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New three-way stop coming to high-traffic area by Canandaigua Lake
CANANDAIGUA, NY — Beginning Wednesday, Aug. 7, the intersection of Lakeshore Drive and the City Pier near Canandaigua Lake will become a three-way stop. The area is seeing more pedestrians and bicyclists in addition to the usual Kershaw Park and City Pier activity, Canandaigua City Manager John Goodwin said. Busy Main Street feeds into...
Is This New York’s Only ‘Ice Cream Intersection?’
I'm not sure how i've spent more than 30 years living in this particular area of the Hudson Valley and just came to this realization recently. A conversation I actually had with myself driving down a busy Hudson Valley roadway turned epiphany.... Is this area of the Hudson Valley truly...
NYC travel advisory: Newark, New York flights grounded ahead of storm
NEW YORK - Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected to slam the NYC area Tuesday evening and into the overnight hours. Minor flooding is expected for parts of the area, which has already caused delays for most forms of travel, including subways, flights, and roadways. The New York City...
Things to do in the Finger Lakes: Events, concerts and more
One thing is certain during the summertime in Canandaigua, Victor, West Bloomfield and the rest of the Finger Lakes. Variety, especially when it comes to activities available to residents and visitors, is the spice of the active life in these parts. A program on antique clocks, an early jump on Halloween at Wood Library, a night of 1970s and '80s classic music at CMAC, a program with exotic animals and a corn festival are only a sampling. ...
American Hotel of Lima selected for NYS Historic Preservation Registry
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The American Hotel of Lima has been selected for the New York State Historic Preservation Registry. The registry highlights businesses that have been in operation for 50 years or over. The hotel’s present-day building was built in 1840 and was rebuilt in 1861 after two fires. The business has been under […]
The past, present, and future of St. Peter's Community Arts Academy in Geneva
Geneva is well known as a tourism destination in the Finger Lakes, but it also boasts a rich cultural scene, one that begins with the community’s children. St. Peter’s Community Arts Academy is entering its second decade of offering instruction in dance and music. Its choirs tour overseas and students have graduated to careers as professional artists.
Rolison’s free paper shred event returns this month
POUGHKEEPSIE – Senator Rob Rolison (R, 39th District) will host his free paper shredding event at two locations this month. In partnership with Hudson Valley Credit Union, a Legal Shred mobile shredding and disposal vehicle will accept documents and other paper products at these locations on the following dates: John Jay High School, 2012 Route 52, Hopewell Junction on Saturday, August 17th; and the Newburgh Mall parking lot, 1401 Route 300, Town of Newburgh, on Saturday, August 24th.
Restore NY grants awarded to Newark, City of Geneva
NEWARK, GENEVA, N.Y. (WROC) — This week, New York State awarded Restore NY grants across the Empire State. According to the state’s website, Restore NY “provides municipalities with financial assistance for the revitalization of commercial and residential properties. The program encourages community development and neighborhood growth through the elimination and redevelopment of blighted structures.” Four […]
Work to resume on Madison Street in East Rochester after water leak, sinkhole
EAST ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Madison Street near Edmund Lyon Park is expected to reopen by Wednesday morning at the latest. A large sinkhole caused by a water leak was reported on the street Friday afternoon. The town and village administrator says the sewer has been repaired in that area,...
ROC City Scale Modelers showcase work at New York Museum of Transportation
Rush, N.Y. — People gathered at the New York Museum of Transportation Sunday for some special guests. The museum hosted members of the ROC City Scale Modelers that featured a variety of models including planes, ships, military armor, as well as space and science fiction creations. The club members...