Category: Finger Lakes

In Geneseo the Avon Fire Department and local supporters are on a mission to bring back a piece of their history: a 1926 Ahrens-Fox Combination Pumper fire truck. Known for its advanced firefighting capabilities at the time, the truck served the Avon community until 1959 when it was sold. Currently housed at the Canadian Automotive…

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has declared a delay in Social Security payments until April, affecting certain beneficiaries who won’t receive their $1,900 monthly benefits on April 1st. Only Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients are slated to receive payments on that date, according to the Social Security payment schedule. Individuals born between the 1st and…

It may seem a strange way to become a hero, but in New York, killing spotted lanternflies has achieved that status.  But what is a spotted lanternfly, and why has it earned the ire of the ordinarily unflappable New Yorkers? Let’s break it down. What is a spotted lanternfly? The spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) is…

Kenny Haas isn’t going anywhere in this edition of Kenny’s 2 Pennies. He begins with the Syracuse basketball team losing in the ACC Tournament. But with the NIT sending an invitation to the Orange, they had to decline. Kenny offers his thoughts on the transfer portal and NCAA for putting teams in a box when…

Harris County, Texas, has officially verified the disbursement of Stimulus Check payments totaling $500, slated to be distributed over the course of the next 18 months. Eligible families residing in Texas will benefit from this financial assistance through the county’s Uplift Harris Pilot initiative, contingent upon meeting specified criteria. As part of the Uplift Harris…

Governor Kathy Hochul has announced an extension for the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP), offering further aid to low- and middle-income New Yorkers struggling with their heating bills. With energy prices remaining high, the extension through April 12 and the introduction of a second emergency benefit aim to provide relief to those at risk of…

Mayors across New York State, led by Rochester Mayor Malik Evans, are calling for an overhaul of the state aid formula, which has remained unchanged for over a decade. The New York State Conference of Mayors highlighted the financial strain cities face in maintaining essential services like bridge and road repairs, ensuring safe water, and…

Governor Kathy Hochul announced initiatives to prepare New Yorkers for the Total Solar Eclipse on April 8 focusing on public safety and scam awareness. The state plans to distribute limited edition I LOVE NY eclipse glasses at 30 locations, including New York State Welcome Centers and select NYS Thruway service areas, to ensure viewers can…

Jeff Skinner recorded his seventh career hat trick as the Buffalo Sabres rolled past the Seattle Kraken, 6-2, at Climate Pledge Arena on Monday night. Buffalo (33-31-5) fell behind 1-0 just 24 seconds into the contest but quickly responded with three goals in five minutes and never looked back, notching their first-ever victory against the…

The Onondaga Lake Conservation Corps has announced its 5th Annual Earth Day Cleanup event, scheduled for Saturday, April 20, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in Syracuse. Eager to bolster Onondaga Lake’s ecosystem, the event encourages volunteers to clear debris from the lake’s southwest shoreline. Participants will also have the unique opportunity to learn about…