Descendant of Harriet Tubman Dies at 98
The proud great-great-grandniece of Harriet and lifelong Auburn resident has passed away at the age of 98. Pauline Copes Johnson's death was announced Monday... Read More.
Author: Kalysta Donaghy-Robinson
Salmonella Detected in Raw Milk From Yates County Farm
The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets is urging consumers to avoid drinking raw milk purchased from a Yates County Farm after... Read More.
Leader Behind Harriet Tubman National Historical Park Passes Away
The longtime leader of the Harriet Tubman Home in Auburn, whose work helped make it the first national park honoring an African-American woman, has... Read More.
Longtime Legislator Dave Knapp Enters Race for 126th Assembly District
After Assemblyman John Lemondes announced his bid for Congress, longtime Onondaga County legislator Dave Knapp launched his campaign to succeed him in the... Read More.
Rising Costs Fuel Discussion at Local Affordability Meeting
Concerns about rising costs took center stage at an affordability roundtable hosted by State Senator Pam Helming Sunday. Representatives from housing, construction, insurance, food... Read More.
Wayne County Man Arrested After Domestic Incident Involving Firearm
Deputies were called to a family disturbance Saturday in the Town of Lyons after reports that a mother was attempting to take a child,... Read More.
Seniors Invited to Free Mobility Screenings in Penn Yan and Geneva
Finger Lakes Health Rehabilitation Services is offering free Community Mobility Screenings for adults over 65 on Thursday, Dec. 18, at two locations: the rehabilitation... Read More.
Lyons Canal Street Redevelopment Project Underway
A long-neglected stretch of Route 14 in the town of Lyons is getting a new start, as crews this week broke ground on a... Read More.
Tompkins County Opens Registration for Short-Term Rentals
Tompkins County has opened a new registration system for short-term rental units following New York State’s creation of a statewide regulatory framework earlier this... Read More.
Judge Upholds Union Certification at Wayne County Farm
A Wayne County Supreme Court judge has upheld a ruling certifying the United Farm Workers (UFW) as the bargaining representative for laborers at Wafler... Read More.
Ithaca City Manager to Step Down at Year’s End
Ithaca City Manager Deb Mohlenhoff will conclude her service on December 31, 2025, following a leadership transition initiated by the City’s Common Council. Mohlenhoff,... Read More.
Families Invited to Mayor’s Tree Lighting in Downtown Geneva
The City of Geneva is inviting families to kick off the holiday season at the Mayor’s Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday, from 5:30 to... Read More.
