Input Wanted: Governor Hochul announces EXPRESS NY
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the launch of EXPRESS NY (Expediting Processes and Regulations to Enable Streamlined Services), a new statewide effort to make government work better by tackling outdated and burdensome regulations, policies, and practices that stand in the way of delivering for New Yorkers. EXPRESS NY is the next phase in the governor’s 2026 State of the State commitment to cut excessive red tape to speed up government and make it easier, faster, and more affordable to deliver the
2026 Celebrate Service, Celebrate Yates
For more than 25 years, Keuka College and the Yates County Chamber of Commerce have collaborated to host Celebrate Service ... Celebrate Yates (CSCY), an annual day of community service which has provided hands-on help to dozens of Yates County non-profit agencies, thanks to hundreds of volunteers from the College and local community. With support from the College and local merchants who underwrite costs, CSCY volunteers join hands each spring, serving collectively to meet the needs of Yates County
Get Hooked at FLBM’s Fishing in the Finger Lakes Day 2026!
Get Hooked at FLBM’s Fishing in the Finger Lakes Day! The March 21 event connects historic Finger Lakes-built fishing boats and today’s anglers at an iconic location FINGER LAKES, March 2026 – Finger Lakes Boating Museum in Hammondsport will usher in spring with Fishing in the Finger Lakes Day on Saturday, March 21. This event celebrates the link between the rich fishing and boating history of the region and the craft, important themes, and enthusiasm that define the sport today. The event will
Tourism Grant, Round 2 of 2026 - LIVE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 20, 20262026 Yates County Tourism Grant Applications – Round 2 Now AvailableThe Yates County Tourism Grant Program is now accepting applications for the second round of 2026! This change in structure allows applicants to apply to better align with a project schedule. Organizations, municipalities, and businesses with projects that promote tourism and draw visitors to Yates County are encouraged to apply.New this year: The application process has been updated to improve clarity
FLBM Announces 2026 Summer Day Camp Dates
FLBM Announces 2026 Summer Day Camp Dates Registration is open for youth ages 10 to 15 to join this popular camp July 6-10 FINGER LAKES, February – Registration is open for Finger Lakes Boating Museum’s Summer Day Camp program to be held Monday, July 6 through Friday, July 10, 2026. Youth ages 10 to 15 will participate in activities at Museum boat shops, exhibit halls, and the Hammondsport waterfront as experienced camp staff and volunteers introduce campers to Finger Lakes boat-building history
Dundee Library Receives Multiple Grants
Dundee Library Receives Multiple Grants Small Community. Small Victories. Large Results. DUNDEE, NY – January 30, 2026 Over the course of the winter, the Dundee Library has been awarded several local and regional grants to support programming and services across multiple areas. Through the Southern Tier Library System, the library received a joint award with Penn Yan Public Library totaling $2,000, split equally between the two institutions. The purpose of the award is to support outreach to
Genealogy Classes
Genealogy Classes The Yates County History Center will present four genealogical workshops and lectures on March 5, March 12, March 19 and March 26. All workshops are at 11:00 am. $25.00 for each, or $75.00 for all four. Pre-registration is required! Please register by calling (315) 536.7318. The topics are as follows: March 5 at 11:00 a.m. Pennsylvania Dutch/Anabaptist Genealogy March 12 at 11:00 a.m. Questions to Ask to Start Your Family History March 19 at 11:00 a.m. How to Preserve Your Family
Yates County History Center Awarded Grant
The Yates County History Center has been awarded the 2025 Greater Hudson Heritage Network Conservation Treatment Grant, totaling $7,500 for the conservation of the painting and frame of the “Portrait of Adam Hunt,” (1736-1806), artist unknown. This is the fourth grant the Yates County History Center has received from the GHHN to conserve historic portraits in its collection since 2019. The con-servation will be done by Klara Zold of Zold Art Conservators of Corning. Hunt was a native of Rhode Island who
Yates County Chamber of Commerce Launches New Community Gift Card Program
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEYates County Chamber of Commerce Launches New Community Gift Card ProgramPenn Yan, NY — The Yates County Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the launch of the new Community Gift Card Program, designed to encourage residents and visitors alike to support local Chamber Member businesses. Available for purchase directly through the Chamber’s website or in person, this digital gift card can be used at a variety of participating Chamber Member locations across Yates County and
ONYA 2026 Grant Recipients
Because of you, 2026 will be a year of real impact!We are thrilled to announce the recipients of ONYA’s 2026 grants — organizations that are making a real, lasting difference in the lives of women and girls across Ontario and Yates Counties. Thanks to the generosity of our community, we’re supporting projects that build confidence, self-sufficiency, and dignity. Cornell Cooperative Extension of Yates CountyTheir Money in Your Pocket program uses ONYA grant funds to provide financial literacy education for
Leadership Yates County Program Announced to Build Next Generation of Local Leaders
A new initiative aimed at developing and connecting Yates County’s next generation of leaders will launch in January of 2026, through the Finger Lakes Economic Development Center (FLEDC). The program, called Leadership Yates County, is designed to equip emerging and established professionals with the skills, insight, and community perspective needed to lead effectively within their organizations and throughout the region. The six-session program, hosted at Keuka College, will feature a curriculum
Yates County History Center New Exhibit
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 30th , 202 5 FOR MORE INFORMATION Julia Yount , (315) 536 7318Yates County History Center New Exhibit “The World Turned Upside Down: 250 Years After the American Revolution" is the Yates County History Center's newest exhibit. Commemorating the 250th anniversary of the beginning of the war in 1775, this exhibit is open to the public Tuesdays-Fridays, 9 AM - 4 PM, 107 Chapel Street, Penn Yan. Available through the end of 2026. Suggested donation $5.00. Funded in part by a kind
Sentry Bridge at Watkins Glen State Park to be Upgraded for the Next Century
New Design and Timeline Announced for Replacement of Iconic Footbridge The Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) announced today that the current Sentry Bridge at the entrance of Watkins Glen State Park will be replaced next year. A new, sustainable span will be built to last through the next 100 years, replacing the 1908 span that has been compromised by time and weather. "When coming to Watkins Glen, we want visitors to have the full park experience so they can enjoy
