Sodus gets new climate smart recognition for efforts to go green
New York Governor Kathy Hochul recently announced that a Wayne County village has received the esteemed Bronze Level Certification in the state's Climate Smart Communities Program. The award is in recognition of eight years of ... more
Canandaigua property owners may be forced to replace lead pipes
A new ordinance mandating inspection and replacement of lead water service lines before property sales was introduced by the City Council on June 1. The regulation, aimed at ensuring clean, lead-free drinking water, requires that ... more
Town of Seneca Falls June 2023 Board Meeting (webcast)
The Seneca Falls Town Council met on Tuesday evening for their regular monthly meeting for June 2023 inside the Town's Municipal Building on Ovid Street in Seneca Falls. Full meeting video is below ... more
Former Seneca County Court Clerk files lawsuit against Judge Porsch, other judicial district officials
A Geneva resident and former Seneca County Court Clerk has filed a lawsuit against Judge Barry Porsch, as well as other Seventh Judicial District officials alleging she was terminated because she wanted to become a ... more
Clyde receives $200,000 through Restore NY grant to overhaul Colubmia St. building
The village of Clyde has received $200,000 through the Restore NY grant program, which means crucial downtown redevelopment will be possible. While it won't be a major, downtown-wide overhaul- a building at 17 Columbia Street ... more
Local boy scout camp may be sold to New York State, managed by Seneca County
Boy Scout Camp Babcock-Hovey, located on the east shore of Seneca Lake, might be sold to the state and managed by Seneca County through a local development corporation. On May 23, the county Board of ... more
Wayne deputies reject contract: Low pay, lack of retirement plan major sticking points
Deputies in Wayne County have 'overwhelmingly' rejected the county's contract offer as its ongoing dispute rolls forward. In an update on Tuesday, union representatives from Teamsters, said they turned down Wayne County's offer in an ... more
Landmark Society places Wayne County trolley facility facing demolition on “Too Close to Call” list
The Landmark Society of Western New York has recognized a significant historical structure, the County Patrol Barn, formerly a Wayne County trolley facility, on its "Too Close to Call" preservation scorecard. The building, originally linked ... more
Seneca Falls sets out to boost small businesses
The Town of Seneca Falls, in conjunction with the Seneca Falls Development Corporation (SFDC), is set to boost small business in Seneca Falls thanks in part to a recently awarded Microenterprise Assistance Program (MAP) grant. ... more
Watkins Glen car dealership among Restore NY grant winners: $2M will transform property
Governor Kathy Hochul recently unveiled the allocation of over $112.9 million to various projects under the Restore New York Communities Initiative. This plan, managed by Empire State Development, aims to rejuvenate cities across the state, ... more
Steuben County resists emergency declaration over migrant crisis
As multiple New York counties declare states of emergency in anticipation of asylum seekers, Steuben County officials have released a statement defying this trend. They believe that the declaration is premature and may lead to ... more
Bath homeowners say they can’t afford thousands more in annual tax bills
Property owners are frustrated in the town of Bath. Upset with how much property assessments increased countless residents turned out on Grievance Day. Assessments skyrocketed due to a process called 'mass valuation'. Essentially, a comparison ... more
Former Ithaca PD acting chief John Joly sues city over discrimination
John Joly, former acting chief of the Ithaca Police Department (IPD), has accused the city of fostering a discriminatory work environment. According to records obtained by The Ithaca Voice, Joly filed a notice of claim ... more
Yates County declares emergency over migrant crisis
Yates County is the latest in a string of New York counties to declare a state of emergency to forestall the arrival of immigrants currently residing in New York City. Signed by Legislature Chairwoman Leslie ... more
Livingston County Board of Supervisors May 2023 Meeting (webcast)
The Livingston County Board of Supervisors conduct their May 2023 regular meeting on Wednesday afternoon in the Board of Supervisors Assembly Room at the Livingston County Government Center in Geneseo. Full meeting video appears below ... more
Seneca County Board of Supervisors May committee meetings (webcast)
The Seneca County Board of Supervisors held its monthly series of committee meetings. Among the discussions was the future of a proposal to share a portion of sales tax collections with towns and villages across ... more
Cayuga County Legislature May 2023 Meeting (webcast)
The Cayuga County Legislature met for their regular monthly meeting for May 2023 on Tuesday night in Auburn. Full meeting video appears below ... more
Restore NY grant will help rehabilitate Bombardier Plant
In a significant move towards the redevelopment of the long-closed Bombardier plant, Governor Kathy Hochul has announced that the city of Auburn will receive an $8.5 million state grant. The funding, provided through the Restore ... more
New property assessments in Canandaigua expected to lower tax rates in Canandaigua
According to Town Supervisor Jared Simpson, new property assessments for 2023 in Canandaigua are expected to result in a drop in tax rates for 2024. Based on estimates from Simpson and the Town Board, the ... more
