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Jul 25, 2024

A new law could ban boats from anchoring within 500 feet of Crescent Beach on Keuka Lake, causing tension between residents and boaters.

Crescent Beach is a popular weekend spot for boaters. Especially during the peak summer months.
Nearby residents though say boaters gather and cause a disturbance — playing loud music.
The Jerusalem Town Board will vote on the proposal, which aims to keep boats farther from shore with some minor exceptions on August 16th.

Fast 5: What’s happening in the Finger Lakes?

MORE DETAIL NEEDED: State Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) officials said Wednesday they are cracking down on illegal cannabis shops, but local police are calling for clearer guidelines. Despite the state’s $13.4 million budget to combat illicit marijuana sales, confusion remains. [READ MORE]
WASTE REDUCTION EXPANSION: Ontario County aims to cut more waste going to the county landfill in Seneca, with new initiatives set for 2025. Carla Jordan, head of the Department of Sustainability & Solid Waste Management, announced these plans at a Board of Supervisors meeting this week. [READ MORE]
PROMOTION ALERT: The Geneva Police Department held a ceremony on July 23, 2024, to promote Nicholas Bielowicz to the rank of lieutenant. City Clerk Nicole Tillotson administered the Oath of Office. [READ MORE]
BUDGET APPROVED: In a close 6-5 vote, the Cayuga County Legislature approved the 2024-25 budget for Cayuga Community College (CCC) on Tuesday. The budget totals $27.7 million and includes a 1.5% increase in the county’s sponsor contribution, raising it by $47,538 to $3.2 million. [READ MORE]
KEEP WATERS SAFE: Sodus Point is now doing weekly water tests to ensure top-notch water quality. A group of citizen scientists with Save Our Sodus are testing water from streams feeding into Sodus Bay. [READ MORE]