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March 20, 2026
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Grant Supports Owasco Lake Watershed Protection from Invasive Hemlock Woolly Adelgid: Six Rotary Clubs from Auburn, Marcellus, Moravia, Skaneateles, and Tully, in partnership with the Owasco Watershed Lake Association, have secured grant funding focused on combating Hemlock Woolly Adelgid in the Owasco Lake watershed. The funds aim to preserve the region’s hemlock trees, which are crucial for maintaining water quality. This initiative supports ongoing environmental protection efforts in the Finger Lakes. Coordination among local organizations played a key role in obtaining the grant. (Source: Finger Lakes Daily News on Mar 20)
March 17, 2026
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Auburn Art Exhibition Showcases Animal Welfare and Environmental Works: The Schweinfurth Art Center in Auburn will host the 30th annual 'Made in NY' exhibition from March 28 to May 16, featuring pieces that emphasize animal welfare and environmental themes. Seventy-four works by New York artists, chosen from nearly 400 submissions, will be on display. Highlights include Donalee Peden Wesley's drawing on horse transport issues and Len Eichler's ceramic piece addressing polar bear habitat loss. The exhibition is designed to spark awareness and community discussion. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Mar 17)
March 14, 2026
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Waterloo Girls Basketball Team Eliminated in State Quarterfinals by Chenango Forks: The Waterloo Tigers girls basketball team concluded their season with a loss to Chenango Forks in the state quarterfinals at Finger Lakes Community College. Although Waterloo trimmed an early deficit and pulled within one point entering the fourth quarter, Chenango Forks regained momentum in the final period to secure a 48-40 win. Key performances from Chenango Forks' Maggie Warpus and Waterloo's Addison Bree highlighted the game. Waterloo's postseason run ends with this defeat. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Mar 14)
March 8, 2026
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Weedsport Not Selected for $10M Downtown Revitalization Grant; Cazenovia Wins: Weedsport was not chosen for a $10 million downtown revitalization grant, as Governor Kathy Hochul awarded the funding to the village of Cazenovia. Marcellus and Mexico secured smaller $4.5 million NY Forward grants for downtown projects. Weedsport had submitted 22 proposals focused on housing and business growth. Officials indicate the village may apply again, with another round of Downtown Revitalization Initiative funding anticipated in the governor's next budget. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Mar 8)
March 7, 2026
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Cazenovia Receives $10 Million Grant for Downtown Revitalization Efforts: The Village of Cazenovia in Central New York has been awarded $10 million through the state's Downtown Revitalization Initiative, aimed at supporting economic growth in local communities. Governor Kathy Hochul named Cazenovia the regional recipient during the latest funding round. Additionally, the villages of Marcellus and Mexico will each receive $4.5 million as part of the NY Forward program. Cazenovia plans to direct the funds toward downtown projects to aid recovery after the 2023 closure of Cazenovia College. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Mar 7)
March 4, 2026
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Six Thompson Health Employees Recognized for Service Excellence in Late 2025: UR Medicine Thompson Health has recognized six staff members with its Service Excellence Award for the fourth quarter of 2025. The award spotlights employees who have demonstrated outstanding dedication, as highlighted by praise from patients, their families, or coworkers. Honorees include registered nurses, a social worker, and a patient care technician from Canandaigua, Rochester, and Marcellus. Their contributions reflect a continued focus on exceptional patient and resident care within the organization. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Mar 4)
February 18, 2026
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Hochul Announces $240 Million for Affordable Housing Projects Statewide: Governor Kathy Hochul has announced over $240 million in tax credits and subsidies to fund 27 affordable housing developments throughout New York State. The investment, sourced from both state and federal programs, is projected to support the creation or preservation of 1,800 homes. Despite the wide distribution, Central New York and the Finger Lakes regions are not included in this particular round. The initiative is a component of the state's broader five-year, $25 billion affordable housing plan. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Feb 18)
February 16, 2026
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Arrest Made After Skaneateles Resident Seriously Injured by Pickup Plow: A 45-year-old man from Skaneateles sustained serious internal injuries after being struck by a pickup truck with a plow while clearing snow from his driveway on Mottville Road. Authorities charged Mitchell John Collins of Marcellus with felony hit-and-run and aggravated unlicensed operation after locating the implicated vehicle through witness accounts and video evidence. The injured man remains hospitalized and unable to work. Community fundraising efforts have raised over $32,000 to support his family during recovery. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Feb 16)
October 21, 2025
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Kara Lux Named Next Superintendent for LaFayette Central School District: The LaFayette Central School District Board of Education has chosen Kara Lux, currently with Marcellus Central School District, to become its new superintendent. Lux is expected to start in December or January, pending contract finalization, and will succeed interim superintendent Daniel Bowles. She (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Oct 21)