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State DOT workers will pick up roadside trash for Earth Day
19 hours ago
Employees of the state Department of Transportation will be picking up trash along roads across New York to mark Earth Day. April 22 is celebrated as Earth Day. DOT officials say on Monday the agency’s workers from every region of New York …more
SUNDAY CONVERSATION: Peter Mantius discusses groundwater testing, Hakes Landfill, Greenidge, and Cayuga Regional Digester
2 days ago
Throughout the winter, Peter Mantius spent his days reporting on some of the most-important environmental issues facing the Finger Lakes region. Doing so with more than 20 years of experience – Mantius broke the story about the DEC’s investigation into the Cayuga …more

WEBER THIS WEEK: The Dog hangs it up after 50 years of local broadcasting… this is his last show (podcast)
2 days ago
After 50 years in local broadcasting, Harold “Web Dog” Weber will be officially handing up the microphone after one last edition of his long running Weber This Week podcast on FingerLakes1.com on …more
Schumer calls Friendly’s closures ‘outrageous,’ promises to amend law to protect workers
7 hours ago
Sen. Chuck Schumer says he will push to close a loophole in a federal law that allowed Friendly’s to lay off more than 300 New Yorkers with no notice. “They came in …more
Deputies: Drunk driver crashes car into Skaneateles Lake
11 hours ago
Investigators in Cayuga County say a woman has been charged with driving drunk after they say she drove her car into Skaneateles Lake. The Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office says Malia M. Mcafee, …more

Reed, O’Mara, Palmesano hosting roundtable in Penn Yan on Mental Health services
Representative Tom Reed, State Sen. Tom O’Mara, and State Assemblyman Phil Palmesano will host a community roundtable, “Crisis in Care: Mental Health Services in Rural Communities,” Monday, April …more
FLX WEEKLY: Your Easter Weekend ahead in the Finger Lakes (podcast)
As we move past the half-way point of April it is starting to feel more and more like Spring in the Finger Lakes. Easter Sunday is coming up …more
INSIDE THE FLX: Michael Kracker of Unshackle Upstate discusses $175.5B NYS budget
New York State has adopted a $175.5 billion budget. What does that mean for Upstate New York? Well, it has serious implications – as noted by Unshackle Upstate. …more
Speak to the Light: Two Centuries of Women’s History in the Finger Lakes
To commemorate the 200th Anniversary of the death of Jemima Wilkinson, The Yates County History Center is hosting Speak to the Light: Two Centuries of Women’s History in …more
Diplomat to deliver commencement address at Keuka College
A veteran diplomat who represented U.S. interests during some of the most heated international crises of the past generation will deliver the keynote address at Keuka College’s 111th …more
Penn Yan author releases new book, A Telling of Ancestors
Marion Balyszak, of Penn Yan, announces the release of her book, A Telling of Ancestors, the first in the series, Emma Prince Kauai Mysteries. A 31-year resident of …more
Freedom Village is leaving Yates County; heading to South Carolina
Freedom Village is moving to South Carolina, according to Finger Lakes News Radio. Pastor Fletcher Brothers, who calls his ministry “North America’s premier Christian home for at-risk youth” …more
Finger Lakes Beef—It’s what’s for dinner
The New York Beef Council enticed five culinary schools from across New York State to experience a two-day “Farm to Fork” Beef Tour and Cooking Competition here in …more
Closure of Rt. 54A starts April 22nd; work on State Rt. 54 also starts soon
The New York State Department of Transportation today announced that continuing work to repair a landslide on State Route 54A in the town of Urbana requires that the …more
Benton completes water district No. 1 extension project
The installation of the 12-inch main of the Town of Benton’s Water District No. 1 extension along Rte. 14 is complete, reports Chief Water Operator Jayson Hoover. The …more
Dundee man hospitalized after striking tree on 14A
Deputies say no one was ticketed after a crash along Route 14A on Monday. Ricky VanAmburg, 55, of Dundee was traveling west when he left the north side …more
Rep. Reed raises $347K in Q1 of 2019
Congressman Tom Reed’s re-election bid is off to a hot start, according to a press release issued by his campaign. Reed, a Republican from Corning, raised more than …more
MacKerchar named Athletic Director at PYA
Last week, the Penn Yan Central School District announced the appointment of Jonathan MacKerchar as Athletic Director/Assistant Principal, effective immediately. The District concluded an interview process April 8 …more
Prosthetic provides new opportunities for local 6-year-old
For most 6-year-old boys, the simple act of eating Skittles out of a small bag might be nothing more than an afternoon treat. For Shane Benson, enjoying that …more
Dundee volunteers recognized for flood rescues
The Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes distributed $104,125.42 Tuesday to seven nonprofits serving Schuyler County that assisted in flood recovery and assistance efforts last summer. …more
Penn Yan school budget adds options
The Penn Yan School Board will be seeking voter approval to spend $36.2 million to provide education to Penn Yan students in the 2019-2020 school year. The proposed …more
Dundee village tax rate increases by 25 cents
The Dundee Village Board is proposing a 2019-2020 budget that calls for a $.25 increase in the tax rate, meaning the tax bill on a village property valued …more
Contractor charged with grand larceny in Yates County
Police are warning about contractor scams in Yates County after felony charges were filed against a Penn Yan resident. The Penn Yan Police Department reports that Robert A. …more
Folk Art Guild to open studios for public viewing in Middlesex
Rochester Folk Art Guild artisans at East Hill Farm, 1445 Upper Hill Road, Middlesex, will welcome the public to their craft studios and the East Hill Gallery from …more
Sunrise on Italy Hill (photo)
Another sunrise from Italy Hill. Photo by Ed Traphagan.more
Evening in Penn Yan (photo)
A beautiful spring night in Penn Yan. Photo by Lisa A. Travis.more
Influence of farm-to-table movement in Finger Lakes explored
Chefs using locally sourced food to create menu offerings is a growing phenomenon in the Finger Lakes. It’s also the subject of a day-long program at two locations …more
Penn Yan woman charged with aggravated DWI after traffic stop
Police say a Penn Yan woman was arrested on Saturday following a traffic stop in the village of Penn Yan. The Penn Yan Police Department reports the arrest …more
Police: Penn Yan man possessed stolen property
Police say that a 34-year-old Penn Yan resident was charged with possessing stolen property following an investigation over the weekend. Billy J. Dunham, 34, of Penn Yan was …more
Great ways to enjoy local waterways in warmer weather
Justin Hausner satisfies his kayak habit all year long, although he admits he’s not typical. As co-owner of Fuzzy Guppies Human Powered Watercrafts in Waterloo, he has easy …more
Section V girls lacrosse: 50 players to watch this season
While more than half of the 2018 Democrat and Chronicle All-Greater Rochester Girls Lacrosse Team graduated, there is a serious amount of talent back in Section V. Fairport …more
Section V baseball: Eight storylines for 2019
Section V’s baseball tournaments are one-game elimination events. The winner is moving on, while the losing team is out. That fact can add drama to the high school …more
Dinner program to feature Wilkinson and Wagener in Dundee
The Dundee Area Historical Society presents a dinner program featuring a visit with Jemima Wilkinson April 24 at the Methodist Church in Dundee. Social Hour begins at 5:30 …more
Yates County grants $46,000 to local projects
The Yates County Legislature has agreed to earmark more than $46,000 for local projects to improve the county’s natural and recreational resources. The county will reimburse certain expenses …more
Census of Agriculture: Number of farms across region declines again
The number of farms in New York dropped again, according to the latest Census of Agriculture released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The 2017 census found there …more