Legends and Lore
Anchored in history but awash in spooky storytelling traditions, Legends & Lore: Up from the Depths is a Halloween season crowd-pleaser back by popular demand Hammondsport, NY – Finger Lakes tales of tragedy, mayhem, and mystery will again be on offer this October as Finger Lakes Boating Museum presents its guided theatrical tours October, 23, 24, and 25.Legends & Lore: Up from the Depths is the Museum’s unique Halloween seasonal program, now in its third year. The hour-long guided tour takes place
Dundee Fresh Grocery Celebrates Grand Opening with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMedia Contact: Alice Shoemaker: dundeefresh@gmail.comPHOTOS FOR YOUR USEDundee Fresh Grocery Celebrates Grand Opening with Ribbon Cutting CeremonyDundee, NY – On Thursday, August 21st Dundee Fresh Grocery, a new store and community market located at 19 Union Street in Dundee, marked their recent grand opening with a ribbon cutting in conjunction with the Yates County Chamber of Commerce. The event welcomed community members, local leaders, and business supporters who gathered to
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
Judd's Suds Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening
Judd’s Suds Natural Products Boutique Opens in Downtown Penn Yan PENN YAN, NY — The Yates County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the opening of Judd’s Suds, a natural products boutique located in the heart of historic downtown Penn Yan located at 5 E. Main Street. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held on Thursday, July 10 to commemorate the recent opening. “Judd’s Suds was born out of a desire to offer simple, wholesome products that families can trust,” said owner Kelly Judd. “We’re proud to
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
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
