An invasive species, the Hemlock Wooly that is attacking the area’s Hemlock trees, will soon have a predator to help keep down its population. In early April, the Leucotaraxis Silver Flies were released on the morning of April 11 in the Canandaigua watershed. The Silverflies are biocontrol onl available through research insittutions like th New York State Hemlock Initiative, and they are being used strategically om public lands in … [Read more...]
Counties unite efforts to address mounting mental health crisis and other issues in Finger Lakes region
Counties throughout the Finger Lakes region will spend the next three years focusing on residents’ struggles with mental health, substance use disorders, chronic diseases, and food security in the region, according to a new report. The new Comprehensive Regional Community Health Assessment produced by Common Ground Health and the Chemung, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Schuyler, Seneca, Steuben, Wayne and Yates county public health … [Read more...]
Money Saving Apps: Ibotta by Jerry Thompson
A friend of mine actively uses several money-saving apps. Over the following two or three articles, I will explore and explain some of these apps to you. And, more importantly, are they legit and worth your time? Interested in saving money? I suggest you explore the app or the website and see what kind of rebates are offered. You’ll be forced to create an account. These apps look at your buying habits and sell the … [Read more...]
Genesee Community College Announces Model Tryouts for 42nd Annual Fashion Show “Ageless”
Genesee Community College is excited to announce the model tryouts for its 42nd annual fashion show, "Ageless". The tryouts will take place on February 21 from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m., February 22 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. and February 23 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the College's Forum. The "Ageless" fashion show celebrates fashion in all its forms and highlights the diversity of style across generations. As such, the tryouts are open to all … [Read more...]
What Are We Getting For All This Money? BY The Empire Center
Plans to hike state school aid to record levels would come as school enrollment is falling. Despite past aid hikes having failed to translate into improved student outcomes, Empire Center researchers said today in written testimony to the Joint Legislative Committee on Elementary & Secondary Education.Examining Governor Kathy Hochul’s proposal to hike state aid for elementary and secondary education by 10 percent to more than $34 … [Read more...]
Helming Bill Protecting Competitive Shooting Sports Included in Executive Budget
Senator Pam Helming announced that language from her bill (S.9530) introduced last August to protect competitive shooting sports in New York State has been included in the Governor’s FY 2024 Executive Budget. Senator Helming introduced the bill to clarify language in New York’s firearms law that does not expressly exempt competitive shooting sports events, often held at local sportsmen’s clubs, as “sensitive locations.” She also fought for … [Read more...]
TOPS LAUNCHES ANNUAL CHECK OUT HUNGER CAMPAIGN
Tops Friendly Markets, a leading full-service grocery retailer in New York, northern Pennsylvania, and western Vermont, is excited to kick off this year’s Check Out Hunger campaign which will run in all of its stores, Sunday, January 15-Saturday February 4, 2023. Tops’ annual Check Out Hunger campaign has helped raise over $5,140,377 for participating food banks since 2006. The US Department of Agriculture estimates that more … [Read more...]
Sheriff’s Office Arrest Bulguary in Livonia
Sheriff Thomas J. Dougherty reports the arrest of a Lakeville resident on felony-level charges following an investigation by the Sheriff’s Office. On January 2nd, 2023, Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a business on Big Tree Road in the Town of Livonia for the report of a burglary that occurred overnight. Upon arrival, Deputies were advised that someone had entered the business and stolen property. Through the investigation, a suspect was … [Read more...]
New Beginnings By Susan Adams
It is that time of year again. Many people make New Year's resolutions, and the talk shows are filled with ideas on how to keep them. Most are kept for a brief time or not at all. I always make them but seldom keep them. I do recognize their value as reminders of goals. The challenge is to avoid guilt when many are not attained. How are you doing? My favorite Bible verse is Psalm 30:5; “Weeping may go on all night, but joy comes … [Read more...]
Seneca Lake Guardian Asks Governor Why She Banned A Dangerous Toxin in Clothes but Not Our Drinking Water
Seneca Meadows Landfill sends over 50 million gallons of PFAS-laced leachate to Buffalo, Watertown, Chittenango, and Steuben County. Seneca Lake Guardian urged Governor Hochul to take aggressive statewide action on pervasive PFAS chemicals after she signed a bill banning the use of PFAS chemicals in the production of apparel and clothing in New York. PFAS, also known as "forever chemicals'' are a family of thousands of chemicals found in … [Read more...]
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