The Seneca County Sheriff’s Office reports that on October 21st at approximately 3 p.m. deputies arrested two people on a number of charges – including a pair of felonies. Stephanie F. Kuti, 32 of Waterloo was charged with one count of third-degree criminal sale of a controlled substance and one count of third-degree criminal possession... more

Tamarie Cataldo contends for a seat on City Council to become Councilor At-Large on behalf of the Democratic Party. Cataldo, a co-founder of the Foundry Action Committee, an activist with the Geneva Women’s Assembly and owner of the New Hall Diner feels invigorated this election cycle to succeed. “I’m really inspired mostly by the new... more

What’s the best case scenario for a sprawling, historic church that doesn’t have enough of a congregation to support it’s maintenance and future? Between 2010 and 2015 church redevelopment projects nearly tripled across the U.S. That’s according to a survey, which highlighted the change back in 2016. The bottom line: Congregations are shrinking, and repurposing... more

Despite some clouds and rain, Hobart and William Smith Colleges’ President Joyce P. Jacobsen’s inauguration ceremony remained outside in front of the historic Coxe Hall on Friday. A scenic fall day in the Finger Lakes was full of pomp and circumstances on campus, which sets a new precedent for the Colleges as they formally acknowledge... more

A blown transformer at the corner of Madison and Hamilton streets caused a power outage on the south side of Geneva Thursday evening. It’s unclear what caused the outage at this point. NYSEG officials said approximately 1,890 properties are without electricity. Power was expected to be restored by about 11:15 p.m. Thursday. This story will... more

The Landmark Society of Western New York announced its 2019 Five to Revive – a list that identifies opportunities for targeted, strategic revitalization. The announcement was made at The Historic Parsells Church in Rochester. Two local churches were named on the list. The full-list of sites selected includes: Highland Reservoir and Cobbs Hill Reservoir in Rochester... more

Tom Burrall of C. S. Burrall & Son Inc. looks to rebuild Ward 1 under the Democratic Party. As the current vice president of the Geneva Business Improvement District, a member on the board of directors for Finger Lakes Health and the Seneca Lake Pure Waters Association as well as a commissioner on Geneva Historic... more

The closing of the former Tops Friendly Markets store in the plaza on Hamilton Street last fall was a disappointing development in a city with limited grocery options. However, the former store’s space is now being cleared for new development, although it’s unclear just what that might include. A company is working inside the former... more

A number of people were surprised when Port 100 lost it’s funding through the city of Geneva, as Council adopted the 2020 budget. Maureen Ballatori manages the Port 100 space, and presented to City Council during the budget process – making the case for continued financial support. “We were seeking $17,000 for 2020 to keep... more

A 60-year-old FBI forensic photographer was found dead in the Nantahala National Forest. According to WHNT-TV, a multi-agency law enforcement criminal investigation into Miller’s death is ongoing in North Carolina after she was found dead. Kathleen Miller, a Geneva native went to college in Rochester. Gail Jones, a lifelong friend of Miller called her a... more

Seneca Lake Pure Waters has welcomed a new face to their local environmental team. Seneca Lake Pure Waters Association announced on Monday that Kaitlin Fello has been hired as its part-time Administrative Coordinator. She will work with Pure Waters Officers and Board members to expand efforts to preserve, promote and protect Seneca Lake Water Quality.... more

This old barn outside Geneva will soon be part of the landscape. Photo by Shelly Lannon. more

The Port 100 co-working site was an initiative hatched by the city three years ago as a way to enhance the city’s entrepreneurial culture. In 2018, the city provided Port 100, on Castle Street, $26,487. However, under the 2020 budget adopted this past week by City Council, it will get no funding after city staff... more

The Democratic candidate for Ward 2 City Councilor, Valerie Mallard, has announced that she is unable to personally campaign due to health issues. In a letter distributed to residents in Ward 2, Mallard shared the news that friends and neighbors would be campaigning on her behalf in the coming weeks as she takes time to “get back... more

It was a foggy morning at Seneca Lake State Park on this day. Photo by Shelly Lannon. more

The relationship between a city and a college within its borders is a complex one. On one hand, the benefits are many — from a student populous that provides much-needed revenue for city businesses to the cultural amenities and educated faculty that enrich the community. In recent years, Hobart and William Smith Colleges graduates have... more

She’s been on the job since early July, but now it’s time for Hobart and William Smith Colleges to celebrate the first female president in their history. Next Friday, Oct. 18, Joyce Jacobsen will be inaugurated as the 29th president of Hobart College and the 18th of William Smith College during an investiture ceremony that... more

Bill Roege, who recently took over as HABs Director for Seneca Lake Pure Waters Association, says the last seven days have proven to be busy for volunteers working around Seneca Lake to identify harmful algal blooms. Last week, Frank DiOrio was a guest on FingerLakes1.com’s Sunday Conversation, outlining some of the things that SLPWA had... more

A former city councilor and mayor in Don Cass seeks a return to his previously-held seat on City Council by representing the Republican Party in Ward 3. Cass, the faith formation coordinator at Our Lady of Peace Parish and a board member at Finger Lakes Community College was concerned with as the vice chair of... more

A Geneva man accused of assaulting an elderly woman earlier this year was acquitted Thursday on three felony charges but convicted of another in Ontario County Court. Assistant District Attorney Heather Hines said Isaias Marcano, 39, was found not guilty during a jury trial of first-degree burglary, second-degree assault, and second-degree strangulation. He was convicted... more