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One of Seneca County's most-important leaders passes away, Auburn mayoral candidate talks issues in campaign series, and New York finally modernizes alcohol consumption laws.
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‘HEARTBROKEN’: Generations Bank CEO, Seneca County leader Menzo Case passes away
Generations Bank President Menzo Case has passed away. The news was shared over the weekend by the Habitat for Humanity of Seneca County in a Facebook post. He led a number of local organizations, in addition to Generations.
EXCLUSIVE: Tim Lattimore says Auburn needs to be ready for growth as campaign for mayor goes forward
Today we continue our series spotlighting local candidates running for office across the Finger Lakes. Tim Lattimore is running for mayor in Auburn. The longtime public servant has held an array of offices and titles in Auburn and Cayuga County, several of which were elected. And this year, he says his campaign for mayor is about building the city for growth. That means better preparing it for young people to buy homes, maintain its environmental resources, and be proactive in public safety.
New York modernizes alcohol laws to allow earlier Sunday sales, expanded licenses
Governor Kathy Hochul has signed into law a package of measures aimed at updating New York’s alcoholic beverage regulations for both consumers and small businesses. The newly approved legislation will expand retail beer sales on Sundays, extend operation hours for liquor and wine stores on Sundays, lengthen the duration of brewer licenses, allow the use of pressurized mixing and dispensing systems, and permit the sales or promotional gifting of specific complementary products related to wine and spirits.
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Guy Turchetti says Canandaigua City Council needs to keep building on successes
Kristine Lytle says experience, transition plan crucial in campaign for Cayuga County Clerk
James Petropolous says civility leads way in his campaign for Geneva City Council
Steve Valentino says voting record matters as Election Day approaches
Vincent Salvati talks community identity as campaign for W. Bloomfield Town Board continues
RJ Rapoza talks Ward 4 issues as campaign for Geneva City Council moves toward Election Day
John Nagle-Caraluzzo talks campaign for Canandaigua City Council
Supervisor Jim Kennedy talks campaign, city and county issues, and more in Ontario County
Jean Chrisman says confidence needed in Ontario County Clerk’s office
Jan Regan on campaign for Geneva mayor, biggest issues facing city residents
Jim Basile talks campaign for Cayuga County Legislature in District #1
David Shields talks campaign for Farmington Town Board, economic growth, and responsible housing
Wolcott Supervisor Lynn Chatfield talks campaign, poverty, infrastructure, and more!
More headlines for Monday, October 16th!
Penn Yan teen airlifted after bicycle collides with box truck
Pit bull attacks prompt safety concerns at Sodus mobile home park
Canandaigua schools will soon decide on new nickname after dropping ‘Braves’
Two Cayuga County schools nearing decisions on nicknames after NYS ban
Bills squeak out win over Giants despite offensive struggles (full coverage)
Bath men face charges after large meth stash discovered after search
Palmyra man charged with assault after hours-long domestic incident in Wayne County
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WHAT’S COOKING: Pasta Fagiole
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The weather is turning colder and the time is right to get back into the kitchen. From fall to late-winter, Sundays are made for comfort food. What could be more comforting than a piping-hot bowl garlicy, cheesy pasta fagiole? This version is meatless, instead creating depth and texture with eggplant and mushrooms.