FLBM Adds Boating Safety Classes
FLBM Adds Summer dates for 2025 Boating Safety Certification Classes All boat operators will be required to have a NYS boating safety certificate this year FINGER LAKES, May 2025 – Finger Lakes Boating Museum in Hammondsport will continue to help make earning the required New York State safe boating certificate easy to do in 2025. The Museum will offer the one-day course each month through August, adding three more opportunities for boaters to learn how to stay safe on the water. This popular program,
Spring Tradition Brings Keuka College and Community Together
Written by Kevin FrischFriday, May 2, 2025A local rite of spring, Celebrate Service… Celebrate Yates, saw Keuka College students, faculty, and staff join scores of local volunteers in a day of community building – both literally and figuratively. Nealy 150 participants fanned out to some 20 locations throughout the county on Sunday, April 27, for a day of cleaning, painting, planting, raking, and completing improvement projects at youth camps, churches, cemeteries, and community centers. “Celebrate Service…
Breakfast at The Moose to Benefit YCHC
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 8, 2025 FOR MORE INFORMATION – Julia Yount, (315) 536-7318 Breakfast at The Moose to Benefit YCHC The famous Breakfast at The Moose will benefit the Yates County History Center on Sunday, June 1st from 8 to 10 a.m. The event takes place at the Penn Yan Moose Lodge, located at 301 E. Elm St. in Penn Yan. For $10 per ticket, attendees can enjoy an all-you-can-eat breakfast and enter a 50/50 raffle. The breakfast menu includes pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage, coffee, and juice.
Finger Lakes Fit: Your Hometown Gym and Host of the First Annual 5K Run/Walk and Ribbon Cutting!
Finger Lakes Fit: Your Hometown Gym and Host of the First Annual 5K Run/Walk and Ribbon Cutting! PENN YAN, NY — Looking to elevate your fitness journey in a friendly, welcoming atmosphere? Finger Lakes Fit, located at 143 Seneca St. in Penn Yan, is your go-to destination for achieving your health goals! Owned and operated by local fitness enthusiast William Bowers, the gym is fully equipped with everything you need, from cardio machines and free weights to a sauna, apparel, personal training, and workout
Grand Reopening & Ribbon Cutting Celebration at Dave Boyd Music – A One-Stop Shop for Musicians in t
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Grand Reopening & Ribbon Cutting Celebration at Dave Boyd Music – A One-Stop Shop for Musicians in the Finger Lakes Penn Yan, NY – The Yates County Chamber of Commerce is proud to invite the community to the Grand Reopening and Open House Celebration of Dave Boyd Music, located at 111 Main Street, Penn Yan, on Thursday, May 29 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM, with an official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 4:00 PM. The event will include live music, complimentary wine tastings, and light
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
Vineyard View Winery Expands to Seneca Lake with New Tasting Room & Event Space in Partnership with
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Vineyard View Winery Expands to Seneca Lake with New Tasting Room & Event Space in Partnership with Sweet Farm’s Climate SanctuaryGrand Opening Celebration Scheduled for May 25HIMROD, NY – Vineyard View Winery, a beloved family-owned winery on Keuka Lake, is proud to announce the opening of its new satellite tasting room and event venue, The Meadows, on the scenic shores of Seneca Lake. In partnership with Sweet Farm’s Climate Sanctuary, this unique year-round destination offers guests
New Business ''Plants on Main'' Brings a Touch of Nature to Penn Yan
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Yates County Chamber of Commerce 315.536.3111 chelsea@yatesny.com New Business "Plants on Main" Brings a Touch of Nature to Penn Yan Penn Yan, NY – The Yates County Chamber of Commerce is proud to welcome "Plants on Main" to the heart of Penn Yan's business community. This unique plant and gift shop offers a refreshing new destination for plant enthusiasts, garden lovers, and anyone looking to bring a little piece of nature into their lives. Owned and
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NEW YORK’S SENECA LAKE WINE TRAIL UNVEILS REFRESHED VISUAL BRANDING
NEW YORK’S SENECA LAKE WINE TRAIL UNVEILS REFRESHED VISUAL BRANDING New branding embodies richness and transformation, visually capturing the essence of Seneca Lake and its renowned wineries. WATKINS GLEN, NY. (March 26, 2025) — The Seneca Lake Wine Trail (SLWT), an independent leader in grape growing, wine, and tourism initiatives in New York’s Finger Lakes region unveiled a refreshed visual brand identity. Seneca Lake is the crown jewel of the Finger Lakes, with producers crafting exceptional
Once Finger Lakes Celebrates 5 Years
Once Finger Lakes Celebrates 5-Year Milestone: Evolving While Staying True to Core ValuesPenn Yan, April 5, 2025 – Once (OHN-say) Finger Lakes, a beloved local establishment that has become a cornerstone of the Finger Lakes region, is excited to celebrate its 5-year anniversary! From its beginnings as a "Regional Wine Tasting Room" offering selections from 9 upscale wineries to its current evolution as a "Regional Tasting Bar & Shop" with a wider range of local craft offerings, the business has remained
Camp Invention 2025
CONTACT: Ken Torisky National Inventors Hall of Fame Phone: 234-901-6085 E-mail: ktorisky@invent.orgCamp Invention's Fun, Action-Packed Summer STEM Program Coming to Your AreaPenn Yan, NY — March 31, 2025 — Camp Invention®, a nationally recognized, nonprofit summer enrichment program, is coming to the following locations: St. Mary School the week of July 7 - July 11, 2025 Yates County the week of July 14 - July 18, 2025 SFSS the week of July 28 - August 1, 2025 Regional program sponsors include Camp
History Scavenger Hunt 2025: American Revolution Edition
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE –March 5th, 2025FOR MORE INFORMATION – Julia Yount, (315) 536-7318 History Scavenger Hunt 2025: American Revolution Edition Gather your friends, challenge your other friends, hop in the car, explore local history, and join Yates County History Center's annual History Scavenger Hunt. The fun starts when teams receive their brochures with clues on Thursday, May 1 and continues until Friday, May 30 when teams must submit their answers. Teams will receive points for correctly answering
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
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
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
