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NY State law requires nine days of early voting before any election.  Yates County is required to provide 66 hours of election staffing, the same burden placed on larger counties, therefore Yates County passed a resolution asking that the requirement be changed.

Your child's doctor or the school nurse can tell you what vaccinations are required for first-time students and the schedule they must follow through their school years.

The town board is holding a special meeting to discuss an agreement to pay for an expansion of the plant's solid waste capacity, which is being stretched by residential development. 

The federal grant, along with a city match, will allow the fire department to upgrade its emergency communication capability.

He says law enforcement has responded to 139 overdoses in Cayuga County so far this year. He says fentanyl is being mixed with a greater variety of street drugs and not just heroin.

Fair officials announced earlier this month that it would no longer allow peace officers to carry weapons at the fair, but after a public outcry, reversed its decision the next day.

The maximum exemptions granted to military veterans will increase, beginning with the January 1, 2024 tax bills, with very little additional cost to other taxpayers.

By working with HeatSmart Monroe, the town will also gain points as a NYSERDA Clean Energy Community, which will qualify the town for additional grant money.

In-person visitation returns for the first time since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Schenck says every attempted resumption in recent months had to be stopped due to an increased number of COVID-19 cases.

August is National Make-A-Will Month, which experts say is an opportune time for New Yorkers to begin end-of-life planning. According to a 2021 Gallup poll , only around 46% of Americans have a will, and most of those are age 50 and older. Even fewer have what's known as a "living will," which includes medical-care preferences if they're unable to speak for themselves. It can be easy to put off, b...

There are sharp points on the nutlets that can be dangerous. The best time to remove them is when they first begin to form in July.

The invasive species grow quickly and can take over waterways. He says volunteers have removed thousands of pounds this year, especially from around Howland's Island, a popular canoe and kayak spot.

Donations will be brought to the Cayuga County Tomatofest on September 10 for distribution to local food pantries.

The run was started by Sarah and her husband, Eric to benefit the Geneva Family YMCA and the Boy and Girls Clubs.

Although President Joe Biden has signed the Inflation Reduction Act into law, many are hoping he will declare a climate emergency to provide further funding. It would allow for additional provisions to fight the effects of climate change and reduce fossil-fuel usage in the U.S. New York State has been seeing the effects of climate change firsthand since 45 counties, or three quarters of the state,...

Whether state courts are allowed to review the validity of redistricting by state legislatures is at the heart of a case to be considered by the U.S. Supreme Court. A ruling in  Moore v. Harper  would allow for the creation of hyperpartisan voting districts which could not be challenged under judicial review by state courts, allowing state legislatures to be the sole authority responsibl...

The Inflation Reduction Act, newly passed by the U.S. Senate, allocates $369 Billion to fight climate change, and appropriates funds specifically for coastal areas - like New York's - facing climate change's immediate impacts. $2.6 billion dollars are being set aside to help coastal states build up their resilience to ever worsening hurricanes, floods and rising sea levels . Read the whole story b...

The town will collaborate with the city of Geneva, Blueprint Geneva, and Growing Cycle, a local vermiculture farm, to administer the grant. He says as much as 25% of the trash going into landfills is food waste.

On Saturday, August 13, there will be musical performances downtown by AMP from 2-4 p.m. on the Showmobile stage on Genesee St., Hot Club of Buffalo from 4-6 p.m. on the State St. stage and headliners Ruby Shooz from 6-9 p.m. on the Showmobile stage.

On Saturday, August 13, there will be a talk at Willard Chapel about the founders of the chapel, Caroline and Georgina Willard.  The chapel will also host the Summer Festival of the Creative Arts and a chicken barbecue fundraiser for the SCAT Van.

This year's work focuses on the city's northeast quadrant. It will also include work in the city's East Hill neighborhood, along Genesee and East John Streets. Final paving is expected to be finished in early September.

Early education in New York State needs more support and better resources, according to a new report. The Annie E. Casey Foundation's Kids Count  Data Book  found in the last decade, the number of kids ages three and four not in school remained the same at 41%.

The $150,000 grant from the state Dormitory Authority was secured by State Senator John Mannion. Work will include dredging, repairs to a wall, and new signage.

Dr. Lee Humphreys from Cornell University is working on the statewide rollout of an Internet of Things network. The IoT involves connecting sensors to devices and connecting those devices to the network, providing real time data that can monitor energy use and find problems before they begin.

Dr. Lee Humphreys from Cornell University explains the statewide rollout of an Internet of Things network.  IoT connected devices can give municipalities and residents useful data to control energy use, monitor the health of systems, and more.