Category: Finger Lakes

Fresh Takes is dropping a day early this week. Paul Russo and Nick Felice cover the NBA All-Star Game and Weekend that was held in Indianapolis. They discuss whether the weekend as a whole has run its course with the dunk contest flopping once again. Then on Sunday the All-Star Game was a bit of…

In a recent move that has sparked widespread concern, the Lodi Town Board voted in favor of supporting the expansion of Seneca Meadows, New York’s largest landfill. This decision could see the landfill accepting 6,000 tons of trash daily for the next 16 years, raising significant environmental and health concerns among residents. Opponents of the…

Rev: Ithaca Startup Works, a cornerstone for innovation and entrepreneurship, has announced the opening of applications for its Prototyping Hardware Accelerator. The program, renowned for turning physical product ideas into prototypes, is now enriched with a MedTech track and boasts increased support capacity for aspiring entrepreneurs. This opportunity is designed to shepherd participants through the…

At a recent Ontario County Board of Supervisors meeting, Megan Webster, the District Manager, presented an overview of the Soil & Water Conservation District’s achievements in 2023 and outlined its objectives for 2024. Established in 1940, the district has been pivotal in addressing water quality, soil erosion, agricultural management, and environmental preservation across five Finger…

Wayne County’s plan to introduce a 5% lodging tax on hotels, bed-and-breakfasts, and short-term rentals, initially set to take effect on March 1, has been postponed. The Wayne County Board of Supervisors decided to hold off on collecting the tax, intended to boost tourism promotion revenue, following concerns raised by the lodging industry. A new…

The City of Geneva’s ambitious plan to transform the former Lehigh Valley rail line into a comprehensive rail trail received a substantial boost through a $180,000 state grant. This funding, provided by the state Department of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, is earmarked for constructing a bridge over Doran Avenue, marking a pivotal phase in…

Seneca County Sheriff Tim Thompson announced the arrest of Jor L Velasquez-Guer, a 31-year-old resident of Waterloo on DWI charges. The arrest occurred on February 19 following a traffic stop in the Village of Waterloo for a non-functioning headlight. During the stop, law enforcement officials determined that Velasquez-Guer was operating his vehicle under the influence,…

The Geneva Fire Department’s Nester Hose Company honored Assistant Chief Kevin Powers for his remarkable service during their 138th annual banquet held on February 3. The event, celebrated at the Sons and Daughters of Italy lodge, recognized Powers for his 61 years of dedication as assistant chief, alongside his 55 years as the company’s treasurer.…

New York disability rights advocates are working to break barriers in numerous legislative areas, including those in transportation, housing, and employment. Another area of focus is voting and accessible polling places. A Brennan Center for Justice report finds almost all of New York’s polling places aren’t disability accessible – leaving them unable to accommodate a quarter of the…

Educating people about the mental health crisis often feels academic. It’s been labeled a crisis by experts who work in the field, but a new two-day training opportunity that’s open to the public across the Finger Lakes hopes to bring it home. URMC Thompson Health is offering a mental health first aid training program. The…