Newsletter-Late-Week

Penn Yan Diner seeks community support for historic preservation grant

PENN YAN — The beloved Penn Yan Diner, a treasured local landmark and cultural touchstone of the Finger Lakes since 1925, is calling on supporters far and wide to help secure critical funding for its reconstruction following a devastating fire in 2024. Last week, the Village of Penn Yan Planning Board officially approved plans for the diner's rebuild, marking a major milestone in restoring the beloved and award-winning diner.

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Penn Yan Youth Lacrosse

The Penn Yan Boys First and Second Grade Youth Lacrosse continued their impressive season this week beating Bloomfield twice and Bath once. Then on Sunday, May 18th they split the squad up into two teams for the Lich-Dlugosh Memorial Lacrosse Tournament hosted by Pal Mac.

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Yates Legislature Chair Leslie Church chosen as 'Woman of Distinction'

ALBANY — At a ceremony in the Legislative Office Building in Albany Tuesday, State Senator Tom O'Mara (R-C, Big Flats) and his Senate colleagues honored Yates County Legislature Chair Leslie Church as a 2025 "Woman of Distinction." Over the past nearly three decades, Church has become widely known and respected as a leader in Yates County and throughout the Finger Lakes region in public service, volunteerism, and community development. She began her distinguished career in local government in 2000 when she was appointed to the Town of Milo Planning Board.

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BUSINESS Vineyard View Winery expands to Seneca Lake

HIMROD – Vineyard View Winery, a beloved family-owned winery on Keuka Lake, is proud to announce the opening of its new satellite tasting room and event venue, The Meadows, on the scenic shores of Seneca Lake. In partnership with Sweet Farm's Climate Sanctuary, this unique year-round destination offers guests a blend of sustainable innovation with award-winning wines in a one- of-a-kind setting.

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