave thousands without power across Finger Lakes and Central New York: Latest outage numbers
A line of thunderstorms associated with a cold front moved through the Finger Lakes and Central New York during the afternoon hours on Sunday, downing trees, damaging structures, and causing flash flooding. Fallen trees took ... more
Yates County DA Todd Casella running for reelection
Yates County District Attorney Todd Casella announced he will run for a third term this November on the Republican line. First elected in 2017, he has led the county through major criminal justice reforms and ... more
Potter residents to vote on town leadership changes
Potter residents will decide on two propositions in a special election Tuesday, voting on whether to change the town clerk and highway superintendent positions from elected to appointed roles. Voting takes place from 2-8 p.m ... more
Montour Falls man arrested on warrant at Yates-Schuyler county line
A Montour Falls man was taken into custody early Friday morning on an outstanding bench warrant, according to the Yates County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded to Seneca Gun Sports in the Town of Reading around ... more
Penn Yan man arrested on grand larceny warrant
A Penn Yan man was taken into custody on a warrant for grand larceny following an investigation by the Yates County Sheriff’s Office. Matthew L. Kennedy, 41, was arrested on Wednesday evening on a Yates ... more
Barn fire in Yates County results in total loss
A barn on Prosser Road was destroyed in a fire Thursday afternoon, according to the Yates County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies and multiple fire departments responded to 3574 Prosser Road around 12:24 p.m. on March 13 ... more
Landmark Society’s ‘Five to Revive’ spotlights Wells College and Bellona Mill
The Landmark Society of Western New York has unveiled its 2025 "Five to Revive" list, highlighting historic properties in need of preservation and investment. Among this year's selections are Wells College in Cayuga County and ... more
Alabama man sentenced for child sex trafficking in Yates County
An Alabama resident has been sentenced to eight years in prison for sexually exploiting a minor in Yates County. Austin Pace was sentenced Tuesday by Yates County Court Judge Jason Cook after being convicted on ... more
Keuka College names Dr. Elizabeth Lambert VP for student development
Dr. Elizabeth Lambert has been officially appointed as Keuka College’s vice president for student development after serving in the role on an interim basis since June. She succeeds Dr. Heather Maldonado, who was recently named ... more
Audit finds procurement issues at Penn Yan water treatment plant
A state audit has found that the Village of Penn Yan failed to ensure proper competition in its procurement of goods and services for the local water treatment plant, increasing the risk of unnecessary costs ... more
Penn Yan man arrested after fleeing police, evading sentencing
A Penn Yan man was arrested Wednesday afternoon following a foot chase near South Avenue after he failed to appear for sentencing on multiple charges. Joshua J. Woodruff, 37, had been scheduled for sentencing in ... more
Keuka College faculty debate artificial intelligence’s role in education
As artificial intelligence continues to reshape higher education, Keuka College faculty gathered this week to discuss its benefits, risks, and ethical challenges in the classroom. Titled “Artificial Intelligence: Friend or Foe?”, the Spring 2025 STAR ... more
Yates County deadlocks on joining RTS transit
A 6-6 tie in the Yates County Legislature has stalled efforts to join the Rochester-Genesee Regional Transportation Authority (RTS), sending public transit plans back to square one. With one legislator absent and another abstaining, the ... more
Penn Yan Community Read highlights immigration journey
The Penn Yan Action Coalition’s sixth annual Community Read features Immigrant by Marcos Antil, a memoir detailing his journey from Guatemala to the U.S. as an undocumented child fleeing war. Free copies are available at ... more
Dundee man charged with falsely reporting crime in Penn Yan
A Dundee man has been arrested for falsely reporting a crime that police say never occurred. Barry G. Stryker, 65, was taken into custody by the Penn Yan Police Department on March 3 after an ... 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
Keuka College students advocate for occupational therapy in Albany
Four Keuka College seniors took their education beyond the classroom last month, traveling to Albany to lobby state lawmakers on policies affecting their future profession. Marissa Schmitz, Anna Dewispelaere, Amanda Sheehan, and Kaitlyn Donovan, all ... more
Yates County woman airlifted after crash in Benton
A Bluff Point woman was flown to Strong Memorial Hospital after a severe one-car crash Friday morning in Benton. Kathleen McCabe lost control on State Route 14A, veered off the road, hit shrubs, went airborne, ... more
Yates County Legislature to vote on opioid funds, infrastructure projects at meeting today
The Yates County Legislature is set to meet today at 1 p.m. to vote on a range of resolutions addressing infrastructure improvements, public health initiatives, and law enforcement agreements. The meeting, which will take place ... more
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