Newsletter-Late-Week

Penn Yan's Cruisin' Night will roll on!

PENN YAN – The Yates County Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce that the beloved Cruisin' Night & Block Party will now be hosted by the Downtown Business Council of Penn Yan (DBC), marking an exciting new chapter for this annual summer tradition. This transition ensures the event continues to thrive while strengthening its ties to Penn Yan's vibrant downtown district.

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OUTDOORS Spring Trout Season starts April 1

FINGER LAKES -- April 1 is the start of the spring trout fishing season, which provides excellent angling opportunities thanks to DEC's annual stocking program and wild trout fisheries. DEC's extensive spring stocking includes nearly 1.9 million trout in waters statewide, enhancing the diversity of fishing opportunities available to anglers across New York State.

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Statewide Burn Ban in force until May 14

Last week, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Acting Commissioner Amanda Lefton announced the annual statewide ban prohibiting residential brush burning begins March 16 and runs through May 14. Since 2009, DEC has enforced the annual brush burning ban to prevent wildfires and protect communities and first responders during heightened conditions for wildfires.

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