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Pizza Hut to Reopen in Hornell With Focus on Carryout and Delivery. After a five-year absence, Pizza Hut is set to reopen in Hornell at its previous location within the shopping plaza on Route 36. The site has been remodeled and will emphasize carryout and delivery services, offering limited dine-in seating without traditional table service. Plans include hiring around 35 employees and making orders available via popular delivery platforms. The restaurant will open quietly on January 1, followed by a grand opening event on January 5. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Dec 31) Finger Lakes Hornell, NY

Geneva Boys Defeat Undefeated Lyons, Waterloo Girls Fall in Triple Overtime. The Geneva High School boys basketball team handed previously unbeaten Lyons a dramatic loss, overcoming a late rally and finishing strong in a key Wayne-Finger Lakes matchup. Geneva built a double-digit lead in the third quarter but had to withstand a late surge that brought Lyons back to a tie late in regulation. The Panthers ultimately secured the win after clutch free throws. In another game, the Waterloo girls team fell in a triple-overtime contest, highlighting an exciting night for local high school basketball. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Dec 29) Finger Lakes Geneva, NY Lyons, NY Waterloo, NY

New York State Holiday Drive Distributes Thousands of Donations to Families. This holiday season, New York's annual statewide drive collected over 4,000 items and more than a ton of food for families in need. The donated food, toys, coats, and school supplies will be distributed to communities from New York City to the North Country. State agencies, including the Office of General Services and Department of Transportation, organized the collection and delivery of these contributions. The effort aims to support families across New York during the holidays. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Dec 28) Finger Lakes Utica, NY Hornell, NY

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