2025 Community Table Beneficiary Application
Yates County Chamber of Commerce Jessica Bacher jessica@yatesny.com 315-536-3111 Yatesny.com Applications Now Open for 2025 Community Table Dinner Beneficiary March 11, 2025 – The organizers of the 2025 Community Table Dinner are excited to announce that applications for this year’s beneficiary are now open! Local non-profits are encouraged to apply for the opportunity to receive proceeds from this year’s event, which will take place on Saturday, September 6, 2025. The deadline to submit
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
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Demolition Creates Dust and Progress at the Sampson Theatre
Demolition Creates Dust and Progress at the Sampson TheatrePenn Yan, NY - In August 2024, the PYTCo Board of Directors approved the beginning of major demolition/site prep at the Sampson Theatre and several projects have since begun in earnest. This work was made possible by generous grant support from the Nord Family Foundation and the Rochester Community Foundation’s Historic Preservation Fund. The first task that the crew took on was the removal of the large drop ceiling grid suspended from steel
New Member Laundry Depot
THE STORY OF LAUNDRY DEPOT Owner Chuck Hinkel began his entrepreneur journey 8.5-years ago when he purchased his first Laundry Depot location in Waterloo, NY, and over that time, the transformation of that Laundromat and the expansion of his Laundry Depot business has been amazing. With the addition of a second Laundry Depot location in Geneva, NY five years ago, Laundry Depot now draws customers from 32 different towns/villages throughout the Finger Lakes Region making Laundry Depot “The Laundromats of
Scherer Carriage House Re-Opening
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – February 7th, 2025FOR MORE INFORMATION – Julia Yount, (315) 536-7318 Scherer Carriage House Re-OpeningThe Yates County History Center is re-opening the Scherer Carriage House, the site of our permanent Public Universal Friend exhibit, starting Tuesday, February 11th. For further information or questions please contact the History Center at (315) 536-7318.
Keuka Appraisal Services Announces Exciting Rebrand to Reflect Expanded Coverage
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOn behalf of Finger Lakes & Southern Tier Appraisal GroupContact: Jessica Bacher, Yates County Chamber of CommercePhone: 315-536-3111Email: jessica@yatesny.comKeuka Appraisal Services Announces Exciting Rebrand to Reflect Expanded CoveragePenn Yan, NY – January 28, 2025 – Keuka Appraisal Services, a trusted name in the Finger Lakes and Southern Tier regions since 1989, is thrilled to announce a major milestone in its journey. After decades of serving the Penn Yan and Keuka Lake
Yates County History Center Genealogy Workshop
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – January 22, 2025FOR MORE INFORMATION – Julia Yount, (315) 536-7318 Yates County History Center Genealogy WorkshopThe Yates County History Center will present three genealogical workshops and lectures on March 20, March 27, and April 3. All workshops are at 11:00 am. $25.00 for each, or $50.00 for all three. Pre-registration is required. Please register by calling (315) 536.7318. The topics are as follows: Genealogy Wednesday Workshops: March 20 at 11:00 a.m.Introduction to
Blue Envelope Program
PRESS RELEASE Yates County Sheriff Frank Ryan announced today that the Yates County Sheriff’s Office is adopting the Blue Envelope Program which is an important safety program for drivers with autism. Sheriff Ryan said “There are many adult drivers who are living with autism. A driver’s physical movements or verbal responses which would normally be appropriate during a traffic stop may be beyond an autistic driver’s control. There have been some unfortunate incidents where, during a traffic stop of a
ServU Credit Union, Grand Opening Penn Yan
ServU Credit Union opens new branch in Penn Yan, New York January 7, 2025 – Penn Yan, NYServU Credit Union cut the ribbon on a brand new, full-service branch in Penn Yan on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. The Yates County Chamber assisted with the ribbon-cutting ceremony. This beautiful, new 5,000-square-foot building is located at 102 Delano Place, across from the Keuka Lake Outlet and directly behind the Casa Mezcal Restaurant, next to Carey’s Lumber. ServU Credit Union members can take advantage of
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
