It was another day of strong thunderstorms for parts of the Finger Lakes on Sunday, as storms moved through – causing downed trees, power outages, and street flooding. This was particularly the case in Ontario and Seneca counties, who were hardest hit by an afternoon cell, which was severe warned by the National Weather Service.... more

Troopers say that despite all of the injuries suffered in Friday’s serious rollover crash near Exit 42 of the New York State Thruway – a 1-year-old who was on-board at the time was not hurt. However, at least one other person – suffered life-threatening injuries and was listed in critical condition as of Sunday. All... more

A city police officer accused of choking a woman last month is now on unpaid leave. Geneva Police Chief Mike Passalacqua confirmed Wednesday that Jack Montesanto, the subject of disciplinary charges, has been placed on unpaid pre-hearing suspension pursuant to Section 75 of state Civil Service Law, which pertains to public employees. “Beyond that, I... more

Hobart and William Smith Colleges and a retired professor have come to a truce, thanks to the Colleges’ new president, Joyce Jacobsen. Dan McGowan, a professor emeritus at HWS, said he has ended his weekly vigils in front of St. John’s Chapel on South Main Street over the suspension of his HWS email privileges by... more

For decades he was respectfully called “Chief” and “GV1.” Longtime members of the Geneva Fire Department said there will never be another like him. “He was one in a million. He was the epitome of a fire chief,” said Jimmer McCormack of Carlton “Carl” Naegele, who died last weekend at 94. “He didn’t demand respect,... more

A county committee heard from a landfill engineer Monday on activity at the Ontario County landfill. Casella Waste Systems regional engineer Amy Dill showed recent photos from the landfill in the town of Seneca, explaining ongoing work — some routine, some tied to a landfill expansion project, and some based on recommendations of an odor... more

Closed and for sale since October 2016, the former Emile’s Restaurant is expected to reopen under new ownership by the end of September. Owner Bob Jaynes of Geneva said he has agreed to sell the iconic Border City restaurant to Tracy Johnson and her son, Bruce Johnson, both of North Rose. “I wish them the... more

The Geneva community is mourning the loss of a long-time leader. Former Geneva Fire Chief Carlton Naegele passed away on Saturday. He was 94. Naegele was appointed as chief in 1958 and retired almost 30 years later. Calling hours are Tuesday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the McGuigan Funeral Home in Geneva. The... more

At the end of last week’s Geneva City Council meeting – City Manager Sage Gerling said that officer Jack Montesanto, who pled not guilty to a misdemeanor charge a few days earlier, had been placed on unpaid leave. This according to a report by The Geneva Believer. City Manager Sage Gerling made the shocking announcement... more

Belhurst Castle in Geneva is in the running for best haunted hotel in the U.S. It made USA Today’s 10Best Reader’s Choice 2019 contest, along with two other New York locations. The contest says Belhurst has a well-known ghost named Isabella, an opera singer who died in a collapsing tunnel. She’s often spotted wearing white and... more

In the middle of summer, City Council spent considerable time Wednesday talking about winter issues of on-street parking and snow removal. Assistant City Manager Adam Blowers said staff wants Council to consider dropping the winter parking regulations in place the past two years in favor of going back to the “old” system. “A few years... more

The Geneva police officer accused of choking a woman last month will return to court in two weeks. During a brief appearance in City Court Monday morning, Jack Montesanto was formally arraigned on a misdemeanor charge of criminal obstruction of breathing. Judge Tim Buckley told Montesanto and his attorney, Laura Vanderbrook, to be back in... more

Sheriff Kevin Henderson reports the arrest of a 52-year-old Geneva resident following the investigation of a complaint by the Geneva Housing Authority. James Kemp, 52, is accused of re-certifying on June 5th for his housing assistance, and in the process – failed to report household income accurately. As result, he received $2,174 of which Kemp... more

Three teens were arrested for a brazen robbery in which a gun was put to the head of the victim. City of Geneva Police say they responded to a 911 call of a robbery in progress at North Main and John Streets where they found a victim with minor injuries. The victim told police he... more

Work has begun on creating the nation’s only hemp seed bank in New York’s Finger Lakes region. The “Industrial Hemp Germplasm Repository” will be established at Cornell University’s agricultural research facility in Geneva. Sen. Charles Schumer announced the launch of the new facility on Friday. He said he worked to secure $500,000 in federal funding... more

City Council members expressed regret Wednesday with the arrest city police officer Jack Montesanto, who is accused of choking a woman at the Geneva Public Safety Building following her arrest. However, in a question posed to them by the Finger Lakes Times, they believe the city’s police chief, Mike Passalacqua, is handling the explosive case... more

The Salvation Army is much more than just a thrift store, or seasonal campaign that’s as identifiable as any in the world. While a lot of folks think about the Red Kettle Campaign, or Salvation Army stores, of which there are several in the Finger Lakes – they are a dedicated group of volunteers that... more

President Donald Trump’s attacks on four female congresswomen of color and the city of Baltimore have drawn criticism from Democrats and Republicans alike. That criticism resulted in a rebuke in Congress, passed largely along party lines, in mid-July. Geneva City Councilor Ken Camera, a Democrat, thinks it’s time the city take a stand as well.... more

A renowned paleontologist and Waterloo native will be the keynote speaker at Hobart and William Smith Colleges’ 2019 Convocation ceremony later this month. Matt Lamanna, a 1997 Hobart graduate, will speak at the Monday, Aug. 26 ceremony, which marks the official start of the academic year. “It is so exciting to welcome back to campus... more

Hobart and William Smith Colleges officials say their annual Community Sale hit a significant milestone in 2019. The $9,952 raised at this year’s sale boosted HWS’ donations to Geneva youth education programs to over $100,000. Additionally, the sale has helped divert more than 100,000 pounds of waste from entering landfills. This year, 14,346 pounds of... more