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Penn Yan woman charged with trespassing after apartment incident

Penn Yan woman charged with trespassing after apartment incident
A 25-year-old Penn Yan resident has been charged with second-degree criminal trespass after police say she unlawfully entered an apartment and refused to leave. According to the Penn Yan Police Department, officers were called to ... more
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Witnesses describe high-speed boat crash on Canandaigua Lake

Witnesses describe high-speed boat crash on Canandaigua Lake
Witnesses say a boat was traveling at a high rate of speed when it crashed into the shoreline and struck a tree Saturday evening, according to Yates County Sheriff Frank Ryan. They reported the collision ... more
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Yates County Sheriff’s Office warns public of fake DMV scam message

DMV urges New Yorkers to get REAL ID in advance of federal deadline
The Yates County Sheriff's Office is urging residents to remain vigilant after a fraudulent message claiming to be from the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles began circulating, threatening recipients with penalties unless they ... more
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Yates crypto facility under fire for pollution, energy use

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A former coal plant in Yates County now powers the Greenidge Generation cryptocurrency operation—and it's drawing scrutiny from state regulators, according to the Democrat and Chronicle. The site uses on-site natural gas, producing emissions and ... more
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Boat slams into shore in Yates County, driver ejected

Boat slams into shore in Yates County, driver ejected
A boat accident on East Lake Road left one man with life-threatening injuries after he was thrown onto the shoreline Saturday evening in Yates County. Benjamin Cramer was seriously hurt when his boat struck the ... more
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Two cats test positive for rabies in Yates County: Health officials issue guidance

Groups taking on the problem of cat overpopulation in Cayuga County
Yates County Public Health is reminding residents to take precautions against rabies after two stray cats recently tested positive for the virus — one in the Penn Yan area and another in Dundee. Several individuals ... more
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Hot, humid week ahead in Finger Lakes: Midweek storm threat persists

Heatwave of 2022: Heat records break as the earth grows warmer, U.S. warned about energy usage and wildfires spreading
A hot and humid stretch of weather is setting up for the Finger Lakes region this week, with a chance for scattered thunderstorms and relief arriving by the weekend, according to the National Weather Service ... more
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Penn Yan Village Board to hold public hearing, consider sewer project and truck purchase

Penn Yan Village Board to hold public hearing, consider sewer project and truck purchase
The Penn Yan Village Board will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, July 16, 2025, at 6 p.m. at the Village Hall. The agenda includes a public hearing, several resolutions, and action on key infrastructure ... more
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Yates County forum to explore impact of agri-business on local economy

Yates County forum to explore impact of agri-business on local economy
Following a well-attended kickoff conversation in May, the Concerned Citizens of Yates County will host their second public forum on Wednesday, July 31, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Benton Fire House, located at ... more
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Yates DSS alarmed by state Medicaid warning

Yates DSS alarmed by state Medicaid warning
Yates County officials say a new letter from New York’s Medicaid director has raised alarms over potential funding losses tied to administrative compliance, according to the Finger Lakes Times. The state now plans to review ... more
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Dundee seeks approval for updated wastewater permit

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The Village of Dundee has submitted an application to the state Department of Environmental Conservation for a new surface discharge permit for its upgraded wastewater treatment plant, according to the Finger Lakes Times. The request ... more
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Two teens accused of breaking into Dundee school with stolen access card

Two teens accused of breaking into Dundee school with stolen access card
Two youths are facing legal consequences after allegedly using a stolen access card to unlawfully enter Dundee Central School last month, authorities said. According to the Yates County Sheriff’s Office, the incident occurred on June ... more
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Man arrested on child endangerment in Yates County

Man arrested on child endangerment in Yates County
A 27-year-old man was taken into custody early Friday morning on an active warrant related to child endangerment in Yates County. According to the Yates County Sheriff’s Office, deputies arrested Max E. Barron around 2:22 ... more
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Empire Access, Yates County team up for fiber internet push

Biden-Harris Administration announces $401 million for high-speed internet access in rural areas
Empire Access has partnered with Yates County to apply for federal funding to expand high-speed fiber internet access, according to the Finger Lakes Times. The joint effort targets USDA ReConnect program grants to improve broadband ... more
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Rushville man injured in rollover crash after hitting deer

Rushville man injured in rollover crash after hitting deer
A Rushville man was hospitalized early Tuesday morning after his vehicle struck a deer and overturned several times on State Route 364 in the town of Middlesex. According to the Yates County Sheriff’s Office, deputies ... more
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Penn Yan PD make multiple arrests for warrants, drug possession, and unlicensed driving

Police: Customer threatens employee with a knife at business in Penn Yan
Penn Yan Police made several arrests this week involving unlicensed drivers, outstanding warrants, and controlled substance charges. On Court Street, officers arrested Benjamin A. Yeskey, 46, of Upton, Massachusetts, for aggravated unlicensed operation in the ... more
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Penn Yan man arrested for felony DWI during domestic incident investigation

Traffic stop leads to DWI arrest in Seneca Falls
A Penn Yan man was arrested late Monday night after Yates County deputies say he was driving while intoxicated and impaired by drugs during an active domestic violence investigation. Travis Vermilye, 31, was stopped just ... more
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Penn Yan police arrest three for impaired driving in separate incidents

Police: Driver had BAC nearly three-times legal limit in Penn Yan
Penn Yan Police arrested three men this week in separate incidents involving impaired driving, including two who refused chemical tests and one found asleep behind the wheel. On Chapel Street, officers found Britton A. Cantrell, ... more
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What’s on the agenda this week for Yates Legislature committees?

INSIDE THE FLX: Yates County Administrator Nonie Flynn on redistricting, the county-wide broadband rollout, a gas tax cut and more (podcast)
Lawmakers in Yates County will meet this week to discuss a range of issues across five committee meetings, including infrastructure investments, Medicaid services, elections, housing programs, and local economic development. The meetings, scheduled for Monday ... more
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