Sheriff Kevin Henderson reports the arrest of a Geneva resident following an investigation involving the Geneva Housing Authority. Deputies received a complaint from the Housing Authority that Hector Mendez, 65, of Geneva received housing assistance totaling $4,735 between June 2018 and July 2019. Upon investigation it was determined that Mendez had a total of $10,925... more

Calling it “repulsive” and a “betrayal of the community,” the Musselman Triathlon founder is sounding off after the company that ran the event the last five years sold it to Ironman, a giant of the sport. “In my opinion, this is a sad day for Musselman and everything it stood for,” Jeff Henderson said in... more

The West Division All-Stars rallied to score two runs in the bottom of the eighth inning to force a 5-5 draw in the 2019 PGCBL All-Star Game in Saugerties, New York. The All-Star Game was hosted by the Saugerties Stallions at Cantine Field. The West Division started the game with a flurry of runs in... more

Paradise for some families means a trip to the race track, and for nearly 60 years a track in Geneva has been the place to be. Paradise Speedway is celebrating decades as an attraction in Geneva for racing enthusiasts. You can cash in on the fun in a number of ways, including in go carts, quads,... more

The town is launching a “Lake Friendly Living” program to enlist residents in the cause of protecting Seneca Lake. Supervisor Mark Venuti said the town has a “Lake Friendly Farm” program that recognizes farmers who take measures to control runoff. He added that since everyone with control over land — no matter how small —... more

The fireworks were plentiful over Seneca Lake on the Fourth of July. Photo by Rachel Burkholder. more

Sheriff Luce reports felony charges, which were filed against a Geneva man following an investigation that spanned more than a month. Talon Robb, 29, of Geneva was charged with first-degree offering a false instrument for filing, and one count of criminal possession of a forged instrument; both felonies. Investigators say that on May 23rd Seneca... more

Eight businesses are sharing in $168,000 in grants under the city’s Microenterprise Assistance Program. The grants are being given to both startups and businesses planning to expand. In all, 15 jobs will be created. Among the startup winners is the Waste Not Shop, owned by Marilla Gonzalez, which is getting $25,000 to open what is... more

City Council once again has Sixth Ward representation. On Wedesday night, Council voted unanimously to appoint Dana Hollenbeck. She was sworn in and took her place among the other council members. It was unclear prior to the meeting who Council would be appointing. A discussion/appointment was on the agenda, but no name was provided. Hollenbeck... more

In his initial Ontario County court appearance, a Geneva man facing a first-degree rape charges had a not guilty plea entered on his behalf. Joseph Paliotti, 27, appeared shackled and in handcuffs in front of Ontario County Court Judge Brian Dennis, who ordered him held on $40,000 cash bail or $150,000 bond. Paliotti was represented... more

The sixteenth-annual Musselman Triathlon will be held this weekend, July 12 – 14, in Geneva, New York. The event is expected to bring over 1,300 participants to the area from across the U.S. and Canada. Musselman Weekend consists of four different races: the Musselman, a half-iron distance race held on Sunday; the mini-Mussel, a sprint... more

A former Geneva man has died following a 60-foot fall while hiking in the North Country, according to reporting from WPTZ-TV. Gasevan Bekauri, 23, fell off a cliff at Cascade Falls in Keene, which is located near Lake Placid. His body was found by a passing hiker. An autopsy is being completed, but police do... more

Since the passing of longtime Geneva City Councilman John Greco – there has been a vacancy where he once sat. That vacancy has caused a lot of controversy in the process of remaining empty, too. Now though, Assistant City Manager Adam Blowers tells Finger Lakes News Radio that the topic could come up at next... more

The town will be getting $25,000 for a stormwater control project and could turn that into $100,000 after meeting a goal for a community solar project. Town Supervisor Mark Venuti said more than 400 subscribers signed up for the Geneva Community Power project by the June 26 deadline. The town is working with Joule Assets,... more

Geneva City School District Superintendent Trina Newton announced her intent to retire at the end of the upcoming school year – at Tuesday’s Board of Education meeting. The announcement came as a surprise to some in the district. “I am extremely grateful to the board for granting me the opportunity to serve this community,” she... more

The Ontario County Sheriff’s Office reports that around 9:12 a.m. deputies responded to an accident involving a pickup truck and bicyclist. Deputies say James Eldredge, 59, of Stanley was traveling west on County Road 23 when he struck Michael Tiffany, 61, of Newark – who was operating a bicycle on the roadway. Investigation determined that... more

School is out, summer is in full swing and most Finger Lakes residents have a four-day holiday weekend on-tap to celebrate the Fourth of July. There will be fireworks in the skies above the region for the next several days. Below is a guide to where, and when, to find them. WEDNESDAY Auburn/Owasco - Emerson... more

Students in the City School District have opportunities to take part in robotics teams in grades four and five and at the high school level, but nothing in between. Geneva Robotics is answering that challenge, but with some components that set it apart from a school program. The G-Bots FIRST LEGO team is open to... more

A long-awaited project to make City Hall fully accessible is getting underway. The city is adding an elevator to the rear (south side) of City Hall, along with other renovations in a $1.5 million project. It’s a somewhat scaled-back plan that at one time called for renovations of the second-floor meeting room to allow City... more

An incident along the New York State Thruway has snarled traffic as of 6 p.m. on Sunday. The incident was reported as a crash around 5:45 p.m., which blocked the left lane. That information was unconfirmed, but motorists along the Thruway, who were traveling westbound – reported traffic at a near-standstill between exits 42 and... more