Yates County Veterans Memorial Park: Community Kickoff Meeting
Yates County Veterans Memorial Park: Community Kickoff Meeting On Tuesday, June 16, the Yates County Veterans Memorial Park (YCVMP) entered into an agreement with the Village of Penn Yan to establish the Yates County Veterans Memorial Park at Lake View Cemetery. The project will include the restoration of the historic Abraham Wagener Memorial Chapel. "This project is about creating a permanent tribute where families and future generations can honor the bravery of those who served," said Herbie Snyder,
Best Man Home Service & Maids of Honor Cleaning Service Celebrates Growth
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEBest Man Home Service & Maids of Honor Cleaning Service Celebrates Growth with Open House and New Sign RevealPENN YAN, N.Y. — Best Man Home Service welcomed customers, community members, employees, and local leaders to its Penn Yan office in May for a special Open House and Sign Reveal celebration, marking another milestone in the company’s continued growth and commitment to serving the region. The event provided an opportunity for guests to tour the company’s headquarters, meet team
Applications Now Open for 2026 Community Table Dinner Beneficiary
Applications Now Open for 2026 Community Table Dinner Beneficiary Penn Yan, NY –– The Community Table Dinner committee is thrilled to announce that applications for the 2026 Community Table Dinner beneficiary are now open! Local non-profits are encouraged to apply for the opportunity to receive proceeds from this beloved annual event happening on Saturday, September 12th, 2026. The application deadline is July 10, 2026. Since its founding, the Community Table Dinner has raised over $71,500 for local
Penn Yan Celebrates Completion of Walkerbilt Park
Article originally published on Finger Lakes Daily News A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on Wednesday in Penn Yan to celebrate the completion of the new Walkerbilt Park, a $1.8 million project funded through the Village of Penn Yan’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative award. The waterfront park project is part of a broader effort to improve Penn Yan’s parks and trails network and includes a new playground, pavilion, dock, and waterfront landing, along with an Americans with Disabilities Act accessible
May 2026 - Chamberlink
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Welding Technician Training In Yates County
Finger Lakes Community College and Coach and Equipment have partnered to bring a Welding Technician training program to Yates County beginning in July 2026. The program is designed to provide local residents with convenient access to hands-on welding training and career advancement opportunities. Classes will be held at Coach and Equipment on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:45 to 5:45 p.m., beginning July 14, 2026, and continuing through mid-December. Participants will receive instruction in MIG, TIG, and
Bud to Bloom Luncheon and Silent Auction
Bud to Bloom Luncheon and Silent Auction The Ontario Yates Fund for Women and Girls, Inc. (ONYA) will host its annual Bud to Bloom Luncheon and Silent Auction on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at the 41 Lakefront Hotel by Wyndham in Geneva. The event will begin with a silent auction from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., followed by luncheon festivities at noon. This year’s event will feature keynote speaker The Honorable Debra Martin (Ret.) and Honorary Chair Katie Flowers. The luncheon will also spotlight several
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Town of Torrey 175th Anniversary Time Capsule Contribution Deadline Approaches
Town of Torrey 175th Anniversary Time Capsule Contribution Deadline Approaches Dresden, New York, Town of Torrey - As the Town of Torrey honors the 175th Anniversary of its founding within Yates County in 2026, a Commemoration Committee is organizing a Time Capsule to be filled with appropriate memorabilia to be opened in 2051, the 200 Year Anniversary of the Town of Torrey’s establishment. Among the items being collected for inclusion in the Time Capsule are official Town records such as budgets,
FLX Retreats Announces July Opening of The Seneca Lake Treehouse Lodge
FLX Retreats Announces July Opening of The Seneca Lake Treehouse Lodge FLX Retreats has announced the upcoming opening of The Seneca Lake Treehouse Lodge, a new weddings and events venue situated on the company’s private treehouse property overlooking Seneca Lake. The Lodge will officially open its doors this July, offering a modern-rustic setting designed for weddings, corporate gatherings, retreats, and celebrations. The Seneca Lake Treehouse Lodge features wooded lake views, natural timber
'State of the Lake' Registration Now Open!
The Finger Lakes Institute is pleased to partner with Keuka Lake Association to present the public information session 'State of Keuka Lake: Water Quality Summary.' Led by Lisa B. Cleckner, Ph.D., director of the Finger Lakes Institute (FLI) at Hobart and William Smith (HWS), this presentation will provide a comprehensive summary of the past several years of water quality monitoring of Keuka Lake and streams in the surrounding watershed. This event highlights the collaborative water quality monitoring
Ribbon Cutting Celebrates Opening of WaxPax Records in Penn Yan
Ribbon Cutting Celebrates Opening of WaxPax Records in Penn Yan The Yates County Chamber of Commerce celebrated the official ribbon cutting for WaxPax Records on Friday, March 27, welcoming the new record shop to downtown Penn Yan at 112 Main Street. Community members, local leaders, and supporters gathered to mark the opening of the business, which brings a vibrant addition to Penn Yan's Main Street retail scene. Owned by Mark Collier, WaxPax Records brings a love of music and vinyl culture to the Finger
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
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
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
