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Interior view of the Arts Center of Yates County gallery, featuring colorful framed artworks on display.

Wednesday, June 3

$82M in Arts Funding Includes Finger Lakes Projects

Alissa Ellman, an OEF Afghanistan veteran, and Diana Kastenbaum, Democratic candidates for NY-24.

Tuesday, June 2

Geneva’s Smith to Host NY-24 Dem Debate Wednesday

Senator Pam Helming with four new New York State Troopers holding graduation certificates.

Four Finger Lakes Residents Graduate From State Police Academy

Close-up of frost-damaged fruit tree blossoms in a Finger Lakes orchard with a lake in the background.

USDA Disaster Aid Sought for Finger Lakes Growers

Exterior view of the Yates County Public Safety Building with a brick facade and large windows.

Yates County Sheriff’s Office Hiring Corrections Officers

Screenshot of Finger Lakes Daily News weather report showing cool, dry conditions and temperatures for May 30, 2026.

Saturday, May 30

Cool, Dry Saturday Follows Departure of Low-Pressure System

Two people ride a rail bike on overgrown tracks, with others in the distance, at the now-closed Penn Yan attraction.

Penn Yan Rail Bike Attraction Permanently Closes

New York State Police recruits raise hands during a graduation ceremony, taking an oath.

State Police Graduate 175 New Troopers

The New York State Capitol building in Albany, a grand stone structure with red roofs and a fountain in front.

Thursday, May 28

Local Leaders React to State Budget Approval

A farmworker on a ladder picks red apples from a tree in an orchard under a blue sky.

Thursday, May 28

Wayne County Farmworker Released From ICE Detention

Mugshot of Antonio Poole, a man with a beard, wearing an orange shirt against a blue background.

Thursday, May 28

Rochester Man Arrested Following Wayne County Traffic Stop

A lit cigarette with glowing embers and blue smoke against a black background.

Tuesday, May 26

Finger Lakes Coalition Warns of Rise in Youth Smoking Interest