Yates Community Center Breaks Ground on Transformational Expansion Project
Yates Community Center Breaks Ground on Transformational Expansion ProjectPenn Yan, NY— With shovels in hand and the community at heart, the Yates Community Center officially broke ground on a long-awaited expansion project on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, marking the beginning of a bold new chapter for the local community. More than a decade in the making, the new 35,000-square-foot facility will dramatically expand the Center’s ability to serve residents of all ages and abilities. The event drew a crowd
Penn Yan Couple to Receive 2025 Keuka College's Stork Award
Written by Kevin FrischTuesday, June 24, 2025Keuka College has named Stacy and Chris Wyant of Penn Yan the recipients of the 2025 Donald and Corrine Stork Award for Community Service, honoring a shared lifetime of dedication to their neighbors, their town, and the organizations that bring both together. The Stork Award, presented annually since 1991, recognizes individuals who embody Keuka College’s longstanding commitment to service and community. According to Kathy Waye, Director of the College’s Field
Keuka Lake Distilleries Win Big at International Spirits Competition
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Keuka Lake Distilleries Win Big at International Spirits CompetitionThree Local Distilleries Win Big at International Spirits Competition and Launch Collaborative Visitor Experience Keuka Lake, NY — 7/9/2025 — The craft distilling community along Keuka Lake has a lot to celebrate. Three local distilleries—Antler Run Distilling, Black Sheep Distillery, and Krooked Tusker Distillery—collectively brought home 15 medals at the 2025 Finger Lakes International Spirits Competition, which
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The Pat II Welcomes Guests Aboard for Season Five
The Pat II Welcomes Guests Aboard for Season FiveThe Finger Lakes Boating Museum’s flagship has expanded daily cruises, increased charter availability, and added new specialty wine tasting tours Hammondsport, NY – The mid-morning blast of the boat’s horn echoing across placid Keuka Lake waters signals another small but historical moment for The Pat II. As the volunteer captain announces their departure and steers the all-electric powered vessel quietly away from the docks at Depot Park, guests settle in
Finger Lakes Fit Celebrates Expansion with Ribbon Cutting and 1st Annual 5K
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 24, 2025Finger Lakes Fit Celebrates Expansion with Ribbon Cutting and 1st Annual 5KPENN YAN, NY — Finger Lakes Fit marked an exciting new chapter in its growth with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Saturday, June 7th to celebrate the gym’s recent expansion. The event, hosted in conjunction with the Yates County Chamber of Commerce, followed the 1st Annual Finger Lakes Fit 5K Run and Walk, which welcomed community members of all ages for a morning of movement and wellness. Located in
Yates County Chamber of Commerce Hosts Annual Dinner and Honors Outstanding Community Leaders
Yates County Chamber of Commerce Hosts Annual Dinner and Honors Outstanding Community LeadersPenn Yan, NY — On Thursday, June 5th, the Yates County Chamber of Commerce hosted its Annual Dinner and Community Awards at Climbing Bines Craft Ale Company, bringing together business and community leaders for an evening of celebration, gratitude, and recognition.The event was made possible by generous sponsors including Lyons National Bank, Keystone Custom Decks, Keuka College, Bank of the Finger Lakes, ServU
Yates Community Center Launches “Raise the Roof” Campaign
June 5, 2025 Media Contact: Charles Bollinger III, Executive Director Yates Community Center (315) 536-3354 raisetheroof@yatescc.org ________________________________________Yates Community Center Launches “Raise the Roof” Campaign to Fund New Community Facility PENN YAN, NY. For years, our community has struggled to find available indoor space for sports, fitness classes, and programs for all ages. The Yates Community Center (YCC) is now taking a bold step forward by launching the Raise the Roof
New York State Council of the Arts announces SFLM as grantee
The Saunders Finger Lakes Museum (SFLM) is proud to announce the receipt of a $1.8 million grant from the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) to support the continued construction of the museum’s main exhibition hall. SFLM is among 134 recipients of NYSCA’s capital project funding, which totals more than $86 million statewide. Dedicated to celebrating the vibrant cultures and diverse ecology of the Finger Lakes Region, SFLM is actively bringing its mission to life—even as construction
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
2024 Community Table Dinner Raises $22K for Our Town Rocks & The Living Well
For Immediate Release: November 21st, 2024Contact: Chelsea Race, Director of Marketing(315) 536-3111 | chelsea@yatesny.com 2024 Community Table Dinner Raises $22K for Our Town Rocks & The Living Well The Community Table Dinner takes place the first Saturday of September each year, where hundreds gather over a communal farm-to-table meal to raise funds for a different local charity in Yates County. While the dinner is typically held on the Main Street Bridge in Penn Yan, this is the second year
