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Huge turnout to Geneva career day event, Cayuga villages embark on DRI process, Sodus Point wins land-access court case, Keuka preps for commencement, and Ontario Co. shooting range nearly complete.
Finger Lakes Career Day inspires hundreds of students from 22 different schools
Over 600 high school students from 22 schools gathered at the Geneva Recreation Complex on April 23 for Finger Lakes Career Day. The event, organized by former professional boxer Ray Ciancaglini, featured more than 70 booths showcasing career opportunities in various fields, including local businesses, healthcare, law enforcement, the military, and colleges.
What’s trending in the Finger Lakes?
The village of Sodus Point has prevailed in a land-access dispute against Guy and Kathy Berretta, who installed a fence blocking a public right-of-way. In a recent court decision, New York State Supreme Court Judge Rick Healy dismissed the Berrettas’ lawsuit on procedural grounds. [Read More]
Three Cayuga County villages have embarked on a months-long planning process to determine the allocation of a $10 million Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) grant. Representatives from Aurora, Cayuga, and Union Springs attended the first local planning committee meeting on Monday at the Union Springs Fire Department, joined by consultants from C&S Companies and New York Department of State officials. [Read More]
What’s it going to be like today?
Auto Wash, a Finger Lakes car wash company, announced plans to start construction on a new facility in the City of Hornell this summer. The car wash will be built on vacant land between Hornell Street Extension and Maple City Drive, near the Hunt Self-Storage business. [Read More]
Keuka College will celebrate its 115th Commencement on Saturday at 10 a.m., featuring student speeches, an honorary degree, and hundreds of graduates. The ceremony, set on the lawn in front of Norton Chapel, will include an address by Keuka President Amy Storey and remarks from two graduating seniors. [Read More]
The Ontario County Sheriff’s Office outdoor firing range is undergoing significant upgrades, expected to be completed by July. This project, initiated last September, is partially funded by a $250,000 grant from New York State Senator Pamela Helming through the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (DASNY). [Read More]
OUT OF BOUNDS: Previewing the 2024 PGA Championship at Valhalla as the first round gets underway
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Auburn Fire Department’s assistant chief retires after nearly 29 years
Assistant Chief Bill DiFabio of the Auburn Fire Department retired on Wednesday after nearly 29 years of dedicated service. A Facebook post from the fire department commemorated DiFabio’s final shift and celebrated his long-standing commitment to the community.
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