A new report by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli examined healthcare professional shortages in 16 rural counties in New York State and found alarming shortfalls in primary care, pediatric, and obstetrician and gynecologist (OBGYN) doctors, dentists, and mental health practitioners, with several counties having no pediatricians or OBGYN doctors at all.
KEUKA PARK -- At 1:39 a.m. Sunday, Aug.
PENN YAN -- An audit by the New York State Comptroller's Division of Local Government and School Accountability has identified overspending on employee overtime at the Village of Penn Yan Water Treatment Plant on West Lake Road. With gross wages of $1,955,038, of which $532,065 was paid in mostly weekend overtime, auditors declared the 11,517 overtime hours was too great a portion of the total 63,443 work hours.
PENN YAN -- The Hope Walk of Yates County organization is preparing for the 2025 Walk to be held at the Firemen's Field behind Knapp and Schlappi. The Walk will take place on Saturday, Aug.
YATES COUNTY — Keuka College Chaplain Eric Detar has been appointed to serve as a Yates County liaison for the New York State Office of Faith & Nonprofit Development Services' newly formed Interfaith Council, a statewide initiative aimed at strengthening connections among faith communities and public resources. The role, part of a broader effort launched by Gov.
PENN YAN -- The Yates County Veterans Services Office, State Senator Tom O'Mara, and Assemblyman Phil Palmesano will be hosting a pinning ceremony to honor Vietnam War Era Veterans at 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug.
July 23, Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law legislation making it easier and more affordable for New Yorkers to upgrade to advanced septic systems that significantly reduce water pollution, protect public health, and improve water quality. The Governor also announced a $30 million investment for Round 5 of the successful State Septic System Replacement Fund Program to help homeowners upgrade or replace failing septic systems, particularly those impacting water bodies designated as priority areas.
The New York State Police arrested Kyle Marshall, 23, on July 18 following a 2-year comprehensive child exploitation investigation, conducted by the Bureau of Criminal Investigation, Troop E Computer Crimes Unit, Troop E Forensic Investigation Unit, Bath and Wayland Troopers. The investigation originated with a referral from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
ALBANY -- The 2026 property tax levy growth will be capped at 2% for local governments that operate on a calendar-based fiscal year, according to data released by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.
TORREY – Wednesday, July 9, the Finger Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce held its July Business After Hours Networking Mixer at Spotted Duck, located on Rte. 54 in the Town of Torrey.